Welcome to Ramadan English Phrases Series By Waxkabaro Academy
Maanta waa maalintii tobnaad! Today, we focus on the rewards of hospitality and the joy of sharing our Iftar meals with family, friends, and neighbors.
1. We’re hosting a big Iftar dinner for our relatives and friends tonight.
Somali Meaning: Waxaan caawa afur weyn u samaynaynaa (martigelinaynaa) qaraabada iyo asxaabta.
Vocabulary:
- “Hosting“: Martigelin (Providing food and space for guests).
- “Relatives“: Qaraabo (Family members like cousins, aunts, and uncles).
2. Please help yourself; there is plenty of food for everyone.
Somali Meaning: Fadlan ha is martiyeenin cunto waa eey buuxdaa.
Vocabulary:
- “Help yourself“: Ha is martiyeenin (A polite way to tell guests to take food).
- “Plenty“: Wax ku filan / Aad u badan.
3. Sharing food with the poor is a great way to earn extra rewards this month.
Somali Meaning: Inaad cuntada la wadaagto dadka kale waa hab aad u wanaagsan oo lagu helo ajar dheeraad ah bishan.
Vocabulary:
- “Sharing“: Wadaagid (Giving a portion of what you have to others).
- “Earn rewards“: Ajar helid (Gaining spiritual merit from Allah).
Day 10: Ramadan Series Quiz 📝 Do The Test
Test your understanding of the lesson.
1. What does it mean to “host” a dinner?
2. Who are your “relatives”?
3. What is the polite English phrase for “Is casuun”?
4. What is the Somali meaning of “Sharing”?
5. If you “earn rewards” in Ramadan, what are you getting?