Signification
Command to a male to read the text.
Contexte culturel
Reading is often performed rhythmically and melodically. A command to 'read' in church is a call to perform a sacred duty. In the 'Chewa' (noble/polite) culture of Addis, using the direct 'Anbib' is increasingly reserved for very close friends; otherwise, the polite form is preferred. Literacy is highly respected. Someone who can 'read' (anbebi) is often sought out to read government letters or family news for others. The 'Anbib' command is the start of every lesson. Students are expected to read clearly and with proper 'ge'ez' (flow).
The '-ew' trick
Always add '-ew' (Anbibew) if you are talking about a specific thing you just pointed at. It sounds much more native.
Gender Alert
If you are in a mixed group, use the plural 'Anbibu' even if you are looking at one man, to be safe and polite.
Signification
Command to a male to read the text.
The '-ew' trick
Always add '-ew' (Anbibew) if you are talking about a specific thing you just pointed at. It sounds much more native.
Gender Alert
If you are in a mixed group, use the plural 'Anbibu' even if you are looking at one man, to be safe and polite.
Reading Aloud
In Ethiopia, if someone says 'Anbib', they often expect you to read it out loud so they can hear it too.
Teste-toi
You are talking to your brother. Which word do you use to tell him to read?
ዮሐንስ፣ መጽሐፉን ____።
Since Yohannes is male, the masculine singular imperative 'Anbib' is correct.
Complete the sentence to say 'Read the letter for me' (to a male).
እባክህ ደብዳቤውን ____።
The suffix '-illign' adds the meaning 'for me'.
Match the phrase to the person you are talking to.
1. To a male friend, 2. To a female friend, 3. To a teacher
Anbib (M), Anbibi (F), Yanbibu (Polite/Formal).
Complete the dialogue.
A: ይህ ምንድን ነው? B: አላውቅም፣ ____።
'Anbibew' means 'Read it', which fits the context of not knowing what something written is.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Gender & Respect in Commands
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesዮሐንስ፣ መጽሐፉን ____።
Since Yohannes is male, the masculine singular imperative 'Anbib' is correct.
እባክህ ደብዳቤውን ____።
The suffix '-illign' adds the meaning 'for me'.
1. To a male friend, 2. To a female friend, 3. To a teacher
Anbib (M), Anbibi (F), Yanbibu (Polite/Formal).
A: ይህ ምንድን ነው? B: አላውቅም፣ ____።
'Anbibew' means 'Read it', which fits the context of not knowing what something written is.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, you must use 'Anbibi'. Amharic is very strict about gender agreement.
It is neutral for friends and younger people, but rude for elders. Use 'Yanbibu' for respect.
Use 'Anbibillign' (አንብብልኝ).
'Anbib' is a command (Read!), while 'Anbebe' is the past tense (He read).
Yes, 'ካርታ አንብብ' (Karta anbib) is perfectly correct.
አታንብብ (Atanbib).
No, it's a very short 'ih' sound, like in 'sit'.
It represents the 6th order of the Fidel script (ብ), which is a consonant with a very short vowel.
Yes, 'አእምሮዬን አንብብ' (Aemroyen anbib) is used figuratively.
In modern texting, people often use the masculine as a default, but it's better to use the plural 'Anbibu' if unsure.
Expressions liées
አንብቢ
similarRead (to a female)
አንብቡ
similarRead (plural/formal)
አጥና
builds onStudy
ተመልከት
similarLook/Watch
ጻፍ
contrastWrite
አዳምጥ
similarListen
