Essential Greetings and Phrases

Greetings

Greetings are the gateway to any conversation. Here are some of the most important ones in Afaan Oromo.

Formal & Informal Greetings:

• Akam? - How are you? (General, can be used anytime)
• Nagaa / Fayyaa - I'm fine / I'm well. (Response to Akam?)
• Akam bulte? / Akam bultan? - Good morning (How was your night? - singular/plural)
• Akam oolte? / Akam ooltan? - Good afternoon (How was your day? - singular/plural)

Introductions:

• Maqaan koo [Your Name]. - My name is [Your Name].
• Maqaan kee eenyu? - What is your name?
• Galgali gaarii. - Good evening.
• Nagaan buli. / Nagaan bulaa. - Good night. (singular/plural)

Polite Phrases:

• Galatoomi. / Galatoomaa. - Thank you. (singular/plural)
• Ulfaadhu. - You're welcome.
• Dhiifama. - Excuse me / Sorry.