Language/Borana-arsi-guji-oromo/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about education-related vocabulary in Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo. Education is important for personal growth and development. It is the key to unlocking one's full potential and realizing one's dreams. Education helps us gain knowledge, skills, and values that we need to succeed in life. Let's start learning!
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School[edit | edit source]
In Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo, school is referred to as "duguma".
| Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| duguma | /duɡuːma/ | school |
- Person 1: Horaa duguma keenya baayye? (Have you gone to school today?)
- Person 2: Eeyyee, horaa duguma keenya baaytu. (Yes, I have gone to school today.)
Teacher[edit | edit source]
A teacher in Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo is referred to as "walitti dhufu".
| Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| walitti dhufu | /waaliti dhuufu/ | teacher |
- Person 1: Walitti dhufunni dugumatti ganama keenya jedhu kan nama qabduu? (What do we call a teacher at school?)
- Person 2: Walitti dhufu.
Student[edit | edit source]
A student in Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo is referred to as "barumsa".
| Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| barumsa | /baarumsa/ | student |
- Person 1: Barumsaa keenya nu keessa jira? (Where is your student?)
- Person 2: Barumsaan nu keessa jiru.
Lesson[edit | edit source]
A lesson in Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo is referred to as "abbaa qaba".
| Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| abbaa qaba | /abbaa qaba/ | lesson |
- Person 1: Abbaa qaba keenya ofirraa dha. (I have a physics lesson today.)
- Person 2: Ofirraa dha? Ani naaf haa tahu, namni keenya fira qaba. (Physics? I don’t understand that, my lesson is biology.)
Exam[edit | edit source]
An exam in Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo is referred to as "sagalee".
| Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| sagalee | /saɡalee/ | exam |
- Person 1: Sagalee keenya hojjete? (Did you take the exam?)
- Person 2: Hojjetan nu hojjete.
Homework[edit | edit source]
Homework in Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo is referred to as "tapha dilorsi".
| Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| tapha dilorsi | /taphaa diilorsi/ | homework |
- Person 1: Tapha dilorsin keenya lahetti baaytee? (Did you do your homework?)
- Person 2: Laheti nu baaytu.
Graduation[edit | edit source]
Graduation in Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo is referred to as "unnima gala".
| Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| unnima gala | /uunnimaa ɡala/ | graduation |
- Person 1: Unnima galan keenya tokko tokko godhatee (I am excited for graduation ceremony.)
- Person 2: Akka tokko tokko oromticha nu godhadhan.
Cultural Facts[edit | edit source]
- Education is highly valued in the Oromo culture, which promotes the idea of "Gadaa" system, an indigenous democratic system in Oromo society, which is passed on through formal education and reaffirmed through community events.
- The Oromo language has its own unique script called the "Qubee", which was introduced in 1991. Before then, Oromo children were taught using the Latin alphabet or Arabic script.
- Formal education in Oromia began during the 19th century, with the establishment of schools run by missionaries. Today, the Oromo language is taught in schools alongside English and Amharic.
Practice[edit | edit source]
To improve your Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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