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Translate Amharic in a click
To translate Amharic, type or paste your text in the box below – or write it with the on-screen Amharic keyboard – and pick a language. The translation appears instantly, ready to listen to, copy or share. It is free, needs no sign-up and works on any phone or computer.
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How do I translate Amharic to English?
- Enter your Amharic text. Type or paste it into the left box (up to 5,000 characters).
- Choose the language. English is selected for you – pick another language from the buttons or “More”.
- Read the translation. It appears on the right as you type – no button to press.
- Use it. Listen to it, copy it in one click, or share it to WhatsApp and other apps.
How can I type Amharic if my keyboard is in English?
Press Open on-screen keyboard above the translator to open the on-screen Amharic – Phonetic keyboard and click the letters, or type on your own keyboard – each key types the Amharic letter of the Phonetic layout. You can also type Amharic words in English letters on the Amharic keyboard page and pick the word from the suggestions. Or press the microphone and speak Amharic – your words are written for you (Chrome and Edge).
Which languages can I translate Amharic into?
Amharic can be translated into 49 languages here. The most used ones:
- Amharic to English
- Amharic to Hindi
- Amharic to Spanish
- Amharic to Arabic
- Amharic to French
- Amharic to Chinese
- Amharic to Russian
- Amharic to Portuguese
Common Amharic phrases and what they mean
Try the translator with a few everyday phrases:
| Amharic | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ሰላም | selam | Hello |
| አመሰግናለሁ | ameseginalehu | Thank you |
| እንደምን ነህ? | indemin neh? | How are you? (to a man) |
| ስምህ ማን ነው? | simih man new? | What is your name? (to a man) |
| እንኳን ደህና መጡ | inkwan dehna metu | Welcome |
| ደህና ሁን | dehna hun | Goodbye (to a man) |
How accurate is the Amharic translation?
The translation is made by machine (Google Translate). It is very good for everyday messages, emails and getting the meaning of a text, but it can miss idioms, names and tone. For better results:
- Write short, complete sentences with correct spelling and punctuation.
- Check names, numbers and dates in the result.
- For legal, medical or official documents, ask a professional translator.
Amharic Translator – Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Amharic translator free?
Yes. It is free, with no sign-up and no daily limit. Each translation can be up to 5,000 characters long – split longer texts into parts.
How do I translate English into Amharic?
Open the English translator – it opens with Amharic already chosen as the language to translate into.
Can I hear how the translation sounds?
Yes. Press the speaker button under either box. The voice comes from your device, so the available voices – and whether a language can be read aloud – depend on your phone or computer.
Is my Amharic text saved?
No. We do not store your text. To translate it, your browser sends it to Google Translate, as explained in our Privacy Policy.
Does the translator work offline?
No. Translation needs an internet connection because it is done by Google Translate. Typing with the Amharic keyboard itself works without one once the page has loaded.
Can I translate Amharic text from an image?
Yes. Use Amharic image to text to read the text from a photo or scan, then press Translate to open it here.
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Last updated 14 October 2026