Language/Borana-arsi-guji-oromo/Grammar/Adjectives
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In this lesson, we will delve into the world of adjectives in the Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo language. Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns or pronouns, and they're a fun and useful way to spice up your sentences. This lesson is aimed at intermediate learners who want to expand their knowledge of the language. Let's get started!
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Conditional Mood, Future Tense & Give your Opinion.
Adjectives in Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo[edit | edit source]
In Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo, adjectives generally come after the noun they modify. They agree in gender and number with the noun they describe. For example:
| Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| gaaddisa qorraa | /gaːddisa qorraa/ | red book |
| tuulama tokko | /tuːlama tokko/ | big city |
As you can see in these examples, the adjective comes after the noun, and its form changes depending on the gender and number of the noun. "Gaaddisa" means "book," and "qorraa" means "red." Together, they form "gaaddisa qorraa," which means "red book." Similarly, "tuulama" means "city," and "tokko" means "big." Together, they form "tuulama tokko," which means "big city."
Keep in mind that some adjectives may not change form depending on the noun they describe. For example:
| Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| tokko jaalallee | /tokko jaalallee/ | tall person |
| dhukkuba daqiiqaa | /dhukkuba daqiiqaa/ | short time |
In these examples, "jaalallee" means "person," and "tokko" means "tall." Together, they form "tokko jaalallee," which means "tall person." Similarly, "daqiiqaa" means "time," and "dhukkuba" means "short." Together, they form "dhukkuba daqiiqaa," which means "short time."
Comparing with Adjectives[edit | edit source]
In Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo, there are two ways to compare adjectives: with "waaqni" and with "wayyaanee." "Waaqni" means "more," while "wayyaanee" means "most."
Here's an example using "waaqni":
| Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| tokko waaqniin darbee | /tokko waːqnin darbee/ | taller than a tree |
In this example, "darbee" means "tree," and "tokko" means "tall." Together, they form "tokko waaqniin darbee," which means "taller than a tree."
And here's an example using "wayyaanee":
| Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| tokko wayyaanee dabarsan ilmoo | /tokko wajːaːne dabaɾsan ilmoo/ | the tallest student in the school |
In this example, "dabarsan" means "student," "ilmoo" means "school," and "tokko" means "tall." Together, they form "tokko wayyaanee dabarsan ilmoo," which means "the tallest student in the school."
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Kun "gaaddisa qorraa" waanti? ("What does 'gaaddisa qorraa' mean?")
- Person 2: "Gaaddisa qorraa" taphata. ("'Gaaddisa qorraa' means 'red book.'")
- Person 1: Ahaa. Kun tokko waaqniin darbee? ("Okay. What does 'tokko waaqniin darbee' mean?")
- Person 2: "Tokko waaqniin darbee" dhaabbatee tokko kakaayyuu darbee kennan. ("'Tokko waaqniin darbee' means 'taller than a tree.'")
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations, you've made it to the end of the lesson! As you can see, adjectives are an essential part of the Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo language. By using adjectives, you can add color and detail to your sentences. Remember to pay attention to gender and number when using adjectives. If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
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Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: Plurals & Negation.