📖 Help & User Guide

Everything you need to know to use Qubeessaa AI effectively, plus tips for writing correctly in Afaan Oromo.

How to Use the Spell Checker

Using Qubeessaa AI is simple. Follow these steps to check your Afaan Oromo text:

1

Open the Spell Checker

Go to the Home page. You will see a large text input area in the center of the page.

2

Type or Paste Your Text

Type your Afaan Oromo text directly into the box, or copy and paste text from another document. You can enter up to 10,000 characters at a time.

3

Click "Check Spelling"

Press the purple "Check Spelling" button. The AI will analyze your text and display corrections within seconds.

4

Review the Corrections

The corrected text appears at the top of the results. Below it, each correction is listed showing the original word (in red, crossed out) and the suggested correction (in green).

5

Accept or Reject Each Correction

Click the green ✓ button to accept a correction, or the red ✗ button to reject it. Your feedback helps improve the AI for everyone.

6

Try Alternative Suggestions

If you don't like the suggested correction, look for the "Other options" section below each correction. Click any alternative word to use it instead.

7

Export Your Corrected Text

Click the "Export Corrections" button to download your original and corrected text as a .txt file for use in other applications.

Understanding Confidence Scores

Each correction comes with a confidence score showing how certain the AI is about the suggestion:

80+

High Confidence (Green, 80–100%)

The AI is very confident this is the correct word. The correction is almost certainly right.

60

Medium Confidence (Orange, 60–79%)

The AI thinks this is likely correct, but you should review it. Check the alternatives too.

<60

Low Confidence (Red, below 60%)

The AI is uncertain. Review this correction carefully and consider the alternative suggestions.

Afaan Oromo Spelling Tips

Here are the most common spelling rules in Afaan Oromo that writers often get wrong:

1. Long Vowels (Sagalee Dheeraa)

In Afaan Oromo, vowel length changes the meaning of a word. Long vowels are written by doubling the letter.

Short VowelLong VowelExample
aaamana vs maana (different meanings)
eeedeeme = went, deemee = having gone
iiibii = debt, bi = different meaning
oooboo'aa = cry, boo = different
uuudhuguu = to drink

💡 Tip: Always double-check vowel length. Writing bishaan (water) as bisaan is a very common mistake — the 'h' and double vowel are both important.

2. The Glottal Stop — Hudhaa (')

The apostrophe (') represents a glottal stop called hudhaa in Afaan Oromo. It is a real consonant sound and changes word meaning.

Without HudhaaWith HudhaaMeaning
aa'Different words entirely
booboo'aaboo'aa = to cry

3. Common Digraphs

Afaan Oromo uses two-letter combinations (digraphs) to represent single sounds. These must be written correctly:

DigraphSoundExample Word
dhRetroflex ddhuguu (to drink), dhufa (comes)
chch soundchakkaa
nyny soundnyaata (food)
phph soundphaaroo
shsh soundshani (five)
tsts soundtsaatii

⚠️ Common mistake: Writing d instead of dh changes the word completely. For example, dhufa (comes) vs dufa (different word).

4. Common Words and Correct Spellings

IncorrectCorrectMeaning (English)
bisaanbishaanwater
nyatanyaatafood
manamanahouse (check context)
barbaadabarbaadawants/needs
deemedeemewent
namanamaperson
gaariigaariigood / car

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Qubeessaa AI free to use? +
Yes, Qubeessaa AI is completely free to use. There is no registration, no subscription, and no hidden fees. Simply visit the website and start checking your text.
How accurate is the spell checker? +
The spell checker uses a vocabulary of over 59,000 Afaan Oromo words and a context-aware AI model. Accuracy is high for common words and standard spelling. For rare or regional words, the confidence score will be lower. Always review low-confidence corrections carefully.
Why is a correct word being flagged as wrong? +
This can happen with very rare words, proper nouns (names of people or places), or regional dialect words that are not yet in our vocabulary. Click the ✗ (reject) button to tell the AI the word is correct. This helps improve the system over time.
Does it check grammar too? +
Yes, Qubeessaa AI includes basic grammar checking. Grammar suggestions appear in an orange box below the spelling corrections. Note that grammar checking is less comprehensive than spell checking — it covers common patterns but not all grammar rules.
Is my text stored or shared? +
Text you submit is processed to generate corrections and is not permanently stored or shared with third parties. Anonymous feedback data (accepted/rejected corrections) may be used to improve the model. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
Can I use it on my phone? +
Yes. Qubeessaa AI is fully responsive and works on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers. Open it in any modern web browser — no app download needed.

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