Money & Exchange

1. Kaardiin kaffaluu nan danda'aa?

   Can I pay by card?

   Usage

   Ask whether a card is accepted. Many places prefer cash, so check first.

   Grammar Note

   kaardii = card, -n = by means of, kaffaluu = to pay, nan danda'aa = can I?

2. Doolaara jijjiiruu nan danda'aa?

   Can I exchange dollars?

   Usage

   Use at an exchange counter or bank. Swap in Yuuroo for euros.

   Grammar Note

   doolaara = dollar, jijjiiruu = to change/exchange. This sentence is composed from verified words with regular grammar; it is not copied from a source sentence. A native check is advisable.

3. Maaloo, nagahee naaf kenni.

   Please give me a receipt.

   Usage

   Ask for a receipt after paying. Use kennaa for several people or elders. Nagahee is attested in a phrasebook only; a local check is advisable.

   Grammar Note

   nagahee = receipt, naaf = for me, kenni = give (sing.).

4. Kaffaltiin isaa meeqa?

   How much is the fee?

   Usage

   Ask the amount to pay, such as an entry fee or service charge.

   Grammar Note

   kaffaltii = payment/fee, -n = subject marker, isaa = its, meeqa = how much.

5. Doolaara

   Dollar

   Usage

   Currency name, also common in news writing.

   Grammar Note

   doolaara = dollar (loan from English).

6. Kaardii

   Card

   Usage

   Word for a bank or credit card.

   Grammar Note

   kaardii = card (loan from English).

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