Welcome to Ramadan English Phrases Series By Waxkabaro Academy
Maanta waa maalintii siddeed iyo labaatanaad! As the month comes to a close, we feel a mix of sadness to see it go and hope that our efforts were accepted.
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1. It feels bittersweet to say goodbye to such a peaceful and blessed month.
Somali Meaning: Waxay u dareemaysaa si murugo iyo farxad isku qasan (bittersweet) inaan sagootino bishaan nabadda iyo barakada lahayd.
Vocabulary:
- “Bittersweet“: Wax dareen farxad iyo murugo leh isku qasan (Feeling pleasure and sadness at the same time).
- “Goodbye”: Sagootin / Macsalaamayn.
2. I hope we can maintain the good habits we started during this holy month.
Somali Meaning: Waxaan rajaynayaa inaan sii wadno caadooyinka wanaagsan ee aan bilownay bishaan barakaysan inta ay socotay.
Vocabulary:
- “Maintain“: Sii wadid / Ilaalin (To keep something going).
- “Holy month”: Bisha barakaysan.
3. I’m saddened to see Ramadan leave, but I’m grateful for the lessons I’ve learned.
Somali Meaning: Waxaan ka xumahay (waa igu murugo) inaan arko Ramadaankii oo naga tegaya, laakiin waxaan ku mahad-naqayaa casharradii aan bartay.
Vocabulary:
- “Saddened“: Murugaysan / Ka xun (Feeling unhappy).
- “Grateful“: Ku mahad-naqaya / Mahadinaya (Feeling thankful).
Day 28: Ramadan Series Quiz 📝 Do The Test
Test your understanding of the lesson.
1. What does “bittersweet” mean?
2. If you want to “maintain” a habit, what are you doing?
3. What is the Somali meaning of “Grateful”?
4. What is the English term for “Bisha barakaysan”?
5. How do you feel if you are “saddened”?