المعنى
Showing the way.
خلفية ثقافية
The concept of 'መመሪያ' is central to the 'Fetha Negest' (Law of Kings), which provided the moral and legal guidance for Ethiopia for centuries. In the bustling capital, giving directions is a social interaction. People rarely say 'I don't know'; they will try their best to guide you or find someone who can. Hierarchy is respected. A 'መመሪያ' from a manager is often followed without question, reflecting a traditional respect for leadership. Directions are often given based on landmarks like 'the big tree' or 'the river' rather than street names, which are rare outside major cities.
Politeness Matters
Always add 'እባክህ' (ebakih - masc) or 'እባክሽ' (ebakish - fem) before asking for 'መመሪያ' to sound more polite.
Don't Overuse 'Ti'zaz'
Using 'ትዕዛዝ' (order) instead of 'መመሪያ' (instruction) can make you sound bossy or aggressive.
المعنى
Showing the way.
Politeness Matters
Always add 'እባክህ' (ebakih - masc) or 'እባክሽ' (ebakish - fem) before asking for 'መመሪያ' to sound more polite.
Don't Overuse 'Ti'zaz'
Using 'ትዕዛዝ' (order) instead of 'መመሪያ' (instruction) can make you sound bossy or aggressive.
The 'To Me' Suffix
Memorize 'ሰጠኝ' (settegn - he gave me) as a single unit. It's the most common way you'll hear this phrase in the wild.
Hand Gestures
When giving 'መመሪያ' in Ethiopia, it is polite to point with your whole hand rather than just one finger.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing verb to complete the phrase 'Give me directions'.
መመሪያ ____ (Memeriya ____).
'ስጠኝ' (Siten) is the imperative form of 'to give' for 'me'.
Which sentence means 'The teacher gave instructions'?
Choose the correct Amharic translation.
'ሰጠ' (Sette) is the past tense of 'to give' for a male subject.
Complete the dialogue.
A: መንገዱን አላውቅም። B: እሺ፣ እኔ ______ እሰጥሃለሁ።
In the context of not knowing the way (መንገዱን አላውቅም), 'መመሪያ' (directions) is the logical answer.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are training a new employee on how to use the printer.
Training someone involves giving instructions (መመሪያ መስጠት).
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Instruction vs. Order
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينመመሪያ ____ (Memeriya ____).
'ስጠኝ' (Siten) is the imperative form of 'to give' for 'me'.
Choose the correct Amharic translation.
'ሰጠ' (Sette) is the past tense of 'to give' for a male subject.
A: መንገዱን አላውቅም። B: እሺ፣ እኔ ______ እሰጥሃለሁ።
In the context of not knowing the way (መንገዱን አላውቅም), 'መመሪያ' (directions) is the logical answer.
You are training a new employee on how to use the printer.
Training someone involves giving instructions (መመሪያ መስጠት).
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةNo, it is used for any kind of instruction, including manuals, software guides, and workplace rules.
Use 'እባክዎን መመሪያ ይስጡኝ' (Ebakwon memeriya yistugn) for formal situations.
'መመሪያ' means 'instruction/guide', while 'መንገድ' means 'road/way'.
Yes, 'የምግብ አሰራር መመሪያ' (Cooking instruction) is very common.
Yes, especially in the imperative (command) form, where it becomes 'ስጥ' (sit).
Usually no. 'መመሪያ' can act as a collective noun for a set of instructions.
You would say 'መመሪያ እየተከተልኩ ነው' (Memeriya eyeteketelku new).
Yes, often referring to God's guidance or commandments.
Yes, Google Maps in Amharic uses this terminology.
There isn't a direct opposite, but 'ማሳሳት' (masasat) means to lead someone astray.
Yes, but usually you would be the one *receiving* it from your boss.
መመሪያ የለኝም (Memeriya yelegnim).
عبارات ذات صلة
መንገድ ማሳየት
similarTo show the way
ምክር መስጠት
similarTo give advice
ትዕዛዝ መስጠት
specialized formTo give an order
ስልጠና መስጠት
builds onTo provide training
መረጃ መስጠት
similarTo give information
