Signification
Referring to size or consistency.
Contexte culturel
In the cold highlands, 'thickness' in clothing (like the Gabi) and food (like Shiro) is a survival necessity, not just a preference. In modern cafes, 'Wefiram' is used to describe high-quality fruit juices (Spris) which are layered and dense. The price of traditional cloth often depends on the 'thickness' of the thread and the density of the weave. During fasting seasons, vegan stews (Ater Wot) are made extra thick to provide more sustenance since meat is excluded.
The 'Shiro' Test
If you want to impress an Ethiopian host, compliment their Shiro by saying it is 'Wefiram'. It's the ultimate culinary compliment.
People vs. Food
Remember: 'Wefiram' for food = Good. 'Wefiram' for people = Be careful (can be rude).
Signification
Referring to size or consistency.
The 'Shiro' Test
If you want to impress an Ethiopian host, compliment their Shiro by saying it is 'Wefiram'. It's the ultimate culinary compliment.
People vs. Food
Remember: 'Wefiram' for food = Good. 'Wefiram' for people = Be careful (can be rude).
Use 'ይሻላል'
Adding 'yishalal' (is better) to the end of the phrase makes you sound much more fluent and decisive.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct comparative word.
ወጡ ከቀጭን ____ ወፍራም ነው።
'Yiliq' is the word for 'rather' in this comparative structure.
Which sentence correctly expresses a preference for thick coffee?
Select the correct sentence:
This sentence correctly places 'thin' as the rejected option and 'thick' as the desired one.
Match the Amharic word to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the core components of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue in the market.
Buyer: ይህ ጨርቅ በጣም ቀጭን ነው። Seller: እሺ፣ ከቀጭን ይልቅ _______ አለኝ።
The seller is offering a 'thick' cloth as an alternative to the 'thin' one.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Consistency Comparison
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesወጡ ከቀጭን ____ ወፍራም ነው።
'Yiliq' is the word for 'rather' in this comparative structure.
Select the correct sentence:
This sentence correctly places 'thin' as the rejected option and 'thick' as the desired one.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the core components of the phrase.
Buyer: ይህ ጨርቅ በጣም ቀጭን ነው። Seller: እሺ፣ ከቀጭን ይልቅ _______ አለኝ።
The seller is offering a 'thick' cloth as an alternative to the 'thin' one.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! You can say 'Keqech'in yiliq wefiram t'igur' to describe thick hair.
Yes, in Amharic, 'thick' (wefiram) is the standard way to describe strong, concentrated coffee.
Flip the phrase: 'ከወፍራም ይልቅ ቀጭን ይሁን' (Let it be thin rather than thick).
Yes. The thing you are comparing *against* must have the 'Ke-' prefix and come before 'yiliq'.
It is neutral. You can use it with a waiter or with your grandmother.
That's fine too! The full phrase 'Keqech'in yiliq...' just adds emphasis and clarity.
Yes, to describe the physical thickness of the book, but not the complexity of the story.
No. For 'Injera' or high-end 'Netela' (scarves), being 'Qech'in' (thin/fine) is actually a sign of high quality.
It's an ejective. Imagine making a 'k' sound but popping it from your throat without using your lungs.
Yes, it's perfect for describing the consistency of paint or ink.
Expressions liées
ወፈር ያለ
similarSomewhat thick
ቅጥን ያለ
contrastVery thin/fine
ጥጥ ያለ
specialized formDense/Solid
ውሃ የሆነ
contrastWatery
