Bedeutung
Someone who is in love
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Tizita music, the 'Afqari' is often a tragic figure who remembers a lost love. The word is used to evoke deep nostalgia. Young Ethiopians use 'Afqari' in their bios to show they are cultured and passionate. It's a way to signal 'soft' values like loving books or nature. The term 'Ye-Hager Afqari' (Patriot) is used in political speeches to unite people. It implies that loving the country is a core part of one's identity. In Orthodox Tewahedo Christianity, 'Afqare Seb' (Lover of Humanity) is a title often attributed to God or saints.
Use for Hobbies
If you want to sound more fluent, use 'Ye- [Hobby] Afqari' instead of just saying 'I like [Hobby].'
Gender Nuance
While 'Afqari' is neutral, using 'Afqarit' for a woman can sound very poetic or slightly old-fashioned.
Bedeutung
Someone who is in love
Use for Hobbies
If you want to sound more fluent, use 'Ye- [Hobby] Afqari' instead of just saying 'I like [Hobby].'
Gender Nuance
While 'Afqari' is neutral, using 'Afqarit' for a woman can sound very poetic or slightly old-fashioned.
The 'Ye-' Rule
Always remember the 'Ye-' prefix for the object. It's 'Ye-Music Afqari,' not just 'Music Afqari.'
Patriotism
Calling someone a 'Ye-Hager Afqari' is a very high honor in Ethiopia.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Afqari'.
እኔ የጥበብ _______ ነኝ።
The sentence means 'I am an art lover.' 'Afqari' is the noun for 'lover.'
Which sentence is the most natural for a social media bio?
How do you say 'Nature Lover'?
The 'Ye-' prefix is needed to link 'Nature' and 'Lover.'
Match the Amharic phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are common collocations using 'Afqari.'
Complete the dialogue.
A: አንተ የኳስ አፍቃሪ ነህ? B: አዎ፣ ___________።
Both 'I am a football lover' and 'I love football' are correct, but 'Afqari negn' answers the specific question.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenእኔ የጥበብ _______ ነኝ።
The sentence means 'I am an art lover.' 'Afqari' is the noun for 'lover.'
How do you say 'Nature Lover'?
The 'Ye-' prefix is needed to link 'Nature' and 'Lover.'
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are common collocations using 'Afqari.'
A: አንተ የኳስ አፍቃሪ ነህ? B: አዎ፣ ___________።
Both 'I am a football lover' and 'I love football' are correct, but 'Afqari negn' answers the specific question.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, but 'Fiqregna' is more common for the relationship status. 'Afqariye' sounds more romantic and poetic.
It is neutral. It works in both a love letter and a newspaper article about art patrons.
Say 'Ye-tefetro afqari negn.' (የተፈጥሮ አፍቃሪ ነኝ።)
'Afqari' is a lover/devotee; 'Adnaqi' is an admirer/fan. 'Afqari' is deeper.
It's a bit much. Use 'iwedallu' (I like) for food unless you are a professional foodie.
Yes, 'Afqariwoch' (አፍቃሪዎች).
Yes, 'Ye-hager afqari' means patriot.
Yes, it's an ejective 'q'. Practice by making a clicking sound in the back of your throat.
No, that would be very creepy. Use 'Adnaqi' (admirer) instead.
Yes, 'Afqare-neway' means someone who loves money too much (greedy).
Verwandte Redewendungen
ፍቅረኛ
similarPartner/Boyfriend/Girlfriend
አድናቂ
similarAdmirer/Fan
ወዳጅ
similarFriend/Liker
አፍቃሪት
specialized formFemale lover
የሀገር አፍቃሪ
specialized formPatriot
