Welcome to Ramadan English Phrases Series By Waxkabaro Academy
Maanta waa maalintii sagaalaad! Today, we focus on the joyful moment of breaking the fast and the simple feeling of being thankful as the day ends.
1. I am so thirsty that I can’t wait to quench my thirst with a glass of water.
Somali Meaning: Aad baan u oommanahay, mana sugi karo inaan oonka iska jebiyo koob biyo ah.
Vocabulary:
- “Thirsty“: Oomman (Needing to drink).
- “Quench my thirst“: Oonka iska jebiyo (To satisfy your thirst by drinking).
2. Let’s break our fast with some dates and water, just as the Sunnah teaches us.
Somali Meaning: Aan ku afurnid timir iyo biyo, sida ay Sunnadu na barayso.
Vocabulary:
- “Break our fast“: Afur (Eating to end the fast).
- “Just as“: Sida / Sida ay tahay.
3. We’re very thankful to Allah for the food we have tonight.
Somali Meaning: Aad baan Alle ugu mahadcelinayaa cuntada aan haysano caawa.
Vocabulary:
- “Thankful“: Mahadcelin (Feeling or showing thanks).
- “Tonight“: Caawa.
Day 9: Ramadan Series Quiz 📝 Do The Test
Test your understanding of the lesson.
1. What does it mean to “quench your thirst”?
2. Which phrase means “Inaad afurtid” in English?
3. What is the Somali meaning of “Thankful”?
4. If someone is “thirsty,” what do they need?
5. What is the English word for “Caawa”?