Oromo language - Wikipedia
Oromo (/ ˈɒrəmoʊ / [5] OR-əm-ow or / ɔːˈroʊmoʊ / [6][7] aw-ROW-mow; Oromo: Afaan Oromoo), historically also called Galla, [8] which is regarded by the Oromo as pejorative, [9] is an Afroasiatic language that belongs to the Cushitic branch.
Oromo language, alphabet and pronunciation - Omniglot
Oromo is a Cushitic language spoken by about 30 million people in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Egypt, and it is the third largest language in Africa. The Oromo people are the largest ethnic group in Ethiopia and account for more than 40% of the population.
Oromo | People, History, & Language | Britannica
2024年11月11日 · Oromo, the largest ethnolinguistic group of Ethiopia, constituting more than one-third of the population and speaking a language of the Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic family. Originally confined to the southeast of the country, the Oromo migrated in waves of invasions in the 16th century ce.
Oromoid languages - Wikipedia
The Oromoid languages are a branch of Lowland East Cushitic languages that includes the most populous Cushitic language, Oromo, and the closely related Konsoid dialect cluster. Oromo Oromo, Eastern Oromo, Borana, Orma, Waata Konsoid (Konso–Gidole) Konso, Dirasha (Gidole), Bussa (Mossiya), Mashile, Turo, Gato. References
Oromo Language | Origin, History & Dialects of Oromo Language
As an Afro-Asiatic language, Oromo reflects a unique linguistic heritage with influences from neighboring Cushitic languages. Its roots trace back to a rich oral tradition, and the language has adapted to various historical influences, showcasing its resilience and cultural significance.
Oromo Language - Dialects & Structure - MustGo
Oromo, also called Afaan Oromo and Oromiffa, is a member of the Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family. It is a macrolanguage language of Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Eritrea, and Djibouti, by close to 40 million people, making it Africa’s the fourth most widely spoken language after Hausa , Arabic , and Swahili .
Afaan Oromo/Introduction - Wikibooks, open books for an open …
2024年2月4日 · The Oromo people constitute the single largest ethnic group in Ethiopia, where the Oromia region contains a third of Ethiopia's land area and population. The Oromo language, also known as Afaan Oromo, is spoken as a first language by 87% of Oromia's 27 million people.
Oromo – The Languages
The Oromo language, also known as Afaan Oromoo, is an Afroasiatic language predominantly spoken by the Oromo people in Ethiopia, as well as in parts of Kenya and Somalia. With approximately 30 million speakers, Oromo is the third-largest language by speakers in Africa among the Afroasiatic family, following Arabic and Hausa.
Afaan Oromo - Wikibooks, open books for an open world
2023年9月29日 · The Oromo language (also known as Afaan Oromoo and Oromiffa) is a Cushitic language spoken by about 50 million people in Ethiopia. This Wikibook is intended to provide an introduction to Oromo grammar and lexicon.
Afaan Oromo - University of Pennsylvania
Afaan Oromo, a highly developed spoken language, is at the top of the list [2] of the distinct and separate 1000 or so languages used in Africa, the most polyglot of the continents. It is classified [3] as one of the Kushitic [4] languages spoken in the Ethiopian Empire, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, and Kenya.