verbbasicLetter W
English to Somali dictionary
work in Somali
shaqee
To work, function, operate, or do labor
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Translation
Somali meanings
shaqee
To work, function, operate, or do labor
shaqo
Work or a job as a noun
Useful combinations
Common phrases with work
hard work
shaqo adag
good work
shaqo fiican
go to work
shaqo aad
Real usage
Example sentences
I work.
statementWaan shaqeeyaa.
Where do you work?
questionXaggee baad ka shaqaysaa?
She works hard.
descriptionSi adag bay u shaqaysaa.
Grammar
Grammar notes
Shaqee and shaqo
Shaqee is the verb for working or functioning. Shaqo is the noun for work or a job, so use shaqo when English work names the task or employment.
Accuracy
Common mistakes
Mixing the verb and noun
Avoid: Shaqee fiican
Use: Shaqo fiican
For good work as a noun phrase, use shaqo. Use shaqee when someone does the action.
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Questions
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How do you say work in Somali?
The verb work in Somali is shaqee. The noun work or job is shaqo.