Sustainability & Eco

1. Qashinka xaggee lagu tuuraa?

   Where do I throw the rubbish?

   Usage

   Asking where to dispose of rubbish.

   Grammar Note

   La- makes the verb impersonal ("one ..."). Tuur means "throw, throw away". This sentence is composed from verified words and regular grammar; it is not quoted from a text.

2. Kiish marar badan la isticmaali karo ma haysaa?

   Do you have a bag that can be used many times?

   Usage

   Asking for a reusable bag in place of a disposable one.

   Grammar Note

   Marar badan means "many times". La isticmaali karo ("that can be used") describes the bag. This sentence is composed from verified words and regular grammar; it is not quoted from a text.

3. Dhaladayda biyo ma ku buuxin kartaa?

   Can you fill my bottle with water?

   Usage

   Asking for a refill so you do not buy a new bottle.

   Grammar Note

   Dhalo (bottle) with the article -da and -yda gives "my bottle". Buuxi means "fill" and kartaa is "you can". This sentence is composed from verified words and regular grammar; it is not quoted from a text.

4. Suuqa khudradda ee ugu dhow waa halkee?

   Where is the nearest vegetable market?

   Usage

   Looking for a market that sells local produce.

   Grammar Note

   Khudrad means "vegetables, greens". Ugu dhow is "nearest", joined to the noun by ee. This sentence is composed from verified words and regular grammar; it is not quoted from a text.

5. Bac ha i siin, fadlan.

   Please don't give me a bag.

   Usage

   Declining a plastic bag at the till. Bac is the plastic bag.

   Grammar Note

   Ha + verb + -n makes a negative command. Siin means "give" and i means "to me". This sentence is composed from verified words and regular grammar; it is not quoted from a text.

6. Qashinka dhulka ha ku tuurin.

   Please don't throw rubbish on the ground.

   Usage

   A call not to litter, for example on a beach or in the countryside.

   Grammar Note

   Ha ... -in is the negative command. Ku is the particle meaning "on, in". This sentence is composed from verified words and regular grammar; it is not quoted from a text.

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