🇪🇹 Amharic phrases

How to Say "Bless you" in Amharic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ይቅርታ
"Bless you" in Amharic · say it like yi-kir-ta

The most natural way to say "Bless you" in Amharic is ይቅርታ. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

እንደ ወንጌል
more formal, used in religious contexts
ይቅርታ ይህ ይሁን
a casual variant, often used among friends

When to use it

You can use this phrase when someone sneezes to wish them well. It is a common response in social situations. It shows care and concern for the other person's health.

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Examples in Amharic

AmharicEnglish
እንደ ወንጌል ይቅርታBless you, as a religious blessing
ይቅርታ ይህ ይሁንBless you, this should be it
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse this phrase with a general greeting, but it is specifically for sneezing.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ይቅርታ, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Amharic with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a different phrase for sneezing in formal settings?

Yes, you can use 'እንደ ወንጌል' for a more formal blessing.

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