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Are you always busy? In Lesson 3 of the Waxkabaro Business English Series, we learn how to talk about time, prioritize tasks, and politely tell coworkers that we are too busy to help right now. Master these 5 phrases to manage your professional schedule like a boss!
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1. Let’s circle back to that later.
- Meaning: To suggest that a topic should be postponed until later.
- Somali: Aan dib ugu soo laabano arrintaas mar kale.
- Example: “We only have 10 minutes left, so let’s circle back to this tomorrow.”
2. We need to prioritize our tasks.
- Meaning: To order tasks according to their importance or urgency.
- Somali: Waa inaan kala hormarinaa shaqooyinkeena.
- Example: “We don’t have enough time to complete everything, so let’s prioritize our tasks.”
3. We’re swamped right now!
- Meaning: To say that you’re really busy or overwhelmed with work.
- Somali: Aad ayaan u mashquulsanahay (shaqo ayaa nagu batay).
- Example: “We’ve been swamped since the new course launched.”
4. Sorry, I’m tied up!
- Meaning: To say that you’re busy and therefore unavailable.
- Somali: Raali ahow, la ima heli karo (mashquul ayaan ahay).
- Example: “I wish I could help you, but I’m tied up with the budget right now.”
5. We need to think long-term.
- Meaning: To emphasize the importance of considering future implications.
- Somali: Waa inaan si fog u fikirnaa (mustaqbalka).
- Example: “Publishing videos daily is good, but we need to think long-term about our health.”
Business English Series: Lesson 3 💼 Start Quiz
Test your knowledge of time management and productivity idioms.
1. “Can you help me edit this video right now?” -> “Sorry, I can’t. ________ in a meeting until 3 PM.”
2. We have 15 things to do today, but we only have time for 5. ________.
3. “How is the customer service team doing today?” -> “They are completely ________! They have 500 unanswered emails.”
4. That is an interesting idea for the Christmas sale, but it’s only March. ________ in November.
5. Buying the cheaper computers saves money today, but they will break in a year. ________ and buy the better quality ones.