| Kiswahili | Somali | English |
|---|---|---|
| katika | gudaha/ku | in/at |
| kwa | u/leh/iyada oo loo marayo | for/with/by |
| na | iyo/leh | with/and |
| kutoka | ka | from |
| hadi | ilaa | until/to |
| mpaka | ilaa | until/up to |
| juu ya | dusha/ku saabsan | on/about |
| chini ya | hoosta | under |
| mbele ya | horta | in front of |
| nyuma ya | gadaasha | behind |
| karibu na | agagaarka | near |
| mbali na | ka fog | far from |
| kati ya | u dhexeeya | between |
| bila | la’aan | without |
| baada ya | ka dib | after |
| kabla ya | ka hor | before |
Example:
Kitabu kiko juu ya meza.
Buuggu wuxuu saaran yahay miiska.
The book is on the table.