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Welcome to the lesson on '''Expressing Possession''' in Amharic! This is a crucial aspect of the language, as possession helps us communicate ownership and relationships among people, objects, and ideas. Understanding how to express possession effectively will greatly enhance your ability to converse in Amharic and will lead you closer to achieving basic fluency.
 
In this lesson, we will explore various ways to convey possession in Amharic, including the use of possessive pronouns and structures. By the end of this lesson, you will not only be able to express who owns what but also feel more comfortable using Amharic in everyday conversations. 


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==Introduction==
=== Importance of Possession in Amharic ===
 
Expressing possession is fundamental in any language. In Amharic, possession indicates relationships and ownership, which are vital in personal and social interactions. For instance, saying "this is my book" or "that is your house" provides clarity in communication. Additionally, mastering this topic will allow you to build more complex sentences as you progress in your learning journey.
 
=== Structure of the Lesson ===
 
This lesson will cover the following main points:
 
* '''Possessive Pronouns''': We will discuss the various possessive pronouns in Amharic and how they are used.
 
* '''Possessive Structures''': We will explore how to form sentences that express ownership using specific structures.
 
* '''Examples''': A comprehensive list of examples to illustrate the concepts.
 
* '''Exercises''': Practical exercises to help you apply what you've learned.
 
== Possessive Pronouns ==
 
Possessive pronouns in Amharic are used to show ownership. They change based on the person who owns something. Below is a table that illustrates the possessive pronouns:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Person !! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| 1st Person Singular (my) || እኔ የኔ || ʔɨne yäne || my
 
|-
 
| 2nd Person Singular (your) || አንተ የአንተ || ʔanta yäʔanta || your (masculine)
 
|-
 
| 2nd Person Singular (your) || አንቺ የአንቺ || ʔanchɨ yäʔanchɨ || your (feminine)
 
|-
 
| 3rd Person Singular (his) || እሱ የእሱ || ʔɨsu yäʔɨsu || his
 
|-
 
| 3rd Person Singular (her) || እሷ የእሷ || ʔɨswa yäʔɨswa || her
 
|-
 
| 1st Person Plural (our) || እኛ የእኛ || ʔɨnja yäʔɨnja || our
 
|-
 
| 2nd Person Plural (your) || እናንተ የእናንተ || ʔɨnanta yäʔɨnanta || your (plural)
 
|-
 
| 3rd Person Plural (their) || እነሱ የእነሱ || ʔɨnɨsu yäʔɨnɨsu || their


Welcome to the "Complete 0 to A1 Amharic Course"! In this lesson, we will introduce the concept of possession in Amharic. Possession refers to owning or having something. In Amharic, this can be expressed through various structures such as possessive pronouns, the genitive case, and possessive constructs. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to express possession correctly in Amharic.
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These pronouns are quite essential when forming sentences that express possession. Let's see how they can be used in sentences.


<span link>Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Amharic/Grammar/Time-Phrases|Time Phrases]] & [[Language/Amharic/Grammar/Pluralizing|Pluralizing]].</span>
== Possessive Structures ==
==Possessive Pronouns==


Possessive pronouns in Amharic are used to show ownership of a noun. They agree in gender and number with the noun that they modify. The table below shows the different forms of possessive pronouns in Amharic:
In Amharic, possession can also be expressed through specific structures. The general pattern is to use the possessive pronoun followed by the noun. Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Possessive Pronouns !! Masculine Singular !! Feminine Singular !! Masculine Plural !! Feminine Plural
 
! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| እኔ የኔ መፅሐፍ || ʔɨne yäne mɨts’ɨhaf || my book
 
|-
 
| አንተ የአንተ ቤት || ʔanta yäʔanta bet || your house (masculine)
 
|-
|-
| My || እኔን:: -enə || እናትን -ənatən || እኛን -ənən || እናቶችን -ənatocən
 
| አንቺ የአንቺ ዕቃ || ʔanchɨ yäʔanchɨ ʔɨk’a || your item (feminine)
 
|-
|-
| Your || አንተን -antən || አልተቻላስን -altəcalasnən || እሱን -əsunən || አስተማሪዎችን -astämärinocən
 
| እሱ የእሱ መሣሪያ || ʔɨsu yäʔɨsu mɨsarɨya || his tool
 
|-
|-
| His/Her/Its || የእኔ መርጠብ -yaênärätbə || የአንተው መርጠቢያ -yaantəwä märätibya || የእንግሊዝኛ መርጠብ -ieñglizña märätbə || የእስክንድው መርጠቢያ -yasikəndiwä märätibya
 
| እሷ የእሷ ገንዘብ || ʔɨswa yäʔɨswa gänzäb || her money
 
|-
|-
| Our || እኛን -ənən || እናቶችን -ənatocən || - || -
 
| እኛ የእኛ ዕቃዎች || ʔɨnja yäʔɨnja ʔɨk’awoch || our items
 
|-
|-
| Your (plural) || ሁሉምን -hulumen || ሁሉምናት -hulumenatən || - || -
 
| እናንተ የእናንተ ዕቃዎች || ʔɨnanta yäʔɨnanta ʔɨk’awoch || your items (plural)
 
|-
|-
| Their || የሰዩት መርጠብ -yaesəyut märätbə || የሰዉዳዊት መርጠቢያ -yaeswädawit märätibya || - || -
 
| እነሱ የእነሱ መሳሪያዎች || ʔɨnɨsu yäʔɨnɨsu mɨsarɨyawoch || their tools
 
|}
|}


<b>Examples:</b>
As you can see, the structure remains consistent, and learning to use these possessive pronouns will open up a new dimension in your ability to express relationships in Amharic.
<ul>
 
<li>መሴ - Mese - Table</li>
== Examples of Expressing Possession ==
<li>የኔ መሴ - Ye-nə messäy - My table</li>
 
<li>የእኔ መሴ - Ye-ənə messäy - His/Her/Its table</li>
Now let’s dive into 20 illustrative examples to reinforce your understanding of expressing possession in Amharic:
<li>የእኛ መሴ - Ye-ənən messäy - Our table</li>
 
<li>ሁሉምናት መሴ - Hulumenat messäy - Your (plural) table</li>
{| class="wikitable"
<li>የሰዩት መጠን - Yaesəyut matän - Their house</li>
 
</ul>
! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| ይህ የእኔ መፅሐፍ ነው || yih yäne mɨts’ɨhaf new || This is my book.
 
|-
 
| ይህ የአንተ ቤት ነው || yih yäʔanta bet new || This is your house (masculine).
 
|-
 
| ይህ የአንቺ ዕቃ ነው || yih yäʔanchɨ ʔɨk’a new || This is your item (feminine).
 
|-
 
| ይህ የእሱ መሣሪያ ነው || yih yäʔɨsu mɨsarɨya new || This is his tool.
 
|-
 
| ይህ የእሷ ገንዘብ ነው || yih yäʔɨswa gänzäb new || This is her money.
 
|-
 
| ይህ የእኛ መሣሪያ ነው || yih yäʔɨnja mɨsarɨya new || This is our tool.
 
|-
 
| ይህ የእናንተ ዕቃ ነው || yih yäʔɨnanta ʔɨk’a new || This is your item (plural).
 
|-
 
| ይህ የእነሱ መሣሪያ ነው || yih yäʔɨnɨsu mɨsarɨya new || This is their tool.
 
|-
 
| ይህ የኔ ቤት ነው || yih yäne bet new || This is my house.
 
|-
 
| ይህ የአንተ መኪና ነው || yih yäʔanta mɨk’ina new || This is your car (masculine).
 
|-
 
| ይህ የአንቺ መኪና ነው || yih yäʔanchɨ mɨk’ina new || This is your car (feminine).
 
|-
 
| ይህ የእሱ ዕቃ ነው || yih yäʔɨsu ʔɨk’a new || This is his item.
 
|-


==Genitive Case==
| ይህ የእሷ መርማሪያ ነው || yih yäʔɨswa mɨrɨmariya new || This is her project.


The genitive case is used to show possession in Amharic. It is formed by adding the suffix "-ቤ" (-äbə) to the noun. The genitive case also indicates the relationship between the possessed object and the possessor.
|-


<b>Examples:</b>
| ይህ የእኛ ቤት ነው || yih yäʔɨnja bet new || This is our house.
<ul>
<li>የማን ጉዳይ ነው? - Ye-man guday new? - Whose house is it?</li>
<li>የኔ ጉዳይ ነው - Ye-nə guday new - It's my house</li>
<li>የእኔ የት ነው? - Ye-ənə ye-tä new? - What's mine?</li>
<li>የእኔ የሳተላይት ነው - Ye-ənə ye-satatälayit new - It's my car</li>
</ul>


==Possessive Constructs==
|-


In Amharic, possession can be expressed by using "ባለ" (bäla) before the name of the possessor and by adding the suffix "-ው" (-wə) to the possessed object. This is known as the possessive construct. The construct shows that the possessor has a strong connection to the possessed object.
| ይህ የእናንተ መርማሪያ ነው || yih yäʔɨnanta mɨrɨmariya new || This is your project (plural).


<b>Examples:</b>
|-
<ul>
<li>ባለነገሩ መጥፎ መታወቅ ነው - Bäla-negeru mätfō meta-wäqə new - The solution lies in the hands of the people</li>
<li>ባለዘለዓለም መምህር የለውም - Bäla-zäläaläm mämhär yälewəm - The knowledge belongs to God</li>
</ul>


==Conclusion==
| ይህ የእነሱ መኪና ነው || yih yäʔɨnɨsu mɨk’ina new || This is their car.


In conclusion, we have learned how to express possession in Amharic by using possessive pronouns, the genitive case, and the possessive construct. Understanding how to show ownership is an essential part of communication in any language, and Amharic is no exception. Keep practicing to become comfortable with these structures and to expand your vocabulary. Good luck!
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| ይህ የእኔ እቃ ነው || yih yäne ʔɨk’a new || This is my item.
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| ይህ የአንተ ዕቃ ነው || yih yäʔanta ʔɨk’a new || This is your item (masculine).
|-
| ይህ የአንቺ መርማሪያ ነው || yih yäʔanchɨ mɨrɨmariya new || This is your project (feminine).
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These examples provide a solid foundation for expressing possession in various contexts. By practicing them, you'll become more comfortable using possessive structures in your conversations.
== Exercises ==
Now that we've covered the basics of expressing possession, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are ten exercises designed to help you practice what you've learned. Each exercise includes a detailed solution and explanation.
=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===
Complete the sentences with the correct possessive pronoun.
1. ይህ የ____ መፅሐፍ ነው (my)
2. ይህ የ____ ቤት ነው (your, masculine)
3. ይህ የ____ መኪና ነው (her)
'''Answers:'''
1. እኔ (yäne) → ይህ የእኔ መፅሐፍ ነው
2. አንተ (ʔanta) → ይህ የአንተ ቤት ነው
3. እሷ (ʔɨswa) → ይህ የእሷ መኪና ነው
=== Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences ===
Translate these sentences into Amharic using the possessive forms.
1. This is our project.
2. This is his book.
3. This is her money.
'''Answers:'''
1. ይህ የእኛ መርማሪያ ነው
2. ይህ የእሱ መፅሐፍ ነው
3. ይህ የእሷ ገንዘብ ነው
=== Exercise 3: Rewrite the Sentences ===
Rewrite the following sentences using the appropriate possessive pronouns.
1. This book is hers.
2. That house is ours.
3. This item is yours (plural).
'''Answers:'''
1. ይህ መፅሐፍ የእሷ ነው
2. ይህ ቤት የእኛ ነው
3. ይህ ዕቃ የእናንተ ነው
=== Exercise 4: Matching Exercise ===
Match the English sentences with their Amharic translations.
1. This is your car (masculine). 
2. This is my house. 
3. This is their tool. 
A. ይህ የእንግዳ ዕቃ ነው 
B. ይህ የአንተ መኪና ነው 
C. ይህ የእኔ ቤት ነው 
'''Answers:'''
1 - B
2 - C
3 - A
=== Exercise 5: Sentence Creation ===
Create sentences using the following prompts:
1. (my) book
2. (her) item
3. (our) project
'''Answers:'''
1. ይህ የእኔ መፅሐፍ ነው
2. ይህ የእሷ ዕቃ ነው
3. ይህ የእኛ መርማሪያ ነው
=== Exercise 6: Correct the Mistakes ===
Identify and correct the mistakes in the following sentences.
1. ይህ የአንቺ መፅሐፍ ነው (wrong gender)
2. ይህ የእናንተ መሣሪያ ነው (incorrect form)
'''Answers:'''
1. Correct to: ይህ የአንተ መፅሐፍ ነው
2. Correct to: ይህ የእናንተ መሣሪያ ነው
=== Exercise 7: Multiple Choice ===
Choose the correct possessive pronoun to complete the sentence: “This is ____ car.”
A. እንግዳ (yours, plural) 
B. እኔ (my) 
C. እሷ (her) 
'''Answer:''' B. እኔ (my)
=== Exercise 8: Open-Ended Questions ===
Provide answers to the following questions in Amharic.
1. What is your item? 
2. What is his book? 
3. What is their house? 
'''Answers:'''
1. ይህ የአንተ ዕቃ ነው
2. ይህ የእሱ መፅሐፍ ነው
3. ይህ የእነሱ ቤት ነው
=== Exercise 9: Sentence Transformation ===
Transform the following sentences to express possession.
1. The tool belongs to me. → ይህ የእኔ መሣሪያ ነው
2. The house belongs to her. → ይህ የእሷ ቤት ነው
'''Answers:'''
1. Correct as: ይህ የእኔ መሣሪያ ነው
2. Correct as: ይህ የእሷ ቤት ነው
=== Exercise 10: Personal Reflection ===
Write three sentences about your possessions using Amharic possessive structures.
'''Example Answers:'''
1. ይህ የእኔ መዝሙር ነው (This is my song.)
2. ይህ የእኛ ስም ነው (This is our name.)
3. ይህ የእሱ መሪ ነው (This is his leader.)
Congratulations on completing the exercises! By practicing these forms and structures, you have taken a significant step forward in your Amharic language journey.
As we conclude this lesson, remember that expressing possession is not just about vocabulary; it’s about connecting with others and sharing your thoughts. Keep practicing, and don’t hesitate to revisit these concepts as you continue to learn and grow in your understanding of the beautiful Amharic language.


<span link>Congratulations on finishing this lesson! Explore these related pages to keep learning: [[Language/Amharic/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]] & [[Language/Amharic/Grammar/Personal-pronouns|Personal pronouns]].</span>
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Welcome to the lesson on Expressing Possession in Amharic! This is a crucial aspect of the language, as possession helps us communicate ownership and relationships among people, objects, and ideas. Understanding how to express possession effectively will greatly enhance your ability to converse in Amharic and will lead you closer to achieving basic fluency.

In this lesson, we will explore various ways to convey possession in Amharic, including the use of possessive pronouns and structures. By the end of this lesson, you will not only be able to express who owns what but also feel more comfortable using Amharic in everyday conversations.

Importance of Possession in Amharic[edit | edit source]

Expressing possession is fundamental in any language. In Amharic, possession indicates relationships and ownership, which are vital in personal and social interactions. For instance, saying "this is my book" or "that is your house" provides clarity in communication. Additionally, mastering this topic will allow you to build more complex sentences as you progress in your learning journey.

Structure of the Lesson[edit | edit source]

This lesson will cover the following main points:

  • Possessive Pronouns: We will discuss the various possessive pronouns in Amharic and how they are used.
  • Possessive Structures: We will explore how to form sentences that express ownership using specific structures.
  • Examples: A comprehensive list of examples to illustrate the concepts.
  • Exercises: Practical exercises to help you apply what you've learned.

Possessive Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Possessive pronouns in Amharic are used to show ownership. They change based on the person who owns something. Below is a table that illustrates the possessive pronouns:

Person Amharic Pronunciation English
1st Person Singular (my) እኔ የኔ ʔɨne yäne my
2nd Person Singular (your) አንተ የአንተ ʔanta yäʔanta your (masculine)
2nd Person Singular (your) አንቺ የአንቺ ʔanchɨ yäʔanchɨ your (feminine)
3rd Person Singular (his) እሱ የእሱ ʔɨsu yäʔɨsu his
3rd Person Singular (her) እሷ የእሷ ʔɨswa yäʔɨswa her
1st Person Plural (our) እኛ የእኛ ʔɨnja yäʔɨnja our
2nd Person Plural (your) እናንተ የእናንተ ʔɨnanta yäʔɨnanta your (plural)
3rd Person Plural (their) እነሱ የእነሱ ʔɨnɨsu yäʔɨnɨsu their

These pronouns are quite essential when forming sentences that express possession. Let's see how they can be used in sentences.

Possessive Structures[edit | edit source]

In Amharic, possession can also be expressed through specific structures. The general pattern is to use the possessive pronoun followed by the noun. Here are some examples:

Amharic Pronunciation English
እኔ የኔ መፅሐፍ ʔɨne yäne mɨts’ɨhaf my book
አንተ የአንተ ቤት ʔanta yäʔanta bet your house (masculine)
አንቺ የአንቺ ዕቃ ʔanchɨ yäʔanchɨ ʔɨk’a your item (feminine)
እሱ የእሱ መሣሪያ ʔɨsu yäʔɨsu mɨsarɨya his tool
እሷ የእሷ ገንዘብ ʔɨswa yäʔɨswa gänzäb her money
እኛ የእኛ ዕቃዎች ʔɨnja yäʔɨnja ʔɨk’awoch our items
እናንተ የእናንተ ዕቃዎች ʔɨnanta yäʔɨnanta ʔɨk’awoch your items (plural)
እነሱ የእነሱ መሳሪያዎች ʔɨnɨsu yäʔɨnɨsu mɨsarɨyawoch their tools

As you can see, the structure remains consistent, and learning to use these possessive pronouns will open up a new dimension in your ability to express relationships in Amharic.

Examples of Expressing Possession[edit | edit source]

Now let’s dive into 20 illustrative examples to reinforce your understanding of expressing possession in Amharic:

Amharic Pronunciation English
ይህ የእኔ መፅሐፍ ነው yih yäne mɨts’ɨhaf new This is my book.
ይህ የአንተ ቤት ነው yih yäʔanta bet new This is your house (masculine).
ይህ የአንቺ ዕቃ ነው yih yäʔanchɨ ʔɨk’a new This is your item (feminine).
ይህ የእሱ መሣሪያ ነው yih yäʔɨsu mɨsarɨya new This is his tool.
ይህ የእሷ ገንዘብ ነው yih yäʔɨswa gänzäb new This is her money.
ይህ የእኛ መሣሪያ ነው yih yäʔɨnja mɨsarɨya new This is our tool.
ይህ የእናንተ ዕቃ ነው yih yäʔɨnanta ʔɨk’a new This is your item (plural).
ይህ የእነሱ መሣሪያ ነው yih yäʔɨnɨsu mɨsarɨya new This is their tool.
ይህ የኔ ቤት ነው yih yäne bet new This is my house.
ይህ የአንተ መኪና ነው yih yäʔanta mɨk’ina new This is your car (masculine).
ይህ የአንቺ መኪና ነው yih yäʔanchɨ mɨk’ina new This is your car (feminine).
ይህ የእሱ ዕቃ ነው yih yäʔɨsu ʔɨk’a new This is his item.
ይህ የእሷ መርማሪያ ነው yih yäʔɨswa mɨrɨmariya new This is her project.
ይህ የእኛ ቤት ነው yih yäʔɨnja bet new This is our house.
ይህ የእናንተ መርማሪያ ነው yih yäʔɨnanta mɨrɨmariya new This is your project (plural).
ይህ የእነሱ መኪና ነው yih yäʔɨnɨsu mɨk’ina new This is their car.
ይህ የእኔ እቃ ነው yih yäne ʔɨk’a new This is my item.
ይህ የአንተ ዕቃ ነው yih yäʔanta ʔɨk’a new This is your item (masculine).
ይህ የአንቺ መርማሪያ ነው yih yäʔanchɨ mɨrɨmariya new This is your project (feminine).

These examples provide a solid foundation for expressing possession in various contexts. By practicing them, you'll become more comfortable using possessive structures in your conversations.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we've covered the basics of expressing possession, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are ten exercises designed to help you practice what you've learned. Each exercise includes a detailed solution and explanation.

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

Complete the sentences with the correct possessive pronoun.

1. ይህ የ____ መፅሐፍ ነው (my)

2. ይህ የ____ ቤት ነው (your, masculine)

3. ይህ የ____ መኪና ነው (her)

Answers:

1. እኔ (yäne) → ይህ የእኔ መፅሐፍ ነው

2. አንተ (ʔanta) → ይህ የአንተ ቤት ነው

3. እሷ (ʔɨswa) → ይህ የእሷ መኪና ነው

Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate these sentences into Amharic using the possessive forms.

1. This is our project.

2. This is his book.

3. This is her money.

Answers:

1. ይህ የእኛ መርማሪያ ነው

2. ይህ የእሱ መፅሐፍ ነው

3. ይህ የእሷ ገንዘብ ነው

Exercise 3: Rewrite the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Rewrite the following sentences using the appropriate possessive pronouns.

1. This book is hers.

2. That house is ours.

3. This item is yours (plural).

Answers:

1. ይህ መፅሐፍ የእሷ ነው

2. ይህ ቤት የእኛ ነው

3. ይህ ዕቃ የእናንተ ነው

Exercise 4: Matching Exercise[edit | edit source]

Match the English sentences with their Amharic translations.

1. This is your car (masculine).

2. This is my house.

3. This is their tool.

A. ይህ የእንግዳ ዕቃ ነው

B. ይህ የአንተ መኪና ነው

C. ይህ የእኔ ቤት ነው

Answers:

1 - B

2 - C

3 - A

Exercise 5: Sentence Creation[edit | edit source]

Create sentences using the following prompts:

1. (my) book

2. (her) item

3. (our) project

Answers:

1. ይህ የእኔ መፅሐፍ ነው

2. ይህ የእሷ ዕቃ ነው

3. ይህ የእኛ መርማሪያ ነው

Exercise 6: Correct the Mistakes[edit | edit source]

Identify and correct the mistakes in the following sentences.

1. ይህ የአንቺ መፅሐፍ ነው (wrong gender)

2. ይህ የእናንተ መሣሪያ ነው (incorrect form)

Answers:

1. Correct to: ይህ የአንተ መፅሐፍ ነው

2. Correct to: ይህ የእናንተ መሣሪያ ነው

Exercise 7: Multiple Choice[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct possessive pronoun to complete the sentence: “This is ____ car.”

A. እንግዳ (yours, plural)

B. እኔ (my)

C. እሷ (her)

Answer: B. እኔ (my)

Exercise 8: Open-Ended Questions[edit | edit source]

Provide answers to the following questions in Amharic.

1. What is your item?

2. What is his book?

3. What is their house?

Answers:

1. ይህ የአንተ ዕቃ ነው

2. ይህ የእሱ መፅሐፍ ነው

3. ይህ የእነሱ ቤት ነው

Exercise 9: Sentence Transformation[edit | edit source]

Transform the following sentences to express possession.

1. The tool belongs to me. → ይህ የእኔ መሣሪያ ነው

2. The house belongs to her. → ይህ የእሷ ቤት ነው

Answers:

1. Correct as: ይህ የእኔ መሣሪያ ነው

2. Correct as: ይህ የእሷ ቤት ነው

Exercise 10: Personal Reflection[edit | edit source]

Write three sentences about your possessions using Amharic possessive structures.

Example Answers:

1. ይህ የእኔ መዝሙር ነው (This is my song.)

2. ይህ የእኛ ስም ነው (This is our name.)

3. ይህ የእሱ መሪ ነው (This is his leader.)

Congratulations on completing the exercises! By practicing these forms and structures, you have taken a significant step forward in your Amharic language journey.

As we conclude this lesson, remember that expressing possession is not just about vocabulary; it’s about connecting with others and sharing your thoughts. Keep practicing, and don’t hesitate to revisit these concepts as you continue to learn and grow in your understanding of the beautiful 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

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