concerned

ka walaacsan

(adjective) worried

EXAMPLE: You don't get enough exercise. I'm concerned about you!

depressed

niyad jab

(adjective) very sad for a long time

EXAMPLE: During Covid, many people felt lonely and depressed.

extreme case

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.

forbid

mamnuuc

(verb) not allow

EXAMPLE: Parents forbid their children from using drugs.

guidelines

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.

reduce

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.

addicted to

qabatimay

feel like you have to do something bad

EXAMPLE: The woman was addicted to drugs and took them every day.

dramatically

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.

effect

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.

electronic device

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.

in the long term

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.

limit

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.

mental health

caafimaadka maskaxda

the condition of a person's mind and emotions

EXAMPLE: Laughing is good for your mental health.

professional help

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.

screen time

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.

short-term solution

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.

therapist

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.

I couldn't agree more.

In ka badan waan ku heshiin kari waayey.

I agree with you!

I feel the same way.

Waxaan dareemayaa isla sidaas.

I agree with you!

I see what you mean, but . . .

Waan arkaa waxaad u jeeddo, laakiin . . .

I understand you, but . . .

I'm not so sure about that.

Aad uma hubo wax ku saabsan midaas.

I don't agree.

I'm not sure I agree.

Ma hubo inaan oggolahay.

I don't agree.

You're absolutely right.

Dhab ahaantii waad saxantahay.

I agree with you.