Signification
Literally 'dry eyed', meaning someone without shame.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Yilugunta' is central. Being 'Ayne Dereq' is seen as a failure of social integration. In the fast-paced capital, 'Ayne Dereq' can sometimes be a backhanded compliment for someone who is a 'hustler'. Humility (Tizit) is a religious virtue. 'Ayne Dereq' behavior is often contrasted with the behavior of a 'good Christian'. The term is used to call out influencers who do embarrassing things for 'clout'.
Careful with Elders
Never call an elder 'Ayne Dereq' even if they are being bold. It is considered a grave insult.
The 'Good' Ayne Dereq
If you want to use it positively, always add 'ጥሩ' (good) before it: 'ጥሩ አይነ ደረቅነት' (Good boldness).
Signification
Literally 'dry eyed', meaning someone without shame.
Careful with Elders
Never call an elder 'Ayne Dereq' even if they are being bold. It is considered a grave insult.
The 'Good' Ayne Dereq
If you want to use it positively, always add 'ጥሩ' (good) before it: 'ጥሩ አይነ ደረቅነት' (Good boldness).
Teste-toi
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
ሰውየው ብድር አይመልስም፣ በጣም ______ ነው።
Someone who doesn't return loans is typically described as shameless.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
እሷ ______ ስለሆነች መድረክ ላይ መናገር አትፈራም።
In this context, it refers to her boldness/lack of stage fright.
Match the situation to the most likely description.
A person cuts the line at the supermarket and ignores everyone.
Ignoring social order like a line is a classic 'Ayne Dereq' move.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesሰውየው ብድር አይመልስም፣ በጣም ______ ነው።
Someone who doesn't return loans is typically described as shameless.
እሷ ______ ስለሆነች መድረክ ላይ መናገር አትፈራም።
In this context, it refers to her boldness/lack of stage fright.
A person cuts the line at the supermarket and ignores everyone.
Ignoring social order like a line is a classic 'Ayne Dereq' move.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questions90% of the time, yes. It implies a lack of social grace. However, in business or performance, it can mean 'fearless'.
Yes, usually in a joking way: 'እኔ እኮ አይነ ደረቅ ነኝ' (I am shameless/bold, you know).
Expressions liées
አይነ አፋር
contrastShy / Modest
አይነ አውጣ
builds onExtremely brazen / Bold-faced liar
ባለጌ
similarRude / Ill-mannered
