Language: Of the 70 or more languages spoken in Ethiopia, most belong to the Semitic and Cushitic branches of the Afro-Asiatic family. The language of the Ethiopian church liturgy, Geez, gave rise to the Semitic cluster of languages, Amharic,Oromo, Tigrinya, and Tigre. Amharic, the official language of the country, is spoken by about 60% of the population. English and Arabic also are spoken by many people.
| Basic words and phrases for your Travel purpose | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopian Words/Phrases with female gender | Ethiopian Words/Phrases with male gender | Words in English |
| Anchi | Ante | You |
| Ene | Ene | I |
|
Esu | He |
| Esua | |
She |
| Konjo for female | Melke-melkam for male | Beautiful/handsome |
| Nech | Naw | IS (usesd as a verb) |
| Esua konjo nech | Esu melkemelkam naw. for male | She is beautiful/he is handsome |
| Anchi konjo nesh | Ante melkemelkam neh. for male | You are beautiful/you are handsome |
| Afekrish-alehu |
Afekrhalehu. for male | I Love You |
| Endemin adersh for female | Endemin aderk for male | Good morning |
| Endemin walsh for female | Endemin walu/wa-lk for male | Good afternoon |
| Endemin amesheish for female | Endemin amesheh for male | Good evening |
| Endemin Senebetish for female | Endemin senebetk for male | How are you? |
| Melkam ken | Melkam ken | Have a nice day |
| Ameseginishalu for female | Ameseginalhu for all gender | Thank you |
| Dehnahugne for female | Dehanhun for male | Good bye |
| Beyegizew safilign | Beyegizew safilign | Keep-in touch |
| Yagerishn mestengido wededkut for female | Yagerhin mestengido wededkut for male | I enjoyed your hospitality |