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How to Say "Help" in Amharic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
እባክህ
"Help" in Amharic · say it like ih-bah-kih

The most natural way to say "Help" in Amharic is እባክህ. 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

እባክሽ
used when addressing a female
እባክህ እባክህ
a more polite or formal way to ask for help

When to use it

Use this phrase when you need help from someone. It can be used in both formal and informal situations. It is polite to say this when asking for assistance, whether it is a small favor or a larger request.

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Examples in Amharic

AmharicEnglish
እባክህ እንዴት እቀመጣለሁ?Please, how can I help you?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the polite form when speaking to elders or superiors.

The fastest way to remember it

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

How do I say 'help me' in Amharic?

You can say 'እባክህ እንዴት እቀመጣለሁ?' which means 'Please, how can I help you?'

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