Welcome to Ramadan English Phrases Series By Waxkabaro Academy
Maanta waa maalintii sagaal iyo labaatanaad! The moon sighting is near, and the house is filled with excitement. Today, we focus on the final touches to get ready for the big celebration.
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1. We are busy cleaning the house and preparing traditional sweets for our guests.
Somali Meaning: Waxaan ku mashquulsan nahay nadiifinta guriga iyo u diyaarinta macmacaanka dhaqanka ah martidayada.
Vocabulary:
- “Preparing“: Diyaarinta (Getting something ready).
- “Traditional sweets“: Macmacaanka dhaqanka (Food like buskut, xalwo, or shushumow).
2. I need to make sure my Eid clothes are pressed and ready for tomorrow morning.
Somali Meaning: Waxaan u baahanahay inaan hubiyo in dharkayga Ciidda ay kaawiyadaysan yihiin (feereysan yihiin) oo ay diyaar u yihiin berrito aroortii.
Vocabulary:
- “Pressed“: Kaawiyadaysan / Feereysan (Ironed so there are no wrinkles).
- “Make sure“: Hubin (To be certain about something).
3. Everyone is eagerly waiting for the official announcement of the moon sighting.
Somali Meaning: Qof kastaaba wuxuu si hami leh u sugayaa ku dhawaaqista rasmiga ah ee dhalashada bisha.
Vocabulary:
- “Eagerly“: Si hami leh / Si aad ah (With a lot of excitement and interest).
- “Moon sighting“: Dhalashada bisha (Seeing the new crescent moon to start Eid).
Day 29: Ramadan Series Quiz 📝 Do The Test
Test your understanding of the lesson.
1. What does it mean to have your clothes “pressed”?
2. What is the Somali meaning of “Eagerly”?
3. What are “traditional sweets”?
4. What is the “moon sighting”?
5. What is the English word for “Marti”?