Family & Relationships
Family Members
| Afaan Oromoo | English |
|---|---|
| maatii | family |
| abbaa | father |
| haadha | mother |
| ilma | son |
| intala | daughter |
| obboleessa | brother |
| obboleettii | sister |
| akaakayyuu | grandfather |
| akkoo | grandmother |
| eessuma | uncle |
| adaadaa | aunt |
Possessive Forms
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Abbaa koo | My father |
| Haadha kee | Your mother |
| Obboleessa isaa | His brother |
| Maatii keenya | Our family |
Example Sentences
- Maatii koo guddaadha. = My family is big.
- Abbaan koo barsiisaadha. = My father is a teacher.
- Obboleettii lama qaba. = I have two sisters.
Practice
Describe your family using these words!