Amharic phrases
How to say hello in Amharic
Hello in Amharic is “ሰላም”. There are 2 ways to say it below, with when to use each.
ሰላም
type: selam
Every way to say hello in Amharic
ሰላም
Hello (lit. peace)
The everyday greeting, any time of day.
type: selam
Source: common usage, needs native check
ጤና ይስጥልኝ
Hello (lit. may He give you health for me)
A warm, slightly formal greeting.
type: Tiena ysTlny
Source: FSI Amharic Basic Course, Unit 1
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How do you say hello in Amharic?
“ሰላም”. The everyday greeting, any time of day. Other ways: “ጤና ይስጥልኝ” (Hello (lit. may He give you health for me)).
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