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How to Say "Happy New Year" in Amharic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
እንኳን ወደ አዲስ ዓመት በሰላም መጡ
"Happy New Year" in Amharic · say it like in-kwan we-deh a-dees ah-met beh-seh-lam meh-t'u

The most natural way to say "Happy New Year" in Amharic is እንኳን ወደ አዲስ ዓመት በሰላም መጡ. 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

እንኳን ወደ አዲስ ዓመት ደህና መጡ
A more formal way to greet during New Year celebrations.
እንኳን ወደ አዲስ ዓመት ደስ ይበል
A casual way to express good wishes for the New Year.

When to use it

Use this phrase during New Year celebrations to wish others well. It is common to greet friends, family, and colleagues with this phrase. You can say it in person or in messages to convey your good wishes for the upcoming year.

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Examples in Amharic

AmharicEnglish
እንኳን ወደ አዲስ ዓመት በሰላም መጡ ወይዘም ይደርሳችሁHappy New Year, may it bring you peace.
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse the phrase with greetings for other occasions, but it is specifically for New Year.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear እንኳን ወደ አዲስ ዓመት በሰላም መጡ, 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

When do people start saying Happy New Year in Ethiopia?

People usually start saying it a few days before the New Year and continue for several days after.

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