Galatoomi
everyday, Oromo
The Oromo word for "thank you", used in Borana too, is Galatoomi. Galatoomaa is a variant spelling.
Meaning: expression of thanks (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Oromo | Note |
|---|---|
| Galatoomi | everyday, Oromo |
| Galatoomaa | variant |
Say Galatoomi for any favor, from a gift to a glass of water. It literally wishes that the person "be blessed".
Is it said differently in some regions?
Borana is a variety of Oromo. This form is standard Oromo and understood in Borana-speaking areas.
Did you know?
- Baay'ee means "much" and is added to strengthen thanks.
Examples in context
- Galatoomi!Thank you!
- Galatoomi, nagaa dha.Thank you, all is well.
Example conversation
A traveler is given water by a host.
- KeessummaaGalatoomi.Thank you.
- ObboleessaNagaa dha.It is nothing.
- KeessummaaGalatoomi baay'ee.Thank you very much.
