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How to Say "Good" in Amharic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ጥሩ
"Good" in Amharic · say it like t'iru

The most natural way to say "Good" in Amharic is ጥሩ. 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

ደህና
used to express well-being or good health
አሪፍ
used to describe something nice or beautiful

When to use it

You can use 'ጥሩ' when you want to compliment something or express satisfaction. It's suitable in both casual and formal contexts. For example, you might say it when someone asks how a meal was or how a project turned out.

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Examples in Amharic

AmharicEnglish
ይህ ምግብ ጥሩ ነው።This food is good.
እንዴት ነህ? ጥሩ ነኝ።How are you? I am good.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'ጥሩ' with 'ደህና', which means 'well' or 'fine' in terms of health.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ጥሩ, 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

What is the difference between 'ጥሩ' and 'አሪፍ'?

'ጥሩ' is used for general good quality, while 'አሪፍ' is more about beauty or attractiveness.

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