Sports & Activities

1. Kubbaa miilaa taphachuu nan barbaada.

   I want to play football.

   Usage

   Football is the most popular sport. Kubbaa miilaa literally means 'foot ball'.

   Grammar Note

   kubbaa miilaa = football, taphachuu = to play, nan barbaada = I want.

2. Dorgommiin sa'a meeqatti jalqaba?

   What time does the match start?

   Usage

   Ask the start time of a match.

   Grammar Note

   dorgommii = competition/match, -n = subject marker, sa'a meeqatti = at what hour, jalqaba = starts.

3. Istaadiyeemiin eessa jira?

   Where is the stadium?

   Usage

   Check the location before going to watch a game.

   Grammar Note

   istaadiyeemii = stadium (loan), -n = subject marker, eessa jira = where is.

4. Dorgommii eessatti ilaaluu nan danda'a?

   Where can I watch the match?

   Usage

   Ask where a match can be watched.

   Grammar Note

   dorgommii = match, eessatti = where (at), ilaaluu = to watch, nan danda'a = I can.

5. Isin waliin taphachuu nan danda'aa?

   Can I play with you?

   Usage

   Polite way to ask a group of locals to join their game.

   Grammar Note

   isin = you (pl.), waliin = together with, taphachuu = to play, nan danda'aa = can I?

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