Zema Fidelat

Now on Google Play100% free

Learn to read & write ፊደል in 10 minutes a day.

Bite-sized lessons, letter tracing, word games and a new puzzle every day — so you or your kids can finally read Tigrinya.

  • No account needed
  • Profiles for the whole family
  • All 224 fidelat
The learning path: lesson stops along a trail through the forestThe home dashboard: today's stats, and cards for lessons, flashcards, letters and tracing

How it works

From your first letter to your first words

  1. Step 1: Learn

    Short lessons introduce each fidel family with sound, pictures and everyday words.

  2. Step 2: Practice

    Trace every letter stroke by stroke and lock in vocabulary with smart flashcards.

  3. Step 3: Play

    Word games, daily word matching and the Daily Fidel Challenge keep it fun every day.

Lessons

32 lessons. Every letter. In order.

Each lesson teaches one fidel family — all seven forms of a letter — then practises it four ways before moving on.

  • Flashcards, tracing, word games and word matching in every lesson
  • A letter chart of all 224 fidelat, each one with its sound
  • A learning path that shows how far you've come — and lets you share it
The letter chart: all 224 fidelat, grouped by lesson

Hear it

Hear every letter and word, said out loud

Tap the speaker on any letter or word to hear it, recorded by a real Tigrinya speaker.

  • A pronunciation guide under every word
  • Pictures that show what each word means
  • Mark a card “I know this” or “Need more practice” — the app keeps the pile for you
A flashcard showing the Tigrinya word for lemon, with its pronunciationThe back of the flashcard: a picture of lemons and the word Lemon

Write it

Learn to write, stroke by stroke

A little plane flies the path of each stroke. Follow it with your finger until the letter is yours.

  • Guided strokes for all 224 fidelat
  • Letters you find hard collect in a “Need more practice” list
  • Hear the letter while you trace it
Tracing the letter ሀ: a plane marks the start of a dotted stroke path

Play it

Games that check what stuck

See the picture, pick the Tigrinya word. Match words with their meanings. Every level can be replayed.

  • Word games with pictures and audio for every lesson
  • Word matching to pair words with their meaning
  • Missed questions come back until you get them
A word game: a picture of a house fly and four Tigrinya words to choose fromWord matching: Tigrinya words to pair with their English meanings

Daily Fidel Challenge

One new word. Every single day.

Look at the picture, read the English clue, then unscramble the fidelat to spell the word. It takes a minute — and it sticks.

  • Picture clues
  • Hints when you're stuck
  • A new word every day
The Daily Fidel Challenge: a picture of a river for the clue Flood, and scrambled fidelat to arrange

Stay motivated

Built for habits, not homework

The achievements screen with badges like First Lesson and 7 Day StreakAll levels: from Level 1 Beginner upward, with the XP each needsSetting a daily learning goal of 15 minutes
  • 7day streak

    Streaks

    Keep the flame alive with a little practice every day.

  • 15min goal

    Daily goals & XP

    Pick 5 to 25 minutes a day and earn XP for every activity.

  • 18badges

    Badges

    Unlock achievements like Word Explorer and Quiz Master.

  • 32levels

    Levels

    Climb from Beginner to Master as your XP grows.

For families

One app for the whole family

Every child gets their own profile, with their own progress, goals and badges — and you stay in charge.

  • A profile for every learner, each with a friendly animal avatar
  • Parent lock: kids can't change profiles, share, or open settings without you
  • Start as a guest straight away; add a free account to back up progress
  • Reminders that nudge you when it's time to practise
Who's learning? Four profiles with animal avatars, and Add Profile

Everything in the app

All of this, free

No subscriptions, no ads and no hidden fees — every feature below is included.

  • 32 step-by-step lessons

    One fidel family at a time, in order, from ሀ to ቨ.

  • All 224 fidelat, with sound

    A full letter chart — tap any letter to hear it.

  • Real recorded voices

    Letters and words are recorded by a real Tigrinya speaker.

  • Picture flashcards

    Word on the front, picture and meaning on the back.

  • Letter tracing

    Follow the path stroke by stroke to learn to write.

  • Word games

    See the picture, pick the right Tigrinya word.

  • Word matching

    Pair each word with its meaning.

  • Daily Fidel Challenge

    A new word every day, with hints when you're stuck.

  • XP and 32 levels

    Every activity earns XP, from Beginner to Master.

  • 18 badges

    From First Letter to Word Explorer and Quiz Master.

  • Streaks & daily goals

    Pick 5 to 25 minutes a day and keep the streak alive.

  • Learning reminders

    A gentle nudge when it's time to practise.

  • Family profiles

    A profile for every learner, each with its own progress.

  • Parent lock

    Kids can't change profiles, share, or open settings without you.

  • No account needed

    Start as a guest; add a free account to back up progress.

  • Share progress

    Share your learning journey and new badges.

Why we built this

So the next generation can read our language.

Tigrinya is spoken by millions, but most apps skip its script. Zema Fidelat makes the fidel something kids and parents pick up together — a few minutes, a few letters, every day.

fidelat to master
224
forever, no ads
$0
lessons at launch
32
minutes a day
10

FAQ

Questions? We've got answers.

Yes. Every lesson, game and puzzle is free — no subscriptions, no ads and no hidden fees.

Still have a question? Email hello@zemafidelat.com.

Out now on Android.

Zema Fidelat is free for the whole family on Google Play. The iPhone version is coming soon.

Get it on Google Play

App Store: coming soon