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.
This is a really thoughtful and well-made app. I genuinely appreciate the time, effort and purpose behind making Afaan Oromo more accessible and engaging.I really like how simple, organized, and easy to use the app is. The lessons are practical and make learning the language feel approachable, especially for beginners. I think this is especially valuable for those who were born and raised in the US and other countries and may not have had the opportunity to fully learn the language growing up. It’s a great way to reconnect with our language, culture, and heritage.I’m really glad to see something like this being created for our community. I hope the app continues to grow, reach more people, and inspire the next generation to stay connected to Afaan Oromo. Great work!!!
Dubbadhu is amazing!!
Mezmure T
As someone in the diaspora, Dubbadhu has been one of the best tools for learning Afaan Oromo. It's user-friendly, beautifully designed, and genuinely enjoyable to use, which makes it easy to stay consistent.The biggest impact has been my improved ability to communicate with family and friends and feel more connected to my culture. I've noticed a huge improvement in my vocabulary and confidence, and I actually look forward to using the app every day. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn or reconnect with Afaan Oromo!
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King T'Daka
This app has been a great tool for learning Oromo. The ease of access makes it simple to use, and the lessons feel like I’m learning directly from a teacher. It’s very engaging, hands-on, and keeps me involved throughout the learning process. Overall, it makes learning the language feel natural and enjoyable.
Simple, helpful and well made!!
Bonny O.
I really love this app! It’s easy to use and really helpful for anyone trying to learn Afaan Oromo. I especially appreciate the effort that went into creating a tool that helps people connect with and learn the language. Definitely worth trying!🤩
Thank you for supporting Dubbadhu. We are working hard to improve every part of your learning process, one word at a time.
This update includes various bug fixes and improvements
Version 1.1.90
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Information
Seller
Afaan LLC
Size
57.7 MB
Category
Education
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
