Bedeutung
Don't procrastinate; act immediately.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Young people in Addis Ababa use this phrase to distance themselves from the 'slow' pace of traditional life, signaling a high-energy, globalized mindset. While the phrase is secular, the concept of 'the appointed time' is deeply religious. Many people feel that if 'the time is now,' it is because God has willed it. In the world of long-distance running, this phrase is used by coaches to tell runners when to make their move and break away from the pack. In the growing Ethiopian tech scene, this is the equivalent of 'Move fast and break things.' It is used to encourage rapid prototyping.
Use it for Confidence
If you are struggling to speak Amharic, say 'ጊዜው አሁን ነው' to yourself before you start talking. It helps build momentum!
Don't Overuse
If you say it every five minutes, it loses its power. Save it for moments that actually require a push.
Bedeutung
Don't procrastinate; act immediately.
Use it for Confidence
If you are struggling to speak Amharic, say 'ጊዜው አሁን ነው' to yourself before you start talking. It helps build momentum!
Don't Overuse
If you say it every five minutes, it loses its power. Save it for moments that actually require a push.
The 'Habesha' Context
Using this phrase shows you are a 'modern' learner who values efficiency, which is highly respected in Addis Ababa business circles.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
ጊዜው ____ ነው (Gizew ____ new)
The standard proverb uses 'አሁን' (now) to emphasize immediate action.
Which sentence means 'The time to learn is now'?
Select the correct translation:
'ለመማር' (lememar) means 'to learn.'
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response.
Person A: 'መቼ ነው ስራ የምንጀምረው?' (When are we starting work?) Person B: '________'
In a motivational or decisive context, 'The time is now' is the best answer.
Match the phrase to the best situation.
Where would you most likely see 'ጊዜው አሁን ነው'?
The phrase is highly motivational and suits fitness contexts perfectly.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Urgency Levels
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenጊዜው ____ ነው (Gizew ____ new)
The standard proverb uses 'አሁን' (now) to emphasize immediate action.
Select the correct translation:
'ለመማር' (lememar) means 'to learn.'
Person A: 'መቼ ነው ስራ የምንጀምረው?' (When are we starting work?) Person B: '________'
In a motivational or decisive context, 'The time is now' is the best answer.
Where would you most likely see 'ጊዜው አሁን ነው'?
The phrase is highly motivational and suits fitness contexts perfectly.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNot at all! It's very common among friends to encourage each other.
Yes, but it sounds a bit dramatic—which can be funny and charming!
'Ahun' is 'now.' 'Ahununu' is 'RIGHT now.' Use the latter for emergencies.
You say 'ጊዜው አሁን ነበር' (Gizew ahun neber).
Yes, many Ethiopian pop and protest songs use this as a central lyric.
Yes, it's a great way to end a professional email when asking for a quick response.
It's more of a statement of fact that implies a command. It's softer than saying 'Do it now!'
Yes, it makes the sentence grammatically correct by specifying 'THE' time.
You can, but it sounds poetic or like you're emphasizing 'NOW' specifically.
Usually 'እሺ' (Eshi - Okay) or 'እውነት ነው' (Ewnet new - It is true).
Verwandte Redewendungen
አሁኑኑ
specialized formRight now / immediately
ጊዜ ወርቅ ነው
similarTime is gold
ጊዜው ገና ነው
contrastIt is still early / The time is not yet
ነገ ይቆየን
contrastLet it wait for tomorrow
