Signification
Telling a male to understand/know.
Contexte culturel
Directness is often balanced with politeness. While 'እወቀው' is direct, it is usually preceded by a softening phrase like 'ለማንኛውም' (anyway) to make it sound less like a harsh command. In the capital, youth culture uses 'ያዘው' (Hold it) or 'ቼክ አድርገው' (Check it) as modern alternatives to 'እወቀው'. In religious teachings, 'እወቅ' (Know) is a powerful command used by priests to urge followers to understand spiritual truths. In Ethiopian business, verbal agreements are strong. Saying 'እወቀው' at the end of a deal can act as a verbal contract confirmation.
The 'FYI' Rule
Think of 'Eweqew' as the Amharic equivalent of 'FYI' when talking to a guy.
Gender Matters
Always check the gender of the person you are talking to before using this phrase.
Signification
Telling a male to understand/know.
The 'FYI' Rule
Think of 'Eweqew' as the Amharic equivalent of 'FYI' when talking to a guy.
Gender Matters
Always check the gender of the person you are talking to before using this phrase.
Softening the Blow
Add 'እባክህ' (ebakih - please) before it if you want to sound less bossy: 'እባክህ እወቀው'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Eweqew' for a male friend.
ነገ ስብሰባ አለ፤ በደንብ ______።
Since it's for a male friend, 'እወቀው' is the correct masculine informal form.
Which phrase would you use to tell your boss to 'know something' politely?
To your boss:
'ይወቁት' is the formal/polite plural form used for respect.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ዛሬ ዝናብ ይዘንባል አሉ። B: እሺ ______።
While 'እወቀው' is what A says, B would respond with 'ያዝኩት' (I got it/I caught it) to show they understood.
Match the phrase to the person.
1. To a sister, 2. To a brother, 3. To a teacher
Gender and respect levels must match the recipient.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesነገ ስብሰባ አለ፤ በደንብ ______።
Since it's for a male friend, 'እወቀው' is the correct masculine informal form.
To your boss:
'ይወቁት' is the formal/polite plural form used for respect.
A: ዛሬ ዝናብ ይዘንባል አሉ። B: እሺ ______።
While 'እወቀው' is what A says, B would respond with 'ያዝኩት' (I got it/I caught it) to show they understood.
1. To a sister, 2. To a brother, 3. To a teacher
Gender and respect levels must match the recipient.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it is too informal. Use 'ይወቁት' (Yewoqut) instead.
No, 'He knows it' is 'ያውቀዋል' (Yawqewal). 'እወቀው' is a command.
Between friends, no. To a stranger or elder, yes.
The plural is 'እወቁት' (Ewequt), used for a group of people.
Only in a very informal email to a close male friend. Otherwise, use formal alternatives.
That would be 'እወቀኝ' (Eweqegn).
Yes, 'ያዘው' (Yazew) is common slang in Addis.
Yes, 'እውነቱን እወቀው' is a very common expression.
Use the plural 'እወቁት' (Ewequt).
It's an ejective. Practice by making a clicking sound at the back of your throat while saying 'k'.
Expressions liées
ተረዳው
similarUnderstand it
አስታውሰው
similarRemember it
ልብ በለው
similarPay attention to it
አትዘንጋ
contrastDon't forget
ይወቁት
specialized formKnow it (Formal)
