Significado
Switching on electricity.
Contexto cultural
In cities like Addis Ababa, 'Mebrat' is a frequent topic of conversation due to load shedding. People often check if their neighbors have 'Mebrat' before calling the electric company. Lighting candles (Tuwaf) in the Orthodox Tewahedo Church is a form of prayer. While 'mabrat' is used for electricity, 'melekos' is used for these sacred candles. When a guest arrives at night, the first thing a host does is 'mebrat mabrat' to show the path and welcome them into a bright, safe space. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is often discussed using the word 'Mebrat', as it promises to bring light to millions who currently lack it.
Gender Matters
Always check if you are talking to a man (Abra) or a woman (Abri).
Don't 'Open' the Light
Avoid saying 'Mebrat Mekfet'. It's a common 'Faranj' (foreigner) mistake.
Significado
Switching on electricity.
Gender Matters
Always check if you are talking to a man (Abra) or a woman (Abri).
Don't 'Open' the Light
Avoid saying 'Mebrat Mekfet'. It's a common 'Faranj' (foreigner) mistake.
The 'Power' Context
If someone says 'Mebrat hede', they aren't talking about a person named Mebrat leaving; they mean the power is out!
Politeness
Adding 'Ebakheh' (please) before 'Mebrat abra' makes you sound much more fluent and respectful.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb for a male friend.
እባክህ መብራት _______።
'አብራ' (Abra) is the masculine singular imperative.
Which sentence means 'I will turn on the light'?
Select the correct Amharic translation.
'አበራለሁ' is the present/future tense for 'I'.
Match the Amharic phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are essential daily phrases.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ቤቱ ጨለማ ነው። B: እሺ፣ መብራት _______።
'አበራለሁ' (I will turn on) is the natural response to a dark room.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
On vs Off
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosእባክህ መብራት _______።
'አብራ' (Abra) is the masculine singular imperative.
Select the correct Amharic translation.
'አበራለሁ' is the present/future tense for 'I'.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are essential daily phrases.
A: ቤቱ ጨለማ ነው። B: እሺ፣ መብራት _______።
'አበራለሁ' (I will turn on) is the natural response to a dark room.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, 'Flashlight mabrat' is perfectly correct.
'Mebrat' is usually artificial light or electricity, while 'Berhan' is natural or spiritual light.
You say 'መብራት በርቷል' (Mebrat bertwal).
If it's an electric stove, yes. If gas/fire, 'melekos' is better.
It literally means 'The light came', used when electricity returns after a blackout.
Not really, but 'mebrat' is used so often it's almost a slang term for 'power' or 'vibe' in some modern contexts.
መብራት ማብሪያው የት ነው? (Mebrat mabriyaw yet naw?)
Usually, we say 'screen-un mekfet' (opening the screen), but 'mabrat' works for the backlight.
'Matfat' (ማጥፋት), which means to extinguish or turn off.
It is neutral. To make it formal, use 'yabru' instead of 'abra'.
Frases relacionadas
መብራት ማጥፋት
contrastTo turn off the light
መብራት መጣ
similarThe light/power has come
መብራት ሄደ
contrastThe light/power has gone
መብራት ኃይል
specialized formElectric Power (The Authority)
ብርሃን መስጠት
builds onTo give light
