Signification
A common leisure activity.
Contexte culturel
In cities like Addis Ababa, 'watching TV' often means following international news (Al Jazeera, CNN) or local entertainment channels like EBS. It's a sign of being 'connected' to the world. In rural villages, watching TV is a communal event. Often, one house or a local shop has the only TV, and the whole community gathers to watch important events. For Ethiopians living abroad, 'watching TV' (via satellite or YouTube) is the primary way to maintain a connection with their culture and language. The younger generation is shifting from 'watching TV' to 'watching YouTube,' but they still use the phrase 'ቴሌቪዥን ማየት' to describe any long-form video consumption.
Use 'TV' for speed
Don't be afraid to just say 'ቲቪ' (TV). It's what most people actually say in conversation.
Word Order
Always put 'Television' before 'Mayet.' Saying 'Mayet Television' sounds like you are a beginner.
Signification
A common leisure activity.
Use 'TV' for speed
Don't be afraid to just say 'ቲቪ' (TV). It's what most people actually say in conversation.
Word Order
Always put 'Television' before 'Mayet.' Saying 'Mayet Television' sounds like you are a beginner.
Conjugation is Key
The verb 'ማየት' is irregular. Spend time learning its past tense (አየሁ) and present continuous (እያየሁ ነው) forms.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing verb in the correct form.
እኔ ሁልጊዜ ማታ ቴሌቪዥን ______ (to watch).
The subject is 'እኔ' (I), so the verb must be 'አያለሁ.'
Which sentence is the correct word order?
How do you say 'I want to watch TV'?
In Amharic, the object (TV) comes first, then the infinitive (to watch), then the auxiliary verb (I want).
Match the Amharic phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are essential collocations for TV usage.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ምን እያደረግክ ነው? B: ___________.
The question asks 'What are you doing (now)?', so the answer must be in the present continuous.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesእኔ ሁልጊዜ ማታ ቴሌቪዥን ______ (to watch).
The subject is 'እኔ' (I), so the verb must be 'አያለሁ.'
How do you say 'I want to watch TV'?
In Amharic, the object (TV) comes first, then the infinitive (to watch), then the auxiliary verb (I want).
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are essential collocations for TV usage.
A: ምን እያደረግክ ነው? B: ___________.
The question asks 'What are you doing (now)?', so the answer must be in the present continuous.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'ፊልም ማየት' is the standard phrase for watching a movie.
No, it is a loanword from English/French, adapted to Amharic script.
'ማየት' is general seeing/watching, while 'መመልከት' is more formal or focused observation.
You say 'ቴሌቪዥን እያየሁ ነው' (Television eyayehu naw).
Yes, especially in the evenings for news and soap operas.
You ask 'ምን እያየህ ነው?' (Min eyayeh naw?) for a male.
Just 'ቲቪ' (TV) is the most common informal term.
Technically no, you would say 'ዩቲዩብ ማየት,' but the verb 'ማየት' remains the same.
Amharic is an SOV (Subject-Object-Verb) language, so the verb always comes last.
You say 'ቴሌቪዥን አላይም' (Television alayim).
Expressions liées
ፊልም ማየት
similarWatching a movie
ዜና መስማት
similarListening to the news
መጽሐፍ ማንበብ
contrastReading a book
ቴሌቪዥን መክፈት
builds onTurning on the TV
