Flirting

1. Buna waliin haa dhugnu.

   Shall we have coffee together?

   Usage

   Invite someone for coffee. Buna (coffee) is a word tied to Oromo lands.

   Grammar Note

   buna = coffee, waliin = together, haa dhugnu = let us drink (hortative). This sentence is composed from verified words with regular grammar; it is not copied from a source sentence. A native check is advisable.

2. Ammas si arguu nan barbaada.

   I hope to see you again.

   Usage

   Say you would like to meet again.

   Grammar Note

   ammas = again, si = you (object), arguu = seeing/meeting, nan barbaada = I want.

3. Waa'ee Itoophiyaa natti himi.

   Tell me about Ethiopia.

   Usage

   A conversation opener, said to one friendly person.

   Grammar Note

   waa'ee = about, Itoophiyaa = Ethiopia, natti himi = tell me (sg.).

4. Si waliin deemuu nan barbaada.

   I would like to go with you.

   Usage

   A gentle way to ask someone to go out together.

   Grammar Note

   si waliin = with you, deemuu = going, nan barbaada = I want. This sentence is composed from verified words with regular grammar; it is not copied from a source sentence. A native check is advisable.

5. Si waliin haasa'uun gammachiisaa dha.

   Talking with you is a pleasure.

   Usage

   Tell someone you enjoy talking with them.

   Grammar Note

   haasa'uun = talking, gammachiisaa = pleasing, dha = is.

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