achievable
la gaari karo
possible to achieve
EXAMPLE: Sahra's goal was to learn 20 new words each week. This goal is achievable. I'm sure she will reach her goal.
measure
cabbirid
to judge the quality, effect, importance, or value of something
EXAMPLE: My son's school no longer allows cell phones in the classroom. The administration is measuring the effect on student performance. They expect that students' grades will improve.
acquire
helid
(verb) to get something
EXAMPLE: We bought the house in 2015. We acquired it from our good friends who needed to move away.
measurable
la qiyaasi karo
It is possible to determine how large or how many.
EXAMPLE: Sahra's goal of learning 20 new words each week is measurable. If she learns 20, she has reached her goal. If she learns only 15, she has not.
relevant
la xiriira
related to what is happening or being talked about
EXAMPLE: When the class is discussing goals, please do not start talking about your last vacation. That topic is not relevant.
set a deadline
waqti cayiman
to decide when something must be done
EXAMPLE: My boss set a deadline for the report. She said I have to give it to her no later than Friday at 5 p.m.
specific
gaar ah
exact and containing details
EXAMPLE: When you set a goal, it should be specific. Don't just say, "I want to learn Spanish." Say, "I want to learn 20 new Spanish words each week." The second goal is specific.
acronym
akronomi
a word made from the first letters of other words
EXAMPLE: Our school has a PTA. PTA stands for Parent Teacher Association. PTA is an acronym.
chances are . . .
fursadaha waa . . .
It is likely that . . .
EXAMPLE: It is cold, dark, and cloudy outside. Chances are that it is going to rain.
determine
go'aansasho
to decide
EXAMPLE: Think carefully about all of the things you want to achieve. Determine which ones are in line with your priorities. Then focus on them.
give up
is dhiib
(phrasal verb) to stop trying
EXAMPLE: When the man failed the GED test, he did not give up. He returned to class and continued studying. He will take the test again next month.
job prospects
rajada shaqo
possible options for employment
EXAMPLE: I want to move to Chicago. I believe my job prospects will be better there than here in this small town.
make sense
caqli yeelo
seems reasonable, is a good idea
EXAMPLE: My son wants to have a large dog for a pet. We live in a small apartment, so I don't think his idea makes sense. It makes sense for us to get a small dog or a cat.
realistic
macquul ah
accepting the true facts of a situation
EXAMPLE: My daughter thinks that her health will improve if she eats only protein. This is not realistic. She needs fruits and vegetables too in order to stay healthy.
vague
mugdi ku jiro
not clear or certain
EXAMPLE: My friend gave me directions to her house, but the directions were very vague. She said to go north on Hwy 35 and then take Main St half a mile to her house. This is not enough information!