Food & Dining
Food Vocabulary
| Afaan Oromoo | English |
|---|---|
| nyaata | food |
| bishaan | water |
| aannan | milk |
| buddeena | injera (flatbread) |
| foon | meat |
| kuduraa | vegetables |
| muduraa | fruits |
| daabboo | bread |
| buna | coffee |
| shaayii | tea |
Useful Phrases
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Nyaata barbaada | I want food |
| Bishaan naaf kenni | Give me water |
| Buna dhuguu barbaada | I want to drink coffee |
| Nyaanni kun mi'aawaa | This food is delicious |
| An beela'e | I am hungry |
| An dheebodhe | I am thirsty |
At a Restaurant
Waiter: Maal barbaadda? (What do you want?)
You: Buddeenaa fi foon naaf kenni. (Give me injera and meat.)
Waiter: Galatoomaa! (Thank you!)