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.