election debate
doodda doorashada
a discussion between two politicians who want the same position in government
EXAMPLE: The two candidates for governor participated in an election debate. The viewers got to hear their opinions on many issues.
elect
dooro
(verb) to choose someone for a position by voting
EXAMPLE: The people voted. They elected a new mayor.
crisis
qalalaase
a situation or time that is extremely dangerous or difficult
EXAMPLE: The city has run out of clean water. This is a crisis! Where will people find water to drink?
force
xoog
(verb) to make someone do something that they do not want to do
EXAMPLE: The mugger forced me to give him my wallet.
lack of
la'aanta
not having something, or not having enough of something
EXAMPLE: If there is a lack of clean water, people will want to move away from our city.
impose a tax
canshuur saar
to officially order that a tax will happen
EXAMPLE: The new government has imposed a car tax on the people. Every year, people will have to pay 1% of their cars' value to the government.
opponent
kasoo horjeedka
someone who disagrees with you
EXAMPLE: Samuel's political opponent asked him to participate in an election debate.
tax break
cashuur dhaaf
a change in the law that lowers one kind of tax
EXAMPLE: The mayor decided to stop making residents pay a city tax. The people were very happy to get this tax break.
in a big way
hab weyn
a lot
EXAMPLE: Thank you for helping us move. You really helped us in a big way.
issue
arrin
a subject or problem that people are thinking about and talking about
EXAMPLE: One of the big issues right now is inflation. People are worried about the rising prices of essentials, like milk and eggs.
private
gaar ahaaneed
only for one person or group, not for everyone
EXAMPLE: A private company is a company that wants to make a profit. Public institutions are available for everyone!
unlike
ka duwan
not the same, different from
EXAMPLE: Unlike you, I am not a good singer.
vacant lot
banaan badan
an empty space in a city where someone could build
EXAMPLE: I have seen a lot of broken glass on the vacant lot. I don't let my kids play there because it wouldn't be safe.
entrepreneur
ganacsade
someone who starts their own business
EXAMPLE: My son had a great idea for a new business. He is going to ask the bank for a loan so he can start it with his business partner. My son is an entrepreneur.
incentive
dhiirigelin
something that encourages a person to do something
EXAMPLE: My boss said he would give me a large bonus if I completed the project by the end of the month. The bonus is a huge incentive. I'm going to work very hard to meet the deadline, so I can earn the bonus.
prohibit
mamnuuc
to not allow something officially
EXAMPLE: The teacher prohibits the use of cell phones in the classroom. My son leaves his at home now.
project
mashruuc
a piece of planned work or activity that is finished over a period of time
EXAMPLE: My next project is decorating the kitchen.
trouble
difficulty, a hard time
EXAMPLE: She was laid off from her job. Now she is having trouble paying her bills.