🇪🇹 Amharic phrases

How to Say "How old are you?" in Amharic

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

The most natural way to say "How old 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 asking a male.
እንዴት ነሽ?
Used when asking a female.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to ask someone about their age. It is a common question in conversations. Make sure to use the correct form based on the gender of the person you are asking.

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Examples in Amharic

AmharicEnglish
እንዴት ነህ ወንድሜ?How old are you, my brother?
እንዴት ነሽ እኅቴ?How old are you, my sister?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to adjust the phrase based on the gender of the person they are asking.

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 it polite to ask someone their age?

In many cultures, asking age can be sensitive, so it's best to consider the context.

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