Days of the Week
| Afaan Oromoo | English |
|---|---|
| Dilbata | Sunday |
| Wiixata | Monday |
| Kibxata | Tuesday |
| Roobii | Wednesday |
| Kamisa | Thursday |
| Jimaata | Friday |
| Sanbata | Saturday |
Months of the Year
| Afaan Oromoo | English |
|---|---|
| Amajjii | January |
| Guraandhala | February |
| Bitooteessa | March |
| Elba | April |
| Caamsaa | May |
| Waxabajjii | June |
| Adoolessa | July |
| Hagayya | August |
| Fulbaana | September |
| Onkololeessa | October |
| Sadaasa | November |
| Muddee | December |
Time of Day
| Afaan Oromoo | English |
|---|---|
| ganama | morning |
| guyyaa | day / afternoon |
| galgala | evening |
| halkan | night |
| har'a | today |
| kaleessa | yesterday |
| boru | tomorrow |
Telling Time
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Saa'atiin meeqa? | What time is it? |
| Saa'atii tokko | One o'clock |
| Saa'atii lama | Two o'clock |
| Walakkaa saa'atii | Half past the hour |
Useful Phrases
- Guyyaan har'aa maali? — What day is today?
- Har'a Wiixata. — Today is Monday.
- Boru nan dhufa. — I will come tomorrow.
Cultural Note
The Oromo traditional calendar is based on lunar and stellar observations, historically tracked by elders called ayyaantu.