front 1 benefit | back 1 faa'iido something that helps you or gives you an advantage EXAMPLE: One benefit of exercising every day is that you will have more energy! |
front 2 commitment | back 2 ballanqaad a promise or decision to do something EXAMPLE: The football players made a commitment to lift weights 3 days a week. |
front 3 form a bond | back 3 xariir sameyn to develop a strong relationship with someone EXAMPLE: She holds her baby and looks into his eyes many times throughout the day. This helps them form a close bond. |
front 4 (phrasal verb) hang out | back 4 waqti is dhaafin to spend time with someone EXAMPLE: Let's hang out on Saturday! |
front 5 at your own pace | back 5 xawaarahaaga You decide how fast or slow you do something. EXAMPLE: I like jogging by myself. That way I can go at my own pace. |
front 6 athlete | back 6 orodyahan someone who is very good at a sports and competes with others EXAMPLE: My daughter is on the basketball team, the ski team, and the swim team at school. She is quite an athlete! |
front 7 back up a claim | back 7 keydinta dalabka to give evidence that proves your point EXAMPLE: I don't agree with your opinion. You need to explain why you believe that. You need to back up your claim. |
front 8 demand | back 8 ku adkeysasho to require EXAMPLE: Being on that sports team demands a lot of time. You have to practice with your teammates 5 days a week. |
front 9 encourage | back 9 dhiirigelin to make someone more likely to do something EXAMPLE: My parents believe that education is very important. They encouraged me to go to college and get a degree. |
front 10 (phrasal verb) let down | back 10 hoos u dhigid to disappoint EXAMPLE: The boy wanted to go skiing. His mom said yes. Then she changed her mind and said no. She let him down. |
front 11 perform | back 11 fulin to do a job or a piece of work EXAMPLE: Athletes perform better after they have some time to rest. |
front 12 specific | back 12 gaar ah used to refer to a particular thing and not something general EXAMPLE: I don't have much time. What is the specific reason that you want to go to the store? Please hurry. |
front 13 work towards | back 13 u shaqeeya dhanka to try to achieve a goal EXAMPLE: Everyone on the team is working towards the same goal: They all want to improve their skills and win the game! |