Amharic · Greetings & Phrases

እሺ

ishi

Okay

Beginnerinterjection

Definition

The all-purpose Ethiopian word for okay, agreed, fine.

Example

ነገ እንገናኝ? — እሺ።

Shall we meet tomorrow? — Okay.

Etymology

'እሺ' (ishi) means 'okay' or 'alright,' often indicating agreement or understanding. Its usage has been consistent across many informal interactions.

How & Where It’s Used

This interjection is informal and used in everyday spoken language, reflecting a casual agreement or acceptance in conversations.

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