Language/Amharic/Vocabulary/Job-Positions
As you embark on your journey to learn Amharic, it's essential to understand the words and phrases essential in everyday conversation. In this lesson, we will cover job positions and professions in Amharic.
Job Positions in Amharic
Below are some common job positions in Amharic and their English translations.
| Amharic | English Translation |
|---|---|
| መምራት (mämarat) | Teacher |
| ህብረት (häbəret) | Doctor |
| ጠባቂ (təbaqi) | Engineer |
| ሰራተኛ (säratäña) | Secretary |
| ዋና ስራሕ (wanä säräh) | Waiter/Waitress |
| ጨዋታ ያለው እና ኢንዲትሪ (čhawatta yäläw əna inditri) | Chef and Interior Designer |
| አድራሻዊ (adərašawi) | Lawyer |
| ግልባችን (gälbälikan) | Accountant |
| የመከላከያ ስራሕ (yämekälakäya säräh) | Manager |
| ሕንፃ (hinssa) | Farmer |
Other words that you may find useful include:
- ተጠቃሚ (tätäqämi) - Employee
- ትራንስፎርሜሽን (traṇsfōrmēšon) - Transformation
It's important to note that many job positions have borrowed words that are used specifically in the Amharic language, so it's helpful to learn these words in addition to general vocabulary.
Career Vocabulary in Amharic
Below are some important terms to know if you plan on pursuing a career in Ethiopia:
| Amharic | English Translation |
|---|---|
| ማህበራት (mahəbarat) | Business |
| የግልጽ ማኔ፣ ማህበረት፣ እና ስራ በፍጥነት (yäglits manə, mahəbarät, əna särä bäfiti) | Unemployment, Business, and Employment Opportunities |
| የመከላከያ መስመር (yämekälakäya mäsmär) | Career |
| መሰረታዊ ንግግር (mäsärtawi ngäggi̠r) | Professional Development |
| ዕድለኛው ባለሙያ (ədällänäw bälemayya) | Intern |
Learning these career-specific words is essential to success in any field, and it's essential for career progression and development.
Advice for Learning Amharic Vocabulary
Learning vocabulary can be challenging, but there are tips and tricks to help you accelerate the process. Here are some pieces of advice to keep in mind:
- Start with the basics: You must begin with the essentials to progress to more complex words and concepts. Try breaking down words into smaller parts and learning their meaning and usage.
- Use flashcards: Flashcards can be useful in drilling new vocabulary and helping you memorize the spelling and pronunciation of words.
- Practice vocabulary in context: Try using new vocabulary in context to aid retention and understanding. For instance, memorize phrases rather than individual words to understand the word's usage in the particular context better.
- Consistency and repetition are key: Practice every day to make progress. Practice, practice, practice.
By practicing vocabulary every day, in context, and with the tips above, you'll quickly pick up new words and concepts that will set you on the path to Amharic fluency.