Beginner
Talking About Your Family
Learn the vocabulary for common family members, from parents to siblings.
Family
Family is central to Oromo culture. Here is how you refer to your family members.
Immediate Family:
- Abbaa: Father
- Haadha: Mother
- Obboleessa: Brother
- Obboleettii: Sister
- Daa'ima: Child/Baby
Extended Family:
- Akaakayyuu: Grandfather
- Akkoo: Grandmother
- Eessuma: Uncle (maternal)
- Adeeroo: Uncle (paternal)
- Adaadaa: Aunt
Abbaan koo Bakkalcha jedhama. - My father's name is Bakkalcha.
Haati koo Ayyaantuu jedhamti. - My mother's name is Ayyaantuu.