Phrases in Ethiopia

Everyday words:

-selam-hello

-indemIn aderk-good morning

-indemIn walk-good afternoon

-dehna ider-good night

-dehna hun-good bye

-beqIrbu InIgenagn-see you soon

-nege InIgenangn-see you tomorrow

-indemIn amesheh-good evening

-lelaka-see you later

-amesegenalow-thank you

-tinish tinish-a little

-minem aydelem-no problem

-yekirta-excuse me

-ow-yes

-ishi-ok

-ayasfeligegnim-i don't want it

-gobez-good

-tew-stop it

-ibakIh-please

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Phrases Essential for Travelers:

-inglizIgna menager tIchIlaleh-can you speak english?

-amarIgna allnagerIm-i don't speak Amharic

-metatyebiya bietu yet new-where is the bathroom?

-turist negn-i am a toursit