Welcome to Ramadan English Phrases Series By Waxkabaro Academy
Maanta waa maalintii labo iyo tobnaad! Today, we learn how to talk about feeling tired and how we manage our energy to keep going throughout the day.
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1. Iām feeling a bit sluggish this afternoon due to the lack of sleep.
Somali Meaning: Waxaan dareemayaa yara caajis/gaabin galabta sababo la xiriira hurdo la’aan.
Vocabulary:
- “Sluggish“: Gaabin ama caajis (Moving or reacting slower than usual).
- “Lack of“: La’aan (Not having enough of something).
2. I need to pace myself today so I don’t run out of energy before Iftar.
Somali Meaning: Waxaan u baahanahay inaan tartiib u shaqeeyo maanta si aysan tamartu iiga dhammaan ka hor afurka.
Vocabulary:
- “Pace myself“: Inaad tartiib u socotid (Doing things at a steady speed to save energy).
- “Run out of“: Inay wax kaa dhammaadaan.
3. Taking a short nap really helps me feel refreshed and ready for Tarawih.
Somali Meaning: Inaad seexato hurdo yar waxay si dhab ah iiga caawisaa inaan dareemo firfircooni iyo inaan u diyaar garoobo Taraawiixda.
Vocabulary:
- “Refreshed“: Firfircooni / Nashaad (Feeling less tired and more energetic again).
- “Ready for“: U diyaar garowga.
Day 12: Ramadan Series Quiz š Do The Test
Test your understanding of the lesson.
1. If you feel “sluggish,” how are you moving?
2. What does “lack of sleep” mean in Somali?
3. What does it mean to “pace yourself”?
4. What is the Somali meaning of “Run out of”?
5. How do you feel when you are “refreshed”?