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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on Tigrinya question words! In this lesson, we will explore the question words in Tigrinya, such as who, what, when, where, why, and how, and learn how to use them in questions. Asking questions is an essential part of communication, and mastering question words will greatly enhance your ability to have meaningful conversations in Tigrinya.

Throughout this lesson, we will dive deep into the details of each question word, providing numerous examples to help you understand their usage in different contexts. Additionally, we will explore any cultural variations in the understanding of question words and share interesting facts related to this topic. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in using question words in Tigrinya and be able to confidently ask questions in various situations.

Let's get started!

Who[edit | edit source]

The question word "who" in Tigrinya is "ሰዓት" (se'at). It is used to inquire about the identity of a person or people. Here are some examples:

Tigrinya	Pronunciation	English
ሰዓት ነሽ?	se'at nesh?	Who are you?
ሰዓት ኣብዚ ነኽሲ?	se'at abzi nekhisi?	Who is this person?
ሰዓትቲ ኣብ ስምን?	se'atiti ab simen?	Who is in the name?

In Tigrinya culture, it is common to address people respectfully by using their title or the term "ኣብዚ" (abzi), which means "this person." This is often used when referring to someone you don't know personally or when using a formal tone. It is important to be mindful of cultural norms when asking about someone's identity in Tigrinya.

What[edit | edit source]

The question word "what" in Tigrinya is "ምስል" (msil). It is used to inquire about the nature, purpose, or description of something. Here are some examples:

Tigrinya	Pronunciation	English
ምስል ወልድካ?	msil weldka?	What is this?
ምስል ድሓንካ?	msil dhaneka?	What do you want?
ምስል ንምባል ነዚ?	msil nembal nezi?	What kind of food is this?

In Tigrinya culture, food plays a significant role, and traditional dishes are an important part of the cuisine. When asking about food, it is common to inquire about the type or kind of food, as there is a wide variety of dishes with unique names and flavors.

When[edit | edit source]

The question word "when" in Tigrinya is "ሓሙስ" (hamus). It is used to inquire about the time or period of an event or action. Here are some examples:

Tigrinya	Pronunciation	English
ሓሙስ ኣብዚ ወዲ ኣውራጃ?	hamus abzi wedi awrja?	When did this happen?
ሓሙስ ኣብዚ ንህዝብካ ምንጣል?	hamus abzi n'hizbeka m'ntal?	When will the party start?
ሓሙስ ኣብዚ ኣማራጭ መደብካ?	hamus abzi amarach medebeka?	When is your birthday?

In Tigrinya culture, birthdays are often celebrated with family and friends. When asking about someone's birthday, it is common to show interest and offer congratulations or well wishes.

Where[edit | edit source]

The question word "where" in Tigrinya is "ቦታ" (bot'a). It is used to inquire about the location or place of something or someone. Here are some examples:

Tigrinya	Pronunciation	English
ቦታ ኣብዚ ምዝጋብ?	bot'a abzi mzgab?	Where is this place?
ቦታ ኣብዚ ኣውራጃ?	bot'a abzi awrja?	Where did it happen?
ቦታ ኣብዚ ትሕቲ ምኒስ?	bot'a abzi thiti minis?	Where do you live?

In Tigrinya culture, it is common to ask about the location of a place or event to get a better understanding of the context. Sharing information about one's place of residence is also a way to build connections and find common ground.

Why[edit | edit source]

The question word "why" in Tigrinya is "ስምምዕ" (smme). It is used to inquire about the reason or cause of something. Here are some examples:

Tigrinya	Pronunciation	English
ስምምዕ ኣብዚ ኣውራጃ?	smme abzi awrja?	Why did it happen?
ስምምዕ ኣብዚ ምንጣል?	smme abzi m'ntal?	Why is it important?
ስምምዕ ኣብዚ ምስል እዚ?	smme abzi msil ezi?	Why did you do that?

Asking "why" questions can lead to a deeper understanding of the motives or intentions behind an action or event. It is important to approach these questions with curiosity and respect for the other person's perspective.

How[edit | edit source]

The question word "how" in Tigrinya is "እዚ" (ezi). It is used to inquire about the manner, way, or condition of something. Here are some examples:

Tigrinya	Pronunciation	English
እዚ ኣብዚ ምስል ንምባል ነዚ?	ezi abzi msil nembal nezi?	How is this food prepared?
እዚ ኣብዚ ምንጣል ድሓንካ?	ezi abzi m'ntal dhaneka?	How do you want it?
እዚ ኣብዚ ዝምልከት ትህትና ናብ ኣውራጃ?	ezi abzi z'mliket thitna nabh awrja?	How can we reach there?

Food is an important aspect of Tigrinya culture, and asking about the preparation of a dish shows interest and appreciation for the culinary traditions. Additionally, knowing how to ask for preferences or instructions allows for better communication and understanding.

Cultural Section[edit | edit source]

In Tigrinya culture, asking questions is an essential part of communication. It shows interest, curiosity, and a desire to understand others. Tigrinya-speaking communities value meaningful conversations and often engage in lively discussions where questions play a central role.

Regional variations in the usage or understanding of question words may exist within Tigrinya-speaking regions. For example, in Eritrea, the use of formal and respectful language is highly valued, especially when addressing elders or people in positions of authority. In Ethiopia, Tigrinya is spoken primarily in the Tigray region, where cultural nuances may differ slightly from Eritrea.

An interesting cultural fact related to question words is the use of proverbs and idiomatic expressions in Tigrinya conversations. These expressions often convey wisdom, cultural values, and lessons learned from experience. When engaging in conversations with Tigrinya speakers, you may come across these expressions and find them enriching and thought-provoking.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to practice using question words in Tigrinya! Try to answer the following questions using the appropriate question word:

1. ____________ is your favorite color? 2. ____________ did you go yesterday? 3. ____________ do you like to do in your free time? 4. ____________ are you feeling today? 5. ____________ is the capital city of Eritrea? 6. ____________ do you know that person? 7. ____________ did you decide to learn Tigrinya? 8. ____________ can I find a good restaurant in this city?

Answers: 1. ምስል 2. ሓሙስ 3. ምስጢር 4. ምንጣል 5. ቦታ 6. ሰዓት 7. ስምምዕ 8. እዚ

Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. ምስል ናይ ዓለም ሓበሬታ? 2. ሓሙስ ንኽርእያ ግዜ? 3. ምስጢር ንምንጣል ኣልቦ? 4. ምንጣል ናይ ሓሳብ ኣብዚ? 5. ቦታ ናይ ኤርትራ ከተማ ነዚ? 6. ሰዓት ናይ ኣማራጭ ሓበሬታ? 7. ስምምዕ ናይ ትግራይ ሓበሬታ ከተማ? 8. እዚ ናይ ከተማ ሓበሬታ ዘለዎ ማሕበራ?

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully learned the question words in Tigrinya. By mastering these question words, you can now confidently ask questions and engage in meaningful conversations in Tigrinya. Remember to practice using them in different contexts and continue expanding your vocabulary and language skills.

In the next lesson, we will explore yes/no questions in Tigrinya, learning how to form them and use them effectively. Keep up the great work!

Table of Contents - Tigrinya Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Alphabet and Pronunciation

Numbers and Time

Basic Sentence Structure

Common Verbs and Actions

Asking Questions

Food and Dining

Tigrinya Culture and Traditions

Nouns and Pronouns

Family and Relationships

Adjectives and Adverbs

Travel and Transportation

Geography and History

Videos[edit | edit source]

WH questions : እንግሊዘኛ : English Grammar For Tigrinya Speakers ...[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

◀️ Everyday Actions — Previous Lesson	Next Lesson — Yes/No Questions ▶️

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+|[[Language/Tigrinya/Vocabulary/Everyday-Actions|◀️ Everyday Actions — Previous Lesson]]
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+<div class="pg_page_title">[[Language/Tigrinya|Tigrinya]]  → [[Language/Tigrinya/Grammar|Grammar]] → [[Language/Tigrinya/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]] → Asking Questions → Question Words</div>
+__TOC__
+== Introduction ==
+Welcome to the lesson on Tigrinya question words! In this lesson, we will explore the question words in Tigrinya, such as who, what, when, where, why, and how, and learn how to use them in questions. Asking questions is an essential part of communication, and mastering question words will greatly enhance your ability to have meaningful conversations in Tigrinya.
+Throughout this lesson, we will dive deep into the details of each question word, providing numerous examples to help you understand their usage in different contexts. Additionally, we will explore any cultural variations in the understanding of question words and share interesting facts related to this topic. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in using question words in Tigrinya and be able to confidently ask questions in various situations.
+Let's get started!
+== Who ==
+The question word "who" in Tigrinya is "ሰዓት" (se'at). It is used to inquire about the identity of a person or people. Here are some examples:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Tigrinya !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| ሰዓት ነሽ? || se'at nesh? || Who are you?
+|-
+| ሰዓት ኣብዚ ነኽሲ? || se'at abzi nekhisi? || Who is this person?
+|-
+| ሰዓትቲ ኣብ ስምን? || se'atiti ab simen? || Who is in the name?
+|}
+In Tigrinya culture, it is common to address people respectfully by using their title or the term "ኣብዚ" (abzi), which means "this person." This is often used when referring to someone you don't know personally or when using a formal tone. It is important to be mindful of cultural norms when asking about someone's identity in Tigrinya.
+== What ==
+The question word "what" in Tigrinya is "ምስል" (msil). It is used to inquire about the nature, purpose, or description of something. Here are some examples:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Tigrinya !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| ምስል ወልድካ? || msil weldka? || What is this?
+|-
+| ምስል ድሓንካ? || msil dhaneka? || What do you want?
+|-
+| ምስል ንምባል ነዚ? || msil nembal nezi? || What kind of food is this?
+|}
+In Tigrinya culture, food plays a significant role, and traditional dishes are an important part of the cuisine. When asking about food, it is common to inquire about the type or kind of food, as there is a wide variety of dishes with unique names and flavors.
+== When ==
+The question word "when" in Tigrinya is "ሓሙስ" (hamus). It is used to inquire about the time or period of an event or action. Here are some examples:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Tigrinya !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| ሓሙስ ኣብዚ ወዲ ኣውራጃ? || hamus abzi wedi awrja? || When did this happen?
+|-
+| ሓሙስ ኣብዚ ንህዝብካ ምንጣል? || hamus abzi n'hizbeka m'ntal? || When will the party start?
+|-
+| ሓሙስ ኣብዚ ኣማራጭ መደብካ? || hamus abzi amarach medebeka? || When is your birthday?
+|}
+In Tigrinya culture, birthdays are often celebrated with family and friends. When asking about someone's birthday, it is common to show interest and offer congratulations or well wishes.
+== Where ==
+The question word "where" in Tigrinya is "ቦታ" (bot'a). It is used to inquire about the location or place of something or someone. Here are some examples:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Tigrinya !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| ቦታ ኣብዚ ምዝጋብ? || bot'a abzi mzgab? || Where is this place?
+|-
+| ቦታ ኣብዚ ኣውራጃ? || bot'a abzi awrja? || Where did it happen?
+|-
+| ቦታ ኣብዚ ትሕቲ ምኒስ? || bot'a abzi thiti minis? || Where do you live?
+|}
+In Tigrinya culture, it is common to ask about the location of a place or event to get a better understanding of the context. Sharing information about one's place of residence is also a way to build connections and find common ground.
+== Why ==
+The question word "why" in Tigrinya is "ስምምዕ" (smme). It is used to inquire about the reason or cause of something. Here are some examples:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Tigrinya !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| ስምምዕ ኣብዚ ኣውራጃ? || smme abzi awrja? || Why did it happen?
+|-
+| ስምምዕ ኣብዚ ምንጣል? || smme abzi m'ntal? || Why is it important?
+|-
+| ስምምዕ ኣብዚ ምስል እዚ? || smme abzi msil ezi? || Why did you do that?
+|}
+Asking "why" questions can lead to a deeper understanding of the motives or intentions behind an action or event. It is important to approach these questions with curiosity and respect for the other person's perspective.
-<div class="pg_page_title">[[Language/Tigrinya|Tigrinya]]  → [[Language/Tigrinya/Grammar|Grammar]] → [[Language/Tigrinya/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]] → Asking Questions → Question Words</div>
+== How ==
+The question word "how" in Tigrinya is "እዚ" (ezi). It is used to inquire about the manner, way, or condition of something. Here are some examples:
-__TOC__
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Tigrinya !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| እዚ ኣብዚ ምስል ንምባል ነዚ? || ezi abzi msil nembal nezi? || How is this food prepared?
+|-
+| እዚ ኣብዚ ምንጣል ድሓንካ? || ezi abzi m'ntal dhaneka? || How do you want it?
+|-
+| እዚ ኣብዚ ዝምልከት ትህትና ናብ ኣውራጃ? || ezi abzi z'mliket thitna nabh awrja? || How can we reach there?
+|}
-Asking questions is an essential part of communication. In Tigrinya, as in any language, there are specific question words that one must know to ask questions appropriately. In this lesson, you will learn the Tigrinya question words, such as who, what, when, where, why, and how, and how to use them in questions.
+Food is an important aspect of Tigrinya culture, and asking about the preparation of a dish shows interest and appreciation for the culinary traditions. Additionally, knowing how to ask for preferences or instructions allows for better communication and understanding.
-== Tigrinya Question Words ==
+== Cultural Section ==
-Tigrinya question words are used to ask questions about people, places, things, actions, and reasons. They are:
+In Tigrinya culture, asking questions is an essential part of communication. It shows interest, curiosity, and a desire to understand others. Tigrinya-speaking communities value meaningful conversations and often engage in lively discussions where questions play a central role.
-* **ቀላል መንነት** (k'ala mennet): "what"
+Regional variations in the usage or understanding of question words may exist within Tigrinya-speaking regions. For example, in Eritrea, the use of formal and respectful language is highly valued, especially when addressing elders or people in positions of authority. In Ethiopia, Tigrinya is spoken primarily in the Tigray region, where cultural nuances may differ slightly from Eritrea.
-* **ምን** (mən): "what"
-* **ምንጭ** (mənč'ə): "what kind of"
-* **መምህር** (mamhər): "how"
-* **ምንእን** (mənən): "why"
-* **ምንምን** (mənmən): "why"
-* **ብዝሒ** (bəzhə): "when"
-* **በዓል** (bə'al): "where"
-* **ሓበሬታ** (habereta): "who"
-== Examples ==
+An interesting cultural fact related to question words is the use of proverbs and idiomatic expressions in Tigrinya conversations. These expressions often convey wisdom, cultural values, and lessons learned from experience. When engaging in conversations with Tigrinya speakers, you may come across these expressions and find them enriching and thought-provoking.
-To understand how to use Tigrinya question words, let's look at some examples:
+== Exercises ==
-* What is your name? - **ስምም ምንክር ነይ?** (siməm mənkər nay)
+Now it's time to practice using question words in Tigrinya! Try to answer the following questions using the appropriate question word:
-* What do you want to eat? - **ምን'ባ ምዝጋብዎ ነይ?** (mən'ba mzgabgwo nay)
-* What kind of music do you like? - **ምንጭ ሙዚቀኛ ዝሓት ዘይብሉ ንኽርስትያን?** (mənč'ə muzech'agn'a zihət zeyblu nək'ristyan)
-* How are you? - **ንዕለት መጠንቀቕታ?** (nə'elti metsnk'wta)
-* Why did you not come yesterday? - **ምንእን'ዩ። ቀደምቲ ድሕሪ ናትኩም?** (mənən'yū. qəddemti dehri natkum)
-* When do you go to work? - **ብዝሒ ምድላው ምስሓት ናይ ስራ ዝበለጸ እዩ?** (bəzhə mdilaw məshat nay s'ra zəbelts'u yū)
-* Where is the library? - **በዓል መጥቃዕቲ ዘተወልደ መግቢያ ዕድ?** (bə'al mət'eka'iti zeteweld məgb'ya ed)
-* Who is your friend? - **ሓደ ቤተ-መቕደሱ ንምንታይ ናትኩም?** (hadə bət'a-mek'dəsu nəməntay natkum)
-As you can see, Tigrinya question words come at the beginning of a sentence and are followed by the verb or action. This follows the basic Tigrinya sentence structure of subject-verb-object.
+. ____________ is your favorite color?
+. ____________ did you go yesterday?
+. ____________ do you like to do in your free time?
+. ____________ are you feeling today?
+. ____________ is the capital city of Eritrea?
+. ____________ do you know that person?
+. ____________ did you decide to learn Tigrinya?
+. ____________ can I find a good restaurant in this city?
-== Practice ==
+Answers:
+. ምስል
+. ሓሙስ
+. ምስጢር
+. ምንጣል
+. ቦታ
+. ሰዓት
+. ስምምዕ
+. እዚ
-To practice using Tigrinya question words, try using them in a conversation with a Tigrinya speaker. Alternatively, create your own questions and practice writing or saying them. Here are some examples to get you started:
+== Solutions ==
-* What time do you wake up?
+. ምስል ናይ ዓለም ሓበሬታ?
-* Why do you like Tigrinya language?
+. ሓሙስ ንኽርእያ ግዜ?
-* Where are you from?
+. ምስጢር ንምንጣል ኣልቦ?
-* Who is your favorite author?
+. ምንጣል ናይ ሓሳብ ኣብዚ?
-* What do you do for fun?
+. ቦታ ናይ ኤርትራ ከተማ ነዚ?
-* How do you say "I love you" in Tigrinya?
+. ሰዓት ናይ ኣማራጭ ሓበሬታ?
+. ስምምዕ ናይ ትግራይ ሓበሬታ ከተማ?
+. እዚ ናይ ከተማ ሓበሬታ ዘለዎ ማሕበራ?
 == Conclusion ==
-In this lesson, you learned the Tigrinya question words and how to use them in questions. Using these words will help you communicate more effectively in Tigrinya and ask questions about people, places, things, actions, and reasons. Keep practicing!
+Congratulations! You have successfully learned the question words in Tigrinya. By mastering these question words, you can now confidently ask questions and engage in meaningful conversations in Tigrinya. Remember to practice using them in different contexts and continue expanding your vocabulary and language skills.
+In the next lesson, we will explore yes/no questions in Tigrinya, learning how to form them and use them effectively. Keep up the great work!
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+|description=In this lesson, you will learn the Tigrinya question words, such as who, what, when, where, why, and how, and how to use them in questions.
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+==Videos==
+===WH questions : እንግሊዘኛ : English Grammar For Tigrinya Speakers ...===
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgwh2BNrex8</youtube>
+==Sources==
+* [https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Tigrinya/Grammar/Questions Tigrinya Grammar - Questions]
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tigrinya_grammar Tigrinya grammar - Wikipedia]
+* [https://www.rcsdk12.org/cms/lib/NY01001156/Centricity/Domain/4194/tigrinya-english-PictureDictionary-v1-6-1-twosidedprinting-90p.pdf Tigrinya – English Picture Dictionary እንግሊዝኛ፡ ስእላዊ፡ መዝገ ...]
+==Other Lessons==
+* [[Language/Tigrinya/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
+* [[Language/Tigrinya/Grammar/Descriptive-Adjectives|Descriptive Adjectives]]
+* [[Language/Tigrinya/Grammar/Tigrinya-Alphabet|Tigrinya Alphabet]]
+* [[Language/Tigrinya/Grammar/Pronunciation-Rules|Pronunciation Rules]]
+* [[Language/Tigrinya/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]]
+* [[Language/Tigrinya/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
+* [[Language/Tigrinya/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
+* [[Language/Tigrinya/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
+* [[Language/Tigrinya/Grammar/Noun-Gender-and-Plurality|Noun Gender and Plurality]]
-==Videos==
-===WH questions : እንግሊዘኛ : English Grammar For Tigrinya Speakers ...===
-<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgwh2BNrex8</youtube>
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