Signification
Asking someone if they have had their morning meal.
Contexte culturel
During fasting periods, breakfast is skipped. Asking this might remind someone of their fast. Breakfast often consists of 'Firfir' or 'Foul'. Asking 'Qurs belah?' often leads to a trip to a local cafe. Breakfast is vital before field work. It's usually a heavy meal like 'Genfo' (porridge). Hospitality is 'mandatory'. If you say you haven't eaten, the host *will* find food for you.
The 'No' Rule
If you say 'No' to an Ethiopian, they will almost certainly offer you food. Only say 'No' if you are actually hungry!
Gender Matters
Always check the gender of the person you are speaking to. Amharic speakers find it very funny (or confusing) when genders are swapped.
Signification
Asking someone if they have had their morning meal.
The 'No' Rule
If you say 'No' to an Ethiopian, they will almost certainly offer you food. Only say 'No' if you are actually hungry!
Gender Matters
Always check the gender of the person you are speaking to. Amharic speakers find it very funny (or confusing) when genders are swapped.
Add 'Buna'
Follow up with 'ቡና ጠጣህ?' (Did you drink coffee?) to sound like a real local.
Teste-toi
You are talking to your female friend, Sara, at 9 AM. Which is correct?
Sara, ______?
'-ash' is the feminine singular suffix.
Fill in the blank for a formal situation (talking to a teacher).
አስተማሪ፣ ቁርስ ____?
'-u' is the polite/formal suffix used for respect.
Match the phrase to the time of day.
Match: 1. ቁርስ በላህ? 2. ምሳ በላህ? 3. እራት በላህ?
Qurs = Breakfast, Misa = Lunch, Erat = Dinner.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ቁርስ በላህ? B: ______. (No, I didn't eat.)
'Al-belahum' is the negative past tense 'I did not eat'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Amharic Meal Times
Morning
- • ቁርስ (Breakfast)
Afternoon
- • ምሳ (Lunch)
Evening
- • እራት (Dinner)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSara, ______?
'-ash' is the feminine singular suffix.
አስተማሪ፣ ቁርስ ____?
'-u' is the polite/formal suffix used for respect.
Match: 1. ቁርስ በላህ? 2. ምሳ በላህ? 3. እራት በላህ?
Qurs = Breakfast, Misa = Lunch, Erat = Dinner.
A: ቁርስ በላህ? B: ______. (No, I didn't eat.)
'Al-belahum' is the negative past tense 'I did not eat'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, for lunch you must use 'ምሳ በላህ?' (Misa belah?).
Use 'ቁርስ በላችሁ?' (Qurs belachu?).
In a close relationship or as a host, yes, it can seem a bit cold.
Say 'በልቻለሁ' (Belchalehu).
Common items include Firfir, Kinche (cracked wheat), or Chechebsa.
No, it specifically means breakfast in this context.
It's a social greeting that shows empathy and care for your well-being.
Yes, 'ቁርስ ተመታ?' is a common slang among youth.
Use the formal 'ቁርስ በሉ?' (Qurs belu?).
They will likely say 'ጾም ነኝ' (I am fasting).
Expressions liées
ምሳ በላህ?
similarDid you eat lunch?
እራት በላህ?
similarDid you eat dinner?
ቡና ጠጣህ?
builds onDid you drink coffee?
እንብላ!
builds onLet's eat!
