Our mission

For anyone who loves a Habesha.

Timirti started for the diaspora — second-generation Habesha people who understand their language but never learned to read the Fidel script. But language is learned in love, not just in heritage. So we built a home for everyone learning Tigrinya or Amharic for someone they care about: a spouse, a partner, a friend, a child. And when self-study isn't enough, we connect you with Habesha teachers for 1:1 lessons.

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The problem we're solving

Language is learned in love, not just heritage

Understanding without reading

Millions of second-generation Habesha people can follow a conversation in Tigrinya or Amharic, but cannot read a message, a sign, or a letter written in Fidel. That gap is painful — it creates distance from family, culture, and identity.

No on-ramp for spouses and friends

Non-Habesha partners and friends who want to learn for someone they love have nowhere to start. Existing apps are siloed by country, textbooks cost $160+, and there is no trusted place to find a Habesha language teacher. Timirti is the on-ramp — and the directory.

Our approach

How Timirti is different

Fidel first

We teach the script directly, not phonetic approximations. Romanisation is a hint, never the target.

Sound families, not lists

Fidel is organised by consonant families. Learning it that way is faster, more memorable, and matches how the script was designed.

Built for everyone learning

Diaspora reconnecting with heritage, spouses learning for a partner, friends showing up for a friend. Language is a human right. No paywalls on core lessons.

What's coming

The road ahead

Complete Fidel alphabet

We're publishing all 33 base sound families with full character sets, audio, and interactive lessons.

In progress

Teacher directory

A vetted directory of Habesha language teachers for 1:1 Amharic and Tigrinya lessons — online or in person. For learners who want a human guide.