Lesson 1: Greetings & Introductions
Barnoota 1: Nagaa Gaafachuu fi Wal-Baruu
Dialogue: Meeting for the First Time
Haasawa: Yeroo Jalqabaaf Wal Arguu
Read the conversation below. Practice saying the English phrases out loud. / Haasawa armaan gadii dubbisi. Jechoota Afaan Ingiliffaa sagalee kee ol kaastee shaakali.
Abebe: Hello. / Akkam.
Bona: Hi. / Akkam / Nagaa.
Abebe: What is your name? / Maqaan kee eenyu?
Bona: My name is Bona. What is your name? / Maqaan koo Boonaa dha. Maqaan kee eenyu?
Abebe: My name is Abebe. / Maqaan koo Ababaa dha.
Bona: It is nice to meet you. / Wal barruun teenya na gammachiiseera.
Abebe: Nice to meet you too. / Anis si baruu kootti gammadeera.
Vocabulary and Pronunciation
Jechoota fi Akkaataa Sagaleessuu
| English Phrase | Afaan Oromo | Pronunciation Guide (Akka itti dubbiftu) |
|---|---|---|
| Hello. | Akkam. | Hel-loh |
| Hi. | Akkam / Nagaa. | Hai |
| What is your name? | Maqaan kee eenyu? | Wat is yor neym? |
| My name is Bona. What is your name? | Maqaan koo Boonaa dha. Maqaan kee eenyu? | Mai neym is Bona. Wat is yor neym? |
| My name is Abebe. | Maqaan koo Ababaa dha. | Mai neym is Abebe. |
| It is nice to meet you. | Wal barruun teenya na gammachiiseera. | It is nais tu meet yoo. |
| Nice to meet you too. | Anis si baruu kootti gammadeera. | Nais tu meet yoo too. |
Key Takeaways
Qabxiilee Ijoo
- "Hello" and "Hi" are common ways to greet someone. / "Hello" fi "Hi" jechuun nama nagaa gaafachuuf baramaadha.
- To ask for someone's name, you say "What is your name?". / Maqaa nama tokkoo gaafachuuf, "What is your name?" jetta.
- To tell your name, you say "My name is...". / Maqaa kee himuuf, "My name is..." jetta.
- "Nice to meet you" is a polite phrase to use when you meet someone for the first time. / "Nice to meet you" jechuun yeroo nama haaraa argitu fayyadamta.