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Learn Tigrinya fast and easily with our language course ‘Tigrinya for beginners’.

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Learn Tigrinya - First words
Hi! ሰላም! ሃለው selami! halewi
Hello! ከመይ ዊዕልኩም! kemeyi wī‘ilikumi!
How are you? ከመይ ከ? kemeyi ke?
Good bye! ኣብ ክልኣይ ርክብና ( ድሓን ኩን)! abi kili’ayi rikibina ( diḥani kuni)!
See you soon! ክሳብ ድሓር! kisabi diḥari!

Why should you learn Tigrinya?

Learning Tigrinya opens doors to a rich cultural heritage. It allows you to connect with the traditions and history of Eritrea and northern Ethiopia, offering insights into the lives and stories of its people. Exploring Eritrea becomes a more profound experience when you speak Tigrinya. You can navigate its landscapes and historical sites, engage with locals, and understand the cultural significance behind the places you visit. Tigrinya for beginners is one of over 50 free language packs that you can get from us. ‘50LANGUAGES’ is the effective way to learn Tigrinya online and for free. Our teaching materials for the Tigrinya course are available both online and as iPhone and Android apps.

Tigrinya literature, although not as widely known, contains gems of poetry and storytelling. Delving into these works in their original language enriches your appreciation of the region’s literary heritage and creativity. Understanding Tigrinya enhances your experience with Eritrean and Ethiopian music and cinema. The unique rhythms, melodies, and narratives become more meaningful when you grasp the language, connecting you more deeply with the art. With this course you can learn Tigrinya independently - without a teacher and without a language school! The lessons are clearly structured and will help you achieve your goals.

The challenge of learning Tigrinya is intellectually rewarding. Its script, Geez, and grammatical structure offer a unique learning experience, improving cognitive functions and providing a sense of achievement upon mastery. Tigrinya is a key to community and connection. With a significant diaspora worldwide, speaking Tigrinya enables you to build relationships, understand cultural nuances, and participate more fully in community events and traditions. Learn Tigrinya fast with 100 Tigrinya language lessons organized by topic. The MP3 audio files for the lessons were spoken by native Tigrinya speakers. They help you improve your pronunciation.

Learning Tigrinya opens up humanitarian and developmental opportunities. In regions where it’s spoken, being able to communicate in the local language is invaluable for those working in health, education, and development sectors. Embracing Tigrinya is an enriching personal journey. It’s not just about acquiring a new language but about gaining a deeper understanding of a vibrant culture, fostering empathy, and broadening your worldview.

Even Tigrinya beginners can learn Tigrinya efficiently with ‘50LANGUAGES’ through the practical sentences. First you will get to know the basic structures of the language. Sample dialogues help you to express yourself in the foreign language. Prior knowledge is not required.

Even advanced learners can repeat and consolidate what they have learned. You learn correct and frequently spoken sentences and you can use them immediately. You will be able to communicate in everyday situations. Use your lunch break or time in traffic to learn a few minutes of Tigrinya. You learn on the go as well as at home.