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Welcome to today's lesson on '''Amharic Vocabulary: Professions and Work'''! Understanding the vocabulary related to professions and work is essential for anyone looking to engage in conversations about careers, job responsibilities, and the workplace in Ethiopia. This vocabulary is not just a means of communication; it opens doors to understanding Ethiopian society, culture, and the roles individuals play within it.
In this lesson, we will explore various professions in Amharic, their pronunciations, and their meanings in English. We'll ensure that by the end of this lesson, you have a solid grasp of essential work-related vocabulary.


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The structure of our lesson is as follows:
 
== Introduction to Professions in Amharic ==
 
=== Importance of Learning Professions Vocabulary ===
 
=== Overview of the Lesson ===


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<h2>Introduction</h2>
== Introduction to Professions in Amharic ==
 
Learning the vocabulary associated with professions and work is crucial for building your conversational skills in Amharic. Professions not only reflect the type of work individuals do but also give insight into the structure of society and the economy in Ethiopia. Knowing how to discuss various jobs enables you to connect with people, understand their stories, and expand your social network.
 
=== Importance of Learning Professions Vocabulary ===
 
* '''Cultural Understanding''': Knowing professions helps you appreciate the skills and contributions of individuals in Ethiopian society.
 
* '''Social Interactions''': Engaging in conversations about work can help you make friends and establish rapport.
 
* '''Job Opportunities''': If you're considering working in Ethiopia, understanding the local terminology is essential.
 
=== Overview of the Lesson ===
 
We will cover:
 
* A comprehensive list of professions with their Amharic translations and pronunciations.
 
* Detailed explanations and examples of how to use these words in sentences.
 
* Exercises to practice and reinforce your learning.
 
== Vocabulary for Professions ==
 
Let’s dive into the vocabulary! Below is a table showcasing various professions in Amharic along with their pronunciations and English translations.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| ፕሮፌሰር || prōfēser || Professor
 
|-
 
| አዳራሽ || ādarāsh || Teacher
 
|-
 
| ወንጌላ || wēngēlā || Lawyer
 
|-
 
| ዶክተር || dōkēter || Doctor
 
|-
 
| ሐምሌ || hāmēlē || Engineer
 
|-
 
| እንቅስቃሴ || ʾinǝqǝsǝqāse || Nurse
 
|-
 
| በአከላላይ || bā’ākalālāy || Architect
 
|-
 
| ጠበቃ || tābēqā || Guard
 
|-
 
| ገንዘብ መዋይ || gēnǝzǝb mǝwāy || Accountant
 
|-
 
| ንግድ አሳዳሪ || nǝgǝd ʾāṣadārī || Businessman
 
|-
 
| ባለሞያ || bālemōyā || Specialist
 
|-
 
| ምርጥ || mǝrṭ || Farmer
 
|-
 
| ተምሳሌ || tǝmīsālē || Mechanic
 
|-
 
| ጥበባት || ṭǝbābat || Artist
 
|-
 
| ወንጌላ ጋዜጠኛ || wēngēlā gāzētǝnǝ || Journalist
 
|-
 
| አስተዳደር || āstǝdādǝr || Manager
 
|-
 
| አየር ባለሞያ || āyēr bālemōyā || Pilot
 
|-
 
| የአዳራሽ ተሞክሮ || yē’ādārāsh tǝmōkīro || Researcher
 
|-


In this lesson, you will learn the Amharic vocabulary related to professions and work. You will learn common job titles, work-related vocabulary, and phrases frequently used in the workplace. This lesson assumes you have already completed the previous lessons of the "Complete 0 to A1 Amharic Course."
| ጋርድ || gārd || Gardener


It is important to note that certain professions may have specific terminology that varies by region or industry. The vocabulary presented in this lesson is generally applicable across Amharic-speaking communities.
|-


<h2>Job Titles and Professions</h2>
| ወይዘር || wēyǝzǝr || Waiter


Amharic has its own terms for various professions. Here are some of the most common job titles and professions in Amharic, along with their English translations:
|-


<table class="wikitable">
| በረሃ || bārēhā || Driver
<tr>
  <th>Amharic</th>
  <th>Pronunciation</th>
  <th>English Translation</th>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>ሰራተኞች</td>
  <td>seratenočči</td>
  <td>Employees/Workers</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>አስተዳደር</td>
  <td>asitädädär</td>
  <td>Accountant</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>ግል ሰራተኞች</td>
  <td>gələ seratenočči</td>
  <td>Temporary Workers</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>አስራት፣ ራዲዮ</td>
  <td>asrat, rädiyo</td>
  <td>Announcer, Radio</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>አዳዲስ ግል ሰራተኞች</td>
  <td>adädädäs gelo säratenočči</td>
  <td>New Hires</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>ኢንጀርሶች</td>
  <td>injärsočči</td>
  <td>Engineers</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>የክስ ተቋማት</td>
  <td>yekis təqamat</td>
  <td>Crew</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>ተማሪ</td>
  <td>tämari</td>
  <td>Director</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>ለውጥ ጊዜ ያለው</td>
  <td>lewti gize yaläw</td>
  <td>Intern</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>ህብረተሰቡና ማስታወቂያዎች ሰራተኞች</td>
  <td>həbrätäsäbu nä mastawäkiwoččeh säratenočči</td>
  <td>Marketing and Communications Employees</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>ከተማ አስተዳደር</td>
  <td>kätäma asitädädär</td>
  <td>Payroll Accountant</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>የፕሮጀክት ማስታወቂያ ሰራተኞች</td>
  <td>yeproject mastawäkiwoch säratenočči</td>
  <td>Project Employees</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>የሰሜን ምክትል</td>
  <td>yesemen məktil</td>
  <td>Security Guard</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>የአጠቃቀም ሰራተኞች</td>
  <td>yeatätkäkäm säratenočči</td>
  <td>Trainees</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>የተለቀቁ አስተዳደሮች</td>
  <td>yetaläkäku asitädädəroch</td>
  <td>Veteran Employees</td>
</tr>
</table>


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<h2>Work-Related Vocabulary</h2>
Each of these words plays a significant role in everyday conversations. For instance, if you're at a social gathering and someone asks, "What do you do?" you can respond confidently using the appropriate Amharic term.


In addition to job titles, there are many words related to work that you may find useful. Here are some common work-related vocabulary words in Amharic, along with their English translations:
== Using Professions in Sentences ==


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Now that you have a list of professions, let's see how to use these words in sentences. Here are some examples:
<tr>
  <th>Amharic</th>
  <th>Pronunciation</th>
  <th>English Translation</th>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>ቀጥተኛ ቦታ</td>
  <td>qättätäna bota</td>
  <td>Assigned Place</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>ሄሎ, ሰላም</td>
  <td>helo, selam</td>
  <td>Hello, Greetings</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>መስመር</td>
  <td>mäsmär</td>
  <td>Appointment</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>ራስ</td>
  <td>ras</td>
  <td>Chair</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>ሔድን በቀላሉ</td>
  <td>hädin bäqälallu</td>
  <td>Come to Work on Time</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>ተግባራዊ ነገር</td>
  <td>təgäbarawwi nägär</td>
  <td>Critical Matter</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>አስገራሚ</td>
  <td>asgarämi</td>
  <td>Deadline</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>መራራ</td>
  <td>marara</td>
  <td>File (as in documents or paperwork)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>መሃል አምራች</td>
  <td>mahal amäratsh</td>
  <td>Fill out a Form</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>ንግግር</td>
  <td>niggär</td>
  <td>Issue</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>መረጃ</td>
  <td>märäja</td>
  <td>Job Posting</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>መስራት ግብር</td>
  <td>mäsrat gəbəri</td>
  <td>Paycheck</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>በሥርጥነት</td>
  <td>bäsirətänät</td>
  <td>Promptly/Swiftly</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>ብዘዋወር</td>
  <td>bizewawär</td>
  <td>Quickly</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>መልቀቁ</td>
  <td>malkäku</td>
  <td>Resignation</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>ስርዓት</td>
  <td>sär'at</td>
  <td>Salary</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>በግልፅ</td>
  <td>bägäläts'</td>
  <td>Secretly</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>ሪፖርት</td>
  <td>ripoort</td>
  <td>Report</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>መረጃዊ</td>
  <td>märäjawi</td>
  <td>Reported</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>ለመስራት ፍጥነት</td>
  <td>le mäsrat ftənät</td>
  <td>Sick Leave</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>መምርያ</td>
  <td>mamriya</td>
  <td>Stapler</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>መቀመጫ</td>
  <td>mäqämäčča</td>
  <td>Staples (as in office supply)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>ደራሲ</td>
  <td>dasäri</td>
  <td>Stress</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>ደምበር</td>
  <


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1. '''I am a teacher.'''
 
* እኔ አዳራሽ ነኝ።
 
* (ʾǝne ādarāsh nǝñ.)
 
2. '''She is a doctor.'''
 
* እሷ ዶክተር ናት።
 
* (ʾǝsǝwā dōkēter nāt.)
 
3. '''He is an engineer.'''
 
* እሱ ሐምሌ ነው።
 
* (ʾǝsū hāmēlē nēw.)
 
4. '''They are farmers.'''
 
* እነሱ ምርጥ ናቸው።
 
* (ʾǝnǝsū mǝrṭ nāčew.)
 
5. '''My brother is a businessman.'''
 
* ወንድሜ ንግድ አሳዳሪ ነው።
 
* (wǝndǝmē nǝgǝd ʾāsadārī nēw.)
 
6. '''The journalist is interviewing the minister.'''
 
* የአርእስት ጋዜጠኛ አቶ ሚኒስትር እንደ ሚያወቅ ነው።
 
* (yē’ārʾǝsṭ gāzētǝnǝ ʾāto mīnīster ʾǝndǝ mīyāwǝq nēw.)
 
7. '''The nurse is caring for the patients.'''
 
* እንቅስቃሴው ለታካሚዎች እንክብካቤ እየሰጠ ነው።
 
* (ʾinǝqǝsǝqāsew lǝtākāmīwoč ʾǝyǝsǝṭe nēw.)
 
8. '''I want to be an architect.'''
 
* እኔ በአከላላይ መሂድ እፈልጋለሁ።
 
* (ʾǝne bā’ākalālāy mǝhīd ʾǝfǝlǝgālehu.)
 
9. '''He works as a pilot.'''
 
* እሱ አየር ባለሞያ ነው።
 
* (ʾǝsū āyēr bālemōyā nēw.)
 
10. '''She is a specialist in her field.'''
 
* እሷ በሙያዋ ባለሞያ ናት።
 
* (ʾǝsǝwā bāmūyāwā bālemōyā nāt.)
 
With these examples, you can start forming your own sentences. Practice makes perfect!
 
== Exercises ==
 
To reinforce your learning, here are some exercises:
 
=== Exercise 1: Matching Professions ===
 
Match the Amharic professions with their English translations.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Amharic !! English
 
|-
 
| አዳራሽ || ?
 
|-
 
| ዶክተር || ?
 
|-
 
| ባለሞያ || ?
 
|-
 
| ወንጌላ || ?
 
|-
 
| ተምሳሌ || ?
 
|}
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1. አዳራሽ → Teacher
 
2. ዶክተር → Doctor
 
3. ባለሞያ → Specialist
 
4. ወንጌላ → Lawyer
 
5. ተምሳሌ → Mechanic
 
=== Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks ===
 
Complete the sentences using the correct Amharic word for the profession.
 
1. እንቅስቃሴ ይደርሳሉ። (The nurse is caring for...)
 
2. እኔ አስተዳደር ነኝ። (I am a...)
 
3. እሱ ገንዘብ መዋይ ነው። (He is an...)
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1. ታካሚዎች (patients)
 
2. አስተዳደር (manager)
 
3. ገንዘብ መዋይ (accountant)
 
=== Exercise 3: Create Sentences ===
 
Using the vocabulary from the lesson, create your own sentences. Here are examples to help you:
 
1. "I want to be a doctor."
 
2. "She is an engineer."
 
3. "They are farmers."
 
'''Answers: Provide your own sentences based on vocabulary learned!'''
 
=== Exercise 4: Translation Practice ===
 
Translate the following sentences into Amharic:
 
1. "The teacher is teaching."
 
2. "He is a pilot."
 
3. "She works as a journalist."
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1. አዳራሽ እንቅስቃሴ እየሰጠ ነው።
 
2. እሱ አየር ባለሞያ ነው።
 
3. እሷ ወንጌላ ጋዜጠኛ ናት።
 
=== Exercise 5: Role Play ===
 
Partner up with a classmate and role-play a scenario where you introduce yourselves and mention your professions. Use the vocabulary learned in this lesson.
 
=== Exercise 6: True or False ===
 
Read the following sentences and determine if they are true or false based on the vocabulary learned.
 
1. A "ሐምሌ" is a teacher. (False)
 
2. A "ገንዘብ መዋይ" is an accountant. (True)
 
=== Exercise 7: Vocabulary Quiz ===
 
Create a short quiz for yourself or your classmates using the professions learned in this lesson.
 
=== Exercise 8: Listening Exercise ===
 
Listen to a video or audio clip about different professions in Amharic and write down any words you recognize.
 
=== Exercise 9: Group Discussion ===
 
Discuss with your classmates about the importance of different professions in society. What do you think is the most important profession and why?
 
=== Exercise 10: Write a Short Paragraph ===
 
Write a short paragraph in Amharic about what you want to be when you grow up, including at least three different professions.
 
'''Sample Answer:'''
 
እኔ ወይዘር እንደ ምንጭ ነኝ። እንደዚህ አስተዳደር በዓለም የምንገኝ ስለሆነ እና አስተዳደር ነኝ።
 
== Conclusion ==
 
Congratulations on completing today's lesson on Amharic vocabulary related to professions and work! You’ve learned how to identify various professions, use them in sentences, and apply your knowledge through exercises. Remember, practice is key! The more you use these words, the more comfortable you will become in speaking and understanding the Amharic language.
 
Keep exploring, and don't hesitate to engage in conversations about work and professions in your daily interactions. With time and practice, you will become more fluent and confident in your abilities.
 
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==Sources==
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* [https://www.livelingua.com/peace-corps/Amharic/Amharic%20Peace%20Corps%20Language%20Manual-2015.pdf Amharic Language Training Manual]
* [https://lingvanex.com/translation/english-to-amharic English to Amharic to English Translator | Amharic-English Online ...]




==Related Lessons==
 
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Amharic/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]]
* [[Language/Amharic/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]]
* [[Language/Amharic/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Good-Bye?|How to say Good Bye?]]
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* [https://lingvanex.com/translation/english-to-amharic English to Amharic to English Translator | Amharic-English Online ...]


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Amharic → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Professions and Work

Welcome to today's lesson on Amharic Vocabulary: Professions and Work! Understanding the vocabulary related to professions and work is essential for anyone looking to engage in conversations about careers, job responsibilities, and the workplace in Ethiopia. This vocabulary is not just a means of communication; it opens doors to understanding Ethiopian society, culture, and the roles individuals play within it.

In this lesson, we will explore various professions in Amharic, their pronunciations, and their meanings in English. We'll ensure that by the end of this lesson, you have a solid grasp of essential work-related vocabulary.

The structure of our lesson is as follows:

Introduction to Professions in Amharic[edit | edit source]

Importance of Learning Professions Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Overview of the Lesson[edit | edit source]

Introduction to Professions in Amharic[edit | edit source]

Learning the vocabulary associated with professions and work is crucial for building your conversational skills in Amharic. Professions not only reflect the type of work individuals do but also give insight into the structure of society and the economy in Ethiopia. Knowing how to discuss various jobs enables you to connect with people, understand their stories, and expand your social network.

Importance of Learning Professions Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

  • Cultural Understanding: Knowing professions helps you appreciate the skills and contributions of individuals in Ethiopian society.
  • Social Interactions: Engaging in conversations about work can help you make friends and establish rapport.
  • Job Opportunities: If you're considering working in Ethiopia, understanding the local terminology is essential.

Overview of the Lesson[edit | edit source]

We will cover:

  • A comprehensive list of professions with their Amharic translations and pronunciations.
  • Detailed explanations and examples of how to use these words in sentences.
  • Exercises to practice and reinforce your learning.

Vocabulary for Professions[edit | edit source]

Let’s dive into the vocabulary! Below is a table showcasing various professions in Amharic along with their pronunciations and English translations.

Amharic Pronunciation English
ፕሮፌሰር prōfēser Professor
አዳራሽ ādarāsh Teacher
ወንጌላ wēngēlā Lawyer
ዶክተር dōkēter Doctor
ሐምሌ hāmēlē Engineer
እንቅስቃሴ ʾinǝqǝsǝqāse Nurse
በአከላላይ bā’ākalālāy Architect
ጠበቃ tābēqā Guard
ገንዘብ መዋይ gēnǝzǝb mǝwāy Accountant
ንግድ አሳዳሪ nǝgǝd ʾāṣadārī Businessman
ባለሞያ bālemōyā Specialist
ምርጥ mǝrṭ Farmer
ተምሳሌ tǝmīsālē Mechanic
ጥበባት ṭǝbābat Artist
ወንጌላ ጋዜጠኛ wēngēlā gāzētǝnǝ Journalist
አስተዳደር āstǝdādǝr Manager
አየር ባለሞያ āyēr bālemōyā Pilot
የአዳራሽ ተሞክሮ yē’ādārāsh tǝmōkīro Researcher
ጋርድ gārd Gardener
ወይዘር wēyǝzǝr Waiter
በረሃ bārēhā Driver

Each of these words plays a significant role in everyday conversations. For instance, if you're at a social gathering and someone asks, "What do you do?" you can respond confidently using the appropriate Amharic term.

Using Professions in Sentences[edit | edit source]

Now that you have a list of professions, let's see how to use these words in sentences. Here are some examples:

1. I am a teacher.

  • እኔ አዳራሽ ነኝ።
  • (ʾǝne ādarāsh nǝñ.)

2. She is a doctor.

  • እሷ ዶክተር ናት።
  • (ʾǝsǝwā dōkēter nāt.)

3. He is an engineer.

  • እሱ ሐምሌ ነው።
  • (ʾǝsū hāmēlē nēw.)

4. They are farmers.

  • እነሱ ምርጥ ናቸው።
  • (ʾǝnǝsū mǝrṭ nāčew.)

5. My brother is a businessman.

  • ወንድሜ ንግድ አሳዳሪ ነው።
  • (wǝndǝmē nǝgǝd ʾāsadārī nēw.)

6. The journalist is interviewing the minister.

  • የአርእስት ጋዜጠኛ አቶ ሚኒስትር እንደ ሚያወቅ ነው።
  • (yē’ārʾǝsṭ gāzētǝnǝ ʾāto mīnīster ʾǝndǝ mīyāwǝq nēw.)

7. The nurse is caring for the patients.

  • እንቅስቃሴው ለታካሚዎች እንክብካቤ እየሰጠ ነው።
  • (ʾinǝqǝsǝqāsew lǝtākāmīwoč ʾǝyǝsǝṭe nēw.)

8. I want to be an architect.

  • እኔ በአከላላይ መሂድ እፈልጋለሁ።
  • (ʾǝne bā’ākalālāy mǝhīd ʾǝfǝlǝgālehu.)

9. He works as a pilot.

  • እሱ አየር ባለሞያ ነው።
  • (ʾǝsū āyēr bālemōyā nēw.)

10. She is a specialist in her field.

  • እሷ በሙያዋ ባለሞያ ናት።
  • (ʾǝsǝwā bāmūyāwā bālemōyā nāt.)

With these examples, you can start forming your own sentences. Practice makes perfect!

Exercises[edit | edit source]

To reinforce your learning, here are some exercises:

Exercise 1: Matching Professions[edit | edit source]

Match the Amharic professions with their English translations.

Amharic English
አዳራሽ ?
ዶክተር ?
ባለሞያ ?
ወንጌላ ?
ተምሳሌ ?

Answers:

1. አዳራሽ → Teacher

2. ዶክተር → Doctor

3. ባለሞያ → Specialist

4. ወንጌላ → Lawyer

5. ተምሳሌ → Mechanic

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences using the correct Amharic word for the profession.

1. እንቅስቃሴ ይደርሳሉ። (The nurse is caring for...)

2. እኔ አስተዳደር ነኝ። (I am a...)

3. እሱ ገንዘብ መዋይ ነው። (He is an...)

Answers:

1. ታካሚዎች (patients)

2. አስተዳደር (manager)

3. ገንዘብ መዋይ (accountant)

Exercise 3: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Using the vocabulary from the lesson, create your own sentences. Here are examples to help you:

1. "I want to be a doctor."

2. "She is an engineer."

3. "They are farmers."

Answers: Provide your own sentences based on vocabulary learned!

Exercise 4: Translation Practice[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Amharic:

1. "The teacher is teaching."

2. "He is a pilot."

3. "She works as a journalist."

Answers:

1. አዳራሽ እንቅስቃሴ እየሰጠ ነው።

2. እሱ አየር ባለሞያ ነው።

3. እሷ ወንጌላ ጋዜጠኛ ናት።

Exercise 5: Role Play[edit | edit source]

Partner up with a classmate and role-play a scenario where you introduce yourselves and mention your professions. Use the vocabulary learned in this lesson.

Exercise 6: True or False[edit | edit source]

Read the following sentences and determine if they are true or false based on the vocabulary learned.

1. A "ሐምሌ" is a teacher. (False)

2. A "ገንዘብ መዋይ" is an accountant. (True)

Exercise 7: Vocabulary Quiz[edit | edit source]

Create a short quiz for yourself or your classmates using the professions learned in this lesson.

Exercise 8: Listening Exercise[edit | edit source]

Listen to a video or audio clip about different professions in Amharic and write down any words you recognize.

Exercise 9: Group Discussion[edit | edit source]

Discuss with your classmates about the importance of different professions in society. What do you think is the most important profession and why?

Exercise 10: Write a Short Paragraph[edit | edit source]

Write a short paragraph in Amharic about what you want to be when you grow up, including at least three different professions.

Sample Answer:

እኔ ወይዘር እንደ ምንጭ ነኝ። እንደዚህ አስተዳደር በዓለም የምንገኝ ስለሆነ እና አስተዳደር ነኝ።

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations on completing today's lesson on Amharic vocabulary related to professions and work! You’ve learned how to identify various professions, use them in sentences, and apply your knowledge through exercises. Remember, practice is key! The more you use these words, the more comfortable you will become in speaking and understanding the Amharic language.

Keep exploring, and don't hesitate to engage in conversations about work and professions in your daily interactions. With time and practice, you will become more fluent and confident in your abilities.

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]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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