Goodbye
Nabadgelyo means goodbye. Nabad means peace and gelyo comes from gal, to enter, so Nabadgelyo wishes that you go into peace. It is the standard goodbye, said by the person leaving. The person staying replies Nabadeey, which also means go in peace, and both sides may add Is arag danbe (see you later). It is suitable for everyone, from a friend to an elder.
Use "Nabadgelyo" in the moment it belongs to, not as a drill: say it, wait, and accept any answer in Somali or English. Children learn phrases from hearing them at the right time, and the native recording on this page gives you the model to copy.
Subax wanaagsan, Galab wanaagsan, Habeen wanaagsan, Iska warran, Waan fiicanahay, Magacaygu waa... and more. Then take the quiz.