Language/Amharic/Vocabulary/Technology-and-Communication

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Technology and communication are integral to modern life, and it's becoming increasingly important to know the related vocabulary in a foreign language. In this lesson, we will explore some of the essential Amharic vocabulary related to technology, communication, and modern devices. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to talk about these topics in Amharic with ease.

Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Weather and Climate & Shopping.

Communication Vocabulary

Communication is the means by which people exchange information, ideas, and feelings. Let's start by looking at some essential vocabulary for communication in Amharic.

Telephone and Internet

With the advent of smartphones, most communication now happens on the go. Here are some essential Amharic phrases for telephone and the internet:

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
ቴሌፎን	telfon	telephone
ይዘት / ኢንተርኔት	yizet / internet	internet
ኮቪ	kobi	Wi-Fi
ስልክ ልብ	silk lib	cellular network

Email and Social Media

Email and social media are essential to staying connected with people all around the world. Here is some Amharic vocabulary for these communication tools:

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
ፖስት	post	post
ኢሜይል	email	email
ሶስተኛ	sositena	social media
ፎቶ	foto	photo

Messaging

In addition to phone and email, messaging has become an essential tool for communication. Here are some Amharic words for messaging:

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
አስተያየት	asyatayet	message
ያለችበት ልዪ	yalachibet liyu	text message
መልስ	mels	sms
ቴክሳይ ልዩ	tekesayi liyu	voice message

Technology Vocabulary

Technology is an ever-evolving field, and it's important to keep up with the latest trends to stay relevant. Here are some essential Amharic words and phrases for technology:

Devices

Devices are the hardware components we use to access the internet and communicate with one another. Here are some Amharic words for common devices:

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
ስልኮት	silikot	cellphone
ስቴክ	steke	laptop
ተቀማጭ ቦታ	tekemache botah	USB port
ቦን	bon	button

Software and Applications

Software and applications enable us to perform various tasks on our devices. Here are some essential Amharic vocabulary for software and applications:

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
ስርዓተ ኅብስት	sreatehubsit	operating system
አፕላይክ	aplayk	application
ስሪትን ያውርዱ	sritin yawrudu	update
አስተዳደር	asedader	save

Social Media and Websites

Social media and websites are now an essential part of everyday life. Here are some Amharic words for social media and popular websites:

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
ፈለጋ	felaga	Facebook
ቻናል	chenal	Channel
ኮቪድ	kobid	YouTube
ስልክ ገባ	silik geba	home page

Other Devices

Here are some additional Amharic words and phrases for other devices that have become essential in daily life:

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
ሪሲቨር	risiber	receiver
እንስሳት	enssat	satellite
መስመር	mesmare	router
ኤስ ፍትህ እርስዎ	es fitih ersiwoh	Your ethernet

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have learned some essential Amharic vocabulary for technology and communication. These words and phrases will help you communicate effectively in Amharic with your friends, family, and colleagues. In the next lessons, we will continue to explore more Amharic vocabulary and grammatical structures to help you reach an A1 level proficiency in the language.

Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Passing Items at the Table & Saying You Are Sick.

Table of Contents - Amharic Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Amharic Alphabet

• Fidel and Syllables
• Pronunciation and Phonetics

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Basic Vocabulary

• Greetings and Introductions
• Numbers and Counting
• Days of the Week and Months
• Colors and Shapes
• Family and Relationships

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Nouns and Pronouns
• Verbs and Tenses
• Adjectives and Adverbs
• Prepositions and Conjunctions

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Everyday Vocabulary

• Food and Drinks
• Clothing and Accessories
• Weather and Seasons
• Travel and Transportation
• Hobbies and Leisure

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Intermediate Sentence Structure

• Negation and Questions
• Imperatives and Requests
• Expressing Possession
• Comparatives and Superlatives

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Advanced Vocabulary

• Professions and Work
• Health and Body
• Education and Learning
• Nature and Environment
• Technology and Communication

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Ethiopian Culture and Traditions

• Ethiopian Holidays and Festivals
• Ethiopian Cuisine
• Ethiopian Music and Dance
• Ethiopian History and Heritage

Other Lessons

• Days of the week
• Count to 10
• Body
• Greetings
• Food
• Education and Learning
• Weather and Seasons
• Passing Items at the Table
• How to Say Hello and Greetings
• Nature

Sources

• English to Amharic Meaning of communication - መገናኛ

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