🇪🇹 Amharic phrases

How to Say "Please" in Amharic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
እቅፍ
"Please" in Amharic · say it like ih-kif

The most natural way to say "Please" in Amharic is እቅፍ. 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 አድርግ
more formal, used in official requests
እቅፍ እንደምን
casual, used among friends

When to use it

You can use 'እቅፍ' when making a polite request. It is appropriate in both formal and informal situations. Use it to show respect or when asking for something in a courteous manner.

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Examples in Amharic

AmharicEnglish
እቅፍ እንደምን እባክህ?Please, can you help me?
Common mistake
Some learners forget to use it in polite requests, which can come off as rude.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear እቅፍ, 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

When should I use 'እቅፍ'?

Use 'እቅፍ' whenever you want to make a polite request.

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