Volunteering

6 phrases · Oromo with romanization, English and audio

  1. Kaffaltii malee hojjechuu nan barbaada.

    I want to work without pay (as a volunteer).

    Usage

    There is no verified single word for volunteer here, so say you want to work without payment.

    Grammar Note

    kaffaltii malee = without payment, hojjechuu = to work, nan barbaada = I want to. This sentence is composed from verified words with regular grammar; it is not copied from a source sentence. A native check is advisable.

  2. Asitti gargaaruu nan barbaada.

    I want to help here.

    Grammar Note

    asitti = here, gargaaruu = to help, nan barbaada = I want to.

  3. Maal hojjedha?

    What shall I do?

    Usage

    Ask what task you should take on.

    Grammar Note

    maal = what, hojjedha = shall I do/work. This sentence is composed from verified words with regular grammar; it is not copied from a source sentence. A native check is advisable.

  4. Barsiisuu nan danda'a.

    I can teach.

    Grammar Note

    barsiisuu = to teach, nan danda'a = I can.

  5. Guyyaa tokko gargaaruu nan danda'a.

    I can help for one day.

    Grammar Note

    guyyaa tokko = one day, gargaaruu = to help, nan danda'a = I can; swap the number for other lengths.

  6. Ani barsiisaa dha.

    I am a teacher.

    Usage

    State your job to show what kind of help you can give.

    Grammar Note

    ani = I, barsiisaa = teacher, dha = am.

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