Signification
A sincere apology.
Contexte culturel
Apologies often involve religious language. A common response to 'Yiqirta' is 'Egziabher yiftah', meaning 'May God release you'. In the capital, 'Betam Yiqirta' is often shortened to just 'Yiqirta' in fast-paced environments, but the 'Betam' is added back for any serious mistake. In a business meeting, if you make a mistake, it is common to say 'Betam Yiqirta' and then immediately follow up with a solution. In serious disputes, 'Betam Yiqirta' is the first step in a long process of reconciliation led by community elders.
Hand on Heart
Always place your right hand on your chest when saying this to an elder for maximum respect.
Don't Overuse
If you say 'Betam Yiqirta' for every tiny thing, it loses its sincerity. Use just 'Yiqirta' for minor stuff.
Signification
A sincere apology.
Hand on Heart
Always place your right hand on your chest when saying this to an elder for maximum respect.
Don't Overuse
If you say 'Betam Yiqirta' for every tiny thing, it loses its sincerity. Use just 'Yiqirta' for minor stuff.
The Double Betam
If you really messed up, say 'Betam, በጣም ይቅርታ' with a pause. It shows you are truly reflecting on your mistake.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to make a sincere apology.
______ ይቅርታ፣ ዘገየሁ።
'Betam' is the correct intensifier for 'Yiqirta'.
Match the situation to the best phrase.
You accidentally spilled water on a stranger's bag.
'Betam Yiqirta' is the appropriate response for an accident causing inconvenience.
Complete the dialogue.
A: በጣም ይቅርታ፣ ስልክህን ሰበርኩት። B: ___________።
'Minim aydelem' (It's nothing) is the standard response to an apology.
Which of these is NOT a correct use of 'Betam Yiqirta'?
Select the incorrect context.
For asking the time, you just use 'Yiqirta' or 'Ebakih', not the intensified 'Betam Yiqirta'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Yiqirta vs. Aznallahu
Banque d exercices
4 exercices______ ይቅርታ፣ ዘገየሁ።
'Betam' is the correct intensifier for 'Yiqirta'.
You accidentally spilled water on a stranger's bag.
'Betam Yiqirta' is the appropriate response for an accident causing inconvenience.
A: በጣም ይቅርታ፣ ስልክህን ሰበርኩት። B: ___________።
'Minim aydelem' (It's nothing) is the standard response to an apology.
Select the incorrect context.
For asking the time, you just use 'Yiqirta' or 'Ebakih', not the intensified 'Betam Yiqirta'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral to formal. It's safe to use with your boss, your grandmother, or a stranger.
Yes, in Addis Ababa among young people, 'Sori' is common, but 'Yiqirta' is always more polite.
The most common response is 'Minim aydelem' (It's nothing).
You should use 'Aznallahu' (I am sad) or 'Ayzo' (Be strong).
Yes, in almost all contexts, 'Betam' is the standard word for 'very' or 'a lot'.
No, it's not rude, but 'Betam' adds a layer of sincerity that is often appreciated.
It is written as በጣም ይቅርታ.
Yes, but 'Yiqirta?' with a rising intonation is more common for 'Pardon?'.
Younger people might say 'ይቅር' (Yiqir) or just 'ሶሪ' (Sori).
Say 'በጣም በጣም ይቅርታ' (Betam betam yiqirta).
Expressions liées
ይቅርታ
similarSorry / Excuse me
አዝናለሁ
similarI am sorry / I am sad
ይቅርታ አድርግልኝ
builds onForgive me (to a male)
ምንም አይደለም
contrastIt's nothing / No problem
ተሳስቻለሁ
similarI have made a mistake
