front 1 achievable | back 1 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. |
front 2 measure | back 2 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. |
front 3 acquire | back 3 helid (verb) to get something EXAMPLE: We bought the house in 2015. We acquired it from our good friends who needed to move away. |
front 4 measurable | back 4 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. |
front 5 relevant | back 5 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. |
front 6 set a deadline | back 6 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. |
front 7 specific | back 7 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. |
front 8 acronym | back 8 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. |
front 9 chances are . . . | back 9 fursadaha waa . . . It is likely that . . . EXAMPLE: It is cold, dark, and cloudy outside. Chances are that it is going to rain. |
front 10 determine | back 10 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. |
front 11 give up | back 11 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. |
front 12 job prospects | back 12 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. |
front 13 make sense | back 13 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. |
front 14 realistic | back 14 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. |
front 15 vague | back 15 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! |