Random Somali Tales

[Sophisticate]

A soon-to-be groom called his future in-law in galkayo to ask for his daughter's hand. The first question the man asked was about his qabil. The young man was confused so he said he was from Sweden. Frustrated he inquired what his tribe was again. The fellow said he was a doctor. The father didn't care what his occupation was. Instead he asked where his parents were from. The man replied - hargeisa, bossaso and mogadishu. The old man was at his wits end, until the fellow told him he was sending 50 K for the mehr. The father rejoiced and forgot about tribe. In fact, he blessed him for his generosity and had an announcement of his own to make - "there would be a double wedding." He spoke at length about how his wife died 14 years ago and with this money he could finally get remarried, that and he could pass on some funds to his clansmen.
There was one last favour he asked his future son-in-law. It was for some heart medication. He asked if he had a heart condition. The old man said no, but with 14 years of unused plumbing he needed some assistance [viagra]. The young man laughed. The old man continued and said they could split the medication. He exclaimed "some for you and some for me".

I shared this story so its only fair you folks divulge a 'little something too."

[Tuushi]

Beautiful.laughed hard.That was good.

[Tuushi]

A husband and wife are sitting outside their hut in baadiyo.Wifey is cooking casho while they chat.It starts to drizzle a little.

Wife ''Alla,ileen dhado dharku way qoysaa''
hubby ''Ileen dhadhamis dharigu wuu dhameyaa''

[Thuganomics]

Wife ''Alla,ileen dhado dharku way
qoysaa''
hubby ''Ileen dhadhamis dharigu
wuu dhameyaa''

Tuush what does the husband mean ?
And that first story ain't even funny though

[Tuushi]

Probably my Somali writing.

He says ileen constant tasting does diminish the dish.Something like that.

[Sophisticate]

Tuushi thanks. I laughed when I heard it.

[HooBariiska]

is this a true story?

[Sophisticate]

HooBariiska does it matter?

maybe

[Thuganomics]

Probably my Somali writing.

He says ileen constant tasting does diminish the dish.Something like that.

I got what he said but what does he mean
Does he mean she no longer appeals to him.The wife is obviously referring to the drizzle but he's not is he

[Tuushi]

Oh lol.That is what u r asking.No.He means she kept tasting the food she was making.Meaning litle things do add up same like the drizzle can get u wet over time.

[Thuganomics]

Shaw ninku wuu gaajooneyey.Belo!

[StormShadow]

A reer baadiye came to town one time and saw a semi truck being followed by a small mercedes. Amazed by what he saw, stod up and said " beer wax dhaloo g'o, kahari maaye dey wuu Ku dawa dhagan yahay ee" meaning waa parent and child.

[Thuganomics]

^

I heard that before but with a saloon and a motor bike

[jalaaludin5]

An old man stood up after prayer in his local mosque.
He explained that he had a daughter that he wanted to give away
to a good hard working and God fearing somali.
Then he asked if there are any takers.
A young man put his hand up and as he was about to get up and speak..
the old man recognized the young man and quietly said...ADEER MASAAJIDKA CIYAARTA KA DA.

The kid was Madhibaan.

[ciddhartha]

An old man stood up after prayer in his local mosque.
He explained that he had a daughter that he wanted to give away
to a good hard working and God fearing somali.
Then he asked if there are any takers.
A young man put his hand up and as he was about to get up and speak..
the old man recognized the young man and quietly said...ADEER MASAAJIDKA CIYAARTA KA DA.

The kid was Madhibaan.

This joke perfectly sums up my love/hate for Somalis. I laughed hard, but so much shame.