Signification
A direct command to leave or go.
Contexte culturel
Respect for elders is paramount. Using 'ሂድ' with an elder is not just a grammar mistake; it's a social offense that can lead to a lecture on manners. In the fast-paced life of the capital, 'ሂድ' is used frequently in transportation and markets. It's often shortened or said very quickly. In religious contexts, commands are often softened. However, in prayers against evil, 'ሂድ' is used firmly to command spirits to leave. Hospitality is so strong that telling a guest to 'ሂድ' is almost unheard of. You would instead say 'በሰላም ግባ' (Enter in peace/Go safely).
Gender Check
Always check the gender of the person you are talking to before saying 'Hīd'.
The 'Inna' Suffix
Add '-na' (ሂድና) to make your command sound more like a natural instruction for a sequence of events.
Signification
A direct command to leave or go.
Gender Check
Always check the gender of the person you are talking to before saying 'Hīd'.
The 'Inna' Suffix
Add '-na' (ሂድና) to make your command sound more like a natural instruction for a sequence of events.
Politeness over Grammar
If you aren't sure if someone is older than you, err on the side of caution and use 'Yihīdu'.
Teste-toi
You want to tell your male friend to go to the market. Which is correct?
ወደ ገበያ ____።
'ሂድ' is the masculine singular form for a friend.
Fill in the blank to tell a woman to go home.
ወደ ቤት ____ (Hījī).
The feminine singular imperative of 'to go' is 'ሂጂ'.
Match the phrase to the person you are speaking to.
1. ሂድ 2. ይሂዱ 3. ሂዱ
Hīd (M. Singular), Yihīdu (Polite/Elder), Hīdū (Plural).
Complete the dialogue between a father and son.
Father: 'ወደ ትምህርት ቤት ____!' Son: 'እሺ አባቴ።'
The father is telling the son to go to school.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
The 'Go' Command Matrix
Informal
- • ሂድ (Male)
- • ሂጂ (Female)
- • ሂዱ (Plural)
Formal
- • ይሂዱ (Elder/Boss)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesወደ ገበያ ____።
'ሂድ' is the masculine singular form for a friend.
ወደ ቤት ____ (Hījī).
The feminine singular imperative of 'to go' is 'ሂጂ'.
1. ሂድ 2. ይሂዱ 3. ሂዱ
Hīd (M. Singular), Yihīdu (Polite/Elder), Hīdū (Plural).
Father: 'ወደ ትምህርት ቤት ____!' Son: 'እሺ አባቴ።'
The father is telling the son to go to school.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt depends on the tone. With friends, it's normal. With strangers or elders, it's very rude.
Use 'ሂዱ' (Hīdū).
The formal version is 'ይሂዱ' (Yihīdu).
Yes, it is commonly used to command dogs or livestock to move.
Yes, it can mean both 'Go to a place' and 'Leave this place'.
Say 'አትሂድ' (At-hīd).
Yes, very frequently to tell friends to head somewhere.
She will understand you, but it will sound like you don't know the language well. Just apologize and say 'ሂጂ' (Hījī).
Yes, 'ጥፋ' (Tifa) is a common slang for 'Get lost'.
Say 'ሂድልኝ' (Hīdilign).
Expressions liées
ና
contrastCome (masculine singular)
ውጣ
similarGo out / Get out
ራቅ
similarMove away / Stay far
ተንቀሳቀስ
builds onMove / Get in motion
