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The Tigrinya language is spoken by more than six million people, primarily in Eritrea and Ethiopia. It uses its own unique alphabet, which can take some time to learn. In this lesson, we will focus on the essential Tigrinya greetings, which will help you better connect with Tigrinya speakers and engage with the culture.  
Introduction:
 
Welcome to the lesson on basic greetings in the Tigrinya language! As a Tigrinya language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to guide you through this important topic. Greetings are an essential part of any language as they allow people to connect, show respect, and establish rapport. In this lesson, we will cover the most commonly used greetings in Tigrinya, such as hello, good morning, good evening, and goodbye. We will also learn how to ask and answer the question, "How are you?" By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently greet and engage in basic conversations with native Tigrinya speakers. Let's get started!
<h2>Greetings in Tigrinya</h2>
 
Greetings are an important part of Tigrinya culture. They are used to show respect and acknowledgement to others. It’s essential to learn how to say hello, good morning, good evening, and goodbye in Tigrinya.
 
<h3>Hello</h3>
 
The most common way to say hello in Tigrinya is ሰላም (sälam). It is a formal and respectful greeting that can be used in all contexts.
 
Other Tigrinya greetings include:
 
<ul>
<li>ሰላም ነይሩ (sälam nayru) – Hello, how are you?</li>
<li>ንብረታዊ (näbrätawī) – hello</li>
<li>ጉድ ደህና (gudä-hinna) – hello (response to 'how are you?')</li>
</ul>


<h3>Good Morning</h3>
Basic Greetings:
1. Hello - ሰላም (selam)
  - Pronunciation: /sɛlæm/
  - English Translation: Hello


To say "good morning" in Tigrinya, you can use the phrase ጤና ይስጥልና (tena yist'ilina). This is used until around 11:00 a.m.
  Example:
  - Tigrinya: ሰላም
  - Pronunciation: selam
  - English: Hello


<h3>Good Afternoon</h3>
2. Good morning - ኣማሪኽን ሰላም (amarekun selam)
  - Pronunciation: /amarekun sɛlæm/
  - English Translation: Good morning


"Good afternoon" can be said as ኣብየ ሰላም ይስጥልና (’äbäya sälam yist'ilina). This greeting can be used between midday and evening.
  Example:
  - Tigrinya: ኣማሪኽን ሰላም
  - Pronunciation: amarekun selam
  - English: Good morning


<h3>Good Evening</h3>
3. Good afternoon - ኣማሪኽን ቀለም (amarekun kelim)
  - Pronunciation: /amarekun kɛlɪm/
  - English Translation: Good afternoon


To greet someone with "good evening" in Tigrinya, you can say እንተዘይትስሕተት (’əntē zäytišti) if it is night time or after sunset.
  Example:
  - Tigrinya: ኣማሪኽን ቀለም
  - Pronunciation: amarekun kelim
  - English: Good afternoon


<h3>Goodbye</h3>
4. Good evening - ኣማሪኽን እንዴት (amarekun endet)
  - Pronunciation: /amarekun ɛndɛt/
  - English Translation: Good evening


When departing, the phrase "goodbye" can be expressed in Tigrinya as ኣብይ (’äbay). Other common Tigrinya goodbyes include:
  Example:
  - Tigrinya: ኣማሪኽን እንዴት
  - Pronunciation: amarekun endet
  - English: Good evening


<ul>
5. Good night - ኣማሪኽን ላም (amarekun lam)
<li>ኣብይ ምንትዋእ (’äbay mntwäwaə) – Goodbye, see you later.</li>
  - Pronunciation: /amarekun lam/
<li>ምንትዋእ (mntwäwaə) – See you later.</li>
  - English Translation: Good night
<li>ኣብይ ጌታ (’äbay g'ātā) – Goodbye, take care.</li>
</ul>


<h2>Asking "How Are You?" in Tigrinya</h2>
  Example:
  - Tigrinya: ኣማሪኽን ላም
  - Pronunciation: amarekun lam
  - English: Good night


To show concern and care for someone's well-being, use the phrase ንሕና ነይሩ? (nhna nayru?), which means "how are you?" In Tigrinya, this phrase is common among strangers, friends, and family members. The response to this question can vary, but typical responses include:
Cultural Insights:
In Tigrinya-speaking regions, greetings play a significant role in daily interactions. It is customary to greet people with warmth and respect, and greetings are often accompanied by a handshake or a hug. Tigrinya speakers value personal connections and take the time to exchange pleasantries before discussing business or other matters. Additionally, Tigrinya speakers often use honorifics when addressing older individuals or those in positions of authority. It is considered polite to use these honorifics to show respect and deference. For example, you might address an older person as "Ato" (Mr.) or "Weyzero" (Mrs.). Understanding and using these cultural nuances will help you build positive relationships with Tigrinya speakers.


<ul>
Exercises:
<li>እንተዘ ኢዩ (’əntēz iyū) – I am doing well.</li>
1. Match the Tigrinya greetings with their English translations.
<li>ስማንያ (sämānya) – Fine.</li>
- ሰላም
<li>እሳተ ነይሩ (’əsäta nayru) – I am doing good.</li>
- ኣማሪኽን ሰላም
<li>ኣይትበልካ (’aytbēlka) – Not bad.</li>
- ኣማሪኽን ቀለም
</ul>
- ኣማሪኽን እንዴት
- ኣማሪኽን ላም


<h2>Practice Makes Perfect</h2>
a. Good evening
b. Good morning
c. Hello
d. Good night
e. Good afternoon


Use the following table to practice and reinforce the basic Tigrinya greetings:
Solution:
- ሰላም → c. Hello
- ኣማሪኽን ሰላም → b. Good morning
- ኣማሪኽን ቀለም → e. Good afternoon
- ኣማሪኽን እንዴት → a. Good evening
- ኣማሪኽን ላም → d. Good night


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2. Practice the pronunciation of the Tigrinya greetings with a partner. Take turns greeting each other using the phrases learned in this lesson.
! Tigrinya !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|ሰላም || sälam || Hello
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|ሰላም ነይሩ || sälam nayru || Hello, how are you?
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|ንብረታዊ || näbrätawī || Hello
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|ጉድ ደህና || gudä-hinna || Hello (response to 'how are you?')
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|ጤና ይስጥልና || tena yist'ilina || Good morning
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|ኣብየ ሰላም ይስጥልና || ’äbäya sälam yist'ilina || Good afternoon
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|እንተዘይትስሕተት || ’əntē zäytišti || Good evening
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|ኣብይ || ’äbay || Goodbye
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|ኣብይ ምንትዋእ || ’äbay mntwäwaə || Goodbye, see you later.
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|ምንትዋእ || mntwäwaə || See you later.
|-
|ኣብይ ጌታ || ’äbay g'ātā || Goodbye, take care.
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<h2>Cultural Insights</h2>
Solution:
Practice the pronunciation of the Tigrinya greetings with a partner. Take turns greeting each other using the phrases learned in this lesson.


In Tigrinya culture, greetings are not just used for socializing; they are also used as a way of showing respect, acknowledging hierarchy, and building trust. In formal settings, such as business meetings, it’s essential to greet people with respect and honor.
Remember, practice makes perfect! The more you practice, the more confident you will become in using these basic greetings in Tigrinya.
 
In addition to the Tigrinya language, traditional dress is also an essential part of the Tigrinya culture. Women typically wear a netela, a white, sheer scarf that is draped over the head and shoulders. Men wear white or light-colored tunics and trousers. It’s important to dress modestly, especially in more conservative parts of the country.
 
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
 
In this lesson, we’ve covered the basic Tigrinya greetings, including hello, good morning, good evening, and goodbye, as well as how to ask and answer "how are you?" Remember to practice these essential phrases to build your confidence and connect with Tigrinya speakers. See you later!


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==Sources==
* [https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Tigrinya/Vocabulary/Greetings How to greet someone in the Tigrinya language]
* [https://omniglot.com/language/phrases/tigrinya.php Useful phrases in Tigrinya]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.robtheis.android.phrasebook.ti.bc&hl=en_US&gl=US Tigrinya Basic Phrases - Apps on Google Play]




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Introduction: Welcome to the lesson on basic greetings in the Tigrinya language! As a Tigrinya language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to guide you through this important topic. Greetings are an essential part of any language as they allow people to connect, show respect, and establish rapport. In this lesson, we will cover the most commonly used greetings in Tigrinya, such as hello, good morning, good evening, and goodbye. We will also learn how to ask and answer the question, "How are you?" By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently greet and engage in basic conversations with native Tigrinya speakers. Let's get started!

Basic Greetings: 1. Hello - ሰላም (selam) 

  - Pronunciation: /sɛlæm/
  - English Translation: Hello

  Example: 
  - Tigrinya: ሰላም
  - Pronunciation: selam
  - English: Hello

2. Good morning - ኣማሪኽን ሰላም (amarekun selam) 

  - Pronunciation: /amarekun sɛlæm/
  - English Translation: Good morning

  Example: 
  - Tigrinya: ኣማሪኽን ሰላም
  - Pronunciation: amarekun selam
  - English: Good morning

3. Good afternoon - ኣማሪኽን ቀለም (amarekun kelim) 

  - Pronunciation: /amarekun kɛlɪm/
  - English Translation: Good afternoon

  Example: 
  - Tigrinya: ኣማሪኽን ቀለም
  - Pronunciation: amarekun kelim
  - English: Good afternoon

4. Good evening - ኣማሪኽን እንዴት (amarekun endet) 

  - Pronunciation: /amarekun ɛndɛt/
  - English Translation: Good evening

  Example: 
  - Tigrinya: ኣማሪኽን እንዴት
  - Pronunciation: amarekun endet
  - English: Good evening

5. Good night - ኣማሪኽን ላም (amarekun lam) 

  - Pronunciation: /amarekun lam/
  - English Translation: Good night

  Example: 
  - Tigrinya: ኣማሪኽን ላም
  - Pronunciation: amarekun lam
  - English: Good night

Cultural Insights: In Tigrinya-speaking regions, greetings play a significant role in daily interactions. It is customary to greet people with warmth and respect, and greetings are often accompanied by a handshake or a hug. Tigrinya speakers value personal connections and take the time to exchange pleasantries before discussing business or other matters. Additionally, Tigrinya speakers often use honorifics when addressing older individuals or those in positions of authority. It is considered polite to use these honorifics to show respect and deference. For example, you might address an older person as "Ato" (Mr.) or "Weyzero" (Mrs.). Understanding and using these cultural nuances will help you build positive relationships with Tigrinya speakers.

Exercises: 1. Match the Tigrinya greetings with their English translations. - ሰላም - ኣማሪኽን ሰላም - ኣማሪኽን ቀለም - ኣማሪኽን እንዴት - ኣማሪኽን ላም

a. Good evening b. Good morning c. Hello d. Good night e. Good afternoon

Solution: - ሰላም → c. Hello - ኣማሪኽን ሰላም → b. Good morning - ኣማሪኽን ቀለም → e. Good afternoon - ኣማሪኽን እንዴት → a. Good evening - ኣማሪኽን ላም → d. Good night

2. Practice the pronunciation of the Tigrinya greetings with a partner. Take turns greeting each other using the phrases learned in this lesson.

Solution: Practice the pronunciation of the Tigrinya greetings with a partner. Take turns greeting each other using the phrases learned in this lesson.

Remember, practice makes perfect! The more you practice, the more confident you will become in using these basic greetings in Tigrinya.

Table of Contents - Tigrinya Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Greetings and Introductions


Alphabet and Pronunciation


Numbers and Time


Basic Sentence Structure


Common Verbs and Actions


Asking Questions


Food and Dining


Tigrinya Culture and Traditions


Nouns and Pronouns


Family and Relationships


Adjectives and Adverbs


Travel and Transportation


Geography and History


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