I can't speak Somali

Helios

Certified Liin Distributor
AQOONYAHAN
VIP
im sensing self hate iyo inferiority complex :cosbyhmm:
Your senses are off. Im quite happy with how I am but I just recognize I can improve myself. Not speaking my native tongue at the moment is embarrassing but until I go 6 feet under I can change that
 

Happy_

Laa ta aamin nin wa law kaana ninkaaga- bom!
Your senses are off. Im quite happy with how I am but I just recognize I can improve myself. Not speaking my native tongue at the moment is embarrassing but until I go 6 feet under I can change that

not you huuno macaan, you‘re not at fault for being unable to speak somali. It was your parents responsibility. I mean your folks and even your auntie. You‘re absolutely right, as long as your breathing theres hope! Never give up :salute:
 

Jiron

wanaag
NABADOON
VIP
There’s no shame of not knowing a language, the beautiful thing is you can learn it and be really good. Good luck in ur journey brother :)
 

IstarZ

A mere finger can’t obscure the sun.
It’s not too late. Start by talking to your parents in Somali, read Somali news/books. Watch Somali documentaries. Travel back home. Immerse yourself in it. There’s no shame in learning, even if it’s your mother tongue.

It’s admiring that you have a desire to learn and improve. Most ppl don’t have that self-awareness. Gl walaal.
 

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As you can read in the title of this thread I am completely incapable of speaking Af Somali. I understand a few words but my parents who were both fluent in English by the time I was born never really taught me. I live in a white neighborhood in Canada at least an hour away from relatives (also all fluent in english) and I had no need growing up speaking the language. I've already braced myself for the xabashi accusations like our ethiopian friend @Waaqo of Punt. I would love to be able to speak Somali as I feel incomplete without it.
You're bot missing much. Just don't lose tour religion. Maybe your parents wanted to protect you from bs of somalis. Make sure your kids are muslims.don't burden yourself.
 
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