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The Latin alphabet is ill-suited for the Somali language. Many letters have to be invented, with many not matching the pronunciation. Take for example the letter "x"; it's in no way remotely close to the Somali pronunciation. In another example, one Latin letter have to be used for 2 Somali letters. This word:

dadaal

the two d's aren't the same; each is pronounced differently. The first is d, the other is th. How would someone learning Somali know which is d, which is th?

Some letters are a combination of 2 letter, like; sh, dh, kh, etc.

On the other hand, the Arabic and Somali languages are from the same family language; Afro-Asiatic. Every letter of the Somali language can be found in the Arabic alphabet. Every letter is just one; not two or more.

So, I wonder, why did aabihii kacaanka chose Latin over Arabic? Was he bribed, pressured or influenced by outside forces?

Aabe Siyaad (aun)

was a very smart man

he did it because it would be cheaper and easier

qoraxeey wrote:he did it because it would be cheaper and easier

Elaborate.

qoraxeey wrote:
he did it because it would be cheaper and easier

Lol.

Since you asked the question why do not you provide us with some answers,Baarmaan? we are all ears and open to new opinions.


But I honestly cannot understand why somebody has to post such question? that guy died nearly 20 years ago. he left some legacy behind both good and bad, why try to discredit him? when in fact so far we have nothing that resembles a governmnet in the past 20 years.

well first the iventor of the somali latin script was kind of is cousin xaataa


also

the president & co .. chose the latin script cuz most the printing machines of that time was in lation letters iyo typing machines

it was easier to spread the language with books iyo waxaas

im so happy they chose latin script for somali

qoraxeey wrote:well first the iventor of the somali latin script was kind of is cousin xaataa

his cousin .. i meant

i make a lot of typos

Because he could and he did, pointless question.

It's not about the typo, it's him choosing because his cousin created it lol

You guys don't really get it, first of all Arab-Man is not being sincere or genuine with this question, and second of all he's looking for a controversial, hence the use of "aabe"in the title, this is nothing more than a mockery, so people don't waste your time nor energy replying to him.

alaa

omg nabz

i forgot this was the al.shabab supporting jaajuus he wanna frame us for something

He wants to ridicule the late president, nothing more, nothing less. For some reason he harbors alot of hatred and cuqdad.

I think it was one of the best decisions he made, if it wasn't the Latin script, Somalia would be behind the world like Ethiopia and other countries that can't read or write latin and have to download or buy expensive software to write their language on the computer.
Arabs have money to buy type writers and keyboards or softwares that suit their language script, we don't.

Duh