Somali is a language spoken in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia by the Somali people.
Somali language has approximately 27,000,000 native speakers.
Somali is an official language in Somalia.
The language has 3 dialects; Benadir, Northern Somali and Maay.
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Every day, new words shape our world - from artificial intelligence to blockchain, from climate change to social media.
While languages like English grow and adapt, what about Somali?
How do we explain quantum computing in Somali?
What's the word for 'cryptocurrency'?
Without action today, how will future generations express tomorrow's ideas in Somali?
If not you, who will keep Somali alive?
If not now, when will we start?
If not here, where will it happen?
This is our language. This is our responsibility.
We're building a living bridge between tradition and innovation - documenting and growing African languages for the digital age. Every word you contribute helps preserve our cultural heritage while preparing it for the future.
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