Signification
Describing the weather or temperature as hot.
Contexte culturel
In Addis Ababa, people are very sensitive to 'heat'. Even 22°C can prompt someone to say 'ሙቀት ነው' because the sun is very strong at high altitudes. During the traditional coffee ceremony, the room often becomes 'ሙቀት' due to the charcoal brazier. It is polite to acknowledge this warmth as a sign of a good ceremony. In places like Afar or Dire Dawa, 'ሙቀት' is a serious matter. Social life often moves to the evenings to avoid the 'ሙቀት' of the day. During the long fasting season (Lent), people often feel the 'ሙቀት' more intensely because they are not drinking water during the day. Complaining about the heat is common during this time.
The 'Q' Sound
Don't worry if you can't do the ejective 'q' perfectly yet. A regular 'k' will be understood, but practicing the 'pop' makes you sound native.
Avoid 'I am hot'
Never say 'Ine muqät neñ'. It sounds like you are claiming to be the concept of heat itself.
Signification
Describing the weather or temperature as hot.
The 'Q' Sound
Don't worry if you can't do the ejective 'q' perfectly yet. A regular 'k' will be understood, but practicing the 'pop' makes you sound native.
Avoid 'I am hot'
Never say 'Ine muqät neñ'. It sounds like you are claiming to be the concept of heat itself.
Add 'በጣም'
Ethiopians love emphasis. Adding 'bätam' (very) makes your complaint about the heat sound much more authentic.
Small Talk
Weather is the safest small talk in Ethiopia. Use this phrase to start a conversation with anyone.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to say 'Today it is hot'.
ዛሬ ____ ነው ።
ሙቀት (muqät) is the correct noun for weather heat.
Which sentence is correct for 'The coffee is hot'?
Choose the correct sentence:
ትኩስ (tikus) is used for hot objects like coffee.
Match the Amharic phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the basic tense and intensity variations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: እዚህ ሙቀት ነው? B: አዎ፣ ____ ።
The response should mirror the noun used in the question.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Muqät' vs 'Tikus'
ሙቀት (Weather)
- • Outside
- • Room
- • Climate
ትኩስ (Objects)
- • Coffee
- • Bread
- • Soup
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesዛሬ ____ ነው ።
ሙቀት (muqät) is the correct noun for weather heat.
Choose the correct sentence:
ትኩስ (tikus) is used for hot objects like coffee.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the basic tense and intensity variations.
A: እዚህ ሙቀት ነው? B: አዎ፣ ____ ።
The response should mirror the noun used in the question.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it doesn't mean 'attractive'. It only refers to physical temperature.
'ሙቀት' is for weather/air. 'ትኩስ' is for food/objects.
You can say 'እየሞቀ ነው' (Iyämoqä näw).
It is neutral. It's fine for both friends and bosses.
Say 'ያህል ሙቀት አይደለም' (yahil muqät aydäläm).
It covers both, but usually implies 'hot' in a weather context.
'ቅዝቃዜ ነው' (qizqaze näw) - It is cold.
No, use 'ያቃጥላል' (yaqaṭilal).
Usually 'Muqet' or 'Muket'.
Yes, 'ይለበልባል' (it scorches).
Expressions liées
ትኩስ ነው
similarIt is hot (for objects)
ቅዝቃዜ ነው
contrastIt is cold
ይሞቃል
specialized formIt is/gets warm
ፀሐይ ነው
similarIt is sunny
ላብ
builds onSweat
