commute
socdaal
the drive or ride to work or school
the drive from work or school back home again
EXAMPLE: My commute is 40 minutes! I need to get a job closer to my home.
cost of living
kharashka nolol maalmeedka
the level of prices (high or low?)
EXAMPLE: I just moved to Chicago. The cost of living there is much higher than it was in Iowa.
job seeker
shaqo raadiye
someone who is looking for a job
EXAMPLE: There were many job seekers at the job fair.
standard of living
heerka nolosha
how much money and comfort someone has
EXAMPLE: My standard of living has improved since I got a promotion and a raise at work. My family has more money now.
take into account
gal koontayda
consider, think about
EXAMPLE: I want to move to a new apartment. I need to take the cost into account. The rent will be higher. Can I afford that?
tourist
dalxiise
someone who visits a different state or country for fun
EXAMPLE: The tourist was new to Minneapolis. He got lost and asked me for directions.
affordable housing
guryo la awoodi karo
a home you can afford
EXAMPLE: My rent was increased. It is too high! I need to look for affordable housing.
consider
tixgalin
think about
EXAMPLE: Before you choose a new car, consider all of the options. There are many kinds and colors to choose from.
create
abuur
to make something new that never existed before
EXAMPLE: When you paint a picture, you create something beautiful!
extremely
aad
very very
EXAMPLE: I have been sick for a week and can't sleep at night. I am extremely tired.
factor
shay
one of the things that is important
EXAMPLE: I want to buy a new car. There are many factors to think about. Do I want a new or used car? How many people should it carry? What color? I need to consider these factors.
make ends meet
lacag kufilan qaadasho
have enough money to pay for food and housing
EXAMPLE: Bob can't find a job. He does not earn any money and can't make ends meet.
occupation
shaqo
job, profession
EXAMPLE: I just met my new neighbor, but she didn't say where she works. Next time we meet, I will ask her about her occupation.
relocate
guurid
to move because of a job
EXAMPLE: Yasmin just got a job offer with very high pay. Unfortunately it is in another state. She will have to relocate if she wants to accept it.
rise
kicid
go up
EXAMPLE: When inflation is high, prices rise. Everything becomes more expensive.
suburb
nawaaxigeeda
cities around a major city
EXAMPLE: No, I don't live in Minneapolis. I live in one of its suburbs. I live in Burnsville.
vary
kala duwan
(verb) change OR be different
EXAMPLE: The weather in Minnesota changes every day. The temperature can vary from cold to warm in one afternoon.
EXAMPLE: Prices vary from store to store. They are higher at Kohls and lower at Walmart.
cost an arm and a leg
aad qaali u ah
IDIOM - be very expensive
EXAMPLE: I love my new car, but it was very expensive. It cost me an arm and a leg!
dirt cheap
raqiis
IDIOM - very inexpensive
EXAMPLE: There's a new store near my house. I love it because everything there is dirt cheap! I'm going to save a lot of money!
feel like a million bucks
IDIOM - feel great
EXAMPLE: I just got a promotion at work and I am very happy about it. I feel like a million bucks!
foot the bill
biilka bixi
IDIOM - to pay for something
EXAMPLE: We want our daughter to go to college and we are happy to pay her tuition. We will foot the bill.
get ahead
ka soco
(phrasal verb) to be successful in the work that you do
EXAMPLE: I just started an entry level job. My plan is to work very hard so I can get ahead. Hopefully I will get a promotion by this time next year!