What does Lix mean in Somali?

Lix means "6 (six)". Lix is the number six.

How do you say 6 (six) in Somali?

6 (six) in Somali is Lix, pronounced LIH (ends in a breathy h).

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Lix

Q: How do you pronounce Lix?

LIH (ends in a breathy h). Finish the word with a heavy h from the throat, not with "ks".

6 (six)

LIH (ends in a breathy h) · Finish the word with a heavy h from the throat, not with "ks".

Meaning

Lix is the number six. It ends in the throaty x, so it is not pronounced like the English word "licks". Sixty is lixdan.

Example sentences

Lix buug ayaa miiska saaran.Six books are on the table.

Waxaan jiraa lix sano.I am six years old.

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Using Lix at home

Point at the real thing and say "Lix" 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, Lix is taught with a picture, tested in the Numbers quiz and practised in Market Day and Number Match.

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