🇪🇹 Amharic phrases

How to Say "Love" in Amharic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ፍቅር
"Love" in Amharic · say it like fiqir

The most natural way to say "Love" in Amharic is ፍቅር. 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

ወይዘር
more formal, often used in literature or poetry
ወደ ፍቅር
casual, used in everyday conversation

When to use it

You can use 'ፍቅር' when expressing love for someone or something. It is appropriate in both romantic and platonic contexts. This word can be used in conversations, letters, or any form of expression of affection.

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Examples in Amharic

AmharicEnglish
እኔ ወደ እርስዎ ፍቅር አለኝ።I have love for you.
ፍቅር ይህ የሚያስተላለፍ ነው።This love is what connects us.
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'ፍቅር' with 'ፍቅር አይደለም', which means 'not love'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ፍቅር, 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 you say 'I love you' in Amharic?

'እኔ እወድሃለሁ' is how you say 'I love you' in Amharic.

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