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How English and Oromo compare

Shared writing system

English and Oromo are both written in Latin, so the translated output uses characters you already recognise. You can usually read the result aloud without transliteration, though spelling conventions and accented characters still differ.

Unrelated language families

English belongs to the Indo-European family while Oromo belongs to the Afro-Asiatic family. With no shared ancestry there are few cognates to fall back on, so idioms and fixed expressions rarely map word-for-word. Short, literal sentences translate more accurately than figurative ones.

Sentence structure changes

English follows subject-verb-object (SVO) order while Oromo follows verb-subject-object (VSO). The translator has to rebuild each sentence rather than substitute words in place, so the output will not line up word-for-word with your input. Splitting long sentences improves accuracy.

Speakers

English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers. Oromo: Approximately 40 million speakers, making it one of the most widely spoken languages in Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa.

Common English phrases in Oromo

Everyday phrases translated from English to Oromo — useful for travel, conversation and learning.

Greetings

Hello
Akkam jirtu
Good morning
Nagaan nagaa
Good afternoon
Nagaa waaree booda
Good evening
Galgala gaarii
Good night
Halkan gaarii
Goodbye
Nagaan bulaa
See you later
Booda wal argina
See you tomorrow
Boru wal argina
Welcome
Baga nagaan dhuftan
How are you?
Akkam jirtu?
I am fine, thank you
Ani gaarii dha, galatoomaa
Have a good day
Guyyaa gaarii isiniif haa ta'u

Courtesy

Please
Mee
Thank you
Galatoomaa
Thank you very much
Baay'ee galatoomaa
You are welcome
Baga nagaan dhuftan
Yes
Eeyyee
No
Lakki
Excuse me
Dhiifama naaf godhaa
I am sorry
Dhiifama
No problem
Rakkoo hin qabu
Of course
Dhugaadha
Congratulations
Baga gammaddan
Good luck
Carraa gaarii

Introductions

What is your name?
Maqaan kee maali?
Nice to meet you
Siin wal arguun na gammachiise
Where are you from?
Eessaa dhufte?
How old are you?
Umuriin kee meeqa?
I am a student
Ani barattuudha
I am here on holiday
Ani ayyaanaaf as jira
I am here for work
Hojiif as jira
This is my friend
Kun hiriyaa kooti

Numbers

One
Tokko
Two
Lama
Three
Sadii
Four
Afur
Five
Shan
Six
Jaha
Seven
Torba
Eight
Saddeet
Nine
Sagal
Ten
Kudhan
One hundred
Dhibba tokko
One thousand
Kuma tokko

Time and dates

Today
Har'a
Tomorrow
Boru
Yesterday
Kaleessa
Now
Amma
Later
Boodarra
What time is it?
Sa'aatiin meeqa?
In the morning
Ganama
In the evening
Galgala galgala
Monday
Isniina
Friday
Jimaata
Next week
Torban dhufu
One hour
Sa'aatii tokko

Directions and travel

Where is the bathroom?
Kutaan dhiqannaa eessa jira?
Where is the train station?
Buufatni baaburaa eessa jira?
Where is the airport?
Buufatni xiyyaaraa eessa jira?
How do I get there?
Akkamittan achi ga'a?
Turn left
Gara bitaatti garagali
Turn right
Gara mirgaatti garagali
Go straight ahead
Kallattiin fuulduratti deemi
It is near
Dhihoo dha
It is far
Fagoo dha
I am lost
Ani badeera
I need a taxi
Taaksii na barbaachisa
Where can I buy a ticket?
Tikeetii eessaa bitachuu danda'a?
How much is the ticket?
Tikeetiin meeqa?
Is it safe to walk?
Miillaan deemuun nageenya qabaa?

Food and restaurants

I am hungry
Beela'eera
I am thirsty
Ani dheebodheera
Water, please
Bishaan maaloo
A table for two, please
Minjaala nama lamaaf ta'u maaloo
The menu, please
Menuun, maaloo
What do you recommend?
Maal gorsitu?
I would like this
Kana nan jaalladha
It is delicious
Mi'aawaa dha
The bill, please
Labsiin, maaloo
I do not eat meat
Foon hin nyaadhu
I have a food allergy
Ani alarjii nyaataa qaba
Coffee
Buna
Tea
Shaayii
Bread
Buddeena

Shopping and money

How much does this cost?
Kun gatii meeqa kaffala?
It is too expensive
Garmalee qaala'aa dha
Do you accept credit cards?
Kaardii liqii ni fudhattaa?
I am just looking
Ani ilaalaa jira
I will take it
Ani nan fudhadha
Open
Banaa
Closed
Cufaadha
Entrance
Seensa
Exit
Ba'aa
Where is the market?
Gabaa eessa jira?

Emergency and health

Help
Gargaarsa
Call a doctor
Doktora bilbilaa
Call the police
Poolisiitti bilbilaa
I need help
Gargaarsi na barbaachisa
I am sick
Ani dhukkubsadheera
Where is the hospital?
Hospitaalli eessa jira?
Where is the pharmacy?
Manni qorichaa eessa jira?
It hurts here
Asitti nama dhukkubsa
I need a doctor
Doktora na barbaachisa
Is there a hospital nearby?
Hospitaalli naannoo sana jiraa?

Getting help with language

Do you speak English?
Afaan Ingilizii ni dubbatta?
I do not understand
Naaf hin galle
I understand
Naaf gala
Please speak slowly
Mee suuta jedhii dubbadhu
Please repeat that
Mee sana irra deebi'aa
Please write it down
Mee barreessi
What does this mean?
Kun maal jechuudha?
How do you say this?
Akkamitti kana jettu?
I am learning
Ani barachaa jira
I speak a little
Xiqqoo nan dubbadha
Can you help me?
Na gargaaruu dandeessaa?
I do not know
An hin beeku

Translations are generated automatically and may vary by region or context.

About Oromo Language

Geographical Distribution

Primarily spoken in Ethiopia, particularly in the Oromia Region, as well as in Kenya, Somalia, and Eritrea.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin alphabet, with additional letters. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, NY, O, P, PH, Q, R, S, SH, T, U, W, X, Y, Z, CH, DH

Vowels

aeiouA is pronounced like 'ah'E is pronounced like 'eh'I is pronounced like 'ee'O is pronounced like 'oh'U is pronounced like 'oo'

Consonants

B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, NY, P, PH, Q, R, S, SH, T, W, X, Y, Z, CH, DH

Phonetics

Features a complex system of vowel length and tone, with three tones: high, mid, and low.

Grammar and Syntax

Verb-subject-object (VSO) order predominates. Has a complex system of case marking, with six cases: nominative, accusative, genitive, dative, ablative, and instrumental.

Loanwords

Includes words from Amharic, Arabic, and Italian due to historical and modern influences.

Language Family

Part of the Afro-Asiatic language family, under the Cushitic branch.

Writing Systems

Currently uses the Latin script. Historically, also used the Ge'ez script.

Writing System History

Transitioned from Ge'ez to Latin script during the 19th century.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 40 million speakers, making it one of the most widely spoken languages in Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa.

About English Language

Geographical Distribution

English is a global language, spoken as a first language in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also widely used as a second language worldwide.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin alphabet. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Vowels

aeiousometimes y

Consonants

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Phonetics

Features a complex phonetic system with significant variations in accent and pronunciation across different regions. Includes around 44 phonemes in Received Pronunciation and diphthongs and triphthongs.

Grammar and Syntax

Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.

Loanwords

English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.

Language Family

Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.

Writing Systems

Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc

Writing System History

The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.

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