front 1 about | back 1 ku saabsan approximately EXAMPLE: I want to buy a new car, but I'm not sure how much it will cost. It think they cost about $20,000. |
front 2 be responsible for | back 2 masuul ka noqo to be the person who has to pay for something EXAMPLE: The tenant broke the window, so he is responsible for having it repaired. |
front 3 brand | back 3 sumad a product that is made by a particular company EXAMPLE: Which brand of toothpaste do you use? |
front 4 malfunction | back 4 cillad to not work right EXAMPLE: Sometimes the starter on my car malfunctions. When this happens, I have to ask someone to jump it. |
front 5 handyman | back 5 qof karti u leh ama shaqaaleysiiyay inuu sameeyo dib-u-habeyn guri someone who is good at repairing things EXAMPLE: When two of my appliances started malfunctioning, I hired a handyman to fix them. |
front 6 either . . . or | back 6 midkoodna . . . ama use this when you are giving a choice of two or more things EXAMPLE: Either call me tonight, or I will speak to you tomorrow in class. EXAMPLE: For dinner, there is either chicken or fish. |
front 7 I get it. | back 7 Waan gartay. I understand. EXAMPLE: I don't like the fact that I have to pay for some of the repairs in my apartment. But I get it. I am responsible for the damage. |
front 8 load a dishwasher | back 8 makiinada dharka dhaqda put dishes and silverware into a dishwasher EXAMPLE: Tonight it is my daughter's turn to load the dishwasher. My son will wipe down the table and countertops. |
front 9 normal wear and tear | back 9 caadi ahaan xiro iyo jeexitaan damage from regular use EXAMPLE: My sofa is not new anymore. We have been careful with it, but it is showing signs of normal wear and tear. |
front 10 properly | back 10 si sax ah correctly EXAMPLE: When you load a dishwasher, be sure to do it correctly. Rinse off the plates in the sink before you put them in the dishwasher. |
front 11 service call | back 11 wicitaanka adeegga an appointment with a repair person EXAMPLE: I needed to get my garage door opener fixed. I called the company and scheduled a service call. |
front 12 That's a relief! | back 12 Taasi waa deganaan! I am no longer worried! EXAMPLE: When she heard that her father was no longer sick, she said, "That's a relief!" |