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.