Built for the corridor between the US and Ethiopia
Most dating apps only show people within a set distance. Amarbis lets you choose where in the world you want to meet someone. Set your destination to Ethiopia, or to Addis Ababa alone, to meet people who live there. Set it to the United States, or to your own city, to meet people near you. You can switch whenever you like.
Both sides of that corridor are fully supported: the app speaks Amharic and English, and the Culture Guide covers Ethiopia and the United States first.
Amharic in the app and in the chat
Amarbis is fully translated into Amharic: choose it as your app language and every screen follows. Every message also has a translate button, so if you write in English and your match prefers Amharic, you can still understand each other.
Tip
Mention the languages you speak in your bio. It is often the first thing people from home look for.
A Culture Guide for both sides
Premium members can open short Culture Guide notes about a match's country. Ethiopia and the United States are the first two countries covered, from holidays like Enkutatash and Meskel to American traditions like Thanksgiving.
Our free guides go deeper: the Ethiopian coffee ceremony, the Ethiopian calendar and clock, the Orthodox fasting seasons, and Ethiopian food beyond doro wat.
Amarbis Basic is free for members in Ethiopia
Paying online from Ethiopia is hard, so members who live there get Amarbis Basic free: 100 likes a day, see who liked you, and more translations, with no card needed. Members in the US can join free and choose a paid plan only if they want more.
Real people, reviewed by a person
- Every member needs a clear photo of their face.
- Every profile is reviewed by a real person before it goes live.
- Explicit images sent in chat are blurred automatically until you choose to see them.
- Reports are confidential: the person you report is never told who reported them.
Practical tips for dating across the US–Ethiopia gap
- Addis Ababa is 7 hours ahead of Washington DC in summer and 8 hours ahead in winter.
- When you make plans, say whether you mean the Ethiopian or the international calendar and clock.
- Respect fasting seasons: many Orthodox Christians fast on Wednesdays and Fridays and during the long fast before Easter.
- Never send money to someone you have not met in person.