A Somali language gem: Put others before yourself!

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A gem found in the Somali Language.

Form 1 verbs often carry a meaning of doing that verb for yourself. Open (something for yourself) For example. But it is indicative of a caring culture that a more complicated form of the verb (Form 3) is where you find the meaning 'Open', for yourself. 

Wad - drive
Fur - open
Qaad - take

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