Traveling with Kids

1. Mucaan koo bade.

   My child is lost.

   Usage

   Emergency phrase; follow with Poolisiif bilbili! (call the police).

   Grammar Note

   mucaa = child (boy), -n = subject marker, koo = my, bade = got lost.

2. Ijoollee lama qaba.

   I have two children.

   Usage

   Use when talking about family; change the number (sadii = 3, and so on).

   Grammar Note

   ijoollee = children, lama = two, qaba = have.

3. Kun daa'imaaf gaarii dha?

   Is this good for children?

   Usage

   Ask whether a food or medicine suits children.

   Grammar Note

   kun = this, daa'imaaf = for a child, gaarii dha = is good.

4. Doktoora ijoollee kootiif nan barbaada.

   I need a doctor for my children.

   Usage

   Use when your child is unwell. This word is confirmed in only one travel phrasebook; a native check is advisable.

   Grammar Note

   doktoora = doctor, ijoollee kootiif = for my children, nan barbaada = I need.

5. Daa'ima

   Baby, small child

   Usage

   Word for a baby or small child.

   Grammar Note

   daa'ima = baby, small child.

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