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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will explore the vocabulary related to weather conditions and seasons in Amharic. Understanding weather-related terms is essential for everyday communication, especially when discussing the climate, planning outdoor activities, or simply making small talk. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently describe different weather conditions and talk about the seasons in Amharic.

Weather Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Amharic has specific words to describe various weather conditions. Let's start by learning some commonly used weather vocabulary:

Sunny[edit | edit source]

In Amharic, the word for "sunny" is "ሸለቀ" (shelak'e). It is used to describe a clear sky with abundant sunlight.

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
ሸለቀ	shelak'e	Sunny

For example: - በሸለቀ የወጣት ጊዜ (Be shelak'e yewet'at gize) - "During sunny weather" - ሸለቀ ጥበብ (Shelak'e t'ebet'ebi) - "Sunny day"

Cloudy[edit | edit source]

The Amharic word for "cloudy" is "ተጨበጭ" (techebech). It refers to a sky covered with clouds.

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
ተጨበጭ	techebech	Cloudy

For example: - ተጨበጭ አረጋ (Techebech arga) - "Cloudy sky" - ተጨበጭ ጥበብ (Techebech t'ebet'ebi) - "Cloudy day"

Rainy[edit | edit source]

To express "rainy" in Amharic, we use the word "ዝናብ" (zenabi). It describes the weather when rain is falling.

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
ዝናብ	zenabi	Rainy

For example: - የዝናብ ጊዜ (Yezenabi gize) - "During rainy weather" - ዝናብ ጥበብ (Zenabi t'ebet'ebi) - "Rainy day"

Windy[edit | edit source]

In Amharic, "windy" is translated as "ደርብ" (derib). It describes a significant amount of wind in the atmosphere.

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
ደርብ	derib	Windy

For example: - የደርብ ጊዜ (Yederib gize) - "During windy weather" - ደርብ ጥበብ (Derib t'ebet'ebi) - "Windy day"

Snowy[edit | edit source]

The word "snowy" in Amharic is "ሽንት" (shint). It refers to the weather condition when snow is falling or has fallen.

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
ሽንት	shint	Snowy

For example: - የሽንት ጊዜ (Yeshint gize) - "During snowy weather" - ሽንት ጥበብ (Shint t'ebet'ebi) - "Snowy day"

Hot[edit | edit source]

To describe a hot weather or day, we use the Amharic word "ጠፍቶ" (tefto). It refers to high temperatures.

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
ጠፍቶ	tefto	Hot

For example: - የጠፍቶ ጊዜ (Yetefeto gize) - "During hot weather" - ጠፍቶ ጥበብ (Tefto t'ebet'ebi) - "Hot day"

Cold[edit | edit source]

The Amharic word for "cold" is "ጭራ" (ch'ara). It describes low temperatures and chilly weather.

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
ጭራ	ch'ara	Cold

For example: - የጭራ ጊዜ (Yech'ara gize) - "During cold weather" - ጭራ ጥበብ (Ch'ara t'ebet'ebi) - "Cold day"

Stormy[edit | edit source]

When there is a storm with strong winds and heavy rain, we use the word "ስትርማ" (sit'irma) in Amharic.

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
ስትርማ	sit'irma	Stormy

For example: - የስትርማ ጊዜ (Yesit'irma gize) - "During stormy weather" - ስትርማ ጥበብ (Sit'irma t'ebet'ebi) - "Stormy day"

Seasons[edit | edit source]

Now let's learn the names of the seasons in Amharic. Ethiopia has a unique climate due to its highland location, resulting in distinct seasons:

Spring[edit | edit source]

The Amharic word for "spring" is "ጸብጻብ" (sebs'eb). It is characterized by mild temperatures and blooming flowers.

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
ጸብጻብ	sebs'eb	Spring

For example: - በጸብጻብ ጊዜ (Be sebs'eb gize) - "During springtime" - ጸብጻብ ወር (Sebs'eb wer) - "Spring season"

Summer[edit | edit source]

In Amharic, "summer" is translated as "ጥምቀት" (t'emeqet). It refers to the warmest season of the year.

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
ጥምቀት	t'emeqet	Summer

For example: - በጥምቀት ጊዜ (Be t'emeqet gize) - "During summertime" - ጥምቀት ወር (T'emeqet wer) - "Summer season"

Autumn/Fall[edit | edit source]

The word "autumn" or "fall" in Amharic is "አቅጣጫ" (ak'tacha). It is characterized by cooler temperatures and falling leaves.

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
አቅጣጫ	ak'tacha	Autumn/Fall

For example: - በአቅጣጫ ጊዜ (Be ak'tacha gize) - "During autumn/fall" - አቅጣጫ ወር (Ak'tacha wer) - "Autumn/fall season"

Winter[edit | edit source]

The Amharic word for "winter" is "ረብ" (reb). It refers to the coldest season of the year.

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
ረብ	reb	Winter

For example: - በረብ ጊዜ (Be reb gize) - "During wintertime" - ረብ ወር (Reb wer) - "Winter season"

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

Ethiopia's diverse geography and climate contribute to a wide range of weather conditions and seasons across the country. The Ethiopian highlands experience cooler temperatures and distinct seasons, while the lowland areas have hotter climates throughout the year. This variation in weather is due to the country's elevation and the influence of the Ethiopian Highlands and the Great Rift Valley.

Weather plays an essential role in Ethiopian agriculture, as the majority of the population relies on farming for their livelihood. Farmers closely monitor the weather patterns to determine the best time for planting and harvesting crops. Traditional knowledge and observations are often used to predict weather changes, such as the timing of the rainy season.

Ethiopia has its unique calendar system, known as the Ethiopian calendar or the Ge'ez calendar. It consists of 13 months, with 12 months having 30 days each and the 13th month having 5 or 6 days depending on whether it is a leap year. The Ethiopian New Year falls on September 11th (or September 12th during leap years) according to the Gregorian calendar, which differs from the Western New Year on January 1st.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to practice what you've learned. Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of weather and seasons vocabulary in Amharic.

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

Amharic	English
ተጨበጭ	Sunny
ጠፍቶ	Cold
ዝናብ	Windy
ሸለቀ	Rainy
ጭራ	Stormy

Solution:

Amharic	English
ተጨበጭ	Cloudy
ጠፍቶ	Hot
ዝናብ	Rainy
ሸለቀ	Sunny
ጭራ	Cold

Exercise 2: Fill in the blank with the Amharic word for the given weather condition. 1. During a storm with strong winds and heavy rain, the weather is ______________. 2. When there is a significant amount of wind in the atmosphere, it is ______________. 3. In hot weather, the temperature is ______________. 4. A clear sky with abundant sunlight is ______________. 5. In cold weather, the temperature is ______________.

Solution: 1. During a storm with strong winds and heavy rain, the weather is ስትርማ (sit'irma). 2. When there is a significant amount of wind in the atmosphere, it is ደርብ (derib). 3. In hot weather, the temperature is ጠፍቶ (tefto). 4. A clear sky with abundant sunlight is ሸለቀ (shelak'e). 5. In cold weather, the temperature is ጭራ (ch'ara).

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully learned the vocabulary related to weather conditions and seasons in Amharic. You can now confidently talk about different weather conditions and describe the seasons in Amharic. Practice using these words in everyday conversations to further enhance your language skills. Keep up the great work!

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

Course Presentation

Introduction to Amharic Alphabet

Basic Vocabulary

Basic Sentence Structure

Everyday Vocabulary

Intermediate Sentence Structure

Advanced Vocabulary

Ethiopian Culture and Traditions

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 == Introduction ==
-In this lesson, you will learn the essential vocabulary related to weather conditions and seasons in Amharic. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to talk about the weather and the seasons in Amharic, which is especially useful if you plan to travel to Ethiopia or communicate with Amharic speakers. The weather is always a common topic of conversation between people, and being able to talk about it in Amharic will help you connect with people and make new friends.
+In this lesson, we will explore the vocabulary related to weather conditions and seasons in Amharic. Understanding weather-related terms is essential for everyday communication, especially when discussing the climate, planning outdoor activities, or simply making small talk. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently describe different weather conditions and talk about the seasons in Amharic.
+== Weather Vocabulary ==
+Amharic has specific words to describe various weather conditions. Let's start by learning some commonly used weather vocabulary:
+=== Sunny ===
+In Amharic, the word for "sunny" is "ሸለቀ" (shelak'e). It is used to describe a clear sky with abundant sunlight.
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| ሸለቀ || shelak'e || Sunny
+|}
+For example:
+- በሸለቀ የወጣት ጊዜ (Be shelak'e yewet'at gize) - "During sunny weather"
+- ሸለቀ ጥበብ (Shelak'e t'ebet'ebi) - "Sunny day"
-<span link>Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Amharic/Vocabulary/Count-to-10|Count to 10]] & [[Language/Amharic/Vocabulary/Hobbies-and-Leisure|Hobbies and Leisure]].</span>
+=== Cloudy ===
-== Weather Conditions ==
-The weather conditions in Ethiopia can vary depending on the region and time of year. It is important to note that Ethiopia has its own unique calendar system consisting of 13 months, and the weather patterns are also dictated by this system. For instance, the Ethiopian months of Bega, Debel and Hamle generally correspond with the winter months in Europe and North America, whereas the months of Nesan and Hamle are the hottest months in Ethiopia. Here are some common Amharic words and phrases related to weather conditions:
+The Amharic word for "cloudy" is "ተጨበጭ" (techebech). It refers to a sky covered with clouds.
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| ጉርሻ || Gursha || Rain
+| ተጨበጭ || techebech || Cloudy
+|}
+For example:
+- ተጨበጭ አረጋ (Techebech arga) - "Cloudy sky"
+- ተጨበጭ ጥበብ (Techebech t'ebet'ebi) - "Cloudy day"
+=== Rainy ===
+To express "rainy" in Amharic, we use the word "ዝናብ" (zenabi). It describes the weather when rain is falling.
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| ወደብ || Wedeb || Wind
+| ዝናብ || zenabi || Rainy
+|}
+For example:
+- የዝናብ ጊዜ (Yezenabi gize) - "During rainy weather"
+- ዝናብ ጥበብ (Zenabi t'ebet'ebi) - "Rainy day"
+=== Windy ===
+In Amharic, "windy" is translated as "ደርብ" (derib). It describes a significant amount of wind in the atmosphere.
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| ንጥል || Nät’el || Cloud
+| ደርብ || derib || Windy
+|}
+For example:
+- የደርብ ጊዜ (Yederib gize) - "During windy weather"
+- ደርብ ጥበብ (Derib t'ebet'ebi) - "Windy day"
+=== Snowy ===
+The word "snowy" in Amharic is "ሽንት" (shint). It refers to the weather condition when snow is falling or has fallen.
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| የሸክሕ || Yeshek’h || Storm
+| ሽንት || shint || Snowy
+|}
+For example:
+- የሽንት ጊዜ (Yeshint gize) - "During snowy weather"
+- ሽንት ጥበብ (Shint t'ebet'ebi) - "Snowy day"
+=== Hot ===
+To describe a hot weather or day, we use the Amharic word "ጠፍቶ" (tefto). It refers to high temperatures.
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| የሽግግር || Yeshigiggir || Thunder
+| ጠፍቶ || tefto || Hot
+|}
+For example:
+- የጠፍቶ ጊዜ (Yetefeto gize) - "During hot weather"
+- ጠፍቶ ጥበብ (Tefto t'ebet'ebi) - "Hot day"
+=== Cold ===
+The Amharic word for "cold" is "ጭራ" (ch'ara). It describes low temperatures and chilly weather.
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| ፍልጦት || Filt’ot || Frost
+| ጭራ || ch'ara || Cold
 |}
-Here are some common phrases used to describe weather conditions:
+For example:
+- የጭራ ጊዜ (Yech'ara gize) - "During cold weather"
+- ጭራ ጥበብ (Ch'ara t'ebet'ebi) - "Cold day"
-* ጉርሻ ሆይ? - Gursha hoy? - Is it raining?
+=== Stormy ===
-* የሸክሕ ነው - Yeshet’h new - There is a storm
-* የሽግግር ነው - Yeshigiggir new - There is thunder
-* ደማት ሆይ? - Demat hoy? - Is it cloudy?
-* አንድ ሁኔታ ነው - And h’uneta new - It is one degree below zero
-== Seasons ==
+When there is a storm with strong winds and heavy rain, we use the word "ስትርማ" (sit'irma) in Amharic.
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| ስትርማ || sit'irma || Stormy
+|}
-As mentioned earlier, Ethiopia has 13 months in its calendar system, and each month is associated with a specific season. Each season has its own unique characteristics and weather patterns, and the Amharic language reflects this in the way it describes each season. Here are the names of the seasons in Amharic:
+For example:
+- የስትርማ ጊዜ (Yesit'irma gize) - "During stormy weather"
+- ስትርማ ጥበብ (Sit'irma t'ebet'ebi) - "Stormy day"
-* ታላቅ - Talaku - Spring
+== Seasons ==
-* ግብይት - Gebeyt - Summer
-* ታኅሣሥ - Tahasas - Autumn/Fall
-* ጥምቀት - Timket - Winter
-Here are some common words and phrases associated with each season:
+Now let's learn the names of the seasons in Amharic. Ethiopia has a unique climate due to its highland location, resulting in distinct seasons:
 === Spring ===
-Spring is a time when nature comes to life, and the Ethiopian countryside is filled with colorful wildflowers and blooming trees. Here are some common Amharic words and phrases associated with spring:
+The Amharic word for "spring" is "ጸብጻብ" (sebs'eb). It is characterized by mild temperatures and blooming flowers.
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| ባህላዊ || Bahlawi || Blossom
+| ጸብጻብ || sebs'eb || Spring
-|-
-| መስመር || Mesmer || Birdsong
-|-
-| ልብ ቀለበት || L’ib q’alebet || Butterfly
-|-
-| ውኪ || W’eki || Pollen
 |}
-* ታላቅ ነው - Talaku new - It is spring
+For example:
-* ባህላዊ ነው - Bahlawi new - It is blooming
+- በጸብጻብ ጊዜ (Be sebs'eb gize) - "During springtime"
+- ጸብጻብ ወር (Sebs'eb wer) - "Spring season"
 === Summer ===
-Summer is the time when the sun is at its most intense, and the weather is hot and dry. However, Ethiopia’s high altitude means that temperatures are not as extreme as they are in other parts of Africa. Here are some common Amharic words and phrases associated with summer:
+In Amharic, "summer" is translated as "ጥምቀት" (t'emeqet). It refers to the warmest season of the year.
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| ቀለተኛ || Q’aletegna || Sunflower
+| ጥምቀት || t'emeqet || Summer
-|-
-| ወንድም || W’endim || Shade
-|-
-| በአንድ ጊዜ || Beand h’zi || For a moment
-|-
-| ሰምታችን || Semtachin || Sweat
 |}
-* ግብይት ነው - Gebeyt new - It is summer
+For example:
-* ወንድም ነው - W’endim new - There is shade
+- በጥምቀት ጊዜ (Be t'emeqet gize) - "During summertime"
+- ጥምቀት ወር (T'emeqet wer) - "Summer season"
-=== Fall ===
+=== Autumn/Fall ===
-Fall is the harvest season in Ethiopia, and it is a time when many crops are ready for picking. The weather is usually mild and pleasant during this season. Here are some common Amharic words and phrases associated with fall:
+The word "autumn" or "fall" in Amharic is "አቅጣጫ" (ak'tacha). It is characterized by cooler temperatures and falling leaves.
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| ነኝስ || Negus || Harvest
+| አቅጣጫ || ak'tacha || Autumn/Fall
-|-
-| ዓናቶች || ’Anatot’ch || Vegetables
-|-
-| የሸልት አካባቢ || Yeshelet ak’ababi || Maple leaf
-|-
-| እሽታ አካባቢ || Eshita ak’ababi || Oak leaf
 |}
-* ታኅሣሥ ነው - Tahasas new - It is fall
+For example:
-* ነኝስ ነው - Negus new - It is harvest time
+- በአቅጣጫ ጊዜ (Be ak'tacha gize) - "During autumn/fall"
+- አቅጣጫ ወር (Ak'tacha wer) - "Autumn/fall season"
 === Winter ===
-Winter in Ethiopia is generally associated with the period from January to February, although temperatures can drop significantly in other parts of the country during other months as well. Here are some common Amharic words and phrases associated with winter:
+The Amharic word for "winter" is "ረብ" (reb). It refers to the coldest season of the year.
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| ቀንድ || Qend || Frost
+| ረብ || reb || Winter
+|}
+For example:
+- በረብ ጊዜ (Be reb gize) - "During wintertime"
+- ረብ ወር (Reb wer) - "Winter season"
+== Cultural Insights ==
+Ethiopia's diverse geography and climate contribute to a wide range of weather conditions and seasons across the country. The Ethiopian highlands experience cooler temperatures and distinct seasons, while the lowland areas have hotter climates throughout the year. This variation in weather is due to the country's elevation and the influence of the Ethiopian Highlands and the Great Rift Valley.
+Weather plays an essential role in Ethiopian agriculture, as the majority of the population relies on farming for their livelihood. Farmers closely monitor the weather patterns to determine the best time for planting and harvesting crops. Traditional knowledge and observations are often used to predict weather changes, such as the timing of the rainy season.
+Ethiopia has its unique calendar system, known as the Ethiopian calendar or the Ge'ez calendar. It consists of 13 months, with 12 months having 30 days each and the 13th month having 5 or 6 days depending on whether it is a leap year. The Ethiopian New Year falls on September 11th (or September 12th during leap years) according to the Gregorian calendar, which differs from the Western New Year on January 1st.
+== Practice Exercises ==
+Now it's time to practice what you've learned. Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of weather and seasons vocabulary in Amharic.
+Exercise 1: Match the Amharic words with their English translations.
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Amharic !! English
 |-
-| ተፈሳተሰ || Tefesat’es || Shivering
+| ተጨበጭ || Sunny
 |-
-| የነበረ ጥምቀት አንድ ነው || Yenaber timket and new || It is one day before Timket festival
+| ጠፍቶ || Cold
 |-
-| መልካም ጊዜ || Mel’akam h’zi || Wonderful time
+| ዝናብ || Windy
+|-
+| ሸለቀ || Rainy
+|-
+| ጭራ || Stormy
+|}
+Solution:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Amharic !! English
+|-
+| ተጨበጭ || Cloudy
+|-
+| ጠፍቶ || Hot
+|-
+| ዝናብ || Rainy
+|-
+| ሸለቀ || Sunny
+|-
+| ጭራ || Cold
 |}
-* ጥምቀት ነው - Timket new - It is winter
+Exercise 2: Fill in the blank with the Amharic word for the given weather condition.
-* ቀንድ ነው - Qend new - There is frost
+. During a storm with strong winds and heavy rain, the weather is ______________.
+. When there is a significant amount of wind in the atmosphere, it is ______________.
+. In hot weather, the temperature is ______________.
+. A clear sky with abundant sunlight is ______________.
+. In cold weather, the temperature is ______________.
+Solution:
+. During a storm with strong winds and heavy rain, the weather is ስትርማ (sit'irma).
+. When there is a significant amount of wind in the atmosphere, it is ደርብ (derib).
+. In hot weather, the temperature is ጠፍቶ (tefto).
+. A clear sky with abundant sunlight is ሸለቀ (shelak'e).
+. In cold weather, the temperature is ጭራ (ch'ara).
 == Conclusion ==
-By learning the vocabulary related to weather conditions and seasons in Amharic, you will be better equipped to communicate with native speakers and understand the unique cultural characteristics of Ethiopia. Remember to practice the words and phrases, and try using them in conversation with others.
+Congratulations! You have successfully learned the vocabulary related to weather conditions and seasons in Amharic. You can now confidently talk about different weather conditions and describe the seasons in Amharic. Practice using these words in everyday conversations to further enhance your language skills. Keep up the great work!
-<span link>Well done on mastering this lesson! Don't miss these related pages to expand your knowledge: [[Language/Amharic/Vocabulary/Professions-and-Work|Professions and Work]] & [[Language/Amharic/Vocabulary/Travel-and-Transportation|Travel and Transportation]].</span>
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+|keywords=Amharic weather vocabulary, Amharic seasons vocabulary, Amharic climate terms, Amharic weather conditions, Amharic weather words
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+|description=In this lesson, you will learn the vocabulary related to weather conditions and seasons in Amharic. Expand your Amharic vocabulary and confidently talk about the weather and seasons.
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+* [https://www.pinterest.com/pin/amharic-alphabet--762163936922827760/ Amharic Alphabet | Alphabet words, Alphabet book, Words in ...]
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