Amharic · Greetings & Phrases
አይደለም
aydelem
No; it is not
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
A negative answer.
Example
ቡና ትፈልጋለህ? — አልፈልግም፣ አመሰግናለሁ።
Do you want coffee? — No, thank you.
Etymology
'አይደለም' (aydelem) translates to 'no' or 'it is not.' The negative form in Amharic typically follows the affirmative structure, showcasing linguistic features of the language.
How & Where It’s Used
Commonly used in casual spoken contexts, it is a straightforward way to negate. It may also be found in written texts to express disagreement or refusal.