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How to Say "Family" in Amharic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ቤተሰብ
"Family" in Amharic · say it like beh-teh-seb

The most natural way to say "Family" in Amharic is ቤተሰብ. 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

ወላጅ ቤተሰብ
used to refer specifically to the immediate family
እንደ ቤተሰብ
used in a more casual context, meaning 'like family'

When to use it

You can use 'ቤተሰብ' when talking about your family or someone else's family. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. This term is widely understood and used in everyday conversations.

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Examples in Amharic

AmharicEnglish
እኔ ቤተሰቤ ነኝ።I am with my family.
ቤተሰብ ወይዘር እንደ አንድ ነን።The family is like one.
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'ቤተሰብ' with 'ቤት' (house), which means home or house.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say extended family in Amharic?

You can say 'የቤተሰብ አባል' for extended family.

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