Signification
Health is the greatest wealth.
Contexte culturel
In rural areas, health is literally the only wealth. If a farmer cannot plow, the family cannot eat. This proverb is a survivalist truth. In the city, this is used to combat the stress of 'hustle culture' and the rising rates of lifestyle diseases like diabetes. Health is seen as a gift from God (Habta Egziabher). Neglecting health is seen as being ungrateful for a divine gift. Proverbs like this are the 'dessert' of the coffee ceremony, where elders pass down wisdom to the youth.
The 'Be' Secret
Remember that 'be' (በ) can also mean 'with'. Think of it as 'Wealth comes WITH health'.
The Elder's Nod
Using this phrase with an older Ethiopian will immediately earn you respect as it shows you value traditional wisdom.
Signification
Health is the greatest wealth.
The 'Be' Secret
Remember that 'be' (በ) can also mean 'with'. Think of it as 'Wealth comes WITH health'.
The Elder's Nod
Using this phrase with an older Ethiopian will immediately earn you respect as it shows you value traditional wisdom.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
ሀብት ___ ጤና ነው።
The preposition 'በ' (be) is the essential link in this proverb.
Which situation best fits the proverb 'ሀብት በጤና'?
A friend is crying because they lost their job but they are physically fine.
The proverb is used to remind people that their health is a greater asset than their job or money.
Choose the best response.
A: 'በጣም ደክሞኛል ግን መስራት አለብኝ።' (I'm very tired but I must work.) B: '___'
This response encourages the person to value their health over the extra work.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesሀብት ___ ጤና ነው።
The preposition 'በ' (be) is the essential link in this proverb.
A friend is crying because they lost their job but they are physically fine.
The proverb is used to remind people that their health is a greater asset than their job or money.
A: 'በጣም ደክሞኛል ግን መስራት አለብኝ።' (I'm very tired but I must work.) B: '___'
This response encourages the person to value their health over the extra work.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsWhile it has roots in religious thought, it is used by everyone in Ethiopia regardless of faith.
Yes! In modern Addis, 'Tena' increasingly covers both physical and mental well-being.
Expressions liées
ጤና ይስጥልኝ
similarMay He give you health (Standard greeting).
ዋናው ጤና ነው
synonymThe main thing is health.
ጤና ከሁሉ ይበልጣል
similarHealth is better than everything.
