Signification
Describing a pet.
Contexte culturel
In cities like Addis Ababa, cats are increasingly seen as status symbols or companions, leading to more affectionate use of 'ትንሽ ድመት'. In rural areas, cats are valued for hunting mice. A 'small cat' is often seen as a learner that needs to be trained by its mother. Cats are the only animals allowed inside many church precincts because they are considered clean. A 'ትንሽ ድመት' near a church is a common sight. Cats often appear in fables as clever or sneaky characters. 'ትንሽ ድመት' might represent a character who is small but outsmarts a larger animal.
Gender Matters
If the cat is female, use 'ትንሿ' (tinnishwa) to sound more native and affectionate.
Word Order
Never put 'dimet' before 'tinnish'. It will sound like you are translated literally from a language like French.
Signification
Describing a pet.
Gender Matters
If the cat is female, use 'ትንሿ' (tinnishwa) to sound more native and affectionate.
Word Order
Never put 'dimet' before 'tinnish'. It will sound like you are translated literally from a language like French.
The 'Mimi' trick
If you forget the word for cat, many Ethiopians call cats 'Mimi'. It's a very common nickname.
Cleanliness
Mentioning a cat is clean (ንጹህ) is a high compliment in Ethiopian culture.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'small'.
_____ ድመት ወተት ትጠጣለች።
'ትንሽ' is the correct adjective for size. 'አጭር' is for height and 'ትልቅ' means big.
Which sentence means 'The small cat is beautiful'?
Select the correct Amharic translation:
The adjective 'ትንሹ' (the small) comes first, followed by the noun and the adjective 'ቆንጆ'.
Match the Amharic phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are basic color and size descriptors for cats.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ይህች ድመት ምንድናት? B: ይህች _____ _____ ናት።
The context asks about a cat, so 'ትንሽ ድመት' is the logical answer.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Pet Types
Pets
- • ትንሽ ድመት
- • ትንሽ ውሻ
- • ወፍ
Banque d exercices
4 exercices_____ ድመት ወተት ትጠጣለች።
'ትንሽ' is the correct adjective for size. 'አጭር' is for height and 'ትልቅ' means big.
Select the correct Amharic translation:
The adjective 'ትንሹ' (the small) comes first, followed by the noun and the adjective 'ቆንጆ'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are basic color and size descriptors for cats.
A: ይህች ድመት ምንድናት? B: ይህች _____ _____ ናት።
The context asks about a cat, so 'ትንሽ ድመት' is the logical answer.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYou can say 'የድመት ግልገል' (ye-dimet gilgel), but 'ትንሽ ድመት' is more common in casual talk.
No, use 'አጭር' (ach'ir) for short people. Using 'ትንሽ' for a person can mean they are 'unimportant'.
Yes, but usually wild cats have specific names like 'አንበሳ' (lion) or 'ነብር' (leopard).
Add '-och' to the noun: 'ትንሽ ድመቶች' (tinnish dimetoch).
'Tinnish' is small; 'tinnishiye' is tiny/cute. Use the latter for extra affection.
Yes, they are often kept to catch mice and are considered clean animals.
Add '-ዋ' to the adjective: 'ትንሿ ድመት'.
Yes, it is a very neutral and safe phrase.
Use 'ትንሹ ድመት' (tinnishu dimet).
Younger people might use 'ኩቲ' (kuti) for a cute pet.
Expressions liées
የድመት ግልገል
synonymKitten
ትንሽ ውሻ
similarSmall dog / Puppy
ትልቅ ድመት
contrastBig cat
የቤት እንስሳ
builds onPet
ድመትና አይጥ
similarCat and mouse
