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A woman standing in front of a fruit stand.

Gaafachuu fi deebisuu Asking and answering

Written by Espen Stranger-Johannessen

Illustrated by Aakanee

Translated by Muhammed Berisso

Read by Rahel Abate

Language Oromo

Level Level 1

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A two-panel image of a woman in front of a fruit stand speaking to a man.

“Isa sana nan barbaada, maaloo.”

“I would like that one, please.”


A two-panel image of a woman in front of a fruit stand asking a man for a papaya.

“Ati… ni qabdaa?”

“Do you have…?”


A man speaking to a woman who is sitting on a bench reading a book.

“Osoo as taa’ee rakkoo ni qabaa?”

“Is it okay if I sit here?”


A woman on a bench speaking to a standing man.

“Rakkoo hin qabaatu.”

“That will be fine.”


A man pointing to his food and speaking to a woman.

“Kana keessaa muraasa ni barbaaddaa?”

“Would you like some of this?”


A woman looking at a man’s food.

“Eeyyen, maaloo!”

“Yes, please!”


A woman speaking to a man in a handbag store.

“Isa sana ilaaluu nan danda’aa, maaloo?”

“Could I see that one, please?”


A man handing a woman a handbag.

“Kunoo Ilaali.”

“Here you are.”


Written by: Espen Stranger-Johannessen
Illustrated by: Aakanee
Translated by: Muhammed Berisso
Read by: Rahel Abate
Language: Oromo
Level: Level 1
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