How to say "I am fine" in Somali
A common positive response after someone asks "Sidee tahay?"
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English
I am fine
Somali
Waan fiicanahay
Approx. reading: waan fee-ah-na-hay
Usage
When and how to use this phrase
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This phrase is best for casual, everyday conversations with friends and family.
Context
A common positive response after someone asks "Sidee tahay?"
Keep the conversation going
Natural reply
You say
Waan fiicanahay
I am fine
A possible reply
Adiguna?
And you?
Approx. reading: a-di-goo-na
Use this short follow-up to return the question to the other person.
Variation
Alternative ways to say it
Waan fiicanahay, mahadsanid.
Approx. reading: waan fee-ah-na-hay, mah-had-san-eed
I am fine, thank you.
Adds a polite expression of thanks.
In conversation
Examples in context
Waan fiicanahay, mahadsanid.
I am fine, thank you.
A complete, polite response.
Maanta waan fiicanahay.
I am fine today.
Maanta places the response in today's context.
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