Direction Vocabulary
| Afaan Oromoo | English |
|---|---|
| mirgaa | right |
| bitaa | left |
| fuuldura | forward / in front |
| duuba | backward / behind |
| ol | up |
| gad | down |
| gara | toward |
| bira | near / next to |
| fagoo | far |
| dhihoo | close |
Places in Town
| Afaan Oromoo | English |
|---|---|
| magaalaa | city / town |
| manneen barumsaa | school |
| mana yaalaa | hospital |
| suuqii | shop / store |
| bakka jireenyaa | home / residence |
| mana amantii | church / place of worship |
| gabaa | market |
| buufata konkolaataa | bus stop |
| buufata xayyaaraa | airport |
| mana kitaabaa | library |
Asking for Directions
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Eessaa jira? | Where is it? |
| Gara sana deemi | Go that way |
| Mirga gori | Turn right |
| Bitaa gori | Turn left |
| Karaa agarsiisi | Show me the way |
| Fagoo miti | It is not far |
Example Conversation
Tola: Suuqiin eessaa jira? (Where is the shop?) Caaltuu: Fuuldura deemi, ergasii mirga gori. (Go forward, then turn right.) Tola: Galatoomi! (Thank you!)
Practice Tip
Walk through your neighborhood and name five places in Afaan Oromoo. Point to them and say "kun __ dha" (this is __).