Art & Museums

1. Muziyemiin eessa jira?

   Where is the museum?

   Usage

   Muziyemii is a loanword. This word is confirmed in only one travel phrasebook; a native check is advisable.

   Grammar Note

   muziyemiin = the museum (subject), eessa jira = where is it.

2. Muziyemiin sa'a meeqatti banama?

   What time does the museum open?

   Usage

   This word is confirmed in only one travel phrasebook; a native check is advisable.

   Grammar Note

   sa'a meeqatti = at what time, banama = opens (passive); use cufama for closing.

3. Kana eenyutu hojjete?

   Who made this?

   Usage

   Ask who made an artwork or a craft.

   Grammar Note

   kana = this (object), eenyutu = who (subject), hojjete = made. This sentence is composed from verified words with regular grammar; it is not copied from a source sentence. A native check is advisable.

4. Suuraan kun baay'ee bareedaa dha.

   This picture is very beautiful.

   Usage

   Suuraa covers both paintings and photographs.

   Grammar Note

   suuraan kun = this picture, baay'ee = very, bareedaa dha = is beautiful.

5. Agarsiisa kana ilaaluu nan barbaada.

   I want to see this exhibition.

   Grammar Note

   agarsiisa = exhibition, ilaaluu = to look at, nan barbaada = I want to.

6. Suuraa kana bitachuu nan danda'aa?

   Can I buy this picture?

   Grammar Note

   suuraa kana = this picture (object), bitachuu = to buy, nan danda'aa = can I.

7. Aartii nan jaalladha.

   I like art.

   Usage

   Aartii is a loanword.

   Grammar Note

   aartii = art, nan jaalladha = I like.

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