Brother · also Walaal
Aboowe means brother, and especially older brother; it is what a child calls a brother directly, and it is also used warmly for any older boy or man who looks after you. Walaal means sibling and is used for brothers and sisters alike: walaalkay is my brother, walaashay is my sister.
Tip: Walaal, sibling, is also how Somalis address strangers politely: "walaal, iga raali ahow" (excuse me, brother/sister).
Point at the real thing and say "Aboowe" whenever it comes up, then let your child hear the native recording and say it back. One word used ten times in a day beats ten words drilled once. In the Luuqad app, Aboowe is taught with a picture, tested in the Family quiz and practised in Word Match.
Also heard: Walaal. Families use different forms depending on region and generation; the app records the form shown above.
Aabo, Hooyo, Aboowe, Abaayo, Awoowe, Ayeeyo and more. Then take the quiz.