Signification
Things get worse before they get better.
Contexte culturel
In the highlands, the rainy season (Kiremt) turns all rivers brown. People know they must wait for the dry season for the water to clear. This seasonal cycle is the root of the proverb. The 'Jebena' (coffee pot) must be allowed to sit so the grounds settle. This 'settling' is a daily lesson in patience for every Ethiopian child. The idea that suffering leads to purification is central to the Ethiopian Orthodox faith, making this proverb resonate on a spiritual level. In the fast-growing capital, this proverb is used to justify the constant construction and traffic jams—the 'muddiness' of progress.
Use it for empathy
This is the best phrase to use when you don't know what else to say to someone in a mess. It shows you believe in their future.
Don't use for death
As mentioned, avoid using this during funerals. It's for 'fixable' messes, not permanent losses.
Signification
Things get worse before they get better.
Use it for empathy
This is the best phrase to use when you don't know what else to say to someone in a mess. It shows you believe in their future.
Don't use for death
As mentioned, avoid using this during funerals. It's for 'fixable' messes, not permanent losses.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the proverb.
ካልደፈረሰ ___________።
The proverb is 'ካልደፈረሰ አይጠራም' (If it doesn't get muddy, it won't clear).
Which situation best fits the proverb 'ካልደፈረሰ አይጠራም'?
A friend is crying because their new business is failing in the first month.
This is a perfect situation to use the proverb to encourage them that early failure is part of the process.
What is the literal meaning of 'ካልደፈረሰ'?
What does 'ካልደፈረሰ' mean?
'Kal-' means 'if not' and 'defere' means 'to be muddy'.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesካልደፈረሰ ___________።
The proverb is 'ካልደፈረሰ አይጠራም' (If it doesn't get muddy, it won't clear).
A friend is crying because their new business is failing in the first month.
This is a perfect situation to use the proverb to encourage them that early failure is part of the process.
What does 'ካልደፈረሰ' mean?
'Kal-' means 'if not' and 'defere' means 'to be muddy'.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNo, it is a secular proverb, but it aligns with many religious values in Ethiopia regarding patience and trials.
Yes, but it's a bit of a joke. It's like saying 'The chaos of my laundry is necessary for my future fashion!'.
Expressions liées
ከቀጭን ይበጠሳል
similarIt breaks at the thinnest part.
ትዕግስት መራራ ናት ፍሬዋ ግን ጣፋጭ ነው
builds onPatience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.
