How to say “How are you?” in Tigrinya
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Tigrinya. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
ከመይ ኣለኻ
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Tigrinya
ሰላም, ከመይ ኣለኻ
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Tigrinya?
"How are you?" in Tigrinya is "ከመይ ኣለኻ". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "ከመይ ኣለኻ" written in Tigrinya?
"ከመይ ኣለኻ" is the standard written form in Tigrinya, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "ከመይ ኣለኻ" in Tigrinya?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "ከመይ ኣለኻ" 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 "ከመይ ኣለኻ" mean in English?
"ከመይ ኣለኻ" is the Tigrinya way of saying "How are you?" 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 "How are you?" in Tigrinya?
Many languages — including Tigrinya — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "ከመይ ኣለኻ" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Tigrinya spoken?
Tigrinya is spoken by an estimated 7 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Tigrinya dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Tigrinya dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "ከመይ ኣለኻ" or any other Tigrinya text.