🇪🇹 Amharic phrases

How to Say "Forgive me" in Amharic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
እቅፍ አቅርብልኝ
"Forgive me" in Amharic · say it like ih-kif ah-kir-bil-ny

The most natural way to say "Forgive me" in Amharic is እቅፍ አቅርብልኝ. 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

እቅፍ አድርግልኝ
a more formal way to ask for forgiveness
እቅፍ እቅፍ
a casual way, often used among friends

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to apologize for a mistake or wrongdoing. It is appropriate in both formal and informal situations. You can say it when you bump into someone or when you forget an important commitment.

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Examples in Amharic

AmharicEnglish
እቅፍ አቅርብልኝ እባክህPlease forgive me
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'እቅፍ አድርግ' which is less common.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

When should I use this phrase?

You should use it when you want to sincerely apologize for something.

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