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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.


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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:

Amharic Pronunciation English
ጉርሻ Gursha Rain
ወደብ Wedeb Wind
ንጥል Nät’el Cloud
የሸክሕ Yeshek’h Storm
የሽግግር Yeshigiggir Thunder
ፍልጦት Filt’ot Frost

Here are some common phrases used to describe weather conditions:

  • ጉርሻ ሆይ? - Gursha hoy? - Is it raining?
  • 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

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:

  • ታላቅ - Talaku - Spring
  • ግብይት - Gebeyt - Summer
  • ታኅሣሥ - Tahasas - Autumn/Fall
  • ጥምቀት - Timket - Winter

Here are some common words and phrases associated with each season:

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:

Amharic Pronunciation English
ባህላዊ Bahlawi Blossom
መስመር Mesmer Birdsong
ልብ ቀለበት L’ib q’alebet Butterfly
ውኪ W’eki Pollen
  • ታላቅ ነው - Talaku new - It is spring
  • ባህላዊ ነው - Bahlawi new - It is blooming

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:

Amharic Pronunciation English
ቀለተኛ Q’aletegna Sunflower
ወንድም W’endim Shade
በአንድ ጊዜ Beand h’zi For a moment
ሰምታችን Semtachin Sweat
  • ግብይት ነው - Gebeyt new - It is summer
  • ወንድም ነው - W’endim new - There is shade

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:

Amharic Pronunciation English
ነኝስ Negus Harvest
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
  • ነኝስ ነው - Negus new - It is harvest time

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:

Amharic Pronunciation English
ቀንድ Qend Frost
ተፈሳተሰ Tefesat’es Shivering
የነበረ ጥምቀት አንድ ነው Yenaber timket and new It is one day before Timket festival
መልካም ጊዜ Mel’akam h’zi Wonderful time
  • ጥምቀት ነው - Timket new - It is winter
  • ቀንድ ነው - Qend new - There is frost

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.


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Table of Contents - Amharic Course - 0 to A1


Introduction to Amharic Alphabet


Basic Vocabulary


Basic Sentence Structure


Everyday Vocabulary


Intermediate Sentence Structure


Advanced Vocabulary


Ethiopian Culture and Traditions

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