Translate text instantly from Afar to English — free, accurate, and no sign-up required.
Translate from English to Afar
Are you looking for a fast and accurate translation from Afar to English?
Our Afar to English Text Translator powered by Google API provides instant translations.
Get instant translations in real-time with our advanced AI technology
Support for numerous language pairs from around the world
Powered by Google Translate API for reliable results
Afar uses Ge'ez while English uses Latin. Because the two do not share an alphabet, translated output cannot be sounded out from the original spelling — copy the result directly rather than trying to transcribe it.
Afar belongs to the Afro-Asiatic family while English belongs to the Indo-European family. With no shared ancestry there are few cognates to fall back on, so idioms and fixed expressions rarely map word-for-word. Short, literal sentences translate more accurately than figurative ones.
Afar follows subject-object-verb (SOV) order while English follows subject-verb-object (SVO). The translator has to rebuild each sentence rather than substitute words in place, so the output will not line up word-for-word with your input. Splitting long sentences improves accuracy.
Afar: Approximately 1.5 million speakers across Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Eritrea. English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Everyday phrases translated from Afar to English — useful for travel, conversation and learning.
| Afar | English |
|---|---|
| Nagaale | Hello |
| Maacisseeni | Good morning |
| Nagasseeni | Good afternoon |
| Meqe bara | Good evening |
| Meqe bara | Good night |
| Wadaaqata | Goodbye |
| Sarra koo ableyyo | See you later |
| Beera koo ableyyo | See you tomorrow |
| Unkaq muquk temeetem | Welcome |
| Mannah tantooh? | How are you? |
| Anu nagay an, gadda gey | I am fine, thank you |
| Meqe ayro koh takkay | Have a good day |
| Afar | English |
|---|---|
| Ku maganak | Please |
| Gadda gey | Thank you |
| Kulsa le gadda gey | Thank you very much |
| Unkaq muquk temeetem | You are welcome |
| Yeey | Yes |
| Bale | No |
| Qafu yoh ab | Excuse me |
| Anu rookitah | I am sorry |
| Taqabi mali | No problem |
| Asmatah | Of course |
| Unkaq | Congratulations |
| Meqe saami | Good luck |
| Afar | English |
|---|---|
| Ku migaq iyyaay? | What is your name? |
| Kot ongoorowem ruffa yoo hayta | Nice to meet you |
| Atu ankek temeeteeh? | Where are you from? |
| Karmà kok magideey? | How old are you? |
| Anu barteena kinniyo. | I am a student |
| Anu akkel qiddi ayro an | I am here on holiday |
| Anu akkel taamah kah anim | I am here for work |
| Taham yi kataysa | This is my friend |
| Afar | English |
|---|---|
| Tiya | One |
| Nammaya | Two |
| Sidoc | Three |
| Fereey | Four |
| Konooy | Five |
| Lecea | Six |
| Malciini | Seven |
| Bacaar | Eight |
| Sagaala | Nine |
| Tabna | Ten |
| Inki bool | One hundred |
| Inki alfi | One thousand |
| Afar | English |
|---|---|
| Asaaku | Today |
| Beera | Tomorrow |
| Kimal | Yesterday |
| Tawak | Now |
| Sarra | Later |
| Ma saaqatay? | What time is it? |
| Saaku | In the morning |
| Carri bar | In the evening |
| Itleeni | Monday |
| Jumqatah | Friday |
| Ciggiila ayyam | Next week |
| Inki saaqata | One hour |
| Afar | English |
|---|---|
| Kaqalso qari ankel yaniih? | Where is the bathroom? |
| Baabur cadiid guddaqta ankel taniih? | Where is the train station? |
| Tayyaara booxa ankel taniih? | Where is the airport? |
| Anu wokke mannal gexaah? | How do I get there? |
| Gural makkim | Turn left |
| Migdi gabuuk makkim | Turn right |
| Massah fooca fan gex | Go straight ahead |
| Xayih yan | It is near |
| Ah xer | It is far |
| Anu weeh | I am lost |
| Anu taksi faxa | I need a taxi |
| Anu cilaale ankel xaamam duudaah? | Where can I buy a ticket? |
| Cilaale magideey? | How much is the ticket? |
| Gexoh amaana lee? | Is it safe to walk? |
| Afar | English |
|---|---|
| Anu satqiteh an | I am hungry |
| Anu bakaariteh | I am thirsty |
| Lee, kumaganah | Water, please |
| Namma numuh korsi, kumaganah | A table for two, please |
| Ku maganak, oyti rorsa | The menu, please |
| Atu maca tascasseeh? | What do you recommend? |
| Anu tah faxah | I would like this |
| Taham salfale | It is delicious |
| Cisab, kumaganak | The bill, please |
| Anu cado makma | I do not eat meat |
| Anu maaqo xaggimtam liyo | I have a food allergy |
| Buna | Coffee |
| Shaahi | Tea |
| Gaqammo | Bread |
| Afar | English |
|---|---|
| Taham magide tayyaaqeeh? | How much does this cost? |
| Kaxxam gaalik tan | It is too expensive |
| Atu koltâ karditte oggoltaa? | Do you accept credit cards? |
| Anu dubuk wagtah an | I am just looking |
| Anu tet beeyyo | I will take it |
| Fak | Open |
| Alfimeh | Closed |
| Culmeena | Entrance |
| Mawqa | Exit |
| Qadaaga ankel taniih? | Where is the market? |
| Afar | English |
|---|---|
| Cato | Help |
| Daylaabeh seeca | Call a doctor |
| Poliisih hayis | Call the police |
| Anu cato faxa | I need help |
| Anu biyaakitah | I am sick |
| Hospitaal ankel yaniih? | Where is the hospital? |
| Farmasi ankel yaniih? | Where is the pharmacy? |
| Akkel biyaaka | It hurts here |
| Anu daylaabe faxa | I need a doctor |
| Xayikkel hospitaal maay yan? | Is there a hospital nearby? |
| Afar | English |
|---|---|
| Atu Engeloh Afat Yabta? | Do you speak English? |
| Anu edde maradiyyo | I do not understand |
| Anu edde radah | I understand |
| Ku maganak caatih yab | Please speak slowly |
| Ku maganak woh qagis | Please repeat that |
| Ku maganak uktub tet | Please write it down |
| Ah maca yaanamaay? | What does this mean? |
| Atu tah mannal intaah? | How do you say this? |
| Anu baritah an | I am learning |
| Anu dagoom yaabah | I speak a little |
| Atu yoo cattam duuddaa? | Can you help me? |
| Anu maaxiga | I do not know |
Translations are generated automatically and may vary by region or context.
English is a global language, spoken as a first language in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also widely used as a second language worldwide.
Uses the Latin alphabet. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Features a complex phonetic system with significant variations in accent and pronunciation across different regions. Includes around 44 phonemes in Received Pronunciation and diphthongs and triphthongs.
Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.
English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.
Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.
Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc
The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.
Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Afar is primarily spoken in the Horn of Africa, specifically in Djibouti, Eritrea, and the Afar Region of Ethiopia.
Uses the Latin alphabet officially. Historically, it has also been written using the Ge'ez script and Arabic script. The Latin-based orthography includes: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, Q, R, S, T, U, W, X, Y.
Afar is a Cushitic language with a contrast between short and long vowels. It has ejective and pharyngeal consonants, which are characteristic of many Cushitic languages. Stress tends to fall on the final syllable.
Follows a Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) word order. Nouns show case marking and number. Verbs are conjugated based on tense, aspect, mood, and person. Gender (masculine/feminine) is grammatical and affects agreement.
Includes loanwords from Arabic, Somali, and Amharic, as well as some from Italian and French due to colonial history.
Part of the Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family.
Uses the Latin script officially. Arabic and Ge'ez scripts have been used historically or informally.
The Latin-based orthography was standardized in the 1970s. Before that, Arabic and Ge'ez scripts were used in religious and informal contexts.
Approximately 1.5 million speakers across Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Eritrea.
Explore other popular language combinations
Everything you need to know about our translation service
Join 50,000+ users who trust TranslatePulse for their translation needs
View All Languages