Significado
Describing a hard task.
Contexto cultural
When an official says 'ነገሩ አስቸጋሪ ነው', it often means you need more paperwork, or you need to come back another day. It's a soft way of saying 'not now'. Traffic is the most common topic for this phrase. It's a bonding experience for people to complain about how 'አስቸጋሪ' the road is. Parents use 'አስቸጋሪ' to describe a child who is going through a 'terrible twos' phase or being stubborn. It's less harsh than calling them 'bad'. Students use this to show respect for the subject. Saying a subject is 'easy' can sometimes be seen as arrogant.
The 'Polite No'
If someone asks for a favor you can't do, start with 'ነገሩ አስቸጋሪ ነው...' to soften the blow.
Don't call people 'Aschegari'
Unless you are very close friends, calling someone 'aschegari' is quite rude. It's better to say 'ባህሪው ይከብዳል' (His character is heavy).
Significado
Describing a hard task.
The 'Polite No'
If someone asks for a favor you can't do, start with 'ነገሩ አስቸጋሪ ነው...' to soften the blow.
Don't call people 'Aschegari'
Unless you are very close friends, calling someone 'aschegari' is quite rude. It's better to say 'ባህሪው ይከብዳል' (His character is heavy).
Use 'በጣም' (Betam)
Adding 'በጣም' (very) makes you sound more like a native when complaining about traffic or weather.
The 'Aizoh' Response
When someone tells you something is 'aschegari', always reply with 'አይዞህ' (Aizoh) to show support.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct copula for the past tense.
ትላንትና ስራው አስቸጋሪ _______።
'ነበር' is the past tense copula for 'it was'.
Which word is best for describing a heavy box?
ሳጥኑ በጣም _______ ነው።
'ከባድ' means heavy, while 'አስቸጋሪ' means difficult/troublesome.
Complete the dialogue.
A: አማርኛ መማር እንዴት ነው? B: ___________ ግን እወደዋለሁ።
The context 'but I like it' implies a challenge was mentioned.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are stuck in a traffic jam for 2 hours.
Traffic jams are a classic 'aschegari' situation.
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Ayudas visuales
Aschegari vs. Kabbad
When to use አስቸጋሪ ነው
Work
- • Deadlines
- • Meetings
- • Emails
Social
- • Arguments
- • Stubborn people
- • Polite 'No'
Daily
- • Traffic
- • Weather
- • Internet speed
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosትላንትና ስራው አስቸጋሪ _______።
'ነበር' is the past tense copula for 'it was'.
ሳጥኑ በጣም _______ ነው።
'ከባድ' means heavy, while 'አስቸጋሪ' means difficult/troublesome.
A: አማርኛ መማር እንዴት ነው? B: ___________ ግን እወደዋለሁ።
The context 'but I like it' implies a challenge was mentioned.
You are stuck in a traffic jam for 2 hours.
Traffic jams are a classic 'aschegari' situation.
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Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntas'Aschegari' is for tasks/situations that cause trouble. 'Kabbad' is for physical weight or high-level complexity.
Yes, but it means they are troublesome or annoying. Use it carefully!
Use 'አስቸጋሪ ነበር' (Aschegari nabar).
It is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
The opposite is 'ቀላል ነው' (Qalal naw), meaning 'It is easy'.
Add 'በጣም' (betam) before it: 'በጣም አስቸጋሪ ነው'.
Only if the food is 'difficult' to eat (like a tough steak), but not for bad taste.
The adjective stays the same, but the copula changes to 'ናቸው' (nachaw).
Yes, very often in songs about life's struggles or difficult love.
The root is 'ቸገረ' (chaggara), meaning 'to be in need'.
You can say 'አስቸጋሪ ነኝ', but it's a self-criticism of your personality.
Just say 'አስቸጋሪ ነው?' with a rising question intonation.
Frases relacionadas
ከባድ ነው
similarIt is heavy/hard
አዳጋች ነው
specialized formIt is arduous/formidable
ቀላል ነው
contrastIt is easy
ፈታኝ ነው
similarIt is challenging
ይከብዳል
synonymIt's tough
