What does Saddex mean in Somali?

Saddex means "3 (three)". Saddex is the number three.

How do you say 3 (three) in Somali?

3 (three) in Somali is Saddex, pronounced SAD-deh (the x is a breathy h).

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Saddex

Q: How do you pronounce Saddex?

SAD-deh (the x is a breathy h). Hold the dd a little longer than a single d, and finish with a breathy h.

3 (three)

SAD-deh (the x is a breathy h) · Hold the dd a little longer than a single d, and finish with a breathy h.

Meaning

Saddex is the number three. It has a doubled dd, which is held longer than a single d, and ends in the throaty x sound rather than "ks". Saddexaad means third.

Example sentences

Saddex ri baan arkay.I saw three goats.

Waa saddexda.It is three o'clock.

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Using Saddex at home

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