Yes, Somali is both written and spoken. It's even an option on Google Translate.
Here is a sample text in Somali:
Aadanaha dhammaantiis wuxuu dhashaa isagoo xor ah kana siman xagga sharafta iyo xuquuqada Waxaa Alle (Ilaah) siiyay aqoon iyo wacyi, waana in qof la arkaa qofka kale ula dhaqmaa si walaaltinimo ah.
The word for police in Somali is "booliis." It is used to refer to law enforcement officers and the police force in general. The term is commonly used in both spoken and written Somali.
Yes, Somali is spoken in Djibouti. It is one of the country's official languages, alongside French and Arabic. The Somali-speaking population primarily belongs to the Issa clan, which is part of the larger Somali ethnic group. In addition to Somali, many people in Djibouti are multilingual, often speaking French and Arabic as well.
French and Arabic are the official languages, but Somali and Afar are widely spoken.
Yes, I am proficient in both spoken and written English.
Both
The Somali language has ancient roots, with its origins tracing back to the Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family. While spoken forms of Somali have likely existed for thousands of years, it was first documented in written form in the late 19th century. The Latin script was officially adopted for Somali in 1972, marking a significant development in its written history. Overall, the language's evolution spans many centuries, reflecting the rich cultural and historical context of the Somali people.
Somali language is spoken throughout Somalia and neighboring Somali states, including Djibouti, as well as parts of Northern Kenya and Eastern Ethiopia. Simply put, entire population of Somali speak Somali language. Somalia is the only country in the African continent whereby a single language is spoken throughout the country.
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The Mayans had both a written language and a spoken language. Their written language, known as hieroglyphics, was used for inscriptions on monuments and codices. Their spoken language, Mayan languages, encompassed a group of related languages spoken by the Mayan peoples in Mesoamerica.
Idil Maxamed Maydhane has written: 'Wixii La Qoraa Quruumo Hadha' -- subject(s): Folk literature, Somali, Folklore, Oral tradition, Proverbs, Somali, Somali Folk literature, Somali Proverbs
French is not one of their official languages. They are Somali and Arabic.
John William Johnson has written: 'A bibliography of Somali language materials' -- subject(s): Somali language, Bibliography