🇪🇹 Amharic phrases

How to Say "I am thirsty" in Amharic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
እኔ ውሃ እፈልጋለሁ
"I am thirsty" in Amharic · say it like ih-neh wuh-ha ih-fehl-gah-leh-hu

The most natural way to say "I am thirsty" in Amharic is እኔ ውሃ እፈልጋለሁ. 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

እኔ ውሃ እፈልግ
a more casual way to say it
እኔ ውሃ እፈልግ ነኝ
a slightly more emphatic version

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you feel thirsty and want to express it. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. You might say it at home, at a restaurant, or when you are with friends.

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Examples in Amharic

AmharicEnglish
እኔ ውሃ እፈልጋለሁ እባክህ አውርድልኝI am thirsty, please bring me some water.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the verb form and say 'እኔ ውሃ እንቀላቀል' which is incorrect.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear እኔ ውሃ እፈልጋለሁ, 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 ask for water in Amharic?

You can say 'ውሃ እባክህ' which means 'water please'.

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