Category:Amharic terms by usage

Amharic terms categorized by the manner and context in which they are used by speakers.

• Category:Amharic terms with archaic senses: Amharic terms with individual senses that are no longer in general use but still encountered in older literature, sometimes still used for special effect, and typically recognized by native speakers.
• Category:Amharic archaic terms: Amharic terms that are no longer in general use but still encountered in older literature, sometimes still used for special effect, and typically recognized by native speakers.
• Category:Amharic derogatory terms: Amharic terms that are intended to disparage, demean, insult or offend.
• Category:Amharic endearing terms: Amharic terms that are used to show affection or endearment to another person.
• Category:Amharic terms with obsolete senses: Amharic terms with individual senses that are no longer in use and not usually recognized by native speakers, but still sometimes found in older literature.
• Category:Amharic offensive terms: Amharic terms that are typically considered to offend people.
• Category:Amharic terms with rare senses: Amharic terms with individual senses that are rarely found in general use and may not be recognized by some native speakers.
• Category:Amharic rare terms: Amharic terms that are rarely found in general use and may not be recognized by some native speakers.
• Category:Amharic slang: Amharic colloquial terms that are typically used to mark membership in a cultural subgroup.
• Category:Amharic terms with historical senses: Amharic terms with senses that refer to things or concepts mainly known for their historical value.
• Category:Amharic vulgarities: Amharic terms whose tone (rather than the meaning) is offensive to polite company.