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Somali Shopping

This is a list of expressions about shopping in Somali. Useful in supermarkets, sightseeing, and when haggling to get a good bargain.

How much is this?: Kani waa meeqa?
Can you take less?: Wax intaa ka yar ma ku qaadan karta?
I'm just looking: Waan iska fiir-fiirinayaa
This is too expensive: Kani waa qaali!
Do you accept credit cards?: Karedhit Kaar ma qaadataa?
Only cash please!: Fadlan lacag kaliya!

The following vocabulary is related to shopping places where you might need to buy goods or services.

Expensive: Qaali
Cheap: Raqiis
Cafe: Biibito
Cinema: Shaneemo
Supermarket: Suuqa weeyn
Gas station: Kaalin Shidaal
Museum: Madxafka
Pharmacy: Farmashi
Credit card: Kaarka amaahda
Cash: Lacag
Check: Jeeg
Parking: Meesha gaariga la dhigto

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