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High Intermediate 3.6

front 1

commute

back 1

socdaal

the drive or ride to work or school

the drive from work or school back home again

EXAMPLE: My commute is 40 minutes! I need to get a job closer to my home.

front 2

cost of living

back 2

kharashka nolol maalmeedka

the level of prices (high or low?)

EXAMPLE: I just moved to Chicago. The cost of living there is much higher than it was in Iowa.

front 3

job seeker

back 3

shaqo raadiye

someone who is looking for a job

EXAMPLE: There were many job seekers at the job fair.

front 4

standard of living

back 4

heerka nolosha

how much money and comfort someone has

EXAMPLE: My standard of living has improved since I got a promotion and a raise at work. My family has more money now.

front 5

take into account

back 5

gal koontayda

consider, think about

EXAMPLE: I want to move to a new apartment. I need to take the cost into account. The rent will be higher. Can I afford that?

front 6

tourist

back 6

dalxiise

someone who visits a different state or country for fun

EXAMPLE: The tourist was new to Minneapolis. He got lost and asked me for directions.

front 7

affordable housing

back 7

guryo la awoodi karo

a home you can afford

EXAMPLE: My rent was increased. It is too high! I need to look for affordable housing.

front 8

consider

back 8

tixgalin

think about

EXAMPLE: Before you choose a new car, consider all of the options. There are many kinds and colors to choose from.

front 9

create

back 9

abuur

to make something new that never existed before

EXAMPLE: When you paint a picture, you create something beautiful!

front 10

extremely

back 10

aad

very very

EXAMPLE: I have been sick for a week and can't sleep at night. I am extremely tired.

front 11

factor

back 11

shay

one of the things that is important

EXAMPLE: I want to buy a new car. There are many factors to think about. Do I want a new or used car? How many people should it carry? What color? I need to consider these factors.

front 12

make ends meet

back 12

lacag kufilan qaadasho

have enough money to pay for food and housing

EXAMPLE: Bob can't find a job. He does not earn any money and can't make ends meet.

front 13

occupation

back 13

shaqo

job, profession

EXAMPLE: I just met my new neighbor, but she didn't say where she works. Next time we meet, I will ask her about her occupation.

front 14

relocate

back 14

guurid

to move because of a job

EXAMPLE: Yasmin just got a job offer with very high pay. Unfortunately it is in another state. She will have to relocate if she wants to accept it.

front 15

rise

back 15

kicid

go up

EXAMPLE: When inflation is high, prices rise. Everything becomes more expensive.

front 16

suburb

back 16

nawaaxigeeda

cities around a major city

EXAMPLE: No, I don't live in Minneapolis. I live in one of its suburbs. I live in Burnsville.

front 17

vary

back 17

kala duwan

(verb) change OR be different

EXAMPLE: The weather in Minnesota changes every day. The temperature can vary from cold to warm in one afternoon.

EXAMPLE: Prices vary from store to store. They are higher at Kohls and lower at Walmart.

front 18

cost an arm and a leg

back 18

aad qaali u ah

IDIOM - be very expensive

EXAMPLE: I love my new car, but it was very expensive. It cost me an arm and a leg!

front 19

dirt cheap

back 19

raqiis

IDIOM - very inexpensive

EXAMPLE: There's a new store near my house. I love it because everything there is dirt cheap! I'm going to save a lot of money!

front 20

feel like a million bucks

back 20

IDIOM - feel great

EXAMPLE: I just got a promotion at work and I am very happy about it. I feel like a million bucks!

front 21

foot the bill

back 21

biilka bixi

IDIOM - to pay for something

EXAMPLE: We want our daughter to go to college and we are happy to pay her tuition. We will foot the bill.

front 22

get ahead

back 22

ka soco

(phrasal verb) to be successful in the work that you do

EXAMPLE: I just started an entry level job. My plan is to work very hard so I can get ahead. Hopefully I will get a promotion by this time next year!