معنی
Describing weight or difficulty.
زمینه فرهنگی
The concept of 'weight' is often linked to respect. A 'heavy' person is someone with a lot of social standing. Traffic is a daily topic. 'ከባድ' is the most common word used to describe the gridlock in areas like Megenagna or Mexico Square. Fasting periods are often described as 'heavy' because of the discipline required to avoid animal products for long periods. In songs, 'kebad' describes the weight of longing or nostalgia (Tizita). It's a poetic way to say grief is burdensome.
Use for Empathy
If a friend tells you about a problem, saying 'ከባድ ነው' (It's heavy/hard) is a great way to show you understand their struggle.
Gender Agreement
While 'new' is usually fine, if you are describing a female person as 'difficult', use 'nech' (ነች).
معنی
Describing weight or difficulty.
Use for Empathy
If a friend tells you about a problem, saying 'ከባድ ነው' (It's heavy/hard) is a great way to show you understand their struggle.
Gender Agreement
While 'new' is usually fine, if you are describing a female person as 'difficult', use 'nech' (ነች).
The Verb Shortcut
Instead of 'kebad new', try saying 'yikebdal'. It sounds more like a native speaker and is shorter!
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'heavy/difficult'.
ይህ ሻንጣ በጣም ______ ነው።
Since we are talking about a suitcase (ሻንጣ), 'ከባድ' (heavy) is the most appropriate word.
Which sentence means 'The exam was difficult'?
Choose the correct translation:
'ነበር' is the past tense of 'is', and 'ከባድ' means difficult.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'መንገዱ ከባድ ነው'?
In Amharic, 'መንገዱ ከባድ ነው' is a common way to describe heavy traffic.
Complete the dialogue.
A: አማርኛ መማር እንዴት ነው? B: ___________.
The response 'It is difficult but pleasant' makes the most sense in a conversation about learning a language.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Kebad vs. Qallal
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاይህ ሻንጣ በጣም ______ ነው።
Since we are talking about a suitcase (ሻንጣ), 'ከባድ' (heavy) is the most appropriate word.
Choose the correct translation:
'ነበር' is the past tense of 'is', and 'ከባድ' means difficult.
When would you say 'መንገዱ ከባድ ነው'?
In Amharic, 'መንገዱ ከባድ ነው' is a common way to describe heavy traffic.
A: አማርኛ መማር እንዴት ነው? B: ___________.
The response 'It is difficult but pleasant' makes the most sense in a conversation about learning a language.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, but be careful. 'Kebad sew' can mean a person who is difficult to deal with, or someone who is very respected and influential. It rarely means physically fat.
The opposite is 'qallal' (ቀላል), which means both 'light' (weight) and 'easy' (difficulty).
You say 'በጣም ከባድ ነበር' (Betam kebad neber).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
No, for spicy food use 'qara' (ቃሪያ) or 'yimereral' (it is bitter/spicy).
The adjective 'kebad' stays the same, but the verb 'new' changes to 'nachew'. Example: 'እነዚህ እቃዎች ከባድ ናቸው' (These things are heavy).
Yes, 'ከባድ ዝናብ' (kebad zinab) is the standard way to say heavy rain.
Yes, 'ከባድ ትራፊክ' or 'መንገዱ ከባድ ነው' are both very common.
You can say 'ያህል ከባድ አይደለም' (Yahal kebad aydelem).
'Kebad' is 'heavy/hard', while 'aschegari' is 'troublesome/annoying'.
عبارات مرتبط
በጣም ከባድ
specialized formVery heavy/difficult
ቀላል ነው
contrastIt is easy/light
ይከብዳል
similarIt is heavy/difficult (verb form)
አስቸጋሪ ነው
synonymIt is troublesome/difficult
ክብደት
builds onWeight
