Kiswahili–Somali–English Dictation Exercises

Dictation 1 — Beginner

Teacher/learner reads:

Kiswahili:
Mtoto anakunywa maji.

Somali:
Ilmuhu biyo ayuu cabbayaa.

English:
The child is drinking water.

The learner writes what they hear.

Dictation 2

Kiswahili:
Mama yuko nyumbani.

Somali:
Hooyo guriga ayay joogtaa.

English:
Mother is at home.

Dictation 3

Kiswahili:
Ninakwenda sokoni leo.

Somali:
Maanta waxaan aadayaa suuqa.

English:
I am going to the market today.