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Hancilloo #3: What does the Oromo word LEELLOO mean?

We believe the word is INTIMATE or INTIMATE based on how it is used.   Usage Example: The root verb word is leelissuu. LEELLOO is a beautiful female name while LEELLISAA is the male counterpart. The verb form can be used to express intimate friends as in Gammadaa fi Caalaa’n baayyee Read more…

By Associate Editor, 1 year2024-01-03 ago
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Hancilloo #2: Do you know the Oromo word for Hint or Clue?

We believe the word is TILMA.   Usage Example: English: Please give me a clue. Afan Oromo: Maaloo tilma naa kenni.

By Associate Editor, 1 year2024-01-02 ago
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Hancilloo #1: What does the Oromo word Hancilloo mean?

We believe the word HANCILLOO is the closest term to TIDBIT in English, which means a piece or bite-size knowledge. It means, it can be synonymous to SNIPPET or NUGGET.   Historical Background: In the old days, boys and girls would play a game of guessing, like a general knowledge Read more…

By Associate Editor, 1 year2024-01-01 ago

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