Language/Borana-arsi-guji-oromo/Vocabulary/Geography
Hi Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo vocabulary related to geography. Knowing these words will help you understand and communicate about different places and environments. Remember to also practice with native speakers on Polyglot Club and ask them any questions you may have!
Landforms[edit | edit source]
Landforms are natural features of the earth's surface. Here are some words you can use to describe different types of landforms in Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo:
| Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| baalii | ba:lɪ | mountain |
| safuu | safu: | valley |
| goonfaa | go:nfa: | plateau |
| dhiiga | ðiga | hill |
| kiila | ki:lə | cliff |
| guduruu | guduru: | canyon |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: baalii hin qabne? (Have you seen the mountain?)
- Person 2: Eeyyoo, baalii of haa baase. (Yes, the mountain is over there.)
Bodies of Water[edit | edit source]
Bodies of water are another important aspect of geography. Here are some words you can use to describe different types of water bodies in Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo:
| Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| jiddi | ʤid:ɪ | river |
| buqqaa | buq:ə | lake |
| haroo | haro: | sea |
| tuffaa | tuf:ə | ocean |
| goobo | go:bə | pond |
| tulluu | tulu: | waterfall |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: jiddiin hin kufa? (Have you crossed the river?)
- Person 2: Ani gadii udduun saanii jiddiin hin kufmaanne. (I always cross the river on foot to go to the market.)
Directions[edit | edit source]
When talking about geography, it's important to know how to give and understand directions. Here are some words that will help with that:
| Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| baqa | bakə | behind |
| gootota | go:tota | in front of |
| harka | harka | next to |
| akka | ək:a | like |
| mucaa | mu:ʧa: | up |
| irraa | ira: | down |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Hawaasa raayyaa kee galii akka ofiitti? (Do you know how to get to the town hall?)
- Person 2: Galii dhiqnee jecha harka of keessaa jira. (Go straight and it will be next to the store.)
Climate[edit | edit source]
Different places have different climates, which can affect the environment and the people who live there. Here are some words to describe the different types of climates:
| Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| gororaa | gorora: | rainy |
| xumurraa | xumura: | dry |
| tokkummaa | tokkuma: | humid |
| sararaa | sara:ra | hot |
| qubataa | quba:ta: | cold |
| simbiraa | simbira: | windy |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Xumurraa kee galii kana irratti tokko taatanii ija qabna? (How do people live in such a dry place?)
- Person 2: Namoota keenya itti fufaa baayyee tokkummaa keenya cimsuu dandayeen. (The people here are used to the humidity unlike us.)
With this vocabulary, you can now talk about geography in Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo. Don't forget to practice and improve your vocabulary with native speakers. You can also check out more vocabulary on the Vocabulary page of Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo.
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