The Author
Ahmed Hussein Mire
Ahmed Hussein Mire is the author of Advanced English-Somali Dictionary and Somali-Appwaanary
The dictionary work provides a substantial English–Somali language reference and forms the foundation of the Abwaanary digital dictionary. The first edition of Advanced English-Somali Dictionary was published in 2008, followed by the second edition of Somali-Abwaanary in 2009/2010.
A Major Work on the Somali Language
The dictionary represents an extensive effort to document Somali vocabulary and make it accessible through English and Somali.
The second edition of Somali-Abwaanary is catalogued at 1,118 pages and is recorded by major library catalogues, including Open Library and WorldCat. Open Library
The first edition is recorded at 1,205 pages and was published in 2008. Open Library
From Book to Digital Dictionary
Bringing the Work to a New Generation
The original dictionary was created as a substantial printed language resource. Abwaanary brings this work into a modern digital experience, making it easier for today’s users to access and explore Somali language information.
The digital Abwaanary experience extends the dictionary into a convenient app with features such as:
Word meanings · Pronunciation · Word forms · Plurals · Prefixes · Suffixes · English · Arabic any many more features
