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.