Amharic

[am-har-ik, ahm-hahr-]

noun

1. the Semitic language that is the official language of Ethiopia.

adjective

1. of or relating to this language or its speakers.

Amharic

/ æmˈhærɪk /

noun

1. the official language of Ethiopia, belonging to the SE Semitic subfamily of the Afro-Asiatic family

adjective

1. denoting or relating to this language

Word History and Origins

Origin of Amharic¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; Amhar(a) + -ic

Example Sentences

BBC Amharic has contacted the Ethiopian foreign ministry to confirm the authenticity of the letter, but it has not yet responded.

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It has created a huge reservoir, called Lake Nigat, which means dawn in the Amharic language.

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Sputnik already broadcasts across parts of Africa in English and French languages, and has expanded to include Amharic, one of the official languages of Ethiopia.

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Girma, who speaks both English and Amharic, is proud to wear the famous Stars and Stripes shirt, while still remembering her heritage.

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Sources close to the 74-year-old told BBC Amharic she had not been happy for some time and was eagerly awaiting the end of her term, due later this month.

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