Signification
Praising the taste of a meal.
Contexte culturel
When you say 'Konjo Migib', a host might respond by giving you a 'Gursha' (feeding you a large morsel by hand). This is a sign of affection and respect. During fasting seasons (Tsom), 'Konjo Migib' refers to vegan dishes like Shiro and Misir. The variety of colors in a fasting platter makes the word 'Konjo' (beautiful) especially appropriate. While 'Migib' is for food, the snacks served with coffee (popcorn, bread) are also praised using 'Konjo'. The visual setup of the ceremony is part of the 'beauty'. It is considered polite to praise the food early in the meal. Waiting until the end might seem like you were unsure at first.
Use 'Betam'
Adding 'Betam' (very) makes you sound more enthusiastic and appreciative.
Smile while saying it
In Ethiopia, non-verbal cues are as important as the words. A smile confirms your 'Konjo' is sincere.
Signification
Praising the taste of a meal.
Use 'Betam'
Adding 'Betam' (very) makes you sound more enthusiastic and appreciative.
Smile while saying it
In Ethiopia, non-verbal cues are as important as the words. A smile confirms your 'Konjo' is sincere.
Don't over-analyze
Even if the food is just 'okay', saying 'Konjo new' is a polite social lubricant.
Gender agreement
Amharic has gender, but 'Konjo' and 'Migib' are neutral in this specific collocation.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence to praise the meal.
ይህ በጣም ____ ምግብ ነው።
'Konjo' is the correct word for 'beautiful/good' in this context.
Which phrase means 'I like good food'?
Select the correct Amharic translation.
'Iwedalehu' means 'I love/like'.
Match the Amharic word to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the building blocks of the phrase.
Fill in the customer's response.
Waiter: ምግቡ እንዴት ነው? Customer: ____
The customer should answer about the food quality.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to say Konjo Migib
Places
- • Home
- • Restaurant
- • Party
People
- • Mother
- • Chef
- • Friend
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesይህ በጣም ____ ምግብ ነው።
'Konjo' is the correct word for 'beautiful/good' in this context.
Select the correct Amharic translation.
'Iwedalehu' means 'I love/like'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the building blocks of the phrase.
Waiter: ምግቡ እንዴት ነው? Customer: ____
The customer should answer about the food quality.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! It applies to any food, traditional or international.
No, a simple piece of bread can be 'Konjo' if it's fresh and good.
Use 'ምግቡ ቆንጆ ነበር' (Migbu konjo neber).
It's not 'rude', but saying it makes you a much more welcome guest.
You can say 'ቆንጆ ነው ግን ያቃጥላል' (It's good but it burns/is spicy).
Yes, 'ቆንጆ ቁርስ' (Konjo qurs) works for breakfast or snacks.
No, the dictionary says 'beautiful', but in daily life, it means 'delicious'.
Yes, it's a great compliment for a chef.
Yes, 'Melkam' or 'Mirt' are more formal.
Yes, 'ቆንጆ ፍራፍሬ' (Konjo frafre) is common.
Expressions liées
ጣፋጭ ምግብ
synonymTasty food
ምርጥ ምግብ
specialized formExcellent/Choice food
የቤት ምግብ
similarHome-cooked food
መጥፎ ምግብ
contrastBad food
ቆንጆ መጠጥ
builds onBeautiful drink
