Somali dialects are divided into three main groups: Northern, Benaadir and Maay. Northern Somali (or Northern-Central Somali) forms the basis for Standard Somali. Benaadir (also known as Coastal Somali) is spoken on the Benadir coast from Adale to south of Merca, including Mogadishu, as well as in the immediate hinterland. The coastal dialects have additional phonemes which do not exist in Standard Somali. Maay is principally spoken by the Digil and Mirifle (Rahanweyn) clans in the southern areas of Somalia. COUNT 5
QSN1 Along with Northern and Maay, what is the third main group of Somali dialects? ANS1 Benaadir QSN2 What dialect is Standard Somali based on? ANS2 Northern Somali QSN3 What is another name for Benaadir? ANS3 Coastal Somali QSN4 What dialect is spoken on Mogadishu? ANS4 Benaadir QSN5 In what geographic part of Somalia do the Rahanweyn live? ANS5 southern