I learnt a few new words today
Ruz – Rice
Ishi – Alright
Baka – Enough
Oh and here is the list that he gave me last week for those of you who are learning Amharic along with me:
Na (male) Ney (female) – Come on
Hid (male), - Go, go out
Bila Misahin - Eat Your Lunch
Tekemet - Sit Down
Tenesa - Stand Up
Chebitegn - Shake my hand
Nege iyihalehu - I will see you tomorrow
Sew Sew New - Man is Man (NOTE: I am not sure how to use this phrase or even what it means)
Ketil (male), Berta (female) - Go On
Itina, Inibbe - Study (Read it)
Adimit – Listen (Hear it)
Gobez - Brave
Wedetimihiribet - Go to School
Enat - Mother
Abat - Father
Wendim - Brother
Ehit - Sister
Astemary (Memhir) - Teacher
Temary - Student
Migib - Food
Metei Drink
Endet Aderu (male) - Good Morning
Simih Manew - What is your name?
Ayat – Grandparent
Nigus - King
Wiha - Water
Lesi Lasa - Pepsi-Cola
Buna - Coffee
Shay - Tea
Arekie - Alcohol (Gin)
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