EPISODE · Mar 6, 2023 · 5 MIN
Phrases to Show Your Attentiveness
from Learn Somali Language Podcast · host Khadar Osman
When someone is speaking to you, they would expect your full attention present. In today's episode, I teach you some of the phrases you can use to show your attentiveness. 1): Haye means "Okay", but it also serves the purpose of demonstrating your interest in hearing what the other person has to say rather than shutting them down. Husband: I want to go to London. Wife: Haye, what will you do in there? Enlengthen us 2): Waan gartay means "Got it, understood" or you can simply just say "gartay" 3): Ku soco means proceed, go head, keep it up 4): Waa arrin fiican means it's a good thing, decision, plan and so on Quote of the day "Bar ama Barro" meaning "Either Teach or Learn" Until next time, take care!
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When someone is speaking to you, they would expect your full attention present. In today's episode, I teach you some of the phrases you can use to show your attentiveness. 1): Haye means "Okay", but it also serves the purpose of demonstrating your interest in hearing what the other person has to say rather than shutting them down. Husband: I want to go to London. Wife: Haye, what will you do in there? Enlengthen us 2): Waan gartay means "Got it, understood" or you can simply just say "gartay" 3): Ku soco means proceed, go head, keep it up 4): Waa arrin fiican means it's a good thing, decision, plan and so on Quote of the day "Bar ama Barro" meaning "Either Teach or Learn" Until next time, take care!
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