Book Unit

Unit 17: Seenaa Oromoo (kutaa 1)

The first part of a series on Oromo history, covering origins and social structure.

Unit 17: Seenaa Oromoo (kutaa 1)

Unit 17 - Seenaa Oromoo (kutaa 1)

Abbootiin akka himtutti, Oromootiin iilamoo Waaqooti. Waaqni (uummoo chufaa irra) Oromoo jaalace. Maaliif Oromoon jeeea Wooqoo ulfeessuufi haji irra oolcuu ture. Oromoon nama Waaqaaf bule.

Grammar Focus: Different Types of Compound Sentences

Different kinds of compound sentences are formed by using kanaaf which means 'for this reason' or 'because of this', immo means 'but', akkasumattiis means 'so' or 'so also' as well as 'similarly', booda means 'later' or 'afterwards', yookaan means 'or'.