# Merhaba Tigrinya > Interactive app for learning to read and write Tigrinya with alphabets, reading, and spelling games. (iPhone/iPad app by Bemnet Kibreab.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merhaba-tigrinya/id1457801068 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Bemnet Kibreab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457801067) - Category: Education, Games - Price: $2.99 (on sale, was $4.99) - Rating: 4.20/5 from 28 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 108 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2019-03-29 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merhaba-tigrinya/id1457801068/reviews.md ## What is Merhaba Tigrinya? Our interactive educational app provides a comprehensive curriculum that helps build skills to read and write in Tigrinya. Merhaba! Thank you for considering Merhaba Tigrinya as a resource to learn to read and write in Tigrinya. Merhaba Tigrinya app is designed to make learning alphabets, reading and writing Tigrinya fun and interactive. Is it not time to give Eritrean children modern learning tools so that they can read and write in Tigrinya? With the help of animated letters, rich images and audio, a user will be able to go from learning letters/syllables to being confident with reading and writing full words and sentences in Tigrinya. With numerous helpful hints along the way, even beginners will be able to learn to read and write Tigrinya. Learning in Merhaba Tigrinya app is grouped in five categories: ALPHABET: Users are introduced to each fidel alphabet and the sound corresponding to each alphabet and a word associated with that alphabet. In addition, to teach users the order of the alphabet family, a user is given a game to sort randomly ordered alphabet family in its proper order. Animated ordering of random letters will help users memorize the names of all the alphabets as well as the sound they make. LISTENING: Users will be presented with a game where each alphabet family is presented in a random order. The sound of each alphabet family will sound in order and the user is tasked to identify the right alphabet by clicking it. This section will help users identify the sound of each alphabet and reinforce learning the alphabets. Auditory learning of the alphabets will help users memorize the phonetic sound of all the alphabets and facilitate the learning process of reading and writing. READING: After learning an alphabet family, the user will get an opportunity in this section to identify words that start with specific alphabets. User will be presented with a multiple choice option game of alphabets and words that utilizes those alphabets. As the user progresses in the game, the multiple choice options will increase in difficulty. SPELLING: After learning an alphabet family and completing the Listening and Reading and section, the user will get an opportunity to combine letters into simple words. Image and audio are presented alongside spelling to provide hints to the user. As the user progresses in the game, the spelling options will increase in difficulty. WORD PUZZLE: Finally when the user have mastered the 32 levels of alphabets, and each of the above categories, the user gets to play the Tigrinya word puzzles. There are several levels of word puzzles with varying difficulty. Merhaba Tigrinya learning app is a safe environment for children and all users. There is no advertising or ability for an external party to contact your child. ## Key features - Interactive alphabet learning - Audio and visual aids - Reading and spelling games - Word puzzles - Progressive difficulty levels - Safe learning environment ## Recent user reviews (10 of 24) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merhaba-tigrinya/id1457801068/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Bravo! *2024-01-25* I love this app! I highly recommend it ### 5/5 — Very helpful! *2022-04-10, version 1.01* I’m really liking this app! It’s easy to use and helps build memory and familiarity with the way it’s designed! Very helpful if you are serious about learning Tigrinya! I recommend it! ### 5/5 — Thank you for creating! *2022-02-03* I have utilized it and shared it with parents at the Eritrean Association of Greater Seattle. I work with the students there. I’m constantly looking for tools and resources made by Eritrean developers and authors to share with my team. I would like to meet with you via zoom to learn more about how you created such a cool app! Please let me know. ### 5/5 — Amazing app *2021-08-13* This is a well thought out app and learning journey. Love the experience and even have younger family members that I have gifted this too that are finding the interaction creative and fun. I personally do not read or write in Tigrinya but feel confident I will be once I complete the learning journey. The app has a map of the letters (fidelet) and breaks down the learning from reading, writing and listening - Fantastic for all types of learners. ### 5/5 — Love it *2020-12-08* Thank you for explaining . That’s actually a great way. I just tested and looking forward to having my kids work on this. Thank you for this wonderful app!! **Developer response:** Hi email me at merhabatigrinya@gmail.com. Merhaba Tigrinya App Instructions: Start on Alphabet Section. The first one is the “be” family or LEVEL 1. Once you complete the Level 1 Alphabet Section then the Level 1 Listening Section will be active. Once you pass the Level 1listening Section, the Level 1 Reading Section will be active. And after you pass the Level 1 Reading Section, the Level 1Spelling section will be active. After you pass the Level 1 spelling section then level 2 of alphabet section will be available which is the “se” family. That is how the app work. When you have completed 30 sections then the MORE section will be activated. In summary. Complete Level 1 at each section, then Level 2 will open. If you did not pass level 1 you can’t continue. ### 1/5 — This app is a joke *2020-07-10* I bought this app with high excitement.specially when I read reviews which are almost all good reviews I said to my self”this may be the one that I was praying and dreaming for my kids”.unfortunately I am really disappointed by Everything this app claims to have. This app “claims”to has five sections.Alphabet,Listening,Reading,Spelling and more section.the only section that I am able to open is the alphabet section ,when you press the alphabets I was expecting to hear how they are pronounced, but they don’t.all the other four sections, they don’t even open at all. The other joke part of this app is the settings part of this app is designed for mute/unmute only-that’s it.infact it didn’t even work for that purpose. I wish if they had a money return option.but for all others who are searching a good app ,please don’t waste your money.you will be disappointed. **Developer response:** Well I am sorry that you are disappointed! The APP has all those sections! You have to complete Alphabet section Level 1, for Listening Section Level 1 to open, once you complete that, Reading Section Level 1 opens etc. if you go to our IG page @merhabatigrinya or email me at merhabatigrinya@gmail.com I will send you instruction Video! If you want refund email me at that email address as well and I will do my best to send you your money via PayPal, cash app or other methods. https://youtu.be/kCCKmABoBbA this is the YouTube link for the instructional video. Hope you reconsider your review. ### 1/5 — It’s hard for my kid to learn Tigrinya. He needs to make 3 chances on each level *2020-06-17* And plus it is glitchy and this is a new phone this is the 4 app on my phone **Developer response:** Thanks for your review! I don’t understand what you wrote! I am happy to help if you email me at merhabatigrinya@gmail.com. ### 4/5 — A much needed resource! *2020-05-06* This really is an incredible app for all of the reasons other reviewers have shared — I recommend it to everyone as a way to learn to read & write Tigrinya. The only constructive feedback I have is that once you go through all the lessons once, it’s difficult to repeat them in an organized way. I would love if the app show you which lessons you’ve completed and how many times, and even if you’ve partially completed lessons. This would allow people to repeat lessons in a consistent fashion, which is important for memory retention. (Duolingo is a good example.) Thank you so much for creating this app and hope we will have the honor of continuing to see it grow and improve! ### 5/5 — Using during quarantine *2020-04-03, version 1.01* It’s a great app. Good use of my day, I’ll repeat again tomorrow. Just wondering about the last section but congratulations on making something so easy to use. ### 1/5 — Broken *2020-01-04, version 1.01* I couldn’t get past level 3 on anything apart from the spelling which stopped at level 2, and the more section is completely broken. Please fix this. ## Frequently asked questions about Merhaba Tigrinya ### What does the Merhaba Tigrinya app do? The app provides an interactive curriculum to help users learn to read and write in Tigrinya. It uses animated letters, images, and audio to teach alphabets, reading, spelling, and word puzzles, making the learning process fun and engaging for beginners and children. ### What are the key features of this app? Key features include interactive alphabet learning with animated letters and sounds, listening games to identify alphabet sounds, reading games to recognize words, spelling games to form words, and word puzzles for advanced users. It also offers helpful hints and a safe learning environment. ### Is this app free to use? Yes, based on the provided information, the app is free to use and does not have in-app purchases or advertisements. ### Who is the target audience for this app? The app is designed for children and beginners who want to learn to read and write in the Tigrinya language. It aims to provide modern learning tools for Eritrean children and anyone interested in learning the language. ### What are the learning categories within the app? Learning is structured into five categories: ALPHABET, where users learn individual letters and their sounds; LISTENING, for identifying alphabet sounds; READING, for recognizing words starting with specific alphabets; SPELLING, for combining letters into words; and WORD PUZZLE, for advanced word challenges. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 2.0 — 2026-04-22 Version 2.0 introduces major improvements to level progression and gameplay flow. Fixed issues with level unlocking, layout inconsistencies, and missing animations. Enhanced performance for a smoother and more reliable learning experience. ### 1.01 — 2019-04-05 - Minor bug fixes and regular maintenance ### 1.0 — 2019-03-29 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Merhaba Tigrinya | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Learn Tigrinya (Complete)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-tigrinya-complete/id1658793257) | 2.0 (2) | Free | Education | | [Tigrinya Dictionary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tigrinya-dictionary/id1157661762) | 4.7 (278) | Free | Education | | [Learn Tigrinya language](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-tigrinya-language/id1518872597) | 3.0 (2) | Free | Education | | [Tigrinya M(A)L](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tigrinya-mal/id1330095734) | — | Free | Education | | [Kids Tigrinya](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-tigrinya/id1538356907) | 4.9 (10) | Free | Education | | [Tigrigna Fidelat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tigrigna-fidelat/id1363388185) | 4.5 (127) | $2.99 | Education | ## Related topics [merhaba tigrinya](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/merhaba-tigrinya) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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