Measurements

The Somalis use the metric system.  There are spelling differences to remember.  (for example, since the letter "C" is not pronounced the same as in English, Centimeter is now Sentimitir)

Dherer(ka)	Length
Millimitir	Millimeter
Senitmitir	Centimeter
Mitir	Meter
Killomitir	Kilometer

*NOTE: the abbreviation for Sentimiter is "sm"*

Culays(ka)	Weight
Milligaram	Milligram
Sentigaram	Centigram
Garam	Gram
Killogaram	Kilogram

Mug(ga)	Volume
Milliliitar	Milliliter
Sentiliitar	Centiliter
Liitar	Liter
Kiiloliitar	Kiloliter

Heerkul(ka)	Temperature
Sentigraydh	Centigrade
Digrii	Degree

Temperature: Sentigraydh Digrii *Note: while Sentimitir is expressed "sm" instead of "cm", Sentigraydh (Centigrade) is still expressed "C"*