How to say “Hello” in Amharic
The most common way to say “hello” in Amharic. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
ሰላም
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Amharic
ሰላም, እንዴት ነህ?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Hello" in Amharic?
"Hello" in Amharic is "ሰላም". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "ሰላም" written in Amharic?
"ሰላም" is the standard written form in Amharic, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "ሰላም" in Amharic?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "ሰላም" 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 "ሰላም" mean in English?
"ሰላም" is the Amharic way of saying "Hello" 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 "Hello" in Amharic?
Many languages — including Amharic — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "ሰላም" 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 "ሰላም" or any other Amharic text.