🇪🇹 Amharic phrases

How to Say "How are you?" in Amharic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
እንዴት ነህ/ነሽ?
"How are you?" in Amharic · say it like en-dait neh/nesh

The most natural way to say "How are you?" in Amharic is እንዴት ነህ/ነሽ?. 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

እንዴት ነህ?
Used when speaking to a male.
እንዴት ነሽ?
Used when speaking to a female.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when greeting someone. It is common in both formal and informal settings. It shows that you care about the other person's well-being.

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Examples in Amharic

AmharicEnglish
ምን አይቀር እንዴት ነህ?How are you doing today?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the forms for male and female. Make sure to use the correct form based on the person's gender.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear እንዴት ነህ/ነሽ?, 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

Is there a difference between the formal and informal way to ask this?

Yes, the form changes slightly based on the gender of the person you are addressing.

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