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1. Halkan ayaa i xanuunaya

   It hurts here

   Usage

   Say it while pointing to the sore spot, at a treatment or a check-up.

   Grammar Note

   The pattern is "X hurts me"; the Bible has "i xanuunaya".

2. Si tartiib ah, fadlan

   More gently, please

   Usage

   Asks for less pressure. Literally "slowly/calmly".

   Grammar Note

   "Si + noun + ah" forms an adverb meaning "in a … way".

3. Xoog badan, fadlan

   More firmly, please

   Usage

   Asks for more pressure. Xoog means force or strength.

   Grammar Note

   Badan means "much" and follows the noun to express quantity.

4. Nasasho wanaagsan baan helay

   I had a good rest

   Usage

   A remark after a treatment or a break. Literally "I got a good rest".

   Grammar Note

   Nasasho is a noun formed from the verb "to rest".

5. Dhabarka ha taaban

   Please do not touch my back

   Usage

   Clearly says which area should not be touched. Dhabar means back.

   Grammar Note

   "Ha + verb stem" expresses a prohibition; the Bible has similar forms such as "ha i xoogin".

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