Signification
Informal expression of satisfaction.
Contexte culturel
Slang changes fast, but 'ተመቸኝ' has remained a staple for decades. It's a sign of being 'Arada' (cool). During the long coffee ceremony, 'ተመቸኝ' is used to describe the 'fessas' (the pour) or the 'mirt' (the quality) of the beans. Fans often shout 'ይመችህ!' to singers on stage as a way of saying 'Keep it up!' or 'You're killing it!' On Telegram (the most popular app in Ethiopia), 'ተመቸኝ' is the standard comment for a shared meme or track.
The 'Vibe' Check
When in doubt, use 'ተመቸኝ' for anything you'd give a 'thumbs up' to in real life.
Don't Overuse with Elders
Stick to 'ደስ ይላል' or 'ጥሩ ነው' with people over 60 to show respect.
Signification
Informal expression of satisfaction.
The 'Vibe' Check
When in doubt, use 'ተመቸኝ' for anything you'd give a 'thumbs up' to in real life.
Don't Overuse with Elders
Stick to 'ደስ ይላል' or 'ጥሩ ነው' with people over 60 to show respect.
The 'Yimeccih' Greeting
Say 'ይመችህ' (Yimeccih) when leaving a group of friends. It makes you sound instantly local.
Teste-toi
How would you tell a male friend that you like his new car?
መኪናህ በጣም ____።
'ተመቸኝ' is the natural way to say you dig his car.
Fill in the correct suffix for 'She likes the music.'
ሙዚቃው ተመቸ___።
'-አት' is the suffix for 'her'.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: A friend suggests going to a concert at 8 PM.
This confirms the time works for you.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
When to say ተመቸኝ
Approval
- • Music
- • Food
- • Clothes
Agreement
- • Time
- • Place
- • Plan
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesመኪናህ በጣም ____።
'ተመቸኝ' is the natural way to say you dig his car.
ሙዚቃው ተመቸ___።
'-አት' is the suffix for 'her'.
Situation: A friend suggests going to a concert at 8 PM.
This confirms the time works for you.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsYes, but it usually means you like their 'vibe' or style. If you mean 'I am in love with you,' use 'አፈቅርሃለሁ/ሻለሁ'.
Only if the business environment is very casual (like a startup or with close colleagues). Otherwise, use 'ተስማምቶኛል' (It agrees with me).
አልተመቸኝም (Al-temecceñ-im) - I didn't like it / It didn't suit me.
Expressions liées
ይመቻል
similarIt is cool / It works
አሪፍ ነው
synonymIt is cool/good
ጥጥ ነው
slangIt's cotton
ደስ ይላል
similarIt is pleasing
