The only popular dictionary in print is Amsalu Akilulu's 10,000-word English-Amharic dictionary.The English-Amharic dictionary by A Zekaria(editor) is an excellent guide to Amharic speaking learners of English.It is the proper answer to the long awaited quest for a standard English-Amharic dictionary.Not only can it be used by English language learners but also anyone interested in one of thee world ancient languages- Amharic.