Somalia, situated in the Horn of Africa, has cave paintings said to date back as far as 9000 BC suggesting that this beautiful land has been inhabited for thousands of years. Though slightly smaller than Texas, USA, Somalia's history is as rich and diverse as its geography and covered equally in glory and blood.
From Arab and Persian occupation by Nomadic tribes in 7th to 10th century, Turkish rule in 16th century, British, French & Italian occupation during 19th and early 20th century to present day coalition government Somalia has undergone dramatic changes historically resulting in linguistic, cultural and social diversity.
Somali scholars have for centuries produced many notable examples of Islamic literature ranging from poetry to Hadith. With the adoption of the Latin alphabet in 1972, contemporary authors have received worldwide acclaim such as Nuruddin Farah who received 1998 Neustadt International Prize for Literature.
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The 4th edition of this well-established Dictionary "AQOONSOOR" is a simple and practical guide to the most frequently used Somali and English language. The new format and comprehensive revision incorporates 3000 new entries and insures the reader a trouble-free and enjoyable route through the ever-changing territory of English, Somali, and current expression.
This lively guide to the correct use of modern English grammer will be welcomed by all speakers of English interested in correct current usage, which still firmly based on alternate source.
The revised 4th edition includes many updated and completely new entries reflecting the ever-changing face of accepted language. Whenever appropriate, explanations are accompanied by examples given.
| Somali | English |
|---|---|
| Aqoonni | A familiar person |
| Guursasho | Marriage |
| Farax | Happiness |
A. Ibrahim Mohamed
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