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📌 Hordhac (Introduction)
Welcome to the final lesson of the Waxkabaro Business English Series! In Lesson 5, we are looking at clear, direct communication. Whether you need to skip the small talk, ask for updates, or express that something just isn’t right for you, these 5 phrases will make you sound like a true native speaker.
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🏢 5 Essential Business Phrases for Clear Communication (Isgaarsiinta Tooska ah)
1. Please keep me in the loop.
- Meaning: To request that information or updates be shared with you as they happen.
- Somali: Fadlan ila soco / Fadlan xogta ila wadaag (ha iga reebin).
- Example: “I’m taking tomorrow off, but please keep me in the loop on the project.”
2. I’ll cut to the chase.
- Meaning: To say your main point directly without unnecessary small talk.
- Somali: Dulucda (ujeedada) ayaan toos u abaarayaa.
- Example: “I’ll cut to the chase. You got the job!”
3. Have they ironed out the details?
- Meaning: To ask if something has been resolved or clarified.
- Somali: Ma dhammeeyeen (mise ma xaliyeen) faahfaahinta?
- Example: “We need to iron out the contract details before the meeting.”
4. It’s a win-win situation.
- Meaning: To describe a situation where all parties benefit.
- Somali: Waa xaalad labada dhinacba faa’iido u ah (Guul iyo Guul).
- Example: “Subscribing to Waxkabaro Academy is a win-win situation!”
5. It’s not my cup of tea.
- Meaning: To say that you dislike something or it’s not your preference.
- Somali: Ma ahan wax aan xiiseeyo (ama aan ku fiicanahay).
- Example: “Public speaking isn’t my cup of tea, but it’s essential for my career.”
Business English Series: Lesson 4 💼 Start Quiz
Test your knowledge of decision-making and negotiation idioms.
1. “I sent the client the final contract and the pricing. Now we just have to wait. ________.”
2. “Can we change the colors on the logo?” -> “I don’t know, you have to ask the Director. She ________ around here.”
3. “Before you publish that blog post, please ________ the marketing manager to make sure it’s perfect.”
4. “A customer emailed us and said we should offer a 50% discount to everyone.” -> “Tell them thank you, and that ________.”
5. It took lawyers two weeks of fighting over the details, but yesterday they finally ________.