My Family! 👨👩👧👦
Family is maatii in Oromo. Family is the most important thing in Oromo life!
| Oromo | Family Member |
|---|---|
| abbaa | father |
| haadha | mother |
| obboleessa | brother |
| obboleettii | sister |
| akaakayyuu | grandfather |
| akaakayyoo | grandmother |
| wasiila | cousin |
| adaadaa | paternal aunt |
Talk About Your Family
- Abbaan koo... (My father is...)
- Haadhi koo... (My mother is...)
- Obboleessi koo lama. (I have two brothers.)
Respect Your Elders
Oromo children always greet elders first and listen when they speak. This is called kabajaa — respect.
Today you learned: Words for family in Afaan Oromoo! ❤️