المعنى
Command to a male to take something away.
خلفية ثقافية
When offered something with the word 'ውሰድ', it is customary to accept it with both hands as a sign of respect, even if the speaker is using an informal command. In a traditional coffee ceremony, the youngest male might be told 'ውሰድ' to help distribute the cups to the elders. The transition from 'ውሰድ' to 'ይውሰዱ' marks a significant shift in relationship. Using 'ውሰድ' with someone you've just met can be seen as overly familiar or rude. While 'ውሰድ' is for objects, the act of 'Gursha' (feeding) uses different verbs, but the spirit of giving remains the same.
The 'Wisedew' Shortcut
In 90% of casual conversations, Ethiopians say 'ውሰደው' (Wisedew) instead of just 'ውሰድ'. It sounds more natural.
Watch the Gender!
If you say 'ውሰድ' to a woman, she will understand you, but it sounds like you're calling her a man. Always use 'ውሰጂ' for females.
المعنى
Command to a male to take something away.
The 'Wisedew' Shortcut
In 90% of casual conversations, Ethiopians say 'ውሰደው' (Wisedew) instead of just 'ውሰድ'. It sounds more natural.
Watch the Gender!
If you say 'ውሰድ' to a woman, she will understand you, but it sounds like you're calling her a man. Always use 'ውሰጂ' for females.
Softening the Command
Add 'እባክህ' (ibakih - please) before 'ውሰድ' to make it a polite request rather than a blunt order.
Two Hands Rule
Even when you say 'ውሰድ' informally, try to hand the object with your right hand or both hands. Never use the left hand alone.
اختبر نفسك
You are giving a pen to your male friend, Dawit. What do you say?
ዳዊት፣ ስክሪፕቶውን ____።
Since Dawit is male and a friend, the informal masculine imperative 'ውሰድ' is correct.
Complete the sentence to tell a boy to take the trash away.
ቆሻሻውን ____።
The word 'ውሰድ' fits here as a command to a male.
Match the phrase to the correct person.
1. ውሰድ 2. ውሰጂ 3. ይውሰዱ
ውሰድ is for males, ውሰጂ is for females, and ይውሰዱ is for formal/respectful situations.
Fill in the missing word in this dialogue.
A: ቡና ትፈልጋለህ? B: አዎ። A: እሺ፣ ____።
The host is offering the coffee, so 'ውሰድ' (Take it) is the logical response.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينዳዊት፣ ስክሪፕቶውን ____።
Since Dawit is male and a friend, the informal masculine imperative 'ውሰድ' is correct.
ቆሻሻውን ____።
The word 'ውሰድ' fits here as a command to a male.
1. ውሰድ 2. ውሰጂ 3. ይውሰዱ
ውሰድ is for males, ውሰጂ is for females, and ይውሰዱ is for formal/respectful situations.
A: ቡና ትፈልጋለህ? B: አዎ። A: እሺ፣ ____።
The host is offering the coffee, so 'ውሰድ' (Take it) is the logical response.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةIt's not rude among friends or to younger people, but it is very rude to elders. Use 'ይውሰዱ' for respect.
You say 'ውሰጂ' (Wisedee).
To tell a group of people to take something, say 'ውሰዱ' (Wisedu).
No, for transportation, we usually use 'መሄድ' (to go) or 'መሳፈር' (to board).
'ውሰድ' means take/accept, while 'ያዝ' means hold/catch.
Yes, very common in texting when sending files or photos.
It can mean both depending on context, but usually implies taking possession of something being offered.
It's like a 'w' sound. Think of the word 'wisdom' but stop after the first syllable.
Yes, 'መድሃኒት ውሰድ' is the standard way to say 'Take medicine'.
In Amharic, you usually know, but if in doubt (like on the phone), the masculine 'ውሰድ' is the default, though 'ይውሰዱ' is safer.
عبارات ذات صلة
አምጣ
contrastBring (to a male)
ያዝ
similarHold/Catch
ተቀበል
similarReceive
አቀብል
builds onPass it
አስቀምጥ
contrastPut it down
