Significado
Patience and persistence lead to success.
Contexto cultural
Proverbs (Mishale) are considered the 'salt' of conversation. Using them shows you have 'mature' language skills. The 'Wax and Gold' (Sem-enna-Werq) poetic tradition often uses nature metaphors like eggs and birds to hide deeper truths. Even in the fast-paced capital, this proverb is used to critique 'get-rich-quick' schemes which are culturally frowned upon. This proverb is often used by first-generation parents to encourage their children to work hard in school and stay connected to their roots.
Use it for comfort
This is the best phrase to use when someone is crying or stressed about their future. It has a very calming effect.
Don't over-pronounce the 'u'
In 'be-egru', the final 'u' is short. If you hold it too long, it sounds like you are singing.
Significado
Patience and persistence lead to success.
Use it for comfort
This is the best phrase to use when someone is crying or stressed about their future. It has a very calming effect.
Don't over-pronounce the 'u'
In 'be-egru', the final 'u' is short. If you hold it too long, it sounds like you are singing.
The 'Wax and Gold' connection
If you want to impress a native speaker, mention that this proverb is like 'Wax and Gold' because the egg is the wax and success is the gold.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
ቀስ በቀስ ______ በእግሩ ይሄዳል።
The proverb specifically uses 'ዕንቁላል' (egg) to show the miracle of growth.
Which situation best fits this proverb?
A friend is crying because they can't speak Amharic perfectly after one week.
This proverb is used to comfort someone who is impatient with their progress.
Match the Amharic word to its English meaning in the proverb.
1. ቀስ በቀስ, 2. ዕንቁላል, 3. እግር, 4. ይሄዳል
Understanding the literal components helps in memorizing the figurative meaning.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
አበበ፡ 'ይህ ስራ በጣም ሰልችቶኛል፣ ውጤት የለውም።' ሳራ፡ 'አይዞህ አበበ፣ ___________።'
Sara is encouraging Abebe to stay patient despite the lack of immediate results.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosቀስ በቀስ ______ በእግሩ ይሄዳል።
The proverb specifically uses 'ዕንቁላል' (egg) to show the miracle of growth.
A friend is crying because they can't speak Amharic perfectly after one week.
This proverb is used to comfort someone who is impatient with their progress.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Understanding the literal components helps in memorizing the figurative meaning.
አበበ፡ 'ይህ ስራ በጣም ሰልችቶኛል፣ ውጤት የለውም።' ሳራ፡ 'አይዞህ አበበ፣ ___________።'
Sara is encouraging Abebe to stay patient despite the lack of immediate results.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, it is used by everyone from CEOs to farmers. It is a universal piece of wisdom.
Yes, if you are encouraging a partner or employee during a long project. It adds a nice cultural touch.
It means 'by his foot' or 'with its leg'. The 'be-' is a preposition and '-u' is a possessive suffix.
Yes, people often just say 'Qes beqes' (Slowly, slowly).
Because an egg is the ultimate symbol of potential that requires time and warmth to become something active.
Not directly, but it aligns with the values of patience found in the Ethiopian Orthodox and Islamic traditions.
No, it is almost always used for positive growth or success.
It's an ejective. Close your vocal cords, build pressure, and release it with the 'k' sound.
Yes, many Ethiopian singers use it in lyrics about life's journey.
Similar, but 'Haste makes waste' focuses on the mistake, while this focuses on the eventual success.
Frases relacionadas
ትዕግስት መራራ ናት ፍሬዋ ግን ጣፋጭ ነው
similarPatience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.
ቀስ በቀስ
specialized formSlowly, slowly / Step by step.
ከመቸኮል ቀስ ማለት ይሻላል
similarIt is better to be slow than to hurry.
አንድ በአንድ
builds onOne by one.
