front 1 dead-end job | back 1 a job that has no chance of promotion EXAMPLE: Washing cars is a dead-end job. The owner of the company is the manager, so there is no chance for promotion. I will always be a car washer. |
front 2 regret | back 2 qoomameyn (verb) to feel sorry about a mistake you have made EXAMPLE: I really regret dropping out of college. I was only one year away from having my degree. |
front 3 stressful | back 3 walaac badan making you feel worried and nervous EXAMPLE: My new job is very stressful. I often have to stay late, and sometimes I have to do extra work at home. |
front 4 take the plunge | back 4 (idiom) to decide to do something after thinking about it for a long time EXAMPLE: The couple met 5 years ago. They finally decided to take the plunge and get married. |
front 5 advertise | back 5 xayeysiin to tell about something because you want to sell it EXAMPLE: I want more customers, so I am going to advertise my business on Facebook. |
front 6 directly | back 6 si toos ah without anything else being involved or in between EXAMPLE: I am a self-employed hair stylist. I don't have a receptionist. My clients call me directly to make their appointments. |
front 7 elderly | back 7 waayeel a polite word that means old EXAMPLE: An elderly couple moved in next door. I think they will need help mowing their yard. |
front 8 get trapped | back 8 (idiom) to not be able to move forward EXAMPLE: My son doesn't want to finish high school. I am worried. Without a diploma, he will be trapped in a low-paying job. |
front 9 highly recommend | back 9 aad ugu talin to say that something is good and you should do it EXAMPLE: We ate at the new restaurant. I highly recommend their spaghetti. It was delicious. |
front 10 make a profit | back 10 faa'iido samee have money leftover after you pay your expenses EXAMPLE: It is expensive to start a business. It takes some time to make a profit. |
front 11 permission | back 11 ogolaansho allowing someone to do something EXAMPLE: My kids have to ask me permission before they go to their friends' houses. They have good friends, so I usually say yes. |
front 12 quit | back 12 joojin (verb) to stop doing something or to leave a job EXAMPLE: Henry was not happy at work. He was careful to find a new job before he quit the old one. |
front 13 whenever | back 13 mar kasta every time or any time EXAMPLE: Whenever it is sunny and warm outside, I want to go for a walk! |