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Cutubka 10 · Bogagga 116–126

Jirka iyo CaafimaadkaThe Body, Feelings, and Health

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Dhegeysiga cutubkan (12)

Qaybaha cutubkan

  1. 10.1"Have / has got" for symptomsKey Language116
  2. 10.2"Have / has got" for symptomsFurther Examples116
  3. 10.3"Have / has got" — symptoms vs. appearanceHow to Form116
  4. 10.4Write the correct symptom sentenceExercise117
  5. 10.5Listen and match each person to their symptomListening117
  6. 10.6"How are you feeling?" — symptom and advice chartSpeaking118
  7. 10.7"Feel" + adjective for emotions and physical statesKey Language118
  8. 10.7"Feel" + adjective — in conversationKey Language119
  9. 10.8Weak forms and linking in health phrasesPronunciation119
  10. 10.9Listen and fill in the gapsListening120
  11. 10.10"How are you, really?" — emotion chartSpeaking120
  12. 10.11Empathy and advice: "You should rest" / "Get well soon"Key Language121
  13. 10.12Empathy and advice in contextFurther Examples121
  14. 10.13Choose the correct response: empathy, advice, or careExercise122
  15. 10.14"At the clinic" — role-play (output task)Speaking122

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10.1 "Have / has got" for symptoms

CabdiraxmaanHello. Good morning. I'm not feeling well today.

SahraGood morning. This is the Accord University Clinic. My name is Sahra. How can I help you?

Cabdiraxmaan I've got a really bad headache. It started last night and it's still here.

SahraI'm sorry to hear that. Do you have any other symptoms?

CabdiraxmaanYes. My stomach hurts too. And I've got a sore throat.

SahraHow long have you had these symptoms? Have you been to a doctor?

CabdiraxmaanNo, not yet. I've had them since yesterday evening. I feel very tired too.

SahraI understand. You should rest and drink plenty of water. Can you come in today?

CabdiraxmaanYes, I can. What times do you have?

SahraWe have an appointment at two o'clock or at quarter past four. Which is better for you?

CabdiraxmaanTwo o'clock is fine. Thank you very much.

SahraYou're welcome. Get well soon, Cabdiraxmaan. We'll see you at two.

  • NOTE: "I've got" is a contraction of "I have got." Both mean the same thing. In spoken English, the contraction is more common and sounds more natural.
  • NOTE: "My stomach hurts" is an alternative to "I've got a stomachache." "My [body part] hurts" is especially useful when you do not know the name of the illness.

10.2 "Have / has got" for symptoms

1. Hodan I've got a terrible headache. I can't concentrate in class today.

2. Farah He's got a high temperature — he's been in bed since this morning.

3. Back My back hurts a lot. I think I slept in a bad position last night.

4. Yasmin She's got a pain in her caloosha — that's her stomach — and she hasn't eaten today.

5. Amir I've got a really bad cough and a cold. I've been sneezing all morning.

6. Throat My throat hurts when I swallow. I think I've got a sore throat.

7. Hassan My tooth hurts so much. I need to see a dentist.

  • NOTE: Notice the articles: "I've got a headache / a cold / a temperature." Most symptom nouns need "a" before them. "I've got a cough" — not "I've got cough."

10.3 "Have / has got" — symptoms vs. appearance

  • NOTE: "Have/has got" works the same way for appearance (Unit 9) or symptoms (Unit 10). The grammar does not change — only the vocabulary changes.
  • NOTE: There is no "a" before plural nouns: "They've got colds " — not "a colds." For symptoms you can also say "My head hurts" or "I have a headache." All are correct and natural.

10.5 Listen and match each person to their symptom

  • Audio script (teacher): Hodan — "My head is really hurting and I can't look at any light." Farah — "I've got a pain in my lower back from sitting too long." Deeqa — "I've got a really bad cold. My nose is running and I keep sneezing." Amir — "My stomach is really hurting — something I ate." Sophie — "Every time I bite down it's agony. I need a dentist." Carlos — "My throat is so painful and it hurts to swallow."

10.6 "How are you feeling?" — symptom and advice chart

Student AI'm not feeling well. I've got a really bad headache.

Student BI'm sorry to hear that. Have you taken anything for it? You should rest and drink lots of water.

  • NOTE: Use the severity column to make your symptom sound more or less serious. "A bit" means it is not too bad. "Really terrible" means it is very serious.

10.7 "Feel" + adjective for emotions and physical states

  • NOTE: The Somali glosses (faraxsan = happy, murugo = sadness, daallan = tired, walwalsan = worried) are approximations. Verify all Somali emotional vocabulary with a qualified native speaker before publication.

10.7 "Feel" + adjective — in conversation

HodanHi Yasmin! How are you feeling? It's been a really tough week.

YasminHonestly, Hodan, I'm exhausted. I feel completely daallan — so tired. I slept for ten hours last night and I still feel tired.

HodanI know exactly what you mean. I'm a bit nervous too — I keep thinking about the results. Are you worried?

YasminYes, I am worried — walwalsan. But I'm also a little excited. I worked hard and I feel OK about my answers.

HodanI'm really happy today, actually. I think the exam went well for me. But I still feel stressed about the next one.

YasminMe too. But let's rest this weekend. We both need it.

  • NOTE: "Feel" + adjective and "I'm" + adjective mean the same thing. "I feel tired" = "I'm tired." In spoken English, both are very common.
  • NOTE: "A bit" is a useful softener for negative emotions. "I'm a bit nervous" sounds more natural than "I'm nervous" in everyday conversation. Compare: "I'm a bit worried" (mild) / "I'm very worried" (strong).

10.8 Weak forms and linking in health phrases

  • NOTE: "Have you" often sounds like "Have ya" in natural speech; "to a" → "t'a." Focus on understanding these links when you hear them. In your own speech, use the full form until it feels natural.

10.9 Listen and fill in the gaps

SahraGood morning, Accord University Clinic. How can I help you?

CabdiraxmaanHello. I'm not ①________ well. I've got a really bad ②________ and my throat ③________.

SahraI'm sorry to hear that. Have you ④________ a doctor recently?

CabdiraxmaanNo, not yet. I've also been ⑤________ very tired.

SahraOK. You should ⑥________ and drink plenty of water. Can you come in this afternoon? We have appointments at two o'clock or ⑦________ past four.

CabdiraxmaanTwo o'clock is fine. ⑧________ you.

SahraNo problem. Get ⑨________ soon, and we'll see you at two.

10.10 "How are you, really?" — emotion chart

  • For the listener — question starters: "How are you feeling today?" · "Are you tired? Have you been sleeping well?" · "Are you stressed about anything?" · "Have you been feeling OK physically?" · "Is there anything I can do?"

10.11 Empathy and advice: "You should rest" / "Get well soon"

HodanHi Amara! I was thinking about you. How are you doing after last week?

AmaraOh, Hodan — honestly, I'm exhausted. I've been sleeping so much but I still feel terrible. And I've got a bit of a headache too.

HodanI'm so sorry to hear that. That sounds really tough. Exams take so much out of you.

AmaraYes. And I'm a bit nervous about the results. I keep checking my phone.

HodanI understand completely. But you worked so hard, Amara. I'm proud of you.

AmaraThank you. I'm also a little unwell — I've got a sore throat.

HodanOh no. Have you tried drinking hot tea with honey? It really helps. And you should rest properly — no studying this week.

AmaraYou're right. I just find it hard to switch off.

HodanI know. But your health is more important. You should see a doctor if the sore throat doesn't get better. Please take care of yourself.

AmaraI will. Thank you for calling, Hodan. It really helps to talk.

HodanOf course! Get well soon, Amara. And let me know if you need anything at all.

  • NOTE: Hodan shows empathy first ("That sounds really tough") before giving advice ("You should rest"). This is the natural order in caring conversation — acknowledge feelings before offering solutions.
  • NOTE: "Have you tried…?" is a gentle way to give a suggestion — softer than "You should…". "Get well soon" is a fixed phrase — learn it as one unit.

10.12 Empathy and advice in context

1 — Physical illness: Abdi: "I've got a terrible cold. I feel awful." → Mia: "I'm sorry to hear that. That sounds miserable. You should stay home and rest. Get well soon!

2 — Emotional stress: Priya: "I'm really stressed about my presentation tomorrow." → Fatima: "That sounds really tough. Have you tried practising in front of a mirror? I hope it goes really well.

3 — Tiredness: Lucas: "I'm so exhausted. I've been working every day." → Amina: "You sound daallan — completely worn out. You should take a break this weekend. Take care of yourself.

4 — Worry before an event: Max: "I'm a bit nervous about the exam results." → Asha: "I understand — it's a worrying time. I'm sure you did your best. I hope you feel better soon.

  • NOTE: "Get well soon" is used when someone is physically ill. For emotional difficulties, we more often say "I hope things get better soon" or "I'm here if you need to talk."

10.14 "At the clinic" — role-play (output task)

Line 1 — Empathy: "I'm sorry to hear that you ________________." / "I heard you've got ________________. That sounds really tough.

Line 2 — One piece of advice: "You should ________________." / "Have you tried ________________?

Line 3 — Offer support: "Please ________________." / "Let me know if ________________.

Line 4 — Closing care phrase: "________________. Take care of yourself!

  • Patient (Student A): You've got a bad headache; your throat hurts; you feel exhausted. You're a bit stressed (exams) and a bit worried. Ask: "Is it serious?" / "Should I rest at home?" / "When is the next appointment?"
  • Receptionist / Doctor (Student B): Be warm and professional. Ask "How long have you had these symptoms?" / "Have you been to a doctor?" Offer times (today at 3, tomorrow at 9:30). Advise: "You should rest." / "Have you tried paracetamol?" Close with "Get well soon."
  • Self-check: ☐ Used "I've got…" ☐ Used "My … hurts" ☐ Used "I feel…" ☐ Gave advice with "You should…" ☐ Used an empathy or care phrase.
  • Somali link: madax = head · caloosha = stomach/belly · gacanta = hand/arm · luqunta = throat/neck · indhaha = eyes · dhegaha = ears. Verify all Somali glosses with a qualified native speaker before publication.
  • Model message: "I'm sorry to hear that you've been exhausted and unwell after exams — that sounds really tough. You should rest properly this week and drink plenty of water. Please don't worry too much about the results — you worked so hard and I'm proud of you. Get well soon, and take care of yourself! I'm here if you need anything. "