concerned
ka walaacsan
(adjective) worried
EXAMPLE: You don't get enough exercise. I'm concerned about you!
depressed
niyad jab
(adjective) very sad for a long time
EXAMPLE: During Covid, many people felt lonely and depressed.
extreme case
kiis ba'an
a very bad situation
EXAMPLE: If a person is depressed, they should spend time outside with other people and talk to a therapist. In an extreme case, a person should see a doctor and get medication.
forbid
mamnuuc
(verb) not allow
EXAMPLE: Parents forbid their children from using drugs.
guidelines
tilmaamaha
advice about how to do something
EXAMPLE: You need to learn how to take care of your new dog. Here are some guidelines: Provide fresh food and water daily, walk him several times a day, and teach him to behave nicely.
reduce
yareyn
(verb) to make an amount smaller
EXAMPLE: The air here is terrible. We need to reduce the amount of pollution in the air. Let's start riding the bus more.
addicted to
qabatimay
feel like you have to do something bad
EXAMPLE: The woman was addicted to drugs and took them every day.
dramatically
si lama filaan ah
very suddenly or noticeably
EXAMPLE: She was sick for a long time, but when she started taking medication, her condition improved dramatically.
effect
saameyn
a change or result that is caused by something
EXAMPLE: This is a new medication. The doctors don't know the long-term effects of it. There might be side effects.
electronic device
qalabka elektiroonigga ah
a piece of equipment that uses electricity
EXAMPLE: I have some electronic devices, like a tablet, a laptop, and a cell phone.
in the long term
mustaqbalka fog
over a longer period of time
EXAMPLE: If you stop eating sugar today, over the long term, you will lose weight, your health will improve, and you will have more energy.
limit
xad
the largest amount of something that is possible or allowed
EXAMPLE: I want to buy a used car but it can't cost too much. My limit is $4,500 because that is how much I have in my savings account.
mental health
caafimaadka maskaxda
the condition of a person's mind and emotions
EXAMPLE: Laughing is good for your mental health.
professional help
caawinaad xirfadeed
help from an educated person, like a doctor, counselor, or therapist
EXAMPLE: My daughter is very depressed. She needs to see a therapist. I am going to get her some professional help.
screen time
waqtiga shaashada
time spent looking at a cell phone, TV, tablet, or computer
EXAMPLE: Screen time is bad for babies' development. Babies who have screen time often learn to speak later than other children.
short-term solution
xalka muddada-gaaban
a solution to a problem that lasts only a short time, then the problem comes back
EXAMPLE: I stopped eating for a week and lost 10 pounds. When I started eating again, I gained 12 pounds. Not eating is a short-term solution.
therapist
daaweeyaha miskaxda
a professional you can talk to if you feel depressed or have other problems
EXAMPLE: When he lost his job, Bob talked to his therapist about his feelings. This helped him feel confident again and made it easier for him to find a new job.
I couldn't agree more.
In ka badan waan ku heshiin kari waayey.
I agree with you!
I feel the same way.
Waxaan dareemayaa isla sidaas.
I agree with you!
I see what you mean, but . . .
Waan arkaa waxaad u jeeddo, laakiin . . .
I understand you, but . . .
I'm not so sure about that.
Aad uma hubo wax ku saabsan midaas.
I don't agree.
I'm not sure I agree.
Ma hubo inaan oggolahay.
I don't agree.
You're absolutely right.
Dhab ahaantii waad saxantahay.
I agree with you.