01
Akkam jirtu
Akkam jirtu
Hello
Bolo! Africa
Afaan Oromoo
Learn to speak
Oromo.
Begin speaking Oromo with small, repeatable steps toward the conversations you want to share.
Try free starter phrases. Choose Oromo when you enter the app.
Start with something you can say
Your first Oromo phrases
02
Akkam jirtu obboleessa
Akkam jirtu obboleessa
Hello (polite)
03
obboleessa
obboleessa
polite ending for men
Examples from the Oromo starter lessons in Bolo! Open the app to hear them and practice out loud.
A little practice. Your own voice.
Listen first
Hear a Oromo phrase in the app. Follow the written example and its meaning, then listen again.
Try it out loud
Hold the speaking button while you say the phrase. Release it when you finish and review your attempt.
Come back to it
Repeat one useful Oromo phrase before adding another. A small routine is easier to keep.
Make it part of your day
Your first week with Oromo
- Days 1 and 2: make the first phrase familiar. Start with “Hello”. Hear it, try it, and revisit it tomorrow.
- Days 3 and 4: add another exchange. Practice “Hello (polite)”. Try recalling it before looking at the written example.
- Days 5 through 7: put your voice first. Revisit your Oromo starter phrases. Choose the one you would most like to use in a real conversation.
This is a suggested practice routine. Move at the pace that works for you.
Before you start
Can I start Oromo as a beginner?
Yes. Start with the Oromo examples above, then choose Oromo in Bolo! Africa. Listen and practice one short phrase at a time.
What if I understand Oromo but hesitate to speak?
Use a familiar phrase as your starting point. Say it in the app, listen again, and repeat it before adding something new. You can practice privately at your own pace.
Can I try Oromo for free?
Bolo! includes free starter phrases so you can try Oromo before deciding whether to buy access to more content. Check the app for current plans.
Which Bolo! app includes Oromo?
Oromo is included in Bolo! Africa. Use the store badges on this page, or start in your browser. A grey badge means that store release is coming soon.
Your next Oromo conversation starts with one phrase.
Start small. Say it out loud. Come back tomorrow.
Start learning Oromo