How to say “Goodbye” in Amharic
The most common way to say “goodbye” in Amharic. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
ደህና ሁን
In a sentence
English
Goodbye, thank you.
Amharic
ደህና ሁን, አመሰግናለሁ
Frequently asked
How do you say "Goodbye" in Amharic?
"Goodbye" in Amharic is "ደህና ሁን". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "ደህና ሁን" written in Amharic?
"ደህና ሁን" is the standard written form in Amharic, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "ደህና ሁን" in Amharic?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "ደህና ሁን" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "ደህና ሁን" mean in English?
"ደህና ሁን" is the Amharic way of saying "Goodbye" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Goodbye" in Amharic?
Many languages — including Amharic — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "ደህና ሁን" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Amharic spoken?
Amharic is spoken by an estimated 32 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Amharic dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Amharic dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "ደህና ሁን" or any other Amharic text.