Welcome to Ramadan English Phrases Series By Waxkabaro Academy
Maanta waa maalintii kow iyo labaatanaad! We have officially entered the Last Ten Nights. This is the time to increase our efforts, even when our bodies feel exhausted.
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1. We are entering the last ten nights, so it’s time to increase our worship.
Somali Meaning: Waxaan galaynaa tobankii habeen ee ugu dambeeyey, markaa waa waqtigii aan kordhin lahayn cibaadadeena.
Vocabulary:
- “Last ten nights“: Tobankii habeen ee ugu dambeeyey (The final and most blessed part of Ramadan).
- “Increase“: Kordhin (To make something greater in amount or intensity).
2. I am exhausted, but I will push through the tiredness to pray Qiyam-ul-Layl.
Somali Meaning: Aad baan u daallanahay, laakiin waan is xajinayaa (waan is dhiirigelinayaa) si aan u tukado salaadda habeenka (Qiyaamu-laylka).
Vocabulary:
- “Exhausted“: Aad u daallan (Very, very tired).
- “Push through“: askeysi / Is xajin (To continue doing something even though it is difficult).
3. These final nights are the most blessed, so we must make every second count.
Somali Meaning: Habeennadan u dambeeya ayaa ugu barako badan, markaa waa inaan ilbidhiqsi kasta ka faa’iidaysannaa.
Vocabulary:
- “Most blessed“: Ugu barako badan.
- “Make every second count“: Inaad ilbidhiqsi kasta ka faa’iidaysato (To use your time as effectively as possible).
Day 21: Ramadan Series Quiz 📝 Do The Test
Test your understanding of the lesson.
1. What is the Somali meaning of “Exhausted”?
2. What does it mean to “push through” tiredness?
3. If you “increase” your worship, what are you doing?
4. What does the phrase “Make every second count” mean?
5. Which nights are referred to as the “last ten nights”?