nounbasicLetter N
English to Somali dictionary
name in Somali
magac
A word by which someone is known
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Translation
Somali meanings
magac
A word by which someone is known
isim
Name, listed as a synonym of magac
Useful combinations
Common phrases with name
my name
magacaygu
your name
magacaa
his name
magaciisu
name and address
magac iyo cunwaan
Real usage
Example sentences
What is your name?
questionMagacaa?
My name is Abdi.
introductionMagacaygu waa Cabdi.
The man's name is Yusuf.
identificationNinka magaciisu waa Yuusuf.
Grammar
Grammar notes
Magac with possessives
Magac is a masculine noun. The Somali Textbook teaches forms such as magacaygu for my name as subject, magaciisu for his name as subject, and magaceedu for her name as subject.
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Questions about name in Somali
How do you say name in Somali?
Name in Somali is magac. In introductions, Magacaa? asks your name, and Magacaygu waa Cabdi means My name is Abdi.