Analysis of Mecha Oromo Safu-Moral system: Anthropological Linguistics Perspectives
Abstract
The main purpose of this article is to analyse Mecha Oromo Safu as reflected in their language use and their culture. The data were gathered from some elders and community leaders selected purposely and by the researcher himself as he is native to the community. These data were collected through an open interview with the informants and through elicitation by the researcher. The major research methodology is qualitative and the research design is ethnographic. The findings and the conclusion were that safu themes: some linguistic expressions such as narration, and proverbs; cultural themes such as wisdom to lead, keep and empower the communities and harmony with nature. And thereby recommended the Oromo intellectuals should study these safu principles, and document and work collaboratively with the community and government so that they can be used in curriculum and social problem-solving strategies.
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