Signification
Expressing joy for a woman's success.
Contexte culturel
Congratulations are often seen as a recognition of God's favor. People might say 'God be praised' alongside the phrase. In the capital, young people often mix Amharic with English, but 'Enkwan des alesh' remains the most sincere way to express joy. In the US or Europe, this phrase is a vital way for the community to maintain cultural ties during celebrations. Congratulations are often loud and public. If a woman achieves something, the whole village might use this phrase during a feast.
The Response
Always remember the response 'Enkwan abro des alen' to sound like a native speaker.
Gender Matters
Amharic speakers are very sensitive to gender suffixes. Using '-sh' for a man can be seen as an insult or a joke.
Signification
Expressing joy for a woman's success.
The Response
Always remember the response 'Enkwan abro des alen' to sound like a native speaker.
Gender Matters
Amharic speakers are very sensitive to gender suffixes. Using '-sh' for a man can be seen as an insult or a joke.
Add 'Yene'
Adding 'Yene' (My) before a name or title makes the congratulations feel much warmer.
Teste-toi
Select the correct phrase to congratulate your sister on her graduation.
Your sister just got her degree. What do you say?
Since a sister is female, you must use the '-sh' suffix.
Complete the sentence with the correct verb form.
ለአዲሱ ስራሽ እንኳን ደስ ______።
The word 'ስራሽ' (your job) ends in '-sh', indicating the recipient is female.
What is the standard response to 'እንኳን ደስ አለሽ'?
A: እንኳን ደስ አለሽ! B: ___________
While 'Ameseginalehu' is okay, 'Enkwan abro des alen' is the culturally perfect response.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at a wedding congratulating the bride.
'Serg' means wedding, while 'Mirqat' means graduation.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to say 'Enkwan des alesh'
Life Events
- • Wedding
- • New Baby
- • Graduation
Daily Wins
- • New Job
- • Good Grade
- • New Purchase
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesYour sister just got her degree. What do you say?
Since a sister is female, you must use the '-sh' suffix.
ለአዲሱ ስራሽ እንኳን ደስ ______።
The word 'ስራሽ' (your job) ends in '-sh', indicating the recipient is female.
A: እንኳን ደስ አለሽ! B: ___________
While 'Ameseginalehu' is okay, 'Enkwan abro des alen' is the culturally perfect response.
Situation: You are at a wedding congratulating the bride.
'Serg' means wedding, while 'Mirqat' means graduation.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, but for a female boss, you might prefer the formal 'እንኳን ደስ አለዎት' (Enkwan des alewot).
In big cities, yes, but 'Enkwan des alesh' is much more respectful and traditional.
It doesn't have a direct translation, but it acts as a positive intensifier for greetings.
Yes, it is very common to say 'Enkwan des alesh' on birthdays.
Expressions liées
እንኳን ደስ አለህ
similarCongratulations (to a male)
እንኳን ደስ አላችሁ
similarCongratulations (to a group)
እንኳን ደህና መጣሽ
builds onWelcome (to a female)
መልካም ልደት
specialized formHappy Birthday
