anxious
ka walaacsan
worried and nervous
EXAMPLE: She is very anxious about the job interview. She really wants the job!
beneficial
faa'iido leh
helpful or useful
EXAMPLE: Exercise is very beneficial. You can lose weight and you will have more energy. What's more, you are less likely to get sick.
meaningful
macno leh
having purpose or emotional importance
EXAMPLE: I read a meaningful book. It talked about the benefits of volunteering. The book made me think about my life and the way I spend my time.
relaxed
dabacsan
feeling happy and comfortable because nothing is worrying you
EXAMPLE: When I spend time at the beach, I feel relaxed. I love water!
take pride in something
ku faana
to feel very happy about something that you are closely connected with
EXAMPLE: I take pride in my work. I do my best because I care very much about my students.
along the way
wadada ku sii jira
during the time that you are doing something
EXAMPLE: I have been teaching for over 20 years, and I have learned a lot along the way.
lead a life
nolol horseed
to live a certain type of life
EXAMPLE: Mothers with small children lead very busy lives!
make connections
xiriir samee
to build relationships with people
EXAMPLE: Attending Adult School helps you make connections. You get to meet people from all over the world and interact with teachers who care about you.
mentor
lataliye
a person who gives a younger or less experienced person help and advice over a period of time, especially at work or school
EXAMPLE: I have a mentor at my new job. She has over 10 years of experience and gives me great advice. I can go to her when I have questions or need help. My mentor is helping me succeed.
retrain
dib u dhigid
to learn new skills so you can do a different job
EXAMPLE: Mark used to be a server, but now he's retraining as a teacher.
satisfied with something
ku qancay
happy about something
EXAMPLE: I did very well on Jason's test. My teacher is satisfied with my progress. Yay!
sense of purpose
dareen ujeeddo
a feeling that your life is meaningful and important
EXAMPLE: I love helping my students learn to communicate better. Making these connections with others will help my students enjoy their lives more and provide them more opportunities. My job as a teacher gives me a sense of purpose.
sick of
ka xanuunsada
how you feel when you no longer want something
EXAMPLE: Winter in Minnesota is so long. I'm getting sick of it!
society
bulshada
a large group of people who live together in an organized way
EXAMPLE: I have learned a lot about American society since I moved here 10 years ago.
technique
farsamada
a way of doing an activity that requires skill
EXAMPLE: The plumber taught techniques for repairing water leaks to his apprentice. Soon the apprentice will be able to repair pipes herself!
wide variety of
kala duwan oo ballaaran
many different types of something
EXAMPLE: My son's teacher has a wide variety of books in her classroom. He can choose from books on animals, books on mechanics, or even books on cooking.