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Oromo Phrases
The Oromo phrases are helpful because they are used daily. Below we picked expressions that a new learner will find useful. We included the audio as well. This is a better way to learning. Learn only what you need. We start with greetings and introduction.
| Hi: naqaa? |
| What is your name?: maqaan ke eenyu |
| Nice to meet you: si argun naaf gammachudha |
| How are you?: isin attam? |
| I'm good, thanks: fayyaadha, ulfaadhu |
| And you?: ati ho? |
Language and Age Phrases
More questions about language and age:
| Do you speak (English/Oromo)?: afaan (ingiliizi/oromoo) beekta? |
| Does she speak Chinese?: afaan chaayina beeka? |
| A little bit: xinnoo se |
| How old are you?: umuriin ke waggaa meeqa? |
| I'm 33 years old: ani waggaa soddomi sadii |
| It was nice talking to you: wajjin haasa'un kenya na gammachiseera |
If you don't understand something, this will be your secret weapon:
| What do you mean?: maal jechuu keeti? |
| I don't understand: naa ngalle |
| I don't know: an hinbeeku |
| Sorry: dhiifama |
| What is that called in Oromo?: afaan oromootin maal jedhama? |
| What does that word mean in English?: jechi kun afaan ingiliizitin maal jedhaa? |
More personal information about origins and profession:
| Where are you from?: biyyi ke eessa? |
| I'm from the U.S: biyyo ko usa |
| I'm American: ani nama amaarikaaniti |
| Where do you live?: essa jiraatta? |
| I live in the U.S: biyya amaarikaani njiraadha |
| What do you do for a living?: maal hojiin ke? |
| I'm a student: ani barataadha |
Offering or asking for help and giving directions:
| Can I help you?: si gargaaru? |
| Can you help me?: na gargaarta? |
| Where is the airport?: dirreen xiyyaaraa eessa? |
| Go straight: fuuluma dura ke deemi |
| Then: yeros |
| Turn left: gara bitaa gori |
| Turn right: gara mirgaa gori |
Holiday Wishes Phrases
Good wishes in Oromo in holidays and occasions:
| Happy birthday: ayyaana dhalootaa gaarii |
| Happy new year: ayyaana haaraa gaarii |
| Merry Christmas: ayyaana dhalootaa kiristoos gaarii hata'u |
| Good luck: carraa gaarii, (or milkaa'a) |
| Congratulations: baga gamadan |
Oromo expressions commonly used when traveling or buying:
| I have a reservation: iddoo qabadheera |
| Do you have rooms available?: kutaan siree duwwaan jira? |
| I would like a non-smoking room: kutaa dhowwaa sigaaraa qabu nfedha |
| How much it costs per night?: halkan tokkoof gaiin meeqa? |
| Waiter: tajaajilaa / baashira |
| How much is this?: kun gatiin meeqa? |
| What is this?: kun maal inni? |
Survival phrases considered to be important in emergencies:
| Are you okay?: ati fayyuma? |
| I need a doctor: hakiimiitu na barbaachisa |
| Help: gargaarsa / qarqaarsa |
| Call the ambulance: ambulaansii waamaa |
| Call the police: poliisii waamaa |
| I am sick: na dhukkuba / nandhibama |
These Oromo phrases can be used in a variety of conversations. If you have already visited our Oromo Vocabulary and Oromo Grammar, you might want to visit our Oromo Flashcards to practice what you learned.
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Did you know? Phrases are the combination of the use of vocabulary and grammar. Mastering the vocabulary and grammar can result in the ability to make useful Oromo phrases. |