Welcome to Ramadan English Phrases Series By Waxkabaro Academy
Maanta waa maalintii toddobo iyo labaatanaad! As Ramadan nears its end, the excitement for Eid grows. Today, we learn phrases used while shopping for new clothes and gifts for our loved ones.
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1. The markets are very crowded as everyone is doing their last-minute Eid shopping.
Somali Meaning: Suuqyadu aad bay u mashquul badan yihiin (cidhiidhi yihiin) maadaama qof kastaaba uu ku jiro dukaamaysigii ugu dambeeyey ee Ciidda.
Vocabulary:
- “Crowded“: Cidhiidhi / Mashquul (A place full of many people).
- “Last-minute“: Daqiiqadda ugu dambaysa (Doing something just before it’s too late).
2. I need to buy matching outfits for the children and some gifts for my relatives.
Somali Meaning: Waxaan u baahanahay inaan u soo iibiyo carruurta dhar isku mid ah (isku joog ah) iyo hadiyado aan u geeyo qaraabada.
Vocabulary:
- “Matching outfits“: Dhar isku soo baxayo / Isku joog (Clothes that look the same or go well together).
- “Relatives“: Qaraabo (Members of your family).
3. Iām looking for something elegant yet traditional to wear for the Eid prayer.
Somali Meaning: Waxaan raadinayaa wax qurux badan haddana dhaqan ah oo aan xirto salaadda Ciidda.
Vocabulary:
- “Elegant“: Qurux badan / Labis sare (Stylish and graceful).
- “Traditional“: Dhaqan (Following long-standing customs).
Day 27: Ramadan Series Quiz š Do The Test
Test your understanding of the lesson.
1. If a market is “crowded,” what does that mean?
2. What is the Somali meaning of “Relatives”?
3. What are “matching outfits”?
4. If you do “last-minute” shopping, when are you doing it?
5. What is the English word for “Qurux badan/Labis sare”?