Another Somali word that others have picked up is Xamaal.BVSNet wrote:Why, without evidence, assume that shared words are originally from another language? Why wouldn't these words be originally Somali words that others have picked up from us?
The Somali word
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TheLoFather
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Re: The Somali word
Re: The Somali word
Both Hindi and Urdu were heavily influenced by Farsi language since Persia was a powerful force in that part of the world until the advent of Islam. Persian rule also reached North East Africa. Keep in mind we have Zoroastrian customs such as Nawruz adopted to our (Somali) culture.
Therefore, for someone to compare Somali words with Hindi/Urdu languages, one should first verify if those words had their origins in Farsi.
Our historic trade with Hindustan and Persia is also well-documented. Check the Somali folklore and you will find Calcutta and Bandar Abbas very much present in all of our trade with those kingdoms. The only third place that comes near is Basra which we (Somalis) used to go to import dates.
So to address the OP's question, it requires considerable work that takes into account Somali, Acadian, Farsi, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, and perhaps other extinct Semitic languages.
Therefore, for someone to compare Somali words with Hindi/Urdu languages, one should first verify if those words had their origins in Farsi.
Our historic trade with Hindustan and Persia is also well-documented. Check the Somali folklore and you will find Calcutta and Bandar Abbas very much present in all of our trade with those kingdoms. The only third place that comes near is Basra which we (Somalis) used to go to import dates.
So to address the OP's question, it requires considerable work that takes into account Somali, Acadian, Farsi, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, and perhaps other extinct Semitic languages.
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Re: The Somali word
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I just watched that and can't work out the relevance to the thread.I like that geezers signature entrance though in his stand up routines " What's happening white people" lol
I just watched that and can't work out the relevance to the thread.I like that geezers signature entrance though in his stand up routines " What's happening white people" lol
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Re: The Somali word
Cherine wrote:Diyaar, what's its origin?
In hindi/urdu they say tayyar and it has the same meaning.
Chawal tayyar ho =bariiska is ready
Diyaar baan ahay = i'm ready.
Cherine baby are u trying to communicate with me
Private message iisoo dir
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Re: The Somali word
HooBariiska wrote:Cherine wrote:Diyaar, what's its origin?
In hindi/urdu they say tayyar and it has the same meaning.
Chawal tayyar ho =bariiska is ready
Diyaar baan ahay = i'm ready.
Cherine baby are u trying to communicate with me
Private message iisoo dir
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AirBitaale
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Re: The Somali word
Vivacious wrote:HooBariiska wrote:Cherine wrote:Diyaar, what's its origin?
In hindi/urdu they say tayyar and it has the same meaning.
Chawal tayyar ho =bariiska is ready
Diyaar baan ahay = i'm ready.
Cherine baby are u trying to communicate with me
Private message iisoo dir
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Vivacious
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Re: The Somali word
HooBariiska caadi ma ahan walee. 
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Alshabaibe
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Re: The Somali word
Been laughing since I saw it walahi. He doesn't even try.Vivacious wrote:HooBariiska caadi ma ahan walee.
Allow dhawr hoobariska.
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Vivacious
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Re: The Somali word
Alshabaibe wrote:Been laughing since I saw it walahi. He doesn't even try.Vivacious wrote:HooBariiska caadi ma ahan walee.
Allow dhawr hoobariska.
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Re: The Somali word
HooBariiska wrote:Cherine wrote:Diyaar, what's its origin?
In hindi/urdu they say tayyar and it has the same meaning.
Chawal tayyar ho =bariiska is ready
Diyaar baan ahay = i'm ready.
Cherine baby are u trying to communicate with me
Private message iisoo dir
HooBariiska is ready
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Re: The Somali word
Vivacious wrote:HooBariiska wrote:Cherine wrote:Diyaar, what's its origin?
In hindi/urdu they say tayyar and it has the same meaning.
Chawal tayyar ho =bariiska is ready
Diyaar baan ahay = i'm ready.
Cherine baby are u trying to communicate with me
Private message iisoo dir
Re: The Somali word
HooBariiska wrote:Cherine wrote:Diyaar, what's its origin?
In hindi/urdu they say tayyar and it has the same meaning.
Chawal tayyar ho =bariiska is ready
Diyaar baan ahay = i'm ready.
Cherine baby are u trying to communicate with me
Private message iisoo dir
Re: The Somali word
Perhaps this Somali guy who is singing in Hindi/Urdu can solve the question.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmTZ8ydzxe4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmTZ8ydzxe4
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