front 1 concerned | back 1 ka walaacsan (adjective) worried EXAMPLE: You don't get enough exercise. I'm concerned about you! |
front 2 depressed | back 2 niyad jab (adjective) very sad for a long time EXAMPLE: During Covid, many people felt lonely and depressed. |
front 3 extreme case | back 3 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. |
front 4 forbid | back 4 mamnuuc (verb) not allow EXAMPLE: Parents forbid their children from using drugs. |
front 5 guidelines | back 5 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. |
front 6 reduce | back 6 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. |
front 7 addicted to | back 7 qabatimay feel like you have to do something bad EXAMPLE: The woman was addicted to drugs and took them every day. |
front 8 dramatically | back 8 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. |
front 9 effect | back 9 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. |
front 10 electronic device | back 10 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. |
front 11 in the long term | back 11 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. |
front 12 limit | back 12 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. |
front 13 mental health | back 13 caafimaadka maskaxda the condition of a person's mind and emotions EXAMPLE: Laughing is good for your mental health. |
front 14 professional help | back 14 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. |
front 15 screen time | back 15 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. |
front 16 short-term solution | back 16 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. |
front 17 therapist | back 17 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. |
front 18 I couldn't agree more. | back 18 In ka badan waan ku heshiin kari waayey. I agree with you! |
front 19 I feel the same way. | back 19 Waxaan dareemayaa isla sidaas. I agree with you! |
front 20 I see what you mean, but . . . | back 20 Waan arkaa waxaad u jeeddo, laakiin . . . I understand you, but . . . |
front 21 I'm not so sure about that. | back 21 Aad uma hubo wax ku saabsan midaas. I don't agree. |
front 22 I'm not sure I agree. | back 22 Ma hubo inaan oggolahay. I don't agree. |
front 23 You're absolutely right. | back 23 Dhab ahaantii waad saxantahay. I agree with you. |