I have been studying Somali on and off for a few years, but I haven't found an authenic Somali word for 'please'. Somalis can and do use the word 'fadlan' which means please, but this is an Arabic word. Another expression that Somalis use if they really want you to do something for them is,
Waan ku barayayaa - I'm begging you!
Technically speaking it's different from please but performs a similar function. If anyone can think of a Somali word for 'please', please let me know!
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