Please, thank you, and the basics of being polite.

• MaalooPlease (used when requesting)
• GalatoomiThank you (singular; to one person)
• GalatoomaaThank you (plural / polite, to more than one)
• Homaa mitiYou're welcome / It's nothing (reply to thanks)
• DhiifamaSorry / Excuse me (apology or to get attention)
• EeyyeeYes
• LakkiNo
• Maal jette?Pardon? / What did you say? (singular; asking to repeat)
• Maqaan koo … dhaMy name is … (fill the blank with your name)
• Si arguu kootti baay'een gammadeNice to meet you (singular; literally 'I am very glad to see you')
• MeePlease / kindly (softening particle before a request)
• Baga gammaddanCongratulations / well done (formal/plural)