Amharic · Greetings & Phrases

ደህና ሁን

dehna hun

Goodbye (be well)

Beginnerphrase

Definition

A farewell to a man, literally be well; to a woman, dehna hugni.

Example

ደህና ሁን! ነገ እንገናኛለን።

Goodbye! We will meet tomorrow.

Etymology

'ደህና ሁን' (dehna hun) translates to 'be well,' a phrase derived from the same root as 'dehna,' emphasizing well-being and good wishes.

How & Where It’s Used

Used as a farewell in informal settings, it is spoken rather than written and conveys genuine care for the other person's well-being.

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