Signification
Tea served at a high temperature.
Contexte culturel
In the cold highlands, 'ትኩስ ሻይ' is often served with a lot of sugar to provide quick energy and warmth. Tea houses are social hubs where men often gather to discuss politics and sports over 'ትኩስ ሻይ'. During Orthodox fasting periods, 'ትኩስ ሻይ' is a staple because it is vegan (unless milk is added). It is considered slightly rude to refuse a second cup of 'ትኩስ ሻይ' if the host insists.
Sugar is default
If you don't want sugar, say 'ያለ ስኳር' (yale sikuar).
The Glass
Tea is usually served in a small glass (birchiqo), not a mug.
Signification
Tea served at a high temperature.
Sugar is default
If you don't want sugar, say 'ያለ ስኳር' (yale sikuar).
The Glass
Tea is usually served in a small glass (birchiqo), not a mug.
Very Hot!
Ethiopian tea is often served at boiling point. Be careful!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word for 'Hot'.
አንድ _____ ሻይ እባክህ።
'ትኩስ' means hot, which is what you need for tea.
Which is the correct word order?
How do you say 'Hot Tea'?
In Amharic, the adjective 'ትኩስ' comes before the noun 'ሻይ'.
Complete the dialogue.
Host: ትኩስ ሻይ ትጠጣለህ? Guest: _____
The guest is answering 'Yes, I will drink (it)'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a cafe and want to order.
This is the standard way to ask for the drink.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Shay
Add-ins
- • Sikuar (Sugar)
- • Lomi (Lemon)
- • Wetet (Milk)
- • Qerfa (Cinnamon)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesአንድ _____ ሻይ እባክህ።
'ትኩስ' means hot, which is what you need for tea.
How do you say 'Hot Tea'?
In Amharic, the adjective 'ትኩስ' comes before the noun 'ሻይ'.
Host: ትኩስ ሻይ ትጠጣለህ? Guest: _____
The guest is answering 'Yes, I will drink (it)'.
You are in a cafe and want to order.
This is the standard way to ask for the drink.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsYes, 'Chai' usually implies milk and spices. 'Tikus Shay' is just hot black tea unless you specify spices.
Say 'ሻይ በወተት' (Shay be-wetet).
No, use 'Muq' for weather.
Coffee is more ceremonial, but tea is very common for a quick break.
Cinnamon (Qerfa).
It is rare; black tea is the standard.
ሻይ አልፈልግም (Shay al-felig-im).
It is generally treated as masculine.
Yes, 'ትኩስ ውሃ' (Tikus wuha).
A small shop or cafe that primarily serves tea and bread.
No, it is one of the cheapest things you can buy, usually 10-20 Birr.
In homes, yes. In cafes, they often use loose leaf tea strained through a cloth.
ሻዩ በጣም ትኩስ ነው።
Usually 'Dabo' (bread) or 'Sambusa'.
Expressions liées
ትኩስ ቡና
similarHot coffee
የቅመም ሻይ
specialized formSpiced tea
ሻይ በወተት
builds onTea with milk
ቀዝቃዛ ሻይ
contrastCold/Iced tea
