appreciate

hambalyayn

(verb) to feel grateful for something

EXAMPLE: I really appreciate the way you come to class on time.

feedback

jawaab celin

an opinion from someone about something you have done

EXAMPLE: I really appreciate it when my boss gives me feedback. That's how I know when I have done my work correctly and what I need to improve.

fluently

si habsami leh

able to use a language naturally without stopping or making mistakes

EXAMPLE: After living in the United States for 5 years, Anisa was able to speak English fluently. Everyone understands what she is trying to say.

knowledgeable

aqoon leh

knowing a lot

EXAMPLE: He is very knowledgeable about cars. I always go to him when I have a question about my Kia.

leadership skills

xirfadaha hogaaminta

the ability to lead others by encouraging them and setting a good example

EXAMPLE: Hector shows strong leadership skills. He sets a great example and he encourages his coworkers to do their best. That's why he was promoted to manager.

open up

laheli karo

to become available

EXAMPLE: You have a great job and you enjoy your work. I want to work at your company. Please tell me when a job opens up. I will apply right away.

step up

kor u kaca

to take responsibility

EXAMPLE: Leaders take responsibility when there's a problem at work. They step up and solve it.

asset

waxtar leh

a skill that is useful and helps you succeed

EXAMPLE: Beth is a good listener. That asset is one of the reasons she is such a great manager.

challenge

taxaaddi

something that is difficult

EXAMPLE: There are not enough people who want to work. My boss wants to hire 4 new employees, but no one has applied for the job. Hiring new people is quite a challenge for him.

confident

kalsooni leh

certain (sure) about your ability to do things well

EXAMPLE: When you interview for a job, you should look confident. Stand up tall, smile, and make eye contact. The interviewer will see that you are confident that you can do a good job. You will probably get hired!

get back to

dib ugu noqosho

(verb) to contact someone later

EXAMPLE: At the end of the interview, I asked when I would find out if I got the job or not. The interviewer said she would get back to me on Monday. I am looking forward to that phone call.

give it some thought

xoogaa ka fikir

(verb) to think about something

EXAMPLE: They offered me the job, but I'm not sure if I want it or not. I am going to give it some thought and let them know on Monday.

motivate

dhiirigelin

(verb) to make someone excited about doing something

EXAMPLE: My manager talks to us every Monday morning. She tells us about our goals and motivates us to work hard to reach them.

notice

ogeysiis

(verb) to see something and be aware of it

EXAMPLE: I noticed that she had gotten a haircut.

patient

dulqaad leh

calm, able to wait

EXAMPLE: It is very important to be patient with children. Stay calm when they do the wrong thing and explain their mistake kindly.

performance

waxqabadka

how successful someone or something is

EXAMPLE: The company's performance was not very good last year. They lost money. But this year, their performance is much better.

point out

farta ku fiiq

(phrasal verb) to tell someone a fact

EXAMPLE: My supervisor pointed out that I was late to work. She said I should be careful about arriving to work on time.

positive attitude

dabeecad wanaagsan

feeling good about something and how this makes you behave

EXAMPLE: Our new coworker has a positive attitude. She makes everyone around her feel good about our work. We like working with her.

resolve

xalin

(verb) to decide that you will do something and be certain (sure) that you will do it, OR to solve (a problem)

EXAMPLE: I want to keep our apartment cleaner. I have resolved to vacuum the living room every day.

This is a serious problem. Let's resolve it.

sales associate

iibka shirkada

a salesperson at a store

EXAMPLE: The new sales associate learned about the products we sell very quickly. She will be an asset to our team.

set an example

tusaale u deji

show people how to behave correctly

EXAMPLE: Managers need to set a good example. If they come to work late, their employees will start coming late too.

brag

(verb) to talk about how great you are

EXAMPLE: When you talk to your friends, it is not a good idea to brag about yourself. They won't like it.

achievement

something good that you have done

EXAMPLE: Sahra was very proud of her achievements at work. Her boss noticed the good things she had done and gave her a promotion.