Amharic · Greetings & Phrases
አዎ
awo
Yes
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
An affirmative answer.
Example
ተማሪ ነህ? — አዎ።
Are you a student? — Yes.
Etymology
'አዎ' (awo) simply means 'yes.' It is derived from ancient Semitic languages, maintaining its usage across different dialects for affirmation.
How & Where It’s Used
This interjection is informal and widely used in spoken conversations, affirming statements or questions. It can also be used in writing.