Dubbadhu: Learn Afaan Oromo

Understand some Afaan Oromo but struggle to find the words? Start with what you know. Dubbadhu helps you build confidence through real conversations, native-speaker audio, and practice you can take one step at a time.

Whether you’re reconnecting with your roots, sharing the language with your children, or starting from the beginning, there’s a place for you here.

REAL PEOPLE. REAL CONVERSATIONS.

Learn through video series filmed in Ethiopia with trained actors. Follow everyday conversations, learn useful phrases, and explore how language connects with culture.

From greeting someone to talking about your family, your day, or your work, build toward conversations you can have outside the app.

START SMALL. BUILD CONFIDENCE.

• Follow short lessons that fit into your day • Hear words and phrases spoken by native speakers • Practise with vocabulary quizzes and matching exercises • Build your skills through connected lesson series • Write sentences and get AI feedback with explanations • Explore the cultural meaning behind everyday expressions • Start with Qubee, the Afaan Oromo alphabet, if you’re new to the language

FIND YOUR WORDS

Learn vocabulary for greetings, family, food, time, nature, the body, and more. Listen, review, and test what you remember.

In lessons, listen to your own recording alongside a native speaker’s audio to practise how you sound.

You don’t need to know everything before you begin. Start with a word. Build a sentence. Bring it into a conversation.

BEGIN FOR FREE

Your first lesson, vocabulary, and vocabulary quizzes are free. Explore the app and find your starting point before choosing a subscription.

Premium unlocks the full lesson collection and additional learning content as it is released.

BUILT WITH OUR COMMUNITY

Dubbadhu was founded by an Oromo software engineer working alongside native speakers, educators, actors, and voice talent in Ethiopia. Our team includes a certified Master Trainer and university lecturer.

We’re building a learning experience that treats the languages and cultures of East Africa with the care they deserve.

Afaan Oromo is at the heart of Dubbadhu. Amharic is also available, with more languages envisioned for the future.

KEEP THE CONNECTION GROWING

A conversation with your parents. A phrase shared with your children. The confidence to answer in your own words.

Every word you learn gives you another way to connect.

Afaan Oromoo Dubbadhu. Speak Afaan Oromo.

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

Dubbadhu offers monthly and annual subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings.