🇪🇹 Amharic phrases

How to Say "Do you speak English?" in Amharic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
እንግሊዝኛ ትናገራለህ?
"Do you speak English?" in Amharic · say it like in-gli-za-nyah ti-na-ge-ra-leh

The most natural way to say "Do you speak English?" in Amharic is እንግሊዝኛ ትናገራለህ?. 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

እንግሊዝኛ ትናገራለሽ?
Used when speaking to a female.
እንግሊዝኛ እንዴት ትናገራለህ?
A more polite way to ask.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to know if someone can communicate in English. It is common in both formal and informal settings. You can ask this question when meeting new people or when you are in a situation where English might be helpful.

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Examples in Amharic

AmharicEnglish
እንግሊዝኛ ትናገራለህ?Do you speak English?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to adjust the phrase based on the gender of the person they are addressing.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear እንግሊዝኛ ትናገራለህ?, 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 it polite to ask someone if they speak English?

Yes, it is generally considered polite, especially if you are in a country where English is not the primary language.

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