Family · Qoyska

Awoowe

Grandfather

a-WOO-we · Long oo in the middle: a-WOO-we.
Awoowe (Grandfather): illustration from the Luuqad Family lesson

Meaning

Awoowe means grandfather, on either side of the family. Grandfathers are the storytellers and the keepers of family history, and awoowe is also used respectfully for any elderly man. Awoowahay is my grandfather.

Example sentences

Awoowe, sheeko noo sheeg.Grandfather, tell us a story.
Awoowahay waa da' weyn yahay.My grandfather is old.

Using Awoowe at home

Point at the real thing and say "Awoowe" 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, Awoowe is taught with a picture, tested in the Family quiz and practised in Word Match.

Learn all 10 Family words with real voices

Aabo, Hooyo, Aboowe, Abaayo, Awoowe, Ayeeyo and more. Then take the quiz.

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