front 1 commute | back 1 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. |
front 2 cost of living | back 2 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. |
front 3 job seeker | back 3 shaqo raadiye someone who is looking for a job EXAMPLE: There were many job seekers at the job fair. |
front 4 standard of living | back 4 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. |
front 5 take into account | back 5 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? |
front 6 tourist | back 6 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. |
front 7 affordable housing | back 7 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. |
front 8 consider | back 8 tixgalin think about EXAMPLE: Before you choose a new car, consider all of the options. There are many kinds and colors to choose from. |
front 9 create | back 9 abuur to make something new that never existed before EXAMPLE: When you paint a picture, you create something beautiful! |
front 10 extremely | back 10 aad very very EXAMPLE: I have been sick for a week and can't sleep at night. I am extremely tired. |
front 11 factor | back 11 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. |
front 12 make ends meet | back 12 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. |
front 13 occupation | back 13 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. |
front 14 relocate | back 14 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. |
front 15 rise | back 15 kicid go up EXAMPLE: When inflation is high, prices rise. Everything becomes more expensive. |
front 16 suburb | back 16 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. |
front 17 vary | back 17 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. |
front 18 cost an arm and a leg | back 18 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! |
front 19 dirt cheap | back 19 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! |
front 20 feel like a million bucks | back 20 IDIOM - feel great EXAMPLE: I just got a promotion at work and I am very happy about it. I feel like a million bucks! |
front 21 foot the bill | back 21 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. |
front 22 get ahead | back 22 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! |