Signification
Managing one's temper.
Contexte culturel
Anger is seen as one of the passions that must be overcome through fasting and prayer. 'ቁጣ መቆጣጠር' is often discussed in sermons as a path to holiness. In the fast-paced capital, 'ቁጣ መቆጣጠር' is increasingly linked to 'modernity' and 'professionalism' (Professionalism). Known for hard work and discipline, the Gurage people often emphasize emotional restraint to maintain business relationships. The Gadaa system emphasizes social harmony (Safuu). Controlling one's temper is part of respecting the social order and the elders.
Use the possessive
Always try to say 'ቁጣዬን' (my anger) or 'ቁጣህን' (your anger) to sound more like a native speaker.
Ejective sounds
If you don't pop the 'q' and 't', it might sound like a different word. Practice the glottal stop!
Signification
Managing one's temper.
Use the possessive
Always try to say 'ቁጣዬን' (my anger) or 'ቁጣህን' (your anger) to sound more like a native speaker.
Ejective sounds
If you don't pop the 'q' and 't', it might sound like a different word. Practice the glottal stop!
The 'Cool' alternative
If 'ቁጣ መቆጣጠር' feels too long, just say 'ተረጋጋ' (Te-re-ga-ga), which means 'be calm'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'መቆጣጠር'.
እባክህ ቁጣህን ______።
Since it is a request/command to 'you', the imperative form 'ተቆጣጠር' is used.
Which sentence means 'I can control my anger'?
Choose the correct translation:
'እችላለሁ' means 'I can'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
A friend is shouting at a waiter. What do you say?
Telling them to control their anger is the most appropriate response to shouting.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ለምን ተቆጣህ? B: አላውቅም፣ ግን ______ አለብኝ።
The context of being angry (ተቆጣህ) makes 'controlling my anger' the logical next step.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesእባክህ ቁጣህን ______።
Since it is a request/command to 'you', the imperative form 'ተቆጣጠር' is used.
Choose the correct translation:
'እችላለሁ' means 'I can'.
A friend is shouting at a waiter. What do you say?
Telling them to control their anger is the most appropriate response to shouting.
A: ለምን ተቆጣህ? B: አላውቅም፣ ግን ______ አለብኝ።
The context of being angry (ተቆጣህ) makes 'controlling my anger' the logical next step.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Say 'ተቆጥቻለሁ' (Teqot'ichalehu).
Yes, 'መኪና መቆጣጠር' means to control a car, but 'ቁጣ' specifically means anger.
ቁጣን መልቀቅ (Qut'an melqeq) - to release anger, or simply 'መቆጣት' (to get angry).
Yes, 'ፋታ መውሰድ' (taking a breather) is often used informally.
No, in Ethiopia, it implies you are strong and 'Chewa' (noble).
Yes, it's very common in advice texts.
In writing, yes. In speaking, it's optional.
እሱ ቁጣ መቆጣጠር አይችልም።
Yes, many Amharic songs about love and patience use this concept.
Expressions liées
ራስን መግዛት
synonymSelf-control / Self-governance
ትዕግስት
builds onPatience
ሆደ ሰፊ
similarPatient / Broad-minded
ቁጣን ማብረድ
specialized formTo cool down anger
