Welcome to Ramadan English Phrases Series By Waxkabaro Academy
Maanta waa maalintii koowaad! Today, we focus on the phrases you will hear and use as the holy month begins.
1. I need to prepare because Ramadan is just around the corner.
- Somali Meaning: Waxaan u baahanahay inaan is diyaariyo sababtoo ah Ramadaankii waa nagu soo dhow yahay.
- Vocabulary:
- “just around the corner” means it is happening very soon.
2. The moon has been sighted, so tomorrow is the first day of Ramadan.
- Somali Meaning: Bishii waa la arkay, markaa berri waa maalinta koowaad ee Ramadaanka.
- Vocabulary:
- The phrase “has been sighted” is the formal way to say something has been seen
3. During this month, we fast from dawn to sunset every day.
- Somali Meaning: Bisha ramadaan, waxaan soonaa waaberiga ilaa qorrax dhaca maalin kasta.
- Vocabulary Note:
- Dawn : Waaberiga (The very beginning of light before the sun rises).
- Sunset: Qorrax dhaca (When the sun goes down).
4 Eating a pre-dawn meal is highly recommended during the month of Ramadan.
- Somali meaning: Waxaa si weyn loogu talinayaa in la cuno suxuurta bisha Ramadaan.
- Vocabulary
- Pre-dawn meal: Saxuur
- Highly recommended: aad loogu taliyaa
💡 Practice Exercise
Day 1: Ramadan Series Quiz 📝 Do The Test
Test your understanding of the lesson.
1. What does the phrase “just around the corner” mean?
2. If the moon “has been sighted,” what does that mean?
3. Which word refers to the time before the sun rises?
4. What is the English term for the pre-dawn meal?
5. What does “highly recommended” mean?