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<div class="pg_page_title">[[Language/Amharic|Amharic]]  → [[Language/Amharic/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]] → [[Language/Amharic/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]] → Telephone Conversations</div>
Welcome to this engaging lesson on telephone conversations in Amharic! In our increasingly connected world, being able to communicate over the phone is essential. Whether you're planning a trip to Ethiopia, connecting with friends, or conducting business, understanding how to navigate phone conversations in Amharic is an invaluable skill.


<div class="pg_page_title">Amharic Vocabulary → Business and Career Vocabulary → Telephone Conversations</div>
In this lesson, we will cover essential vocabulary and phrases related to making and receiving phone calls. You'll learn how to introduce yourself, ask questions, and respond to various scenarios you might encounter during a phone call. By the end of this lesson, you will be equipped with the tools you need to confidently engage in basic telephone conversations in Amharic.


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As a language teacher who has been teaching Amharic for twenty years, it is my pleasure to accompany you through this lesson. In this module, you will learn how to make and receive phone calls in Amharic. This lesson is part of the larger "Complete 0 to A1 Amharic Course" where you will learn Amharic from scratch and reach the level of an independent user.
=== Importance of Telephone Conversations in Amharic ===
 
Understanding telephone communication is vital for anyone looking to interact effectively in a modern context. Phone calls often require a different set of skills compared to face-to-face conversations. Tone, clarity, and the ability to convey information succinctly become critical. Mastering telephone vocabulary in Amharic not only enhances your language skills but also deepens your cultural understanding of Ethiopian communication styles.
 
=== Structure of the Lesson ===
 
1. '''Essential Vocabulary for Telephone Conversations'''
 
2. '''Common Phrases Used in Phone Calls'''
 
3. '''Examples of Telephone Conversations'''
 
4. '''Practice Exercises'''
 
5. '''Conclusion and Key Takeaways'''
 
== Essential Vocabulary for Telephone Conversations ==
 
Let's start by building your vocabulary! Below are some essential words and phrases you'll need for telephone conversations.
 
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! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
 
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| እባክህ አይቅርብ || ʔɨbākɨh aɨk’ɨrəb || Please pick up
 
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| ስልክ || sɨlɨk’ || Phone
 
|-
 
| ተደይ || t’ädeɨ || Call
 
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| ይህ ነው || yɨh ne || This is
 
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| ርዕስ || rɨʔɨs || Receiver
 
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| እባክህ ደወል || ʔɨbākɨh dɨwäl || Please call
 
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| አድራሻ || ʔädräša || Address
 
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| ወይ || wäy || Or
 
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| ምን ነው? || mɨn neʊ? || What is it?
 
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| ምን ይህ ነው? || mɨn yɨh neʊ? || What is this?
 
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| ወይም በመልእክት || wäyɨm bämälɨk’ɨt || Or via text
 
|-
 
| ቀጥሎ ይላኩ || k’ät’ɨlo yɨlaku || Send me back
 
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| የሚኖር ጊዜ || yämɨnɔr gɨzɛ || Available time
 
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| እንዴት ነህ? || ʔɨndɛt nɛh? || How are you?


== Vocabulary ==
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Before diving into telephone conversations, let's start by learning some essential vocabulary:
| ደህና ነኝ || dähɨna nɛɲ || I am fine
 
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| ትምህርት || tɨmɨhɨrt || Education
 
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| ይቅርታ || yɨk’ɨrta || Excuse me
 
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| ወገን || wägän || Friend
 
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| መልእክት || mälɨk’ɨt || Message
 
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| ተወላጅ || t’äwäläj || Dial
 
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| ይገኛል || yɨgänal || It’s ringing
 
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| መልካም ዕለት || mälɨk’äm ʔɨlät || Have a good day
 
|}
 
== Common Phrases Used in Phone Calls ==
 
Now, let's explore some common phrases that you can use during phone conversations. Mastering these phrases will help you navigate different situations when speaking on the phone.


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! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
 
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| ስልክ እባክህ ደወል || sɨlɨk’ ʔɨbākɨh dɨwäl || Please call on the phone
 
|-
 
| እንዴት ነህ? || ʔɨndɛt nɛh? || How are you?
 
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| እባክህ እንዴት ነው? || ʔɨbākɨh ʔɨndɛt nɛw? || Please tell me how it is?
 
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| ከዚያ እባክህ ዝርዝር አላቸው || k’äzɨja ʔɨbākɨh zɨrɨzɨr ʔalāčew || Please give me the details
 
|-
 
| ስልኩ ተወላጅ ነው || sɨlɨku t’äwäläj nɛw || My phone is dialing
 
|-
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| ስልክ || səlləkə || telephone
 
| እባክህ ለእባክህ ወይ || ʔɨbākɨh läʔɨbākɨh wäy || Please, for you or
 
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| በጣም ደህና ነኝ || bät’ām dähɨna nɛn || I am very well
 
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| ይህ ተደይ ነው || yɨh t’ädeɨ nɛw || This is a call
 
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| እባክህ ምን ነው? || ʔɨbākɨh mɨn nɛw? || Please, what is it?
 
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| እባክህ እንዲህ ነው || ʔɨbākɨh ʔɨndɨh nɛw || Please, this is how it is
 
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| ወይ ወይ || wäy wäy || Or or
 
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| ይዘምብ ማለት || yɨzämɨb mālet || It means to say
 
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| ምን ይህ ይህ ነው || mɨn yɨh yɨh nɛw || What is this?
 
|-
 
| ይቅርታ ወይ ይህ ነው || yɨk’ɨrta wäy yɨh nɛw || Excuse me or this is
 
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| እባክህ ይላኩ || ʔɨbākɨh yɨlaku || Please send me back
 
|-
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| ስልክ ቁጥር || səllək qutər || phone number
 
| ተጨዋታ ይምር || t’äč’äwatā yɨmɨr || It’s a surprise
 
|-
|-
| መልዕክት || mäla’əkət || operator
 
| ይዘምብ ነው || yɨzämɨb nɛw || It’s a meaning
 
|-
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| መልዕክት ክፍል || mäla’əkət kifələ || customer service
 
| እሱ ገንዘብ አለ || ʔɨsu gänzäb ʔalɛ || He has money
 
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| ግንኙነት || ɡənənəyat || answering machine
 
| እባክህ ይዘምብ || ʔɨbākɨh yɨzämɨb || Please mean
 
|-
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| መታየት || mätäyət || message
 
| ወይ እሱ || wäy ʔɨsu || Or he
 
|-
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| ግልጽ አድራሻ || ɡələts adərəsha || voice mail
 
| ወይ አይደለም || wäy ʔayǝdəlɛm || Or not
 
|}
|}


Now that you know some basic vocabulary words, let's move on to some useful phrases.
== Examples of Telephone Conversations ==


- When answering the phone, you can say: እንደ ሰላም ይጠብቅ (’əndä selam yitəbak’ə) which means "Hello".
Now that we've covered vocabulary and common phrases, let's look at some practical examples of telephone conversations. These examples will help you visualize how the vocabulary and phrases fit together in real-life situations.


- When calling someone, you can say: ስምህ ላይ ነህ ፡፡ (simih läy näh) which means "You are on the line".
=== Example 1: Making a Call ===


- To ask if you can speak to someone, you can say: የሚያንቀላጥቅ ምንድን ነዎት ? (yəmiyank’əlat’ək’ə məndən näwot?) which means "May I speak to...?"
''Situation: You are calling a friend to ask how they are doing.''


- To take a message you can say: መልካም ያስገምግም እፈልጋለሁ (mälkam yasəɡämgəmä fälɡaləɡäluh) which means "I will let them know you called".
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- To schedule a meeting or a call for a later time, you can say: ለአስተዳደር ቀን/ጊዜ/ሰዓት ፡፡ (lä’ästadadär qän/ɡize/sä’at) which means "for a (specific) date/time".
! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English


== Useful Tips ==
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- When making calls, make sure you have the correct phone number before dialing it.
| ሰላም እንዴት ነህ? || sälam ʔɨndɛt nɛh? || Hello, how are you?


- Speak clearly and slowly. If you are unsure about how to pronounce some words, you can always ask the person you are speaking to for help.
|-


- Consider the time differences between your location and the location of the person you are calling.
| እንደምን ነህ? || ʔɨndämɨn nɛh? || How is everything?


- When using a mobile phone, make sure you have good network coverage to avoid discontinuity of communication.
|-


- Don't be afraid to ask the person on the other end of the line to repeat themselves or clarify what they have said. It is better to take your time and understand the conversation fully than to make assumptions and misunderstand what is being discussed.
| ደህና ነኝ || dähɨna nɛn || I am fine.


== Practice Sentences ==
|-


To help you practice your phone conversation skills, here are some example sentences:
| እባክህ ደወል ወይ እሱ ወይ? || ʔɨbākɨh dɨwäl wäy ʔɨsu wäy? || Please call or is he or?


- ስምህ ላይ ነህ ፡፡ (simih läy näh) - "You are on the line."
|-


- ማስተዳደር ይስጥልኝ (mastadader yist’ələɡənə) - "Please call me back."
| አዎን እንዴት ነህ? || ʔawǝn ʔɨndɛt nɛh? || Yes, how are you?


- ምንድን ነዎት ? (məndən näwot?) - "Who am I speaking to?"
|}


- መጪው ፍሪካዎች በተመለከተ ቀን / ጊዜ / ሰዓታት ነው ፡፡ (mäch’iw frikawoch bätemäläkkätä qän/ɡize/sä’atat näw) - "Our interviews are scheduled for the (specific) date/time."
=== Example 2: Receiving a Call ===


- የእርስዎን አስተዳደር አይደለም ፡፡ (yä’ərsiwon astadader aydeläm) - "We cannot reach you."
''Situation: You receive a call and want to know who is calling.''


- የእርስዎ ፊደል ጠቀስልኝ (yä’ərsiw fidel təkkisələɡənə) - "I received your email."
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- የእርስዎ ስልክ ቁጥር ምርጥ ነው (yä’ərsiw səllək’ qutər märət’ənəw) - "Your phone number is incorrect."
! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English


- ስምህ / ሃላፊነት / መማር / ቴሌቪዥን ? (simih/halafinät/mamar/televisyin?) - "What is your name / profession / address / television?"
|-


- በፊት ቀኑ ይሆን ? (bəfit qänu yihon?) - "Can I speak to him/her later?"
| ሰላም || sälam || Hello


- የተፈጥሮ ስልክ ቁጥራችን በማስገባት ፡፡ (yätäfət’ro səllək qut’äratchən bämasəɡäbat) - "Please update our phone number in your system."
|-


I hope this lesson was helpful to you. Feel free to use these phrases in your next phone conversation. Stay tuned for more exciting lessons that will bring you closer to mastering the Amharic language.
| መልእክት መልካም || mälɨk’ɨt mälɨk’ām || Message is good
 
|-
 
| ይህ የማህበረሰብ ነው || yɨh yämähɨbäräsäb nɛw || This is the community
 
|-
 
| እባክህ ይህ ነው? || ʔɨbākɨh yɨh nɛw? || Please, is this?
 
|-
 
| በዚያ ደወል || bɨzɨja dɨwäl || Call back
 
|-
 
| ወይ ስልኩ ወይ? || wäy sɨlɨku wäy? || Or my phone or?
 
|}
 
=== Example 3: Asking for Information ===
 
''Situation: You are calling to ask about a meeting time.''
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| ሰላም || sälam || Hello
 
|-
 
| እባክህ የምን ጊዜ ነው? || ʔɨbākɨh yämin gɨzɛ nɛw? || Please, what time is it?
 
|-
 
| ይመልስ || yɨmälɨs || It will answer
 
|-
 
| ወይ ይህ አለ? || wäy yɨh ʔalɛ? || Or is this?
 
|-
 
| እባክህ ለእንዴት ነው || ʔɨbākɨh läʔɨndɛt nɛw || Please, how is it?
 
|}
 
=== Example 4: Confirming a Meeting ===
 
''Situation: You are confirming the meeting time with your colleague.''
 
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! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| ሰላም || sälam || Hello
 
|-
 
| እባክህ ወይ በምን ጊዜ || ʔɨbākɨh wäy bämɨn gɨzɛ || Please, or at what time
 
|-
 
| እባክህ አስተካክል || ʔɨbākɨh ʔästäk’äkl || Please, confirm
 
|-
 
| ምን ነው? || mɨn nɛw? || What is it?
 
|-
 
| እባክህ የወይ ነው? || ʔɨbākɨh yäwäy nɛw? || Please, is it?
 
|}
 
=== Example 5: Ending the Call ===
 
''Situation: You need to end the call politely.''
 
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! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| ወይ ይቅርታ || wäy yɨk’ɨrta || Or excuse me
 
|-
 
| በጣም እድል አለ || bät’ām ʔɨdɨl ʔalɛ || Very lucky
 
|-
 
| ወይ ይህ ነው || wäy yɨh nɛw || Or this is
 
|-
 
| እባክህ ይዘው || ʔɨbākɨh yɨzäw || Please, send
 
|-
 
| ይቅርታ በጣም ደህና || yɨk’ɨrta bät’ām dähɨna || Excuse me, I am very good
 
|}
 
== Practice Exercises ==
 
Now that you've absorbed the vocabulary, phrases, and conversation examples, it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Here are some exercises to help you practice what you've learned.
 
=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===
 
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate Amharic words from the vocabulary list.
 
1. ሰላም, እንዴት _____?
 
2. እባክህ ይዘው _____ ወይ?
 
3. ይህ _____ ነው.
 
4. ምን _____ ነው?
 
5. ወይ ይቅርታ _____.
 
'''Solutions:'''
 
1. ነህ
 
2. እሱ
 
3. ተደይ
 
4. ይህ
 
5. ወይ
 
=== Exercise 2: Match the Phrases ===
 
Match the Amharic phrases with their English translations.
 
1. በጣም ደህና ነኝ
 
2. እባክህ ወይ
 
3. ምን ነው?
 
4. ይህ ነው
 
5. ይቅርታ
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1. I am very well.
 
2. Or
 
3. What is it?
 
4. This is
 
5. Excuse me
 
=== Exercise 3: Role Play ===
 
Pair up with a partner and practice the following scenarios:
 
1. Making a casual call to a friend.
 
2. Receiving a call from a colleague asking about a meeting.
 
3. Confirming details of an upcoming event.
 
=== Exercise 4: Translate the Sentences ===
 
Translate the following sentences into Amharic.
 
1. Hello, how are you?
 
2. Please call me back.
 
3. What time is the meeting?
 
4. I am fine, thank you.
 
5. Excuse me, I need to go.
 
'''Solutions:'''
 
1. ሰላም, እንዴት ነህ?
 
2. እባክህ ደወል.
 
3. የምን ጊዜ ነው?
 
4. ደህና ነኝ, አመሰግናለሁ.
 
5. ይቅርታ, እፈልጋለሁ.
 
=== Exercise 5: Create Your Own Dialogue ===
 
Write a short dialogue using at least five phrases learned in this lesson. Practice it with a partner or record yourself.
 
'''Example Dialogue:'''
 
* Person A: ሰላም, እንዴት ነህ? (Hello, how are you?)
 
* Person B: ደህና ነኝ, አመሰግናለሁ. (I am fine, thank you.)
 
* Person A: እባክህ ይህ ይህ ነው? (Please, is this how it is?)
 
* Person B: ይህ ተደይ ነው. (This is a call.)
 
=== Exercise 6: Listening Practice ===
 
Listen to a recording of a telephone conversation in Amharic (if available) and answer the following questions:
 
1. Who is calling?
 
2. What is the purpose of the call?
 
3. What time is the meeting mentioned?
 
=== Exercise 7: Vocabulary Quiz ===
 
Take a short quiz to test your vocabulary knowledge. Write the Amharic words for the following:
 
1. Phone
 
2. Message
 
3. Call
 
4. Friend
 
5. Address
 
'''Solutions:'''
 
1. ስልክ
 
2. መልእክት
 
3. ተደይ
 
4. ወገን
 
5. አድራሻ
 
=== Exercise 8: True or False ===
 
Determine whether the statements are true or false based on the vocabulary learned.
 
1. ይቅርታ means Excuse me.
 
2. ምን ነው? means What is it?
 
3. ወይ means Yes.
 
4. እባክህ means Please.
 
5. ይህ ይቅርታ means This is an excuse.
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1. True
 
2. True
 
3. False
 
4. True
 
5. False
 
=== Exercise 9: Fill in the Conversation ===
 
Complete the conversation with the appropriate phrases.
 
A: ሰላም, እንዴት _____?
 
B: ደህና ነኝ, አመሰግናለሁ.
 
A: እባክህ _____ ወይ ይህ _____?
 
B: እባክህ ይዘው _____.
 
'''Solutions:'''
 
1. ነህ
 
2. ይህ
 
3. ነው
 
4. ወይ
 
=== Exercise 10: Review and Reflect ===
 
Reflect on what you’ve learned in this lesson. Write down three phrases you feel confident using and three phrases you want to practice more.
 
== Conclusion and Key Takeaways ==
 
Congratulations! You have successfully navigated through the essential vocabulary and phrases for telephone conversations in Amharic. Remember, practice makes perfect, and the more you engage with the language, the more fluent you will become.
 
Here are some key takeaways from this lesson:
 
* Mastering telephone vocabulary is crucial for effective communication.
 
* Familiarize yourself with common phrases to enhance your conversational skills.
 
* Practice through role plays and dialogues to build confidence.
 
Stay tuned for our next lesson, where we will delve deeper into the nuances of the Amharic language!


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==Sources==
* [https://amharic.english-dictionary.help/english-to-amharic-meaning-conversation English to Amharic Meaning of conversation - ንግግር]
* [https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED100127.pdf Basic Amharic Dictionary: Amharic-English, English-Amharic. Final ...]
* [https://amharic.english-dictionary.help/english-to-amharic-meaning-conversational English to Amharic Meaning of conversational]


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Amharic → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Telephone Conversations

Welcome to this engaging lesson on telephone conversations in Amharic! In our increasingly connected world, being able to communicate over the phone is essential. Whether you're planning a trip to Ethiopia, connecting with friends, or conducting business, understanding how to navigate phone conversations in Amharic is an invaluable skill.

In this lesson, we will cover essential vocabulary and phrases related to making and receiving phone calls. You'll learn how to introduce yourself, ask questions, and respond to various scenarios you might encounter during a phone call. By the end of this lesson, you will be equipped with the tools you need to confidently engage in basic telephone conversations in Amharic.

Importance of Telephone Conversations in Amharic[edit | edit source]

Understanding telephone communication is vital for anyone looking to interact effectively in a modern context. Phone calls often require a different set of skills compared to face-to-face conversations. Tone, clarity, and the ability to convey information succinctly become critical. Mastering telephone vocabulary in Amharic not only enhances your language skills but also deepens your cultural understanding of Ethiopian communication styles.

Structure of the Lesson[edit | edit source]

1. Essential Vocabulary for Telephone Conversations

2. Common Phrases Used in Phone Calls

3. Examples of Telephone Conversations

4. Practice Exercises

5. Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Essential Vocabulary for Telephone Conversations[edit | edit source]

Let's start by building your vocabulary! Below are some essential words and phrases you'll need for telephone conversations.

Amharic Pronunciation English
እባክህ አይቅርብ ʔɨbākɨh aɨk’ɨrəb Please pick up
ስልክ sɨlɨk’ Phone
ተደይ t’ädeɨ Call
ይህ ነው yɨh ne This is
ርዕስ rɨʔɨs Receiver
እባክህ ደወል ʔɨbākɨh dɨwäl Please call
አድራሻ ʔädräša Address
ወይ wäy Or
ምን ነው? mɨn neʊ? What is it?
ምን ይህ ነው? mɨn yɨh neʊ? What is this?
ወይም በመልእክት wäyɨm bämälɨk’ɨt Or via text
ቀጥሎ ይላኩ k’ät’ɨlo yɨlaku Send me back
የሚኖር ጊዜ yämɨnɔr gɨzɛ Available time
እንዴት ነህ? ʔɨndɛt nɛh? How are you?
ደህና ነኝ dähɨna nɛɲ I am fine
ትምህርት tɨmɨhɨrt Education
ይቅርታ yɨk’ɨrta Excuse me
ወገን wägän Friend
መልእክት mälɨk’ɨt Message
ተወላጅ t’äwäläj Dial
ይገኛል yɨgänal It’s ringing
መልካም ዕለት mälɨk’äm ʔɨlät Have a good day

Common Phrases Used in Phone Calls[edit | edit source]

Now, let's explore some common phrases that you can use during phone conversations. Mastering these phrases will help you navigate different situations when speaking on the phone.

Amharic Pronunciation English
ስልክ እባክህ ደወል sɨlɨk’ ʔɨbākɨh dɨwäl Please call on the phone
እንዴት ነህ? ʔɨndɛt nɛh? How are you?
እባክህ እንዴት ነው? ʔɨbākɨh ʔɨndɛt nɛw? Please tell me how it is?
ከዚያ እባክህ ዝርዝር አላቸው k’äzɨja ʔɨbākɨh zɨrɨzɨr ʔalāčew Please give me the details
ስልኩ ተወላጅ ነው sɨlɨku t’äwäläj nɛw My phone is dialing
እባክህ ለእባክህ ወይ ʔɨbākɨh läʔɨbākɨh wäy Please, for you or
በጣም ደህና ነኝ bät’ām dähɨna nɛn I am very well
ይህ ተደይ ነው yɨh t’ädeɨ nɛw This is a call
እባክህ ምን ነው? ʔɨbākɨh mɨn nɛw? Please, what is it?
እባክህ እንዲህ ነው ʔɨbākɨh ʔɨndɨh nɛw Please, this is how it is
ወይ ወይ wäy wäy Or or
ይዘምብ ማለት yɨzämɨb mālet It means to say
ምን ይህ ይህ ነው mɨn yɨh yɨh nɛw What is this?
ይቅርታ ወይ ይህ ነው yɨk’ɨrta wäy yɨh nɛw Excuse me or this is
እባክህ ይላኩ ʔɨbākɨh yɨlaku Please send me back
ተጨዋታ ይምር t’äč’äwatā yɨmɨr It’s a surprise
ይዘምብ ነው yɨzämɨb nɛw It’s a meaning
እሱ ገንዘብ አለ ʔɨsu gänzäb ʔalɛ He has money
እባክህ ይዘምብ ʔɨbākɨh yɨzämɨb Please mean
ወይ እሱ wäy ʔɨsu Or he
ወይ አይደለም wäy ʔayǝdəlɛm Or not

Examples of Telephone Conversations[edit | edit source]

Now that we've covered vocabulary and common phrases, let's look at some practical examples of telephone conversations. These examples will help you visualize how the vocabulary and phrases fit together in real-life situations.

Example 1: Making a Call[edit | edit source]

Situation: You are calling a friend to ask how they are doing.

Amharic Pronunciation English
ሰላም እንዴት ነህ? sälam ʔɨndɛt nɛh? Hello, how are you?
እንደምን ነህ? ʔɨndämɨn nɛh? How is everything?
ደህና ነኝ dähɨna nɛn I am fine.
እባክህ ደወል ወይ እሱ ወይ? ʔɨbākɨh dɨwäl wäy ʔɨsu wäy? Please call or is he or?
አዎን እንዴት ነህ? ʔawǝn ʔɨndɛt nɛh? Yes, how are you?

Example 2: Receiving a Call[edit | edit source]

Situation: You receive a call and want to know who is calling.

Amharic Pronunciation English
ሰላም sälam Hello
መልእክት መልካም mälɨk’ɨt mälɨk’ām Message is good
ይህ የማህበረሰብ ነው yɨh yämähɨbäräsäb nɛw This is the community
እባክህ ይህ ነው? ʔɨbākɨh yɨh nɛw? Please, is this?
በዚያ ደወል bɨzɨja dɨwäl Call back
ወይ ስልኩ ወይ? wäy sɨlɨku wäy? Or my phone or?

Example 3: Asking for Information[edit | edit source]

Situation: You are calling to ask about a meeting time.

Amharic Pronunciation English
ሰላም sälam Hello
እባክህ የምን ጊዜ ነው? ʔɨbākɨh yämin gɨzɛ nɛw? Please, what time is it?
ይመልስ yɨmälɨs It will answer
ወይ ይህ አለ? wäy yɨh ʔalɛ? Or is this?
እባክህ ለእንዴት ነው ʔɨbākɨh läʔɨndɛt nɛw Please, how is it?

Example 4: Confirming a Meeting[edit | edit source]

Situation: You are confirming the meeting time with your colleague.

Amharic Pronunciation English
ሰላም sälam Hello
እባክህ ወይ በምን ጊዜ ʔɨbākɨh wäy bämɨn gɨzɛ Please, or at what time
እባክህ አስተካክል ʔɨbākɨh ʔästäk’äkl Please, confirm
ምን ነው? mɨn nɛw? What is it?
እባክህ የወይ ነው? ʔɨbākɨh yäwäy nɛw? Please, is it?

Example 5: Ending the Call[edit | edit source]

Situation: You need to end the call politely.

Amharic Pronunciation English
ወይ ይቅርታ wäy yɨk’ɨrta Or excuse me
በጣም እድል አለ bät’ām ʔɨdɨl ʔalɛ Very lucky
ወይ ይህ ነው wäy yɨh nɛw Or this is
እባክህ ይዘው ʔɨbākɨh yɨzäw Please, send
ይቅርታ በጣም ደህና yɨk’ɨrta bät’ām dähɨna Excuse me, I am very good

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you've absorbed the vocabulary, phrases, and conversation examples, it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Here are some exercises to help you practice what you've learned.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate Amharic words from the vocabulary list.

1. ሰላም, እንዴት _____?

2. እባክህ ይዘው _____ ወይ?

3. ይህ _____ ነው.

4. ምን _____ ነው?

5. ወይ ይቅርታ _____.

Solutions:

1. ነህ

2. እሱ

3. ተደይ

4. ይህ

5. ወይ

Exercise 2: Match the Phrases[edit | edit source]

Match the Amharic phrases with their English translations.

1. በጣም ደህና ነኝ

2. እባክህ ወይ

3. ምን ነው?

4. ይህ ነው

5. ይቅርታ

Answers:

1. I am very well.

2. Or

3. What is it?

4. This is

5. Excuse me

Exercise 3: Role Play[edit | edit source]

Pair up with a partner and practice the following scenarios:

1. Making a casual call to a friend.

2. Receiving a call from a colleague asking about a meeting.

3. Confirming details of an upcoming event.

Exercise 4: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Amharic.

1. Hello, how are you?

2. Please call me back.

3. What time is the meeting?

4. I am fine, thank you.

5. Excuse me, I need to go.

Solutions:

1. ሰላም, እንዴት ነህ?

2. እባክህ ደወል.

3. የምን ጊዜ ነው?

4. ደህና ነኝ, አመሰግናለሁ.

5. ይቅርታ, እፈልጋለሁ.

Exercise 5: Create Your Own Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Write a short dialogue using at least five phrases learned in this lesson. Practice it with a partner or record yourself.

Example Dialogue:

  • Person A: ሰላም, እንዴት ነህ? (Hello, how are you?)
  • Person B: ደህና ነኝ, አመሰግናለሁ. (I am fine, thank you.)
  • Person A: እባክህ ይህ ይህ ነው? (Please, is this how it is?)
  • Person B: ይህ ተደይ ነው. (This is a call.)

Exercise 6: Listening Practice[edit | edit source]

Listen to a recording of a telephone conversation in Amharic (if available) and answer the following questions:

1. Who is calling?

2. What is the purpose of the call?

3. What time is the meeting mentioned?

Exercise 7: Vocabulary Quiz[edit | edit source]

Take a short quiz to test your vocabulary knowledge. Write the Amharic words for the following:

1. Phone

2. Message

3. Call

4. Friend

5. Address

Solutions:

1. ስልክ

2. መልእክት

3. ተደይ

4. ወገን

5. አድራሻ

Exercise 8: True or False[edit | edit source]

Determine whether the statements are true or false based on the vocabulary learned.

1. ይቅርታ means Excuse me.

2. ምን ነው? means What is it?

3. ወይ means Yes.

4. እባክህ means Please.

5. ይህ ይቅርታ means This is an excuse.

Answers:

1. True

2. True

3. False

4. True

5. False

Exercise 9: Fill in the Conversation[edit | edit source]

Complete the conversation with the appropriate phrases.

A: ሰላም, እንዴት _____?

B: ደህና ነኝ, አመሰግናለሁ.

A: እባክህ _____ ወይ ይህ _____?

B: እባክህ ይዘው _____.

Solutions:

1. ነህ

2. ይህ

3. ነው

4. ወይ

Exercise 10: Review and Reflect[edit | edit source]

Reflect on what you’ve learned in this lesson. Write down three phrases you feel confident using and three phrases you want to practice more.

Conclusion and Key Takeaways[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully navigated through the essential vocabulary and phrases for telephone conversations in Amharic. Remember, practice makes perfect, and the more you engage with the language, the more fluent you will become.

Here are some key takeaways from this lesson:

  • Mastering telephone vocabulary is crucial for effective communication.
  • Familiarize yourself with common phrases to enhance your conversational skills.
  • Practice through role plays and dialogues to build confidence.

Stay tuned for our next lesson, where we will delve deeper into the nuances of the Amharic language!

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


Introduction to Amharic Alphabet


Basic Vocabulary


Basic Sentence Structure


Everyday Vocabulary


Intermediate Sentence Structure


Advanced Vocabulary


Ethiopian Culture and Traditions

Sources[edit | edit source]


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