Significado
Welcoming multiple people warmly.
Contexto cultural
The greeting is often accompanied by a slight bow and three kisses on the cheeks if the people are close friends or family. In rural areas, the host might insist on taking the guest's bag or coat immediately after saying this phrase as a sign of service. In modern cafes, waiters will say this as soon as you sit down, often followed by 'ምን ልታዘዝ?' (What can I order for you?). For Ethiopians living abroad, this phrase carries a heavy sense of 'Nostalgia' (Tizita). It is used to recreate the feeling of home in a foreign land.
The Double Handshake
When saying this to a group, try to shake hands with both of your hands covering the guest's hand. It shows extra warmth.
Don't say it to yourself
If you are the one entering the room, wait for the host to say it first. If they don't, just say 'Selam' (Hello).
Significado
Welcoming multiple people warmly.
The Double Handshake
When saying this to a group, try to shake hands with both of your hands covering the guest's hand. It shows extra warmth.
Don't say it to yourself
If you are the one entering the room, wait for the host to say it first. If they don't, just say 'Selam' (Hello).
The Response is Key
Memorizing the response 'Enkwan dehna koyachun' is just as important as the phrase itself.
Ponte a prueba
You are welcoming a group of 5 friends to your birthday party. What do you say?
Choose the correct phrase:
'-achu' is the plural ending for a group.
Complete the sentence to welcome a respected teacher.
መምህር፣ እንኳን ደህና ______።
Even for one person, use the plural to show respect to a teacher.
Match the response to the greeting.
Host: 'እንኳን ደህና መጣችሁ!' -> Guest: ?
The standard response for a guest is to acknowledge the host who was waiting.
Complete the airport dialogue.
A: ወደ አዲስ አበባ ______ ______ ______! B: አመሰግናለሁ፣ እንኳን ደህና ቆያችሁን።
Airports usually welcome groups or use the polite plural for all passengers.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Who are you welcoming?
Group of People
- • እንኳን ደህና መጣችሁ
One Man
- • እንኳን ደህና መጣህ
One Woman
- • እንኳን ደህና መጣሽ
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosChoose the correct phrase:
'-achu' is the plural ending for a group.
መምህር፣ እንኳን ደህና ______።
Even for one person, use the plural to show respect to a teacher.
Host: 'እንኳን ደህና መጣችሁ!' -> Guest: ?
The standard response for a guest is to acknowledge the host who was waiting.
A: ወደ አዲስ አበባ ______ ______ ______! B: አመሰግናለሁ፣ እንኳን ደህና ቆያችሁን።
Airports usually welcome groups or use the polite plural for all passengers.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasYes, but only if you want to be very formal or show high respect (like to a boss or elder). For a friend, use the singular form.
'Mettachu' is standard polite/plural. 'Mettu' is ultra-formal, often used for royalty, high-ranking clergy, or in written announcements.
Technically no, but culturally yes. Without 'Enkwan,' it sounds like a cold statement of fact ('You arrived well') rather than a warm greeting.
The best response is 'እንኳን ደህና ቆያችሁን' (Enkwan dehna koyachun).
Frases relacionadas
እንኳን ደህና ቆያችሁን
specialized formThe standard response to being welcomed.
እንኳን ደስ አላችሁ
similarCongratulations.
እንኳን አደረሳችሁ
similarHappy Holiday (Literally: Fortunately He brought you to this day).
ሰላም ለእናንተ ይሁን
synonymPeace be unto you.
