Amharic · Greetings & Phrases

መልካም ዕድል

melkam edil

Good luck

Beginnerphrase

Definition

A wish for success, literally good fortune.

Example

ነገ ፈተና አለህ? መልካም ዕድል!

You have an exam tomorrow? Good luck!

Etymology

'መልካም ዕድል' (melkam edil) translates to 'good luck,' with 'መልካም' meaning 'good' and 'ዕድል' meaning 'luck' or 'fortune.'

How & Where It’s Used

This phrase is used informally to wish someone well in various situations, and can be spoken or written, particularly before events.

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