Amharic Phrases & Expressions! [አይዞህ ayzoh (m) አይዞሽ ayzosh (f)]

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Learn Amharic Phrases & Expressions! [አይዞህ ayzoh (m) አይዞሽ ayzosh (f)]

አይዞህ ayzoh (m) አይዞሽ ayzosh (f) – this phrase can mean ‘take heart’ ‘it’s okay’, ‘don’t worry’ ‘it’s going to be okay’ ‘have courage’ or ‘I hope you didn’t hurt yourself’ depending on the situation. We use it to comfort others whether they’re hurting emotionally or physically. For most people it’s a habit to say አይዞህ ayzoh when speaking to a male or አይዞሽ ayzosh when speaking to a female before asking if you’re okay.

So, basically, we use it to make one another feel better or as a word of encouragement…

For example:
I have a job interview & I’m concerned!
You’d say: አይዞሽ ayzosh (f) / አይዞህ ayzoh (m)

A loved one is hurt emotionally or physically.
You’d say: አይዞሽ ayzosh (f) / አይዞህ ayzoh (m)