Lesson 6: “At the Restaurant”
Vocabulary:
| English Word | Meaning | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Menu | List of food | “Can I see the menu, please?” |
| Waiter/Waitress | Person who brings food | “The waiter is very kind.” |
| Order | Ask for food | “I would like to order a pizza.” |
| Bill (Check) | Paper showing money to pay | “Can I have the bill, please?” |
| Table | Where you sit | “Our table is near the window.” |
| Delicious | Very tasty | “The pasta is delicious!” |
| Reservation | Book a table early | “I have a reservation at 7 PM.” |
| Dish | A type of food | “My favorite dish is spaghetti.” |
🍴 Phrases:
| English Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| “Can I have the menu?” | Ask for the menu |
| “I would like to order ___.” | Order food |
| “What do you recommend?” | Ask for suggestions |
| “Can I have the bill, please?” | Ask to pay |
| “The food was delicious!” | Say you liked the food |
🍕 Mini-Dialogue:
At the restaurant:
Waiter: Good evening! Welcome! Do you have a reservation?
Abdi: Yes, for two people.
Waiter: Perfect. This way, please. Here are your menus.
Abdi: Thank you. What do you recommend?
Waiter: Our pizza is very good today!
Abdi: Great! I would like to order a pizza and a salad.
Waiter: Excellent choice! Would you like something to drink?
Abdi: Yes, I’ll have a glass of water, please.
Waiter: Still or sparkling water?
Abdi: Still water, please.
Waiter: And for your friend?
Abdi’s Friend: I’ll have an orange juice, please.
Waiter: Very good. Your food will be ready soon.
(After eating)
Waiter: How was everything?
Abdi: The food was delicious!
Abdi’s Friend: Yes, it was amazing. Thank you!
Abdi: Can I have the bill, please?
Waiter: Of course! I’ll be right back.
(A few minutes later)
Waiter: Here’s your bill. You can pay by cash or card.
Abdi: I’ll pay by card, please.
Waiter: No problem. Thank you very much, and have a great evening!
Abdi: Thank you! You too!
🎯 Grammar Focus: “Would like”
- “Would like” is polite and friendly.
- Use it when ordering food or drinks.
| English | Meaning |
|---|---|
| I would like a coffee. | I want a coffee. |
| Would you like a drink? | Offer a drink. |
| I would like to order. | Ready to order. |
🎉 END OF LESSON 7!
🌟 Remember:
- Speak clearly.
- Be polite.
- Enjoy learning!
👍 See you soon in Lesson 7!
Lesson 6: “At the Restaurant”
📚 Ereyada Vocabulary-ga:
| Ereyga Ingiriiska | Macnaha Af-Soomaaliga |
|---|---|
| Menu | Liiska cuntada |
| Waiter/Waitress | Qofka keena cuntada (Wiil ama Gabadh) |
| Order | Dalban cunto |
| Bill (Check) | Warqad muujinaysa lacagta la bixinayo |
| Table | Miiska aad fadhido |
| Delicious | Aad u macaan |
| Reservation | Xafidasho miis hore (booqa miis) |
| Dish | Nooc cunto ah |
Tusaalayaal:
- “Menu” – “Fadlan ma heli karaa liiska cuntada?”
- “Waiter” – “Wiilkii keena cuntada aad buu u wanaagsan yahay.”
- “Order” – “Waxaan jeclaan lahaa inaan dalbado pizza.”
- “Bill” – “Fadlan ma heli karaa warqadda lacag bixinta?”
- “Table” – “Miiskeennu wuxuu ku yaal agagaarka daaqadda.”
- “Delicious” – “Baastadu aad bay u macaan tahay!”
- “Reservation” – “Waxaan leeyahay miis hore loo xafiday 7-da fiidnimo.”
- “Dish” – “Cunto aan ugu jeclahay waa spaghetti.”
🍴 Weedho muhiim ah (Phrases):
| Weedha Ingiriisiga | Macnaha Af-Soomaaliga |
|---|---|
| Can I have the menu? | Ma heli karaa liiska cuntada? |
| I would like to order ___ | Waxaan jeclaan lahaa inaan dalbado ___ |
| What do you recommend? | Maxaad iigu talinaysaa? |
| Can I have the bill, please? | Ma heli karaa warqadda lacag bixinta? |
| The food was delicious! | Cuntadu aad bay u macaanayd! |
🍕 Wada sheekaysi gaaban (Mini-Dialogue):
Goobta: Maqaaxi
Waiter: Fiid wanaagsan! Soo dhawoow! Miyaad leedahay miis hore loo xafiday?
Abdi: Haa, laba qof.
Waiter: Wanaagsan. I raac, fadlan. Waa kan liiska cuntada.
Abdi: Mahadsanid. Maxaad iigu talinaysaa?
Waiter: Maanta pizza-da aad bay u fiican tahay!
Abdi: Aad bay u wanaagsan tahay! Waxaan rabaa inaan dalbado pizza iyo salad.
Waiter: Doorasho fiican! Wax cabitaan ah ma doonaysaa?
Abdi: Haa, waxaan rabaa koob biyo ah, fadlan.
Waiter: Biyo caadi ah mise biyo qarqaraya (sparkling)?
Abdi: Biyo caadi ah, fadlan.
Waiter: Saaxiibkaa呢呢?
Abdi’s Friend: Waxaan doonayaa casiir oranji ah, fadlan.
Waiter: Waa hagaag. Cuntadiinnu dhowaan bay imaan doontaa.
(Markii ay cuneen kadib)
Waiter: Sidee wax u ahaayeen?
Abdi: Cuntadu aad bay u macaanayd!
Abdi’s Friend: Haa, aad iyo aad bay u fiicnayd. Mahadsanid!
Abdi: Fadlan, ma heli karaa warqadda lacag bixinta?
Waiter: Dabcan! Wax yar kadib baan keeni doonaa.
(Daqiiqado kadib)
Waiter: Waa tan warqadda lacagta. Waxaad ku bixin kartaa lacag caddaan ah ama kaarka.
Abdi: Waxaan ku bixinayaa kaarka, fadlan.
Waiter: Dhib malahan. Aad ayaad u mahadsan tahay, habeen wanaagsan!
Abdi: Mahadsanid! Adigana sidoo kale!
🎯 Xeerka Nahwa (Grammar Focus): “Would like”
- “Would like” waa hab edeb leh oo saaxiibtinimo leh.
- Waxaa la adeegsadaa marka la dalbanayo cunto ama cabitaan.
| Ingiriisi | Macnaha Af-Soomaaliga |
|---|---|
| I would like a coffee. | Waxaan jeclaan lahaa koob qaxwo ah. |
| Would you like a drink? | Ma doonaysaa cabitaan? |
| I would like to order. | Waxaan diyaar u ahay inaan dalbado. |
🎉 DHAMMAADKA CASHARKA 7!
🌟 Xasuuso:
- Hadal si cad oo nadiif ah.
- Noqo edeb badan.
- Ku raaxayso barashada!
👍 InshaAllah, isla kulano Casharka 7-aad!
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