Language/Borana-arsi-guji-oromo/Vocabulary/Count-to-10
Hi Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn how to count from 1 to 10 in Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo. But before we start, a little bit of cultural information: the Borana people are known for their unique Gadaa system, a social, political, and economic system that has been in place for over 400 years. The system follows an 8-year cycle and involves the participation of all men in the community. Arsi and Guji are neighboring communities of the Borana people, and all three speak the same Oromo language with some variations. Now, let's get started and learn how to count in Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo! 💪
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Numbers in Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo[edit | edit source]
Let's start with the numbers from 1 to 10:
| Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| hidhaa | hi-dah | One |
| lama | la-ma | Two |
| sittii | sit-tee | Three |
| afur | a-foor | Four |
| shan | shaan | Five |
| jowwa | joe-wa | Six |
| torba | tor-ba | Seven |
| sadeeta | sa-de-ta | Eight |
| sagaale | sa-gaa-le | Nine |
| basaasa | ba-saa-sa | Ten |
Notice how the numbers in Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo are similar to the corresponding numbers in English, except for "hidhaa". Let's remember that together!
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
You have now learned how to count from 1 to 10 in Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo! Remember to practice with a native speaker, which you can find on Polyglot Club, to improve your pronunciation and vocabulary. And if you want to learn more vocabulary, check out our Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo Vocabulary page. Keep up the good work and happy learning! 😊
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Sources[edit | edit source]
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