Signification
Completing one's professional duties.
Contexte culturel
In Addis Ababa, finishing work is the signal for 'Macchiato time'. It's culturally expected to socialize after work rather than going straight home. On religious holidays, work is often finished early or not started at all. 'Finishing work' before a holiday has a special sense of urgency. In Ethiopian business, saying 'I am finishing' (እየጨረስኩ ነው) can sometimes be a polite way to say 'I haven't started yet but I'm on it'. It's a 'soft' deadline culture. In rural areas, finishing work is often a communal event marked by traditional songs and 'tella' (local beer).
The 'When' Prefix
Always remember to add 'si-' to 'cheres' when you want to say 'WHEN I finish'. It's the most common way to use the phrase for making plans.
Ejective 'Ch'
The 'ch' in 'mecheres' is an ejective (ጭ). If you use a regular 'ch' (ች), people will still understand you, but it won't sound native.
Signification
Completing one's professional duties.
The 'When' Prefix
Always remember to add 'si-' to 'cheres' when you want to say 'WHEN I finish'. It's the most common way to use the phrase for making plans.
Ejective 'Ch'
The 'ch' in 'mecheres' is an ejective (ጭ). If you use a regular 'ch' (ች), people will still understand you, but it won't sound native.
Drop the 'Sira'
In casual conversation, if it's obvious you're talking about work, just say 'ጨረስኩ' (Cheresku). It sounds much more natural.
The Macchiato Invite
Saying 'ስራ ጨረስኩ' to a friend is often a coded way of asking 'Are you free for a drink?'
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'መጨረስ' for 'I'.
እኔ አሁን ስራ ______።
The suffix '-ku' is used for the first person singular past tense (I).
Which sentence means 'When you finish work, call me'?
Choose the correct translation:
'ስትጨርስ' (si-t-chers) means 'when you finish'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ስራ ጨረስክ? B: አይ፣ ገና ______።
The negative form 'አል...ም' is needed to say 'I haven't finished yet'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are leaving the office and saying goodbye to your boss.
This is the formal way to announce completion and say goodnight.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Finishing vs. Stopping
When to use 'Sira Mecheres'
Daily
- • End of shift
- • Going home
Project
- • Report done
- • Task complete
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesእኔ አሁን ስራ ______።
The suffix '-ku' is used for the first person singular past tense (I).
Choose the correct translation:
'ስትጨርስ' (si-t-chers) means 'when you finish'.
A: ስራ ጨረስክ? B: አይ፣ ገና ______።
The negative form 'አል...ም' is needed to say 'I haven't finished yet'.
You are leaving the office and saying goodbye to your boss.
This is the formal way to announce completion and say goodnight.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, you can say 'መጽሐፉን መጨረስ' (metsehafun mecheres). It works for anything that has a beginning and an end.
It is neutral. For very formal situations, use 'matenaqeq'.
You say 'ልጨርስ ነው' (Lichers new) or 'እየጨረስኩ ነው' (Iyechersku new).
It is 'ጨረስን' (Cheres-in).
It can mean a job, a task, or even a piece of art. It's very broad.
That specifically refers to closing a shop or a physical business location.
It is a single tap, similar to the Spanish 'r' in 'pero'.
Yes, 'ስራውን ጨርሻለሁ' (I have finished the work) is perfectly acceptable.
You say 'የቤት ስራዬን ጨረስኩ' (Yebet sirayen cheresku).
No, but it's polite to say 'ደህና እደሩ' (Goodnight) or 'ደህና ዋሉ' (Have a good day) afterwards.
Ask 'ጨረስክ?' (to a male) or 'ጨረስሽ?' (to a female).
People sometimes say 'ጨረስኩኝ' (Chereskugn) with an extra '-gn' for emphasis.
Expressions liées
ስራ መዝጋት
similarTo close a shop or business for the day.
ስራ ማጠናቀቅ
specialized formTo complete a project or formal task.
ስራ ማቆም
contrastTo stop working or go on strike.
ከስራ መውጣት
similarTo get off work / leave work.
ስራ መፍታት
contrastTo be unemployed.
