Signification
Reaching out for help or charity.
Contexte culturel
Almsgiving is considered a way to store treasures in heaven. The phrase is often used in 'Mezmur' (hymns). During Ramadan, 'Zakat' (charity) is central. The idiom is used to encourage giving to the 'Miskin' (poor). In the city, this phrase is used in 'Iddir' (community insurance groups) when a member faces a crisis. Ethiopians abroad use this phrase frequently on GoFundMe or Telegram groups to support people back home.
Use the Suffix
Always add -ን (-n) to 'እጅ' when it is the object of the verb. It makes you sound like a native.
Context Matters
Don't use this for physical stretching in a gym; people will think you are asking for money.
Signification
Reaching out for help or charity.
Use the Suffix
Always add -ን (-n) to 'እጅ' when it is the object of the verb. It makes you sound like a native.
Context Matters
Don't use this for physical stretching in a gym; people will think you are asking for money.
Dignity
When using this phrase, keep a humble tone. It's a sensitive topic in Ethiopian culture.
Religious Context
If you are at a church or mosque, this is the most polite way to discuss charity.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'መዘርጋት' (past tense, he).
ድሃው እርዳታ ለማግኘት እጁን _______።
The subject is 'ድሃው' (the poor man, masculine singular), so the verb must be 'ዘረጋ'.
Which sentence means 'Let us reach out to the victims'?
ለተጎጂዎች...
'እንዘርጋ' is the 'let us' form of the verb.
Match the situation to the correct use of the idiom.
You are writing a Facebook post to raise money for a sick child.
This is a call to action for the community to help.
Complete the dialogue.
A: እርዳታ ይፈልጋሉ? B: አዎ፣ እባክዎ _______።
B is asking A to reach out/help them using the polite 'you' form.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Mäzärgät vs. Mäläṭṭäṭ
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesድሃው እርዳታ ለማግኘት እጁን _______።
The subject is 'ድሃው' (the poor man, masculine singular), so the verb must be 'ዘረጋ'.
ለተጎጂዎች...
'እንዘርጋ' is the 'let us' form of the verb.
You are writing a Facebook post to raise money for a sick child.
This is a call to action for the community to help.
A: እርዳታ ይፈልጋሉ? B: አዎ፣ እባክዎ _______።
B is asking A to reach out/help them using the polite 'you' form.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, that would imply you are asking them for charity. Use 'መገናኘት' (to connect) instead.
Mostly, but it can also mean offering time, food, or emotional support in a time of crisis.
እጃቸውን ዘረጉ (əǧǧaččäwin zärägu).
It depends on the tone. In a charitable context, it's neutral/polite. If said with a sneer, it can imply they are a beggar.
እጅ መንሳት (to refuse help/be ungrateful).
Yes, 'የእግዚአብሔር እጅ' (God's hand) is a common religious expression for divine help.
Yes, 'እጆቻችንን መዘርጋት' (stretching our hands), but the singular 'እጃችንን' is more common for a unified effort.
Yes, very frequently in gospel and patriotic songs.
Yes, literally 'ምንጣፍ መዘርጋት' means to lay out or stretch a carpet.
The literal words are A1, but the idiomatic meaning is something you'll learn as you interact with the culture.
Expressions liées
እጅ መንሳት
contrastTo refuse to help or show ingratitude.
እጅ መስጠት
similarTo surrender.
ልመና
specialized formBegging.
ቸርነት
builds onKindness/Charity.
ምጽዋት
synonymAlmsgiving.
