Feelings

1. Waan faraxsan ahay

   I'm happy.

   Usage

   The basic way to say you are happy. The Bible has the same sentence as "Waan faraxsanahay!".

   Grammar Note

   Waan is waa (focus) plus aan (I). Faraxsan ahay is "am in a happy state"; the adjective and ahay are written apart. This sentence is composed from verified words and regular grammar; it is not quoted from a text.

2. Waan murugaysan ahay

   I'm sad.

   Usage

   Says you feel sad. It uses the murugaysan of the Bible phrase "ruuxeedu murugaysan yahay".

   Grammar Note

   Murugaysan is an adjective from murugo (sorrow), followed by ahay (I am). This sentence is composed from verified words and regular grammar; it is not quoted from a text.

3. Waan cabsan ahay

   I'm afraid.

   Usage

   Says you are scared. It uses the cabsan of the Bible phrase "way cabsan yihiin".

   Grammar Note

   Cabsan is the adjective from cabsi (fear). The subject is I, so ahay is used (yihiin for "they"). This sentence is composed from verified words and regular grammar; it is not quoted from a text.

4. Ha cabsan

   Don't be afraid.

   Usage

   To reassure one person. The Bible has this exact form; for several people say Ha cabsanina.

   Grammar Note

   Ha plus the verb stem and -n is a negative command to one person; several people take -ina.

5. Waan xanaaqsan ahay

   I'm angry.

   Usage

   Says you are angry. A short, calm statement usually works better than shouting.

   Grammar Note

   Xanaaqsan is the adjective from xanaaq (anger); the dictionary defines it as holding anger. This sentence is composed from verified words and regular grammar; it is not quoted from a text.

6. Waan welwelsan ahay

   I'm worried.

   Usage

   Says you are worried. It is the welwelsan of the Bible; the dictionary also lists walwalsan.

   Grammar Note

   Welwelsan is the adjective from welwel (worry). This sentence is composed from verified words and regular grammar; it is not quoted from a text.

7. Waan daalan ahay

   I'm tired.

   Usage

   For tiredness after a long trip or heat. It uses the daalan of the Bible sentence "waan daalanahay".

   Grammar Note

   Daalan describes the state of being tired; the dictionary also lists the spelling daallan. This sentence is composed from verified words and regular grammar; it is not quoted from a text.

8. Hurdo baa i haysa

   I'm sleepy.

   Usage

   Says you are sleepy; literally "sleep has hold of me", the same pattern as "Gaajo baa i haysa" (I am hungry).

   Grammar Note

   Hurdo (sleep) plus baa (focus) and i haysa (has hold of me). The Bible has the same pattern in "dhib baa i haysa". This sentence is composed from verified words and regular grammar; it is not quoted from a text.

9. Kan waan jeclahay

   I like this one.

   Usage

   When you like a dish, item or place. The Bible has the "waan jeclahay" (I like/love) shape.

   Grammar Note

   Jecel means to like; with I as subject it becomes jeclahay. Kan (this one) is put first for emphasis. This sentence is composed from verified words and regular grammar; it is not quoted from a text.

10. Waan xishoonayaa

    I'm embarrassed.

    Usage

    When you feel shy or embarrassed. It is the xishoon of the Bible.

    Grammar Note

    Xishoon is the verb to feel shy. The -ayaa ending is the first-person progressive. This sentence is composed from verified words and regular grammar; it is not quoted from a text.

11. Waan wareersan ahay

    I'm confused.

    Usage

    When you are lost in paperwork or directions. The dictionary defines wareersan as being confused.

    Grammar Note

    Wareersan is the stative word from wareer (to be dazed). This sentence is composed from verified words and regular grammar; it is not quoted from a text.

12. Waan yaabsan ahay

    I'm surprised.

    Usage

    When something surprises you. It is the yaabsan of the Bible phrase "way yaabsan yihiin".

    Grammar Note

    Yaabsan is the stative word from yaab (to be amazed); the subject is I, so ahay is used. This sentence is composed from verified words and regular grammar; it is not quoted from a text.

13. Naxdin baa igu dhacday

    I got a shock.

    Usage

    For a sudden fright. The dictionary itself describes naxdin as something that "strikes" a person.

    Grammar Note

    Naxdin (a startled fear) plus baa (focus) and igu dhacday (fell on me). The noun is feminine, so the past tense is dhacday. This sentence is composed from verified words and regular grammar; it is not quoted from a text.

14. Aad baan kuu mahadnaqayaa

    I'm very grateful to you.

    Usage

    Strong thanks after help. Plain thanks is Mahadsanid.

    Grammar Note

    Aad baan u plus a verb means "very much". Kuu is ku plus u (to you). Mahadnaq is the dictionary verb for giving thanks. This sentence is composed from verified words and regular grammar; it is not quoted from a text.

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