Bedeutung
Asking for repetition of information.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Ethiopia, it is common to repeat a piece of good news or a compliment several times. Asking 'እንደገና ንገረኝ' in these cases is a way of savoring the moment. In Orthodox Tewahedo Christianity, prayers and chants are often repeated. The concept of 'Endegena' is seen as a way to deepen spiritual understanding. Bargaining is a sport in Ethiopia. Sellers might intentionally speak fast. Using this phrase firmly shows you are a savvy buyer who won't be rushed. The coffee ceremony has three rounds (Abol, Tona, Baraka). Repetition is built into the ritual itself, and asking for stories to be retold is a standard part of the social bonding.
The 'Ear' Gesture
If you are in a very loud place, cup your ear while saying the phrase. It's a universal sign in Ethiopia that you're struggling with the volume.
Gender Matters
Always check if you are talking to a man (Nigeregn) or a woman (Nigerign). Using the wrong one is the most common learner mistake.
Bedeutung
Asking for repetition of information.
The 'Ear' Gesture
If you are in a very loud place, cup your ear while saying the phrase. It's a universal sign in Ethiopia that you're struggling with the volume.
Gender Matters
Always check if you are talking to a man (Nigeregn) or a woman (Nigerign). Using the wrong one is the most common learner mistake.
Politeness First
Adding 'እባክህ' (Ibakih - please) before the phrase makes it sound much softer and more like a request than a demand.
Use with 'Yiqirta'
Starting with 'Yiqirta' (Excuse me/Sorry) is the most natural way to interrupt someone to ask for a repeat.
Teste dich selbst
You are talking to an elderly man. Which phrase is most appropriate?
____ ንገሩኝ?
'እንደገና' means 'again', making the phrase 'Tell me again (formal)'.
Fill in the correct verb ending for a female friend.
እንደገና ____? (Tell me)
The suffix '-i-gn' is used for feminine singular subjects.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match: 1. እንደገና ንገረኝ, 2. እንደገና ንገሩኝ
Singular is for peers/younger people; plural is for formal/elders.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ስልኬ 0911... (noise) ... B: ይቅርታ፣ ____?
The noise interrupted the phone number, so a request for repetition is needed.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Verb Endings for 'Tell Me Again'
Masculine
- • ንገረኝ (Nigeregn)
Feminine
- • ንገሪኝ (Nigerign)
Formal/Plural
- • ንገሩኝ (Nigerugn)
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgaben____ ንገሩኝ?
'እንደገና' means 'again', making the phrase 'Tell me again (formal)'.
እንደገና ____? (Tell me)
The suffix '-i-gn' is used for feminine singular subjects.
Match: 1. እንደገና ንገረኝ, 2. እንደገና ንገሩኝ
Singular is for peers/younger people; plural is for formal/elders.
A: ስልኬ 0911... (noise) ... B: ይቅርታ፣ ____?
The noise interrupted the phone number, so a request for repetition is needed.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it is neutral. However, with elders, use 'ንገሩኝ' to be respectful.
Yes, it's very common in texting when you didn't understand a previous message.
You can say 'ቃሉን እንደገና ንገረኝ' (Kalun endegena nigeregn).
Use 'እንደገና ንገረን' (Endegena nigeren).
Yes, just saying 'እንደገና?' with a questioning tone works perfectly.
Yes, but use the formal 'ንገሩኝ' and start with 'ይቅርታ'.
No, it specifically asks for a repetition of something already said.
Use 'እንደገና ንገሩኝ' (Endegena nigerugn).
'ምን?' is just 'What?', which can be slightly rude. 'እንደገና ንገረኝ' is clearer and more polite.
No, for a song, use 'ድገመው' (Digemew - Repeat it).
Verwandte Redewendungen
ምን አልክ?
similarWhat did you say?
ድገመው
synonymRepeat it
አልሰማሁም
builds onI didn't hear
አልገባኝም
contrastI don't understand
በዝግታ ተናገር
specialized formSpeak slowly
