Word of The Day: How to Say ‘Social Media’ in Somali Language?

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How to Say ‘Social Media’ in Somali Language?

In Somali language, ‘social media’ is called ‘Baraha bulshada’.


source: BBC Somali article.

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Here is article and link that used the word.

Afrika: Sida Baraha Bulshada loogu isticmaalo xayeysiin ahaan​

——Ku dhawaad 75% ka mid ah shirkadaha Afrika ayaa ku tiirsan baraha bulshada si ay ugu suuq geeyaan badeecooyinkooda iyo wax soo saarkooda. Waxay tiradaas aad uga badan tahay marka la isku daro guud ahaan tirade shirkadaha ku yaalla dunida inteeda kale, kuwaa soo 52% ku tiirsan baraha bulshada.

Another link for another article
BBC Somali

 

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Baraha bulshada


Baraha internetka iyo app-yada u ogalaada adeegsadayaasha in ay sameeyaan ama la wadaagaan halsamayntooda si ay ula dhagalaan ama qaybqaataan bulshada.

 

[Kalsoon]

Baraha bulshada wax wanaagsan iyo wax xun labadhaba waa laga dhax helaa.

 

[𐒋𐒖𐒆𐒔𐒖𐒕𐒈]

Here is a thought: this might be a miss in translation.

Medium meaning an 'intervening substance through which a force or quality is conveyed' || 'intermediate agency, channel of communication'

Therefore, Medium would be 'Mareeg', so Social medium is 'Mareeg bulsho' in its written form, whereas 'Mareegaha bulshada' in its suuqi form.

'Baraha bulshada' translates to 'Social spaces', methinks.

 

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Here is a thought: this might be a miss in translation.

Medium meaning an 'intervening substance through which a force or quality is conveyed' || 'intermediate agency, channel of communication'

Therefore, Medium would be 'Mareeg', so Social medium is 'Mareeg bulsho' in its written form, whereas 'Mareegaha bulshada' in its suuqi form.

I think I have seen this phrase being use by some reporters in early 2010s. But now It is just disappeared.

'Baraha bulshada' translates to 'Social spaces', methinks.

‘Bar’ has new meaning. Bar means website.

Listen to the first 30 seconds.

“Waxaad naga dhagaysanaysiin —barteena internet ee bbc dot com.”


Therefore
Baraha bulshada means websites to socialize

 

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That might be so, but I am afraid whilst BBC Somali was once the de facto 'hal-abuur' source of Somali, it is no longer even a decent resource, for most of their current newsreaders have very low proficiency in Somali. Again, what I say is just that of an average person, and not a linguist.

 

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That might be so, but I am afraid whilst BBC Somali was once the de facto 'hal-abuur' source of Somali, it is no longer even a decent resource, for most of their current newsreaders have very low proficiency in Somali.

Despite the numerous spelling and grammar errors, I still read it to expand my vocabulary. However, it's disheartening that these errors are not corrected, even in articles that are a year old. It's often bewildering to encounter such errors and wonder who wrote them. It seems that the new reporters have had a negative impact on the quality of the BBC Somali language

 

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Despite the numerous spelling and grammar errors, I still read it to expand my vocabulary. However, it's disheartening that these errors are not corrected, even in articles that are a year old. It's often bewildering to encounter such errors and wonder who wrote them. It seems that the new reporters have had a negative impact on the quality of the BBC Somali language

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You should visit the A.G.A website. They release magazines every two months which talk about their ambitions, accomplishments, and ongoing projects, as well as including grammar tips, poems, and book summaries. I like it. https://aga.so/so/

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You should visit the A.G.A website. They release magazines every two months which talk about their ambitions, accomplishments, and ongoing projects, as well as including grammar tips, poems, and book summaries. I like it. https://aga.so/so/

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Thank you for sharing, I shall check it out.

There are a couple of great reporters I came across recently working in Somalia: one, based in Hargeysa, now works for some European outfit, and another in Garowe for one of the telly stations. Both are very creative, linguistically gifted, with brilliant interviewing skills. I'll forward you their works should I come across.

 

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What does the c stand for for cbb I know bb is baraha bulshada

 

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What does the c stand for for cbb I know bb is baraha bulshada

I do not understand you question.

 

[Kalsoon]

What does the c stand for for cbb I know bb is baraha bulshada

CBB is a politically related matter. A quick search says it means ciidanka badbaadada bulshada.

 

[Djokovic]

Nah the way you say social media in Somali is social media no one in Somalia would ever use that word it would cause confusion and no one would know what you are referring to

 

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Nah the way you say social media in Somali is social media no one in Somalia would ever use that word it would cause confusion and no one would know what you are referring to

I had read this multiple times. I think I understood it now.

Fadlan akhri maqaaladan oo idil. Evaluate about the article, who are the audience? Who was intended to read it ? Who was it for ? Who is the article from ? Summarize what is the main point of each article. It must five sentence each. It must have correct grammar and spelling. Punctuation is vital.

1. https://www.caasimada.net/bbc-da-oo-qortay-igu-sawir-iyo-igu-dayo-oo-qabsaday-baraha-bulshada/amp/
2. https://www.bbc.com/somali/war-55812771.amp
3. https://www.bbc.com/somali/60572273
4. https://www.bbc.com/somali/articles/clwnpdev30wo.amp
5. https://www.bbc.com/somali/war-57332648.amp
6. https://www.bbc.com/somali/61229847.amp
7. https://www.voasomali.com/amp/6270480.html
8. https://www.voasomali.com/amp/6940611.html
9. https://www.voasomali.com/a/6697941.html
10. https://duhur.com/milkiilihii-hotelka-hayat-oo-beeniyay-warar-lagu-qoray-baraha-bulshada/
11. 10 article is enough

 

[Kalsoon]

Nah the way you say social media in Somali is social media no one in Somalia would ever use that word it would cause confusion and no one would know what you are referring to

So you’re saying people back home use the English name more often? I have only heard the Somali name in qurbaha from older Somalis.

 

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