Occupation names in Somali and English

To learn Somali language, common vocabulary is one of the important sections. Common Vocabulary contains common Somali words that we can used in daily life. Occupation are one part of common words used in day-to-day life conversations. If you are interested to learn Occupation names in Somali, this place will help you to learn all Occupation names in English to Somali language. Occupation vocabulary words are used in daily life, so it is important to learn all Occupation names in English to Somali and play Somali quiz and also play picture vocabulary, play some games so you get not bored. If you think too hard to learn Somali language, then 1000 most common Somali words will helps to learn Somali language easily, they contain 2-letter words to 13-letter words. The below table gives the translation of Occupation vocabulary words in Somali.


Occupation names in Somali and English

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List of Occupation names in Somali


Here is the list of Occupation in Somali language and their pronunciation in English.

Occupation names - Somali

Accountant xisaabiye
Actor jilaa
Actress jilaa
Advocate u doode
Agent wakiil
Architect naqshadeeye
Artist fanaan
Auctioneer xaraash
Author qoraa
Baker dubista
Barber timo-jaraha
Betel Seller iibiye betel
Blacksmith tumaal
Boatman doonyaha
Brasier brasier
Broker dilaal
Bus driver darawalka baska
Butcher hilible
Butler qamriga
Carpenter nijaar
Carrier qaade
Cashier khasnaji
Chauffeur darawal
Chemist farmashiye
Cleaner nadiifiye
Clerk karraaniga
Coachman tababare
Cobbler cobbler
Collector ururiye
Compositor curiye
Compounder isku xire
Conductor kirishbooy
Confectioner macmacaanka
Constable askari
Contractor qandaraasle
Cook kariyo
Coolie kuleyl
Craftsman farsamayaqaan
Dancer qoob ka ciyaarka
Dentist dhakhtarka ilkaha
Designer naqshadeeye
Doctor dhakhtar
Draftsman qabyo
Dramatist riwaayadaha
Draper dafeeye
Druggist daaweeyaha
Dyer midabaynta
Editor tafatire
Electrician koronto yaqaan
Engineer injineer
Examiner baaraha
Farmer beeralay
Fireman dabdeeye
Fisherman kalluumaysato
Florist ubaxleyda
Gardener beerta
Glazier muraayadaha
Goldsimth dahabka
Hairdresser timojare
Hawker hawiye
Inspector kormeere
Jeweller dahablaha
Journalist wariye
Judge garsoore
Labourer xoogsade
Landlord mulkiilaha
Lawyer Garyaqaan
Lecturer macalin
Librarian maktabad
Lifeguard badbaado
Magician saaxirad
Manager maamulaha
Mason mason
Mechanic makaanik
Merchant baayacmushtar
Messenger rasuulka
Midwife umuliso
Milkmaid caano-maal
Milkman caano-maal
Minister wasiir
Model model
Musician muusikiiste
News reader akhristaha wararka
Novelist sheeko-yaqaan
Nurse kalkaalisada
Oilman saliida
Operator hawlwadeen
Optician dhakhtarka indhaha
Painter rinjiile
Peon peon
Perfumer barafuun
Pharmacist farmashiistaha
Photographer sawir qaade
Physician dhakhtar
Pilot duuliye
Plumber tubiste
Poet abwaan
Policeman booliis
Politician siyaasi
Postman Boostada
Potter dheryasameeyaha
Priest wadaad
Printer daabace
Proprietor mulkiilaha
Publisher daabace
Receptionist soo dhaweynta
Retailer tafaariiqle
Sailor badmaax
Scientist saynis yahan
Sculptor sawirqaade
Secretary xoghaye
Seedsman abuurka
Shoemaker kabo-sameeyaha
Shop assistant kaaliyaha dukaanka
Shopkeeper dukaanle
Soldier askari
Surgeon dhakhtarka qalliinka
Sweeper xaaqid
Tailor dawaarle
Taxi driver darawal taksi
Teacher macalinka
Translator turjumaan
Travel agent wakiilka safarka
Treasurer khasnajiga
Turner leexleex
Vaccinator tallaal
Veterinary doctor dhakhtarka xoolaha
Waiter kabalyeeri
Waitress kabalyeer
Washerman dhar dhaqida
Washerwoman naag dhaqday
Watchman waardiyaha
Weaver harqaanle
Workers shaqaalaha
Writer qoraa






Top 1000 Somali words


Here you learn top 1000 Somali words, that is separated into sections to learn easily (Simple words, Easy words, Medium words, Hard Words, Advanced Words). These words are very important in daily life conversations, basic level words are very helpful for beginners. All words have Somali meanings with transliteration.


Eat cun
All dhammaan
New cusub
Snore khuurada
Fast degdeg ah
Help I caawi
Pain xanuun
Rain roobka
Pride kibir
Sense dareen
Large weyn
Skill xirfad
Panic cabsi
Thank mahadsanid
Desire rabitaan
Woman naag
Hungry gaajaysan

Daily use Somali Sentences


Here you learn top Somali sentences, these sentences are very important in daily life conversations, and basic-level sentences are very helpful for beginners. All sentences have Somali meanings with transliteration.


Good morning Subax wanaagsan
What is your name Magacaa
What is your problem waa maxay dhibkaaga?
I hate you waan ku necbahay
I love you waan ku jeclahay
Can I help you Maku caawin karaa?
I am sorry waan ka xumahay
I want to sleep Waxaan doonayaa in aan seexdo
This is very important Tani waa mid aad muhiim u ah
Are you hungry Ma gaajaysan tahay?
How is your life Sidee tahay noloshaadu?
I am going to study waxan wax baran doona
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