Signification
It is over or settled
Contexte culturel
In Ethiopian markets, verbal agreements are often more important than written ones. Saying 'Negeru alkual' is a binding verbal contract. The phrase is the goal of 'Shimagille' (elder) mediation. Once this is said, the community expects the conflict to vanish. Ethiopians value 'Yilunta.' Bringing up a 'finished' matter is considered very rude and socially unacceptable. In the fast-paced life of the capital, this phrase is used to cut through bureaucracy and long explanations.
The 'Done Deal' Handshake
When you say this in a market, a small nod or a handshake makes it official.
Don't be too blunt
If you say it too fast and walk away, it can seem like you are angry. Use a calm tone for agreements.
Signification
It is over or settled
The 'Done Deal' Handshake
When you say this in a market, a small nod or a handshake makes it official.
Don't be too blunt
If you say it too fast and walk away, it can seem like you are angry. Use a calm tone for agreements.
Use with 'Tewew'
If someone keeps complaining, say 'ነገሩ አልቋል፣ ተወው' (The matter is over, leave it) to firmly end the topic.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to say 'The matter is finished.'
በዋጋው ተስማምተናል፣ ______ አልቋል።
'Negeru' is the correct word for a 'matter' or 'situation.'
Which situation is best for 'ነገሩ አልቋል'?
When would you say this?
The phrase is used for finality in abstract situations like negotiations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ገንዘቡን ከፍለሃል? B: አዎ፣ ______ ______።
If the money is paid, the matter is finished.
Match the phrase to the tone.
ነገሩ አልቋል! (with a loud, angry voice)
Tone changes the meaning from 'settled' to 'over!'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesበዋጋው ተስማምተናል፣ ______ አልቋል።
'Negeru' is the correct word for a 'matter' or 'situation.'
When would you say this?
The phrase is used for finality in abstract situations like negotiations.
A: ገንዘቡን ከፍለሃል? B: አዎ፣ ______ ______።
If the money is paid, the matter is finished.
ነገሩ አልቋል! (with a loud, angry voice)
Tone changes the meaning from 'settled' to 'over!'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, you can say 'ፊልሙ አልቋል' (The movie is finished), but 'ነገሩ አልቋል' would imply the plot/conflict of the movie is resolved.
It is neutral. It's not rude, but it is very final. Use it with friends and colleagues freely.
'Aleqe' means something finished on its own. 'Cherese' means a person finished something. 'Negeru alkual' focuses on the situation being over.
No, that would be very disrespectful. Use 'አረፉ' (arefu - rested) for people.
Expressions liées
ተፈጸመ
synonymIt is accomplished.
አበቃ
similarIt has ended.
ተወው
builds onLeave it / Forget it.
ነገሩ ገና ነው
contrastThe matter is not yet over.
