hard skills
xirfad adag
the information you need to learn in order to do your job
EXAMPLE: The pharmacist studied for 6 years to learn the hard necessary hard skills. She needs to give patients the right medicine safely!
soft skills
xirfad jilicsan
the personal skills you need to interact with people in a positive way
EXAMPLE: The pharmacist has a warm and friendly personality. Because of her positive soft skills, patients feel comfortable asking her questions about their medication.
desirable
suurad wacan
good, so people want it
EXAMPLE: The pharmacist has desirable skills, like being good at answering questions and explaining things.
panic
cabsi
to suddenly feel so worried or scared that you cannot be calm
EXAMPLE: If there is a fire, many people panic. It is better to stay calm and leave the building.
relevant
la xiriira
related to what is happening or being talked about
EXAMPLE: We are talking about education. Please do not tell us about your vacation now. It is not relevant.
request
codsi
ask for
EXAMPLE: I don't know how to use this equipment. I will request a demonstration.
valuable
qiimo leh
important
EXAMPLE: Your advice is very valuable to me. Thank you.
anticipate
filasho
to expect something to happen
EXAMPLE: We should expect to have car trouble at some point in the future. If we anticipate problems, we can save money now and be ready.
contribute
ku tabarrucid
to add to
EXAMPLE: We want to have a positive work environment. Each of us needs to contribute to this by being calm and friendly.
get along with
la qabsasho
to be kind and friendly with others
EXAMPLE: I encourage my children to get along with each other. I can't stand it when they fight!
in advance
sii qadin
before something happens
EXAMPLE: Let's save money in advance. When we find the right house, we will be ready to make the down payment.
job market
suuqa shaqada
the jobs that are available
EXAMPLE: The job market in our area is very good. It is easy to find good paying work quickly.
play a role
door ka ciyaar
are important in, be a part of
EXAMPLE: Good manners play a role in having a positive classroom environment.
rank
darajo
a particular position, higher or lower than others
EXAMPLE: Let's rank these five ideas. Put a 1 next to the best idea and a 5 next to the worst.
vital
muhiim ah
necessary, extremely important
EXAMPLE: We want to keep our children safe. It is vital that they listen to us when they are with us out in public.
get by
ka hel
PHRASAL VERB - to have just enough money and nothing extra
EXAMPLE: I really need a raise at work. I don't earn enough money to get by. I can't afford my rent!
get out of
kafogaansho
PHRASAL VERB - to avoid doing something
EXAMPLE: My child has chores to do. But he always gets out of doing them, and I have to do the work myself.
get over something
ka soo bax
PHRASAL VERB: to finally feel better after something bad has happened
EXAMPLE: When I was fired from my job, I felt really bad for a long time. Then I finally got over it and started feeling happy again.
get together
si ay isugu yimaadaan
PHRASAL VERB - to meet with people
EXAMPLE: I'm going to call my sister and ask if she wants to get together Friday night.
essential
necessary
EXAMPLE: Good writing and speaking skills are essential if you want to work in an office.
get along with
PHRASAL VERB - to be kind and friendly with others, to have a good relationship with
EXAMPLE: All parents want their children to get along.