المعنى
Work done on a daily basis.
خلفية ثقافية
In cities like Addis Ababa, 'Yeqen sra' is the primary income for thousands of internal migrants. It is often found at 'labor markets'—specific street corners where workers gather with their tools. Women play a massive role in 'Yeqen sra' in Ethiopia, often carrying heavy loads of cement or water on construction sites, which is a unique sight compared to some other cultures. The phrase 'Sra Kibir Nev' (Work is Honor) was popularized to remove the stigma from 'Yeqen sra' and encourage the youth to work any job available. In the Ethiopian Orthodox tradition, certain days are holidays where manual labor (Yeqen sra) is discouraged. This affects the availability of work.
Context is Key
Always use this for manual or informal work. If you're an IT freelancer, use 'Freelance' or 'Kontrat' instead.
Pronunciation of Q
Make sure to pronounce the 'Q' (ቀ) correctly as an ejective. If you say it like a regular 'K', it might be misunderstood.
المعنى
Work done on a daily basis.
Context is Key
Always use this for manual or informal work. If you're an IT freelancer, use 'Freelance' or 'Kontrat' instead.
Pronunciation of Q
Make sure to pronounce the 'Q' (ቀ) correctly as an ejective. If you say it like a regular 'K', it might be misunderstood.
Cultural Respect
When talking about people doing 'Yeqen sra', use a respectful tone. It's a tough job that commands respect in Ethiopian society.
The 'Ye' Prefix
This prefix is used in almost all Amharic collocations. Master it to unlock hundreds of other phrases.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
አባቴ በየቀኑ ____ ስራ ይሰራል፡፡
The sentence means 'My father works daily labor every day.' 'Yeqen' fits the context of daily labor.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I am looking for daily work'?
Amharic uses the possessive 'Ye-' and the verb 'ifeligallahu' (I want/seek).
Match the Amharic phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are common work-related collocations in Amharic.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ስራህ ምንድነው? B: _________.
The verb 'iseralahu' (I work) is the correct verb to use with 'sra'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Yeqen Sra vs. Quami Sra
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينአባቴ በየቀኑ ____ ስራ ይሰራል፡፡
The sentence means 'My father works daily labor every day.' 'Yeqen' fits the context of daily labor.
How do you say 'I am looking for daily work'?
Amharic uses the possessive 'Ye-' and the verb 'ifeligallahu' (I want/seek).
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
These are common work-related collocations in Amharic.
A: ስራህ ምንድነው? B: _________.
The verb 'iseralahu' (I work) is the correct verb to use with 'sra'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, it can be for any work paid daily, including gardening, cleaning, or moving goods in a market.
It's better to use 'Giziyawi sra' (temporary work) for office contexts to avoid sounding like a manual laborer.
Yes, it is a neutral and polite term. It is not a slur.
'Quami sra' (permanent work) is the direct opposite.
You say 'የቀን ስራ ሰራተኛ ነኝ' (Yeqen sra serateña neñ).
Yes, without 'Ye', 'Qen sra' sounds like 'Day work' in a way that is grammatically incomplete in Amharic.
Generally, no. 'Yeqen sra' is part of the informal economy and lacks benefits.
Yes, during school breaks, many students do daily labor to earn money for school supplies.
It varies, but in Addis Ababa, it currently ranges from 200 to 600 Birr per day depending on the task.
Only if you are hired from outside to do it for one day. If it's your own housework, use 'Yebet sra'.
عبارات ذات صلة
የጉልበት ስራ
similarManual labor
ቋሚ ስራ
contrastPermanent job
ጊዜያዊ ስራ
similarTemporary work
የቤት ስራ
builds onHomework/Housework
የእለት እንጀራ
similarDaily bread
ስራ አጥ
contrastUnemployed
