Significado
People are the solution to each other's problems.
Contexto cultural
The proverb is the foundation of 'Iddir,' a traditional community organization where neighbors contribute money and time to help a family during a funeral. Reflects the 'Debo' system, where farmers help each other harvest crops. The 'medicine' is the shared labor that prevents a crop from rotting. In the fast-paced capital, this proverb is used to remind people not to lose their traditional values of helping strangers. Used to maintain a sense of community in foreign countries, often during fundraising for members who want to return home or need medical help.
Use it for gratitude
Instead of just saying 'Thank you,' say 'Sew le sew medhanitu new' to sound like a native speaker who appreciates the culture.
Don't use for medical advice
If someone is actually sick, don't use this to tell them they don't need a doctor. They need both!
Significado
People are the solution to each other's problems.
Use it for gratitude
Instead of just saying 'Thank you,' say 'Sew le sew medhanitu new' to sound like a native speaker who appreciates the culture.
Don't use for medical advice
If someone is actually sick, don't use this to tell them they don't need a doctor. They need both!
Ponte a prueba
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
ሰው ለሰው ________ ነው ።
The proverb is 'Sew le sew medhanitu new' (Man is medicine for man).
Which situation best fits the proverb?
When would you say 'ሰው ለሰው መድኃኒቱ ነው'?
The proverb is used to highlight human help and community support.
Choose the correct translation for 'ሰው ለሰው መድኃኒቱ ነው'.
What does the proverb mean?
It's a figurative expression about social support.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'በጣም አዝኛለሁ።' (I am very sad.) B: 'አይዞህ፤ _________ ።'
This is a common way to comfort someone by reminding them they have support.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosሰው ለሰው ________ ነው ።
The proverb is 'Sew le sew medhanitu new' (Man is medicine for man).
When would you say 'ሰው ለሰው መድኃኒቱ ነው'?
The proverb is used to highlight human help and community support.
What does the proverb mean?
It's a figurative expression about social support.
A: 'በጣም አዝኛለሁ።' (I am very sad.) B: 'አይዞህ፤ _________ ።'
This is a common way to comfort someone by reminding them they have support.
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Preguntas frecuentes
2 preguntasWhile it aligns with religious values, it is a secular cultural proverb used by everyone in Ethiopia.
Yes, even for small things like lending a pen, though it's more common for significant help.
Frases relacionadas
እጅ ለእጅ
similarHand in hand
ድር ቢያብር አንበሳ ያስር
builds onWhen spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.
ብቻውን የበላ ብቻውን ይሞታል
contrastHe who eats alone, dies alone.
