nounbasicLetter T

English to Somali dictionary

time in Somali

waqtiApprox. reading: wa-ti

The indefinite continued progress of existence

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everyday

Translation

Somali meanings

waqti

The indefinite continued progress of existence

Useful combinations

Common phrases with time

what time?

immisa saac?

no time

waqti ma jiro

this time

markan

Real usage

Example sentences

What time is it?

question

Waa immisa saac?

I have no time.

statement

Waqti ma hayo.

Time is precious.

proverb

Waqtigu waa qaali.

Grammar

Grammar notes

Waqti vs. saac vs. mar

Waqti is general time. Saac means hour or clock time. Mar means a specific occasion or instance.

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Dictionary words

day

Questions

Questions about time in Somali

How do you say time in Somali?

Time in Somali is waqti. For clock time, use saac as in Waa immisa saac? (What time is it?).