EPISODE · Sep 12, 2022 · 3 MIN
Seasons in Somali
from Learn Somali Language Podcast · host Khadar Osman
Four seasons: Gu' (spring) Xagaa (summer) jiilaal or diraac (diraa') (winter) dayr (fall or autumn) Spring is really a season of celebration for the nomads. However, people in the rural area don't really care about alternating weather conditions. They can have their celebration anytime they want. The way we calculate someone's age is based on how many springs they've lived. weird, right? I will talk about this in another episode insha Allah (God-willing) Keep learning, Keep having fun!
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Four seasons: Gu' (spring) Xagaa (summer) jiilaal or diraac (diraa') (winter) dayr (fall or autumn) Spring is really a season of celebration for the nomads. However, people in the rural area don't really care about alternating weather conditions. They can have their celebration anytime they want. The way we calculate someone's age is based on how many springs they've lived. weird, right? I will talk about this in another episode insha Allah (God-willing) Keep learning, Keep having fun!
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