Signification
Suggesting that the group completes the task.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'mulu' (completeness) is important. Finishing a task together reinforces social harmony (Tehadiso). In the fast-paced capital, 'Enchers' is often used to cut through long-winded greetings and get to the point. During harvest, 'Enchers' is a rhythmic chant used to coordinate the physical movements of farmers. In the diaspora, using Amharic phrases like 'Enchers' during community events helps maintain cultural identity and group cohesion.
Add '-ew' for Native Fluency
Saying 'እንጨርሰው' (Enchersew) instead of just 'እንጨርስ' makes you sound much more like a native speaker in casual settings.
Watch the 'Ch'
If you use a regular English 'ch' instead of the Amharic ejective 'ጭ', people will still understand you, but it will sound very foreign.
Signification
Suggesting that the group completes the task.
Add '-ew' for Native Fluency
Saying 'እንጨርሰው' (Enchersew) instead of just 'እንጨርስ' makes you sound much more like a native speaker in casual settings.
Watch the 'Ch'
If you use a regular English 'ch' instead of the Amharic ejective 'ጭ', people will still understand you, but it will sound very foreign.
The 'Bereka' Rule
In a coffee ceremony, never say 'Enchers' after the first round. It's considered rude. Wait until the third round (Bereka).
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence to say 'Let's finish the work.'
ስራውን ____።
'እንጨርስ' is the correct first-person plural jussive form.
Which phrase is the most natural way to suggest finishing coffee with a friend?
Which one would you say?
'ቡና እንጨርስ' means 'Let's finish coffee,' which is a suggestion.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are in a meeting and want to finish the last agenda item.
'እንጨርስ' is used for completing tasks, while 'እንሂድ' means 'let's go.'
Complete the dialogue.
A: ስራው ገና አልተጠናቀቀም። (The work is not finished yet.) B: አውቃለሁ፣ አሁን ____።
'እንጨርሰው' (Let's finish it) fits the context of completing the remaining work.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Suggestion vs. Fact
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesስራውን ____።
'እንጨርስ' is the correct first-person plural jussive form.
Which one would you say?
'ቡና እንጨርስ' means 'Let's finish coffee,' which is a suggestion.
Situation: You are in a meeting and want to finish the last agenda item.
'እንጨርስ' is used for completing tasks, while 'እንሂድ' means 'let's go.'
A: ስራው ገና አልተጠናቀቀም። (The work is not finished yet.) B: አውቃለሁ፣ አሁን ____።
'እንጨርሰው' (Let's finish it) fits the context of completing the remaining work.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, that would be 'እንለያይ' (Enleyay). 'Enchers' is for tasks, not relationships.
It's better to say 'ትምህርቱን ብንጨርስ ይሻላል?' (Would it be better if we finish the lesson?) to be more polite.
'Enchers' is common and everyday; 'Enatenaqiq' is formal and used in documents or speeches.
Yes, the 'En-' prefix in this specific verb form (jussive) always implies a suggestion or collective command.
Yes, 'ፊልሙን እንጨርስ' (Let's finish the movie) is very common.
You would say 'መጨረስ እፈልጋለሁ' (Mecherres efelligallehu).
Yes, Tigrinya has a very similar root and structure, though the pronunciation differs slightly.
Yes, it can sound like you are rushing others while doing nothing yourself.
Yes, 'መጽሐፉን እንጨርስ' is perfect for a reading group.
Add 'ሁሉንም' (hullunim) -> 'ሁሉንም እንጨርስ'.
Expressions liées
በቃ
similarEnough / Stop
ተጠናቀቀ
specialized formIt is completed
እንሂድ
builds onLet's go
እንጀምር
contrastLet's start
