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How to Say "Mother" in Amharic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
እናት
"Mother" in Amharic · say it like ih-naht

The most natural way to say "Mother" in Amharic is እናት. 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

እናቱ
used when referring to someone's mother formally
እናት ሆይ
a casual way to address or call one's mother

When to use it

You can use 'እናት' when talking about your mother or someone else's mother. It is a respectful and common term. In casual conversations, you might use variations like 'እናት ሆይ' to express affection.

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Examples in Amharic

AmharicEnglish
እናት ወይዘር ይቀበሉ።Mother, please come here.
እናት እንዴት ነሽ?How are you, mother?
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'እናት' with 'አባት' which means father.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

What is the plural form of 'mother' in Amharic?

The plural form is 'እናታት'.

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