Chapter 5 (D1) Flashcards

1
Q

Awrku ku kacsanayaa.

A

(lit. “Standing up a camel”) - refers to using an insincere argument to prop up your position or rally support

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2
Q

naal(ka)

A

light, lamp

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3
Q

diir

A

peel (v.) [1]

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4
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diiran

A

peeled

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5
Q

kulul

A

hot (adj.)

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6
Q

qaleyl

A

dry (n.)

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7
Q

qallalan

A

dry, dried (adj.)

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8
Q

qallaji

A

dry (v. tr.) [2a]

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9
Q

qal

A

slaughter (v.) [1]

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10
Q

is-

A

reflexive prefix

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11
Q

kori

A

raise a child, rear (v.)

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12
Q

iskoris

A

self-reared, self-made (usually refers to runaways or street kids who grew up independent, even if their parents were alive)

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13
Q

ciyaal

A

children (n. coll.)

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14
Q

bir

A

metal, steel

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15
Q

dhib

A

trouble

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16
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dhiblow

A

troublemaker

17
Q

gacan(ka)

A

gulf (n.);

hand, arm, sleeve

18
Q

khaliij

A

gulf (adj.)

19
Q

… oo dhan

A

all …, all of …

20
Q

sharci(ga) / sharciyo/a(da)

A

rule, law, regulation

21
Q

surwaal dabo-gaab

A

shorts (lit. “short-butt pants”)

22
Q

baraf(ka)

A

snow, ice

23
Q

xiir

A

shave (v.) [1]

24
Q

jeego

A

curve, shape (n.)

25
Q

jeegaan

A

rainbow

26
Q

ma run baa?

A

is it true?