How to Say “Hi, How Are You?” in Oromo
The English phrase “hi, how are you?” can be translated into Oromo as akkam, fayyaa dhaa?
About Oromo
Oromo, called Afaan Oromoo by its speakers, is the first language of about 24 million people, most of them in Ethiopia, where it has more native speakers than any other language. It is the official language of the Oromia region and is also spoken in northern Kenya.
Since the 1990s Oromo has been written in Latin letters, in an alphabet called Qubee. Long vowels and long consonants are written double, as in the greeting akkam (hello, how are you). Some letters stand for sounds English does not have: x, q and c are made with a short burst of air from the throat. Galatoomi means thank you.
| Family | Afroasiatic, Cushitic |
|---|---|
| Native speakers | about 24 million (2007) |
| Where spoken | Ethiopia (Oromia), northern Kenya |
| Script | Latin alphabet (Qubee) |
| Codes | om (ISO 639-1), orm (ISO 639-3) |
Speaker number: Nationalencyklopedin (2007), via Wikidata. Retrieved 26 September 2026.
How to Say “Stupid” in Oromo
gowwaa is the Oromo word for stupid. This adjective is used to describe someone or something that is lacking in intelligence.
How to Say “Shut Up” in Oromo
cal jedhi is the Oromo way to say “shut up.” The phrase is used to command someone to stop talking.
How to Say “Good Morning” in Borana (Oromo)
The Oromo morning greeting, understood in Borana, is Akkam bulte? It literally asks “how did you spend the night?”.
How to Say “Thank You” in Oromo
The English phrase “thank you” is translated into Oromo as galatoomaa. galatoomaa is used to express gratitude to others.
How to Say “Beautiful” in Oromo
The Oromo word for beautiful is bareeda. bareeda is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is attractive.
How to Say “Grandma” in Oromo
The Oromo word for grandma is akkoo. akkoo is used to refer to a grandmother in an informal manner.
How to Say “No” in Oromo
The English word “no” is translated into Oromo as lakki. lakki is a particle used to express negation or to show disagreement with a statement or question.
How to Say “I Love You” in Oromo
To say “I love you” in Oromo, you use Sin jaalladha. This phrase is an affirmation of romantic feeling used to express love toward another person.