🇪🇹 Amharic phrases

How to Say "Dog" in Amharic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ውሻ
"Dog" in Amharic · say it like woo-sha

The most natural way to say "Dog" in Amharic is ውሻ. 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

ውሻ ወይዘር
used in some regions to refer to a specific breed or type of dog

When to use it

You can use this word when talking about dogs in general. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. For example, when discussing pets or animals in a conversation, this is the word to use.

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Examples in Amharic

AmharicEnglish
ውሻዬ በጣም ደስ ይለኛል።My dog makes me very happy.
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'ውሻ' with other animals like cats. Remember, 'ውሻ' specifically means dog.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

What is the plural form of 'ውሻ'?

The plural form is 'ውሾች'.

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