| Gochima Moodaalaa | Hojii | Fakkeenya |
|---|---|---|
| Can | Dandeettii, heyyama, dhiyeessii | Almaz can swim. |
| Could | Dandeettii darbe, gaaffii kabajaa, carraa ta'uu danda'u | Zeberga could swim when he was four. |
| May / Might | Heyyama, carraa ta'uu danda'u | May I borrow your dictionary? |
| Must | Dirqama, yaada sababaawaa irra ga'uu | Dogs must be kept on a lead. |
| Mustn't | Dhowgaa | You mustn't tell Nisredin. |
| Should / Ought to | Gorsa, yaada sababaawaa irra ga'uu | You should do your homework every day. |
| Shall / Will | Yeroo fuulduraa, yaada dhiyeessuu, dhiyeessii | Shall we begin the meeting tomorrow? |
Yoom akka itti fayyadamtu
Dandeettii, heyyama, dirqama, gorsa, yookiin carraa ibsuuf gochimoota moodaalaa fayyadamaa.
Of eeggadhu
mustn't (dhorgaa ibsu) fi don't have to (dirqama ta'uu dhabuu ibsu) walitti hin makin.
Grade 9 English, fuula 60-85 irraa qophaa'e; osoo hin ba'in dura yeroo lama mirkanaa'e

