Xiriiriyeyaasha waa erayo shaqo oo isku xira erayo, weedho ama qaybo jumlo. Waxay ka caawiyaan isku xirka fikradaha si macquul ah waxayna hadalka ka dhigaan mid cad oo fudud.
I like cooking and eating, but I don’t like washing the dishes.
Waxaan jeclahay karin iyo cunid, laakiin ma jecli dhaqidda weelasha.
Waxaan jeclahay karin iyo cunid, laakiin ma jecli dhaqidda weelasha.
She was tired, yet she finished the report.
Way daashay, haddana way dhamaysay warbixintii.
Way daashay, haddana way dhamaysay warbixintii.
Coordinating conjunctions
Isku-xirayaasha u dhigma waxay isku xiraan erayo, weedho ama jumlado madaxbannaan oo leh isku miisaan naxwe ama muhiimad.
Isku-xiriyeyaashan waxaa badanaa lagu xasuustaa astaanta FANBOYS:
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Isku-xiriyeyaashan waxaa badanaa lagu xasuustaa astaanta FANBOYS:
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
I stayed at home, for it was raining outside.
Waxaan jooggay guriga, waayo roob ayaa ka da’ayey bannaanka.
Waxaan jooggay guriga, waayo roob ayaa ka da’ayey bannaanka.
She bought apples and oranges for the picnic.
Waxay iibsatay tufaax iyo liin macaan ay ugu talagashay cashadii bannaanka.
Waxay iibsatay tufaax iyo liin macaan ay ugu talagashay cashadii bannaanka.
He doesn’t eat meat, nor does he drink milk.
Ma cuno hilib, sidoo kale caano ma cabo.
Ma cuno hilib, sidoo kale caano ma cabo.
I wanted to go for a walk, but I felt too tired.
Waxaan rabay inaan socod aado, laakiin aad baan u daalay.
Waxaan rabay inaan socod aado, laakiin aad baan u daalay.
We can watch a movie or play a board game.
Waxaan daawan karnaa filim ama waxaan ciyaari karnaa ciyaar loox ah.
Waxaan daawan karnaa filim ama waxaan ciyaari karnaa ciyaar loox ah.
She studied hard, yet she didn’t pass the exam.
Waxay si adag u baratay, hase yeeshee imtixaanka way ku dhacday.
Waxay si adag u baratay, hase yeeshee imtixaanka way ku dhacday.
It started to get dark, so we headed home.
Way bilaabatay in ay mugdi noqoto, markaasaan guriga u soo dhaqaaqnay.
Way bilaabatay in ay mugdi noqoto, markaasaan guriga u soo dhaqaaqnay.
Correlative conjunctions
Isku-xiriyeyaasha isbarbar socda waa laba erey oo isla shaqeeya si ay u xiraan qaab-dhismeedyo naxwe ahaaneed oo isbarbar socda.
Lammaane caadi ah:both ... and ..., either ... or ..., neither ... nor ..., whether ... or ..., not only ... but also ...
Lammaane caadi ah:
She is both talented and creative.
Waxay tahay qof leh hibbo iyo hal‑abuur labadaba.
Waxay tahay qof leh hibbo iyo hal‑abuur labadaba.
You can either stay here or come with us.
Waxaad dooran kartaa inaad halkan joogto ama inaad nala timaaddo.
Waxaad dooran kartaa inaad halkan joogto ama inaad nala timaaddo.
He likes neither swimming nor running.
Isagu ma jecla dabaasha iyo orodkaba.
Isagu ma jecla dabaasha iyo orodkaba.
Whether you agree or not, we have to make a decision.
Haddi aad ku raacsan tahay ama kale, waa in aynu go’aan gaarno.
Haddi aad ku raacsan tahay ama kale, waa in aynu go’aan gaarno.
She not only finished the project but also presented it perfectly.
Ma aysan kaliya dhammayn mashruuca balse sidoo kale waxay u soo bandhigtay si qumman.
Ma aysan kaliya dhammayn mashruuca balse sidoo kale waxay u soo bandhigtay si qumman.
Subordinating conjunctions
Isku xidhayaasha hoos yimaada waxay bilaabaan jumlad ku tiirsan oo muujiya xidhiidhka ay la leedahay jumlada weyn — sabab, waqti, iska hor imaad, shardi ama natiijo.
Xiriiriyeyaasha: because, since, if, unless, before, after, when, that, as, although, though, until, while, whereas, even though, once
Xiriiriyeyaasha: because, since, if, unless, before, after, when, that, as, although, though, until, while, whereas, even though, once
We stayed inside because it was cold.
Waxaanu gudaha joogayn sababtoo ah way qabowayd.
Waxaanu gudaha joogayn sababtoo ah way qabowayd.
Since you’re here, let’s start.
Maadaama aad halkan joogto, aan bilowno.
Maadaama aad halkan joogto, aan bilowno.
Call me if you need help.
Igu soo wac haddii aad u baahan tahay caawimaad.
Igu soo wac haddii aad u baahan tahay caawimaad.
We won’t start unless everyone is ready.
Ma bilaabi doonno ilaa qof walba uu diyaar yahay.
Ma bilaabi doonno ilaa qof walba uu diyaar yahay.
Wash your hands before you eat.
Gacmahaaga dhaq ka hor intaadan cunin.
Gacmahaaga dhaq ka hor intaadan cunin.
We’ll talk after we finish work.
Waxaan hadli doonnaa marka aan shaqada dhammayno.
Waxaan hadli doonnaa marka aan shaqada dhammayno.
Text me when you arrive.
Ii soo qor markaad timaaddo.
Ii soo qor markaad timaaddo.
I know that you’re right.
Waan ogahay inaad sax tahay.
Waan ogahay inaad sax tahay.
I stayed home as I wasn’t feeling well.
Waxaan guriga jooggay maadaama aanan si fiican u dareemeyn.
Waxaan guriga jooggay maadaama aanan si fiican u dareemeyn.
Although it was late, we kept talking.
Inkastoo ay danbaysay, haddana waan sii wadnay hadalka.
Inkastoo ay danbaysay, haddana waan sii wadnay hadalka.
She smiled, though she was tired.
Way dhoolla caddaysay, in kasta oo ay daashay.
Way dhoolla caddaysay, in kasta oo ay daashay.
Wait here until I return.
Halkaan sug ilaa aan soo noqdo.
Halkaan sug ilaa aan soo noqdo.
He was cooking while she was setting the table.
Wuu karinayay iyadoo iyaduna miiska dhigaysay.
Wuu karinayay iyadoo iyaduna miiska dhigaysay.
He likes tea, whereas she prefers coffee.
Isagu shaah buu jecel yahay, halka iyadu ay doorbideyso qaxwo.
Isagu shaah buu jecel yahay, halka iyadu ay doorbideyso qaxwo.
Even though it was raining, we continued our hike.
In kasta oo roob da'ayay, haddana waan sii wadnay socodkeena buuraha.
In kasta oo roob da'ayay, haddana waan sii wadnay socodkeena buuraha.
Once you finish your homework, you can play video games.
Markaad shaqada guriga dhammaysato, waad ciyaari kartaa ciyaaraha fiidyowga.
Markaad shaqada guriga dhammaysato, waad ciyaari kartaa ciyaaraha fiidyowga.
Conjunctive adverbs
Sifooyinka xiriiriyaha waxay isku xiraan laba jumlado madax-bannaan waxayna muujiyaan xiriirka — iskahorimaad, natiijo, ku daris ama waqti. Caadiyan waxay ka dambeeyaan semikolon oo waxaa raaca faas.
Caadi ahaan la isticmaalo sifooyinka xiriiriyaha: however, therefore, moreover, consequently, furthermore, nevertheless, meanwhile, thus, otherwise, instead, as a result, in addition
Caadi ahaan la isticmaalo sifooyinka xiriiriyaha: however, therefore, moreover, consequently, furthermore, nevertheless, meanwhile, thus, otherwise, instead, as a result, in addition
It was raining; however, we decided to go out.
Roob baa da'ayay; haddana, waxaan go'aansannay inaan bannaanka u baxno.
Roob baa da'ayay; haddana, waxaan go'aansannay inaan bannaanka u baxno.
He forgot his keys; therefore, he couldn’t enter the house.
Wuu ilaaway furayaashiisa; sidaas darteed, ma uusan geli karin guriga.
Wuu ilaaway furayaashiisa; sidaas darteed, ma uusan geli karin guriga.
She speaks three languages; moreover, she teaches French.
Waxay taqaan saddex luqadood; sidoo kale, waxay dhigtaa Faransiis.
Waxay taqaan saddex luqadood; sidoo kale, waxay dhigtaa Faransiis.
The road was blocked; consequently, we had to take a detour.
Waddadu way xidhnayd; sidaas darteed, waa inaan qaadanno waddo kale.
Waddadu way xidhnayd; sidaas darteed, waa inaan qaadanno waddo kale.
The restaurant was full; furthermore, we hadn’t booked a table.
Makhaayadda way buuxday; sidoo kale, miis maanaan qabsan (horay umaanaan ballansan).
Makhaayadda way buuxday; sidoo kale, miis maanaan qabsan (horay umaanaan ballansan).
He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.
Wuu daalay; si kastaba ha ahaatee, wuu sii shaqaynayey.
Wuu daalay; si kastaba ha ahaatee, wuu sii shaqaynayey.
She cooked dinner; meanwhile, he cleaned the kitchen.
Iyadu waxay karisay casho; intii ay taa waday, isaga ayaa jikada nadiifiyey.
Iyadu waxay karisay casho; intii ay taa waday, isaga ayaa jikada nadiifiyey.
The experiment failed; thus, we had to try again.
Tijaabadii way fashilantay; sidaas awgeed, waa inaan mar kale isku daynaa.
Tijaabadii way fashilantay; sidaas awgeed, waa inaan mar kale isku daynaa.
We must hurry; otherwise, we’ll miss the train.
Waa in aan dhaqso u dhaqaaqnaa; haddii kale, tareenka ayaanu ka haraynaa.
Waa in aan dhaqso u dhaqaaqnaa; haddii kale, tareenka ayaanu ka haraynaa.
He didn’t buy a new phone; instead, he repaired the old one.
Isaga ma uusan iibsan telefoon cusub; taa beddelkeeda, wuu dayactiray kii hore.
Isaga ma uusan iibsan telefoon cusub; taa beddelkeeda, wuu dayactiray kii hore.
She didn’t study for the test; as a result, she failed it.
Ma aysan baran imtixaanka; sidaas awgeed, way ku dhacday.
Ma aysan baran imtixaanka; sidaas awgeed, way ku dhacday.
The hotel offers free breakfast; in addition, guests can access the gym.
Hoteelku wuxuu bixiyaa quraac bilaash ah; intaa waxaa dheer, martidu waxay isticmaali karaan jimicsiga.
Hoteelku wuxuu bixiyaa quraac bilaash ah; intaa waxaa dheer, martidu waxay isticmaali karaan jimicsiga.