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First words in Tigrinya

ከመይ ኣሎ? (Kemey alo?), How are you?

se-LAM / ke-MEY a-LO

ሰላም (Selam), Peace / Hello

Formal greeting

Did you know? The Ge'ez alphabet used to write Tigrinya is one of the oldest alphabets still in use in the world, dating back to the 4th century. Unlike Arabic or Hebrew, which are written right-to-left, Ge'ez is written left-to-right. Eritrea is one of the youngest countries in the world, independent from Ethiopia only since 1993. The Eritrean diaspora is one of the largest African diasporas in proportion to its home population: an estimated 500,000 Eritreans live in Europe. Asmara, the capital, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its modernist Italian architecture.

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Fatiha

Hey, welcome back!

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I’m not on desktop, is it mobile-friendly too?

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Yes, it works on phone and computer together 📱💻

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Tigrigna Débutant

ፊL'écriture — ፊደል Fidel

👋Les bases du tigrigna

🔢Chiffres et couleurs

👋Salutations — ሰላምታ

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦La famille — ስድራቤት (sidrabet)

🛒Au marche — ዕዳጋ ( edaga)

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Tigrigna Intermediaire

✈️Voyages avances — ጉዕዞ

💼Monde du travail — ስራሕ

📰Medias et actualites — ሚዲያን ሓበሬታን

🏛️Politique et societe — ፖለቲካን ሕብረተሰብን

📜ስነ-ጽሑፍ ኤርትራ — Littérature érythréenne

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Maîtrise avancée

📜Littérature et sagesse tigrigna

📖ስነ-ጽሑፍ ትግራይ — Littérature du Tigré

📰ፕረስ ትግርኛ — Presse érythréenne et tigréenne

⚠️ኩናት ትግራይ — Guerre du Tigray 2020-2022

🕊️ናጽነት ኤርትራ — Indépendance et héritage

🌍ስደት ትግርኛ — Diaspora USA/Europe

🍲ምግቢ ትግርኛ , Cuisine tigrigna approfondie

🎶ሙዚቃ ኤርትራ ን ትግራይ , Musique approfondie

📚ስነ ቋንቋ ሰማዊ , Linguistique semitique

⛪ሃይማኖት ን ስነምግባር , Religion et spiritualite

🏭ቁጠባ ን ሕብረተ ሰብ , Economie et societe

🌍ቅርሲ ን ኣከባቢ , Patrimoine et environnement

🎓ሕብረት C2 , Synthese C2

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The curriculum

What you'll learn in Tigrinya

A curriculum designed to get you speaking Tigrinya in the situations that actually matter to you.

01
Conversational Tigrinya from Asmara (Eritrea) and Addis Ababa (diaspora)
02
Ge'ez alphabet (fidel): 231 syllables, reading and writing
03
Tigrinya vs. Amharic: intelligibility and differences
04
Eritrean culture: coffee ceremony, injera and Tigrinya music
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Tigrinya for Eritrean diaspora families in Europe
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Humanitarian Tigrinya for professionals working in the Horn of Africa

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about learning Tigrinya

Is Tigrinya close to Amharic?

Tigrinya and Amharic share the same alphabet (Ge'ez/fidel) and both belong to the Ethiopic branch of the Semitic language family, but they are not mutually intelligible. They share roughly 30 to 40% of basic vocabulary. If you learn Tigrinya, you'll be able to read Amharic (since the script is identical) but not understand it without additional study. The two languages behave like French and Portuguese: same family, but distinct languages.

Why learn Tigrinya rather than Amharic for Ethiopia?

If you work specifically in the Tigray region (northern Ethiopia) or with the Eritrean diaspora in Europe, Tigrinya is the natural choice. Amharic is Ethiopia's official language and more useful for Addis Ababa and other regions. Tigrinya is essential for Eritrea (there's no alternative). For the Eritrean diaspora in France, Germany, Sweden or elsewhere in Europe, Tigrinya is the primary community language.

Is the Ge'ez alphabet hard to learn?

The Ge'ez alphabet has 231 syllables (7 orders × 33 base consonants), which looks daunting at first. In reality, the logic is simple: each consonant has a base form modified consistently for each vowel. Once you've memorized the base column (33 consonants), the 6 vocalized variations follow a logical visual pattern. Most of our learners can read fluently within 6 to 8 weeks of regular practice.

Is there a Tigrinya-speaking community in Europe?

Yes, the Eritrean community in Europe numbers in the hundreds of thousands, with major presences in Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands and France. It's a very tight-knit community, with cultural associations and Eritrean restaurants. Many second-generation members want to relearn Tigrinya to reconnect with their heritage. The language is also spoken by Eritrean refugees who have arrived in Europe in recent years.

Is Tigrinya useful for humanitarian work?

Yes, Eritrea has one of the highest refugee rates in the world relative to its population. NGOs working with Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia, Sudan, Libya and Europe have a real need for staff who speak Tigrinya. UNHCR, the Red Cross and many European NGOs actively recruit people with Tigrinya language skills for their reception and integration programs.

How much do Tigrinya courses cost on Targumi?

Targumi offers 3 plans: quarterly, yearly, and lifetime access. All plans include live small-group classes with native teachers, interactive lessons, and the community. See full pricing on the pricing page.

Are the Tigrinya courses online or in person?

100% online. Live classes happen twice a week in small groups via Google Meet. You can join from anywhere in the world. The mobile and web app stay accessible 24/7 for interactive lessons.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes. Targumi offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans. If you are not satisfied, just email [email protected] for a full refund.

How do I cancel my subscription?

You can cancel anytime from your profile (“My subscriptions” section) with no hidden fees. Your access stays active until the end of your paid period.

Resources

All Tigrinya resources

Explore our free tools to progress outside of class.

Tigrinya level test

Assess your CEFR level in 5 minutes. 30-day learning plan included.

Tigrinya survival kit

A hundred words and thirty key phrases as a printable PDF, free.

Tigrinya cultural quiz

How well do you know Tigrinya culture? Films, music, traditions.

Tigrinya articles

Guides and articles to learn Tigrinya.

Tigrinya vocabulary

Essential words and phrases organized by theme.

Cultural resources

Podcasts, movies, TV shows and music to progress through immersion.

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