| American English | Somali |
|---|---|
| Hello | Haye |
| Good morning | Subax wanaagsan |
| Good afternoon | Galab wanaagsan |
| Good evening | Fiid wanaagsan |
| Yes | Haa |
| No | Maya |
| Please | Min fadlik |
| Thank you | Waad mahadsantahay |
| You are welcome | Adigaa mudan |
| Excuse me | Iga raali noqo |
| I’m sorry | Waan ka xumahay |
| How are you? | Sideetahay? |
| What is your name? | Magacaagu waa maxay? |
| My name is... | Magaceygu waa... |
| Nice to meet you | Kulanti wanaagsan |
| Goodbye | Nabad gelyo |
| Good night | Habeen wanaagsan |