Curious about what language they speak in Ethiopia? Have no fear, WanderingTrader is here to teach how you everything you need to know. Along with Hebrew, Amharic is one of the oldest written languages in the world. Whenever I travel to a country I always try to at least learn all of the basic expressions to make sure that the local hustlers don’t try to rip me off. I found a long time ago that when you say something in their language they will back off a lot faster than when you just look like a tourist.
How Do You Say That In Amharic?
- Hello- Salam
- Goodbye – Ironically I use the Spanish Ciao and everyone understands
- How are you – Salamnu
- For a Girl – Salamnesh or Endem-nesh
- For a Man- Salamnu
- I am good: Indem-ne-nay
- Thank you – Amah-Sigah-Nalu
- Please, Your Welcome – Manalk
- Yes: Ah-Ow
- No: I
- Okay: Eeshee
- My brother: When-dem-neh
- Oh My God!: Weigh-Neh
- How Much (Does it Cost) – Seenta-No
- Whats your name (male) – Sigh-meh-mah-no
- Whats your name (female) - SIH-mesh-mah-no?
- Pretty – Conjo
- You Are Beautiful – Betam Conjo
- My Beauty – Ene Conjo
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Good lesson, but just one point….ciao is not Spanish, it’s Italian.
Ciao is Italian.. Chao is Spanish.. pronounced the same way
Got Ethiopians saying papi, oyeeee
you are going to have a great time just be sure to not let the taxi drivers hustle you! lol