Dictionary of Somali proverbs
Title | Dictionary of Somali proverbs PDF eBook |
Author | G. L. Kapchit͡s |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 216 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN |
Somalis do not lie in proverbs
Title | Somalis do not lie in proverbs PDF eBook |
Author | G. L. Kapchit︠s︡ |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 191 |
Release | 2018 |
Genre | Aphorisms and apothegms |
ISBN | 9788888934600 |
Literature of Somali Onomastics & Proverbs with Comparison of Foreign Sayings
Title | Literature of Somali Onomastics & Proverbs with Comparison of Foreign Sayings PDF eBook |
Author | Anwar Maxamed Diiriye |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 236 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN |
Abstract: Personal names and nicknames provide an important component of Somali cultural identity. They reach across regional, geographical and national boundaries and extend identity from the Cushitic to the Muslim world. Somali names, like its language itself, provide their bearers with a sense of oneness in spite of its homogenous ethnicity. In the other hand Somali proverbs play an important role in its peoples daily lives and by definition proverb is a brief saying that presents a truth or a bit of useful wisdom. It is usually based on common sense or practical experience. Thus, this book deals with Somali nomenclature system divided in two parts and Somali proverbs with comparison of non-Somali sayings.
Diiwaanka Murtida Soomaaliyeed Tir,1aad
Title | Diiwaanka Murtida Soomaaliyeed Tir,1aad PDF eBook |
Author | Abdullahi Dool |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 228 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Proverbs, Somali |
ISBN |
Mai-Mai (Somali) Dictionary
Title | Mai-Mai (Somali) Dictionary PDF eBook |
Author | Seqend Hussain |
Publisher | Xlibris Corporation |
Total Pages | 134 |
Release | 2016-07-22 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 1524504440 |
Mai-Mai is the most common language in Somalia, and it is the native language of Somalia. It came with a lot of mythological stories, riddles, quotes, plus other Somalian traditions and cultures. Almost all of Somalian understand and speak Mai-Mai. The majority of the Somali Bantu people speak Mai-Mai. It is the best language they can communicate to each other. By the way, Somali Bantu people are the people who left Somalia because of civil war, and also because of Somalia government dont serve civil rights anymore. However, Mai-Mai written sort of like English and Italian. Some of the words in Mai-Mai used backward compare to English, its like Arabic. Most of the words in Mai-Mai used to start any position to speak it out or to write it out; backward or forward. It doesnt matter, can be use any position and still make sense. Mai-Mai is great language, most people get it fast and communicate with it fast.
Advanced English-Somali Dictionary
Title | Advanced English-Somali Dictionary PDF eBook |
Author | Ahmed Hussein Mire |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 1205 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | English language |
ISBN | 9781427629166 |
Historical Dictionary of Somalia
Title | Historical Dictionary of Somalia PDF eBook |
Author | Mohamed Haji Mukhtar |
Publisher | Scarecrow Press |
Total Pages | 400 |
Release | 2003-02-25 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0810866048 |
Despite advances in modern communication and the proliferation of information, there remain areas of the world about which little is known. One such place is Somalia. The informed public is aware of a political meltdown and consequent chaos there, but few comprehend the causes of this tragic crisis. This new edition covers Somalia's origin, history, culture, and language, as well as current economic and political issues. The alphabetical arrangement of this Dictionary, with a complete chronology, list of acronyms, and in-depth bibliography provide useful information about the country in a convenient format. A vital addition to reference collections supporting undergraduate and graduate programs on Africa and the Middle East, international relations, and economics- a useful fact-filled compendium for government and public libraries, NGO's, and other special libraries