Common English mistakes Amharic speakers make

These mistakes are extremely common when translating from Amharic to English. Fixing them quickly will make your English sound more natural.

  1. Verb-final sentences: 'She market to went' instead of 'She went to the market'
  2. Dropping articles: 'I want pen' instead of 'I want a pen'
  3. Adding extra vowels to consonant clusters: 'sitreet' instead of 'street'
  4. Saying 'He/she' confusion — Amharic has one third-person pronoun for both

Tip: Pick 3 mistakes and practice them daily for a week.

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