Soo dhawoow.

Welcome

Salaan, sidee tahay?

Hello, how are you?

Waan fiicanahay, mahadsanid.

I am fine, thank you.

Magacaa? = Magacaygu waa John.

What is your name? = My name is John.

Meeqa sano ayaad jirtaa = Waxaan ahay 25 jir.

How old are you? = I am 25 years old.

Ma markii kugu horreysay ee aad Finland imaato? = Haa sidaawaayo.

Is it your first time in Finland ? = Yes it is.

Kulan wanaagsan bay ahayd John. is arag dhaw.

It was nice meeting you John. See you soon.

salaamaha

Greetings

Galab wanaagsan, mudane / marwo. Sideen kuu caawin karaa?

Good afternoon, sir/madam. How may I help you?

Galab wanaagsan, waxaan jeclaan lahaa inaan helo wadada bartamaha magaalada.

Good afternoon, I would like to find the way to the city centre.

Subax wanaagsan, maxaad haysaa quraacda maanta?

Good morning, what do you have for breakfast today?

Today we have salad, beef, fish and vegetarian food. Coffee and tea are included as well. Enjoy your breakfast.

Muhaajir

Immigrant

Halkee ka timid?

Where are you from?

Waxaan ku dhashay baris waxaan halkaan la soo degay qoyskeyga.

I was born in Paris and moved here with my family.

Maxay ahayd sababta ugu weyn ee aad halkan ugu soo guurtay?

What was your main reason for moving here?

Waxaan ka shaqeyn jiray shirkad dhisme laakiin hada waxaan ahay arday.

I used to work in a construction company but now I am a student.