👉 "Yarmalke" is a term in Somali language used to describe a person who has not yet reached adulthood. This term was originally used by Somali people during the colonial period when British and other European powers were trying to assimilate African societies into their own. The use of "yarmalke" reflects the idea that these individuals may be still learning or developing certain skills or knowledge, but are not yet fully grown. In contemporary Somali society, it is common for adults to refer to