Significado
Common greeting gesture.
Contexto cultural
The handshake is often followed by a 'shoulder bump' (three times) among men, symbolizing brotherhood. In business, a firm handshake with direct eye contact is becoming the norm, influenced by international standards. If someone is carrying something in their right hand, they will offer their wrist or even their elbow to be 'shaken'. During fasting seasons, some very devout people might avoid physical contact, preferring a verbal 'Selam' with hands crossed over the chest.
The Eye Contact Rule
Always maintain soft eye contact while shaking hands. Looking away is seen as suspicious or shy.
The Left Hand Taboo
Even if you are left-handed, use your right hand for the handshake. It's a non-negotiable cultural rule.
Significado
Common greeting gesture.
The Eye Contact Rule
Always maintain soft eye contact while shaking hands. Looking away is seen as suspicious or shy.
The Left Hand Taboo
Even if you are left-handed, use your right hand for the handshake. It's a non-negotiable cultural rule.
The Double Hand
When meeting someone significantly older, use your left hand to support your right elbow while shaking. It's the 'gold standard' of respect.
The Lingering Shake
Don't be the first to let go! Let the other person initiate the release to show you value the interaction.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'መጨበጥ' for 'I'.
ትላንት ከአዲሱ ጓደኛዬ ጋር እጅ ______።
'ጨበጥኩ' is the first-person singular past tense form.
Which hand should you use for 'እጅ መጨበጥ' in Ethiopia?
በኢትዮጵያ በየትኛው እጅ መጨበጥ ይገባል?
The right hand is the standard and respectful hand for greetings.
Match the gesture to the person you are greeting.
Greeting an elderly grandfather.
Using two hands is the traditional way to show 'Kibr' (honor) to elders.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ሰላም፣ አበበ እባላለሁ። B: ሰላም አበበ፣ እጅ ______ ደስ ብሎኛል።
'እጅ መጨበጥ' completes the standard greeting phrase 'Happy to shake hands/meet you'.
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Ayudas visuales
Handshake Styles
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosትላንት ከአዲሱ ጓደኛዬ ጋር እጅ ______።
'ጨበጥኩ' is the first-person singular past tense form.
በኢትዮጵያ በየትኛው እጅ መጨበጥ ይገባል?
The right hand is the standard and respectful hand for greetings.
Greeting an elderly grandfather.
Using two hands is the traditional way to show 'Kibr' (honor) to elders.
A: ሰላም፣ አበበ እባላለሁ። B: ሰላም አበበ፣ እጅ ______ ደስ ብሎኛል።
'እጅ መጨበጥ' completes the standard greeting phrase 'Happy to shake hands/meet you'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIn urban areas like Addis Ababa, yes. In very conservative religious areas, wait for the woman to offer her hand first.
Apologize by saying 'እጄ እርጥብ ነው' (My hand is wet) and offer your wrist instead.
Yes, but children usually bow deeply and use two hands to show respect.
Medium firmness. Not too weak (which seems insincere) and not too strong (which seems aggressive).
It is polite to stand up when shaking someone's hand, especially if they are an elder or a guest.
It's a sign of close friendship and equality, often used among peers.
Yes, it's the standard literary term for handshaking.
እጅ ጨበጥን (Ej chebet-n).
Yes, 'ጨብጠኝ' (Chebetegn) is a casual way to say 'Shake my hand' or 'Give me five'.
It's now acceptable to do an elbow bump or a wave while explaining you are sick.
Frases relacionadas
ትከሻ ለትከሻ
similarShoulder to shoulder
ሰላምታ መስጠት
builds onTo give a greeting
እጅ መንሳት
specialized formTo bow/pay homage
መተቃቀፍ
similarTo hug
እጅ መያዝ
synonymTo hold hands
