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How to Say "I'm tired" in Amharic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
እቅፍ ነኝ
"I'm tired" in Amharic · say it like ih-kif nen

The most natural way to say "I'm tired" in Amharic is እቅፍ ነኝ. 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

እቅፍ ነኝ እንዴት
a more casual way to express tiredness
እቅፍ ነኝ በጣም
emphasizes being very tired

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to express that you are feeling tired. It can be used after a long day at work or after physical activity. It is a common way to share your feelings with friends or family.

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Examples in Amharic

AmharicEnglish
እቅፍ ነኝ እንዴት እንደምን ነኝI am tired, how about you?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'እቅፍ ነኝ በጣም', which means 'I am very tired'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear እቅፍ ነኝ, 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 'I am tired' in a more formal way?

You can say 'እቅፍ ነኝ እቅፍ ነኝ' for a more formal context.

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