Looking for practical Oromo to Makassar phrases? This free guide lists 100 essential sentences for travel, study, work, and everyday conversation. Each line shows the Oromo phrase first, then the Makassar translation (Makassar) — so you can scan quickly before a trip, class, or video call.
The phrases are grouped into eight topics: greetings and pleasantries, useful phrases for travellers, everyday conversation, directions and getting around, shopping and dining, emergencies and health, work and business, and time, days and numbers. Use the table of contents to jump straight to greetings, directions, dining, emergencies, or numbers. You do not need perfect grammar to start — short, clear sentences often work better than silence when you are learning Makassar.
Tip: when a Makassar phrase looks unfamiliar, compare it with the Oromo wording — noticing word order differences helps you understand grammar naturally.
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Greetings and pleasantries
Hello, goodbye, please, thank you, and polite introductions for meeting new people.
Akkam
Halo
Galatoomi
Terima kasih
Baga nagaan dhufte
Selamat pagi
Baga nagaan dhufte galgala
Selamat sore
Baga nagaan dhufte
Selamat malam
Baga halkan gaariidha
Selamat tidur
Akkamitti si arguu
Sampai jumpa
Nagaan buli
Selamat tinggal
Maqaan kee maali?
Siapa namamu?
Maqaan koo John dha
Namaku John
Akkam jirtu?
Apa kabar?
Siin wal arguu bareedaa
Senang bertemu denganmu
Useful phrases for travellers
Airport, hotel, tickets, and transport phrases for getting around on a trip.
Inni Afaan Ingiliffaa dubbataa?
Apakah Anda bisa berbahasa Inggris?(Apakah Anda bisa berbahasa Inggris?)
Ani Afaan Hindiin gaariidhaan dubbachuu hin dandeenye.
Saya tidak bisa berbahasa Hindi dengan baik(Saya tidak bisa berbahasa Hindi dengan baik)