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Welcome to the lesson on Amharic Vocabulary related to Science and Technology! In this session, we will explore a fascinating array of terms that are essential in the fields of science and technology, which play a vital role in our everyday lives. Understanding these words will not only enhance your vocabulary but also help you appreciate the technological advancements and scientific discoveries that shape our world.

Why is this important? In today's fast-paced world, science and technology are intertwined with countless aspects of our daily routines. From the smartphones we use to communicate to the medical technologies that help keep us healthy, having a grasp of the relevant vocabulary in Amharic opens doors to deeper understanding and engagement with Ethiopian culture and global conversations.

In this lesson, we will cover:

• Essential vocabulary related to science and technology.

• A variety of terms from medicine and engineering.

• Practical exercises to help you apply what you've learned.

Let's dive into our vocabulary section!

Vocabulary Overview

In this section, we will introduce 20 essential vocabulary words related to science and technology, particularly focusing on medicine and engineering. Each word will be presented in a table format for clarity.

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
መንግስታዊ የሕክምና ዳንበኛ	menegistawi yehikmna danbenya	medical doctor
መድሀኒት	medhanit	medicine
ሕክምና	hīkīmnā	healthcare
ጥናት	t'īnat	research
መለኪያ	meləkiya	measurement
መርማሪ	mermari	engineer
መሳሪያ	mesariya	instrument
የምርት ሂደት	yemirt hīdet	production process
የኢንጅነሪንግ ምርት	ye'īnjenerīng mīrt	engineering product
ፕሮግራም	progrām	program
ኮምፒውተር	kompyūter	computer
እንደገና ጥናት	endägenā t'īnat	experimental research
ኮንትሮል	kontrol	control
የትንቢት መንግስታ	yet'ēnbīt menegistā	predictive models
አካል የእንቅስቃሴ	akal yēnq'āq'äse	physical activity
የነበር ኢንጅነሪንግ	yäneber injenering	civil engineering
አስተዳደር	āstädädär	management
የድህረ ገጽ መረጃ	yädehra gät'äz märäja	website information
ምርት	mīrt	product
ድርጅት	dīrgīt	organization

Detailed Vocabulary Explanation

Let’s break down some of the vocabulary we've just learned.

Medical Terms

• መንግስታዊ የሕክምና ዳንበኛ (menegistawi yehikmna danbenya): This term refers to a medical doctor, a crucial figure in healthcare who diagnoses and treats patients.

• መድሀኒት (medhanit): The word for medicine, which encompasses pharmaceuticals and medical treatments.

• ሕክምና (hīkīmnā): A broad term covering healthcare, highlighting the importance of well-being in society.

Engineering Terms

• መርማሪ (mermari): An engineer, responsible for designing, building, and maintaining various systems and structures.

• መለኪያ (meləkiya): Measurement is fundamental in both science and engineering to quantify parameters accurately.

• የኢንጅነሪንግ ምርት (ye'īnjenerīng mīrt): Refers to engineering products, which can range from software to physical structures.

Practical Exercises

Now that you've learned some essential vocabulary, let's put your knowledge to the test with some practical exercises.

1. Fill in the blanks: Choose the correct Amharic word from the list provided.

• መድሀኒት

• መርማሪ

• ሕክምና

a) He is a __________ (doctor).

b) __________ is important for the health of the community (healthcare).

c) She is an __________ (engineer).

Solutions:

a) መንግስታዊ የሕክምና ዳንበኛ

b) ሕክምና

c) መርማሪ

2. Match the terms: Match the Amharic terms with their English meanings.

| Amharic | English |

| መለኪያ | Measurement |

| ኮምፒውተር | Computer |

| ጥናት | Research |

Solutions:

• መለኪያ (Measurement)

• ኮምፒውተር (Computer)

• ጥናት (Research)

3. True or False: Decide if the statements are true or false.

• መድሀኒት means engineer. (False)

• ሕክምና refers to healthcare. (True)

4. Create sentences: Use the vocabulary words to create sentences in Amharic.

• Example: መድሀኒት ወይዘር ይኖር (The doctor is helpful).

5. Translate the following sentences:

• "The engineer designs new machines."

• "Medicine is vital for health."

Solutions:

• መርማሪ አዳዲስ ማሽኖችን ይዘል (The engineer designs new machines.)

• መድሀኒት ለጤና አስፈላጊ ነው (Medicine is vital for health.)

6. Word Scramble: Unscramble the following Amharic words.

• ድርጅት (organization)

• ኮንትሮል (control)

Solutions:

• ድርጅት (organization)

• ኮንትሮል (control)

7. Multiple choice: Choose the correct answer.

What is the Amharic word for "computer"?

• a) መለኪያ

• b) ኮምፒውተር

• c) መድሀኒት

Solution: b) ኮምፒውተር

8. Short Essay: Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) about the importance of engineering in modern society using at least two vocabulary words.

9. Role Play: In pairs, role-play a doctor-patient scenario where one person is the doctor (መንግስታዊ የሕክምና ዳንበኛ) and the other is the patient discussing symptoms and treatments.

10. Listening Exercise: Listen to a short audio clip where someone talks about their job in engineering, and note down any vocabulary words you recognize.

Each of these exercises aims to reinforce your learning and encourage you to engage with the language actively.

Conclusion

Congratulations on completing this lesson on Amharic Vocabulary related to Science and Technology! By learning these terms, you are taking significant steps toward becoming proficient in Amharic, especially in contexts related to health and engineering. Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep revisiting these words and incorporating them into your conversations.

Table of Contents - Amharic Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Amharic Alphabet

• Fidel and Syllables
• Pronunciation and Phonetics

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Basic Vocabulary

• Greetings and Introductions
• Numbers and Counting
• Days of the Week and Months
• Colors and Shapes
• Family and Relationships

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Nouns and Pronouns
• Verbs and Tenses
• Adjectives and Adverbs
• Prepositions and Conjunctions

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Everyday Vocabulary

• Food and Drinks
• Clothing and Accessories
• Weather and Seasons
• Travel and Transportation
• Hobbies and Leisure

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Intermediate Sentence Structure

• Negation and Questions
• Imperatives and Requests
• Expressing Possession
• Comparatives and Superlatives

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Advanced Vocabulary

• Professions and Work
• Health and Body
• Education and Learning
• Nature and Environment
• Technology and Communication

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Ethiopian Culture and Traditions

• Ethiopian Holidays and Festivals
• Ethiopian Cuisine
• Ethiopian Music and Dance
• Ethiopian History and Heritage

Sources

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