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AmharicVocabulary0 to A1 Course → Advanced Vocabulary → Nature and Environment

Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will explore the vocabulary related to nature and the environment in Amharic. Understanding these words will enable you to talk about various elements of nature, such as plants, animals, weather, and more. By expanding your vocabulary in this area, you will be better equipped to discuss environmental topics and appreciate the beauty of nature in Ethiopia. So, let's dive into the fascinating world of Amharic vocabulary related to nature and the environment!

Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Plants and Trees[edit | edit source]

To start our exploration of nature, let's learn some Amharic words for plants and trees. Ethiopia is known for its diverse flora, with various species of flowers, fruits, and trees found across the country. Here are some essential vocabulary words to get you started:

Amharic Pronunciation English
ትንቢት (tinbit) tin-bit tree
ትንቢ (tinbi) tin-bee plant
አብን (abin) ah-bin flower
ሰርተኛ (sirtenga) sir-ten-ga grass
ተከስ (tekes) teh-kess leaf
ፀሐይ (sehay) seh-hai branch
እንግሊዝ (engliz) eng-lez garden

Now, let's see these words in action:

Example 1: አብን የሚያስተምርበት ትንቢ ምስሎች የለም። (Abin yemiyasitemerbet tinbi misiloch yelem.) English: Flowers need plants to grow.

Example 2: ሰርተኛ ትንቢት የሚሰጥ ሲሆን እንግሊዝ የተለየበትን ዕቃ አይደለም። (Sirtenga tinbit yemiseti sihon engliz yeteleyabeten eka aydelem.) English: A grass without plants to support it will not survive in the garden.

Animals[edit | edit source]

Ethiopia is home to a wide variety of animal species, both domestic and wild. Let's learn some Amharic words for different animals:

Amharic Pronunciation English
እንስሳት (enssat) en-sat animals
እንስሳ (enssa) en-sa animal
እንስነት (ensinet) en-si-net nature
ባለፈው እንስሳ (balefew ensa) ba-le-few en-sa domestic animal
የሰላማዊ እንስሳ (yeselamawi ensa) ye-selamawi en-sa wild animal
ባለፈው የሰላማዊ እንስሳ (balefew yeselamawi ensa) ba-le-few ye-selamawi en-sa domesticated wild animal

Let's see these words in sentences:

Example 1: ባለፈው የሰላማዊ እንስሳት በውስጥ ከተደሰቱ ጋር ናቸው። (Balefew yeselamawi ensat bewest ketedestu gar nachehu.) English: Domesticated wild animals live in the forest.

Example 2: እንስሳት ላይ የተዘረጋ ከሆነ የባለፈው እንስሳ ምንድን ነው? (Enssat lay yetezerga kehone ye-balefew ensa mindin new?) English: What is the difference between a wild animal and a domestic animal?

Weather and Seasons[edit | edit source]

The weather and seasons play a significant role in our daily lives and affect various aspects of nature. Let's learn some Amharic words related to weather and seasons:

Amharic Pronunciation English
አየር (ayyar) ey-yar weather
ዕርቅ (erq) er-kh rain
ቀን (ken) ken sun
ቅርንጫፍ (qirnchaf) kerr-en-chaf cloud
ነፋሪ (nefari) neh-fah-ree wind
ቀይ (k'ay) kye snow
ሸጋ (shega) she-ga heat
ጥበብ (tebebe) teh-beh-beh cold
ምድሩ (mederu) meh-deh-roo season
ለውጥ (lewt) lewet summer
ሽንት (shint) shin-t winter

Let's see these words in sentences:

Example 1: የሞባይል አየር በሰማይ ውስጥ ነው። (Yemobayil ayyar besemayewest new.) English: The weather in the desert is hot.

Example 2: ምድሩ ከሰማይ ጋር ቀይ ቀንድ ይወጣል። (Mederu kesemayewest k'aye k'end yewet'al.) English: The winter season brings snow.

Regional Variations[edit | edit source]

In Ethiopia, regional variations exist in the usage and understanding of certain nature and environment-related vocabulary. For example, the names of plants and animals may differ across different regions of the country due to local dialects and cultural differences. Additionally, the impact of weather and seasons can vary in different parts of Ethiopia, with some regions experiencing more extreme weather conditions than others. It is fascinating to explore these regional variations and learn about the diverse perspectives and knowledge of nature in Ethiopia.

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

Ethiopia is known for its rich cultural heritage and close connection to nature. The country's landscapes are diverse, ranging from the lush highlands to the arid lowlands. This diversity is reflected in Ethiopian culture and traditions, which often celebrate and respect nature. For example, various religious and cultural festivals in Ethiopia are associated with the changing seasons and agricultural activities. The Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) is celebrated in September, marking the end of the rainy season and the beginning of a new harvest. These cultural insights provide a deeper understanding of the importance of nature and the environment in Ethiopian society.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now, let's practice using the vocabulary we have learned in this lesson. Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding:

Exercise 1: Match the Amharic words with their English translations.

Amharic English
ሰርተኛ a. tree
ትንቢት b. rain
እንስሳ c. flower
ባለፈው እንስሳ d. grass
ቀን e. animal

Exercise 2: Translate the following sentences from English to Amharic. 1. The wind is blowing strongly today. 2. I love the beauty of nature. 3. The sun is shining brightly in the sky. 4. The flowers in the garden are blooming. 5. I enjoy walking in the forest during autumn.

Solutions[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: 1. a 2. d 3. c 4. e 5. b

Exercise 2: 1. ለውጥ እንከሳሽ በሚባል ይነበርልኝ። 2. እንስሳት ብዙ አይተውልኝ። 3. ቀንድ በእርስዎ ላይ በምስል ይታጨልኝ። 4. አብን በእንግሊዝ የሚባል በእኩልነት ይወጣል። 5. በመጋለጥ እርስዎ በውኃ ይሮጣል።

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have now expanded your Amharic vocabulary related to nature and the environment. Being able to discuss plants, animals, weather, and seasons in Amharic will enhance your ability to communicate and connect with the natural world in Ethiopia. Keep practicing and exploring the beauty of the Amharic language as you progress in your language learning journey!


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