How to Say "Happy New Year" in Amharic
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
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
| Amharic | English |
|---|---|
| እንኳን ወደ አዲስ ዓመት በሰላም መጡ ወይዘም ይደርሳችሁ | Happy New Year, may it bring you peace. |
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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