Signification
Describing someone's body type.
Contexte culturel
Historically, being 'wefram' was a sign of surviving the lean seasons and having wealth. Western beauty standards are making 'wefram' a less desirable trait among the youth. A 'wefram' bride was often seen as a sign that her family was prosperous and could provide for her. During fasting seasons (like Lent), being 'wefram' is seen as a challenge since the diet is strictly vegan.
Use with 'ዬ'
Adding 'ye' (Weframye) makes it sound like a nickname for a friend.
Be Careful
Don't say this to a woman you don't know well; it's considered rude.
Signification
Describing someone's body type.
Use with 'ዬ'
Adding 'ye' (Weframye) makes it sound like a nickname for a friend.
Be Careful
Don't say this to a woman you don't know well; it's considered rude.
Polite Alternative
Use 'Mulu sew' if you want to be respectful but still describe their size.
Greetings
If someone says 'Woferehal' to you, they are likely complimenting your health!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'fat'.
ወንድሜ ብዙ ይበላል፣ ስለዚህ እሱ ____ ሰው ነው።
If someone eats a lot, they are likely to become 'wefram' (fat).
Which of these is the most polite way to describe a large person?
በጣም ትልቅ ሰውን በክብር ለመጥራት ምን ይባላል?
'Mulu' or 'Mulatu' (fullness) is the polite euphemism.
Match the Amharic word to its English meaning.
Match the following:
Basic physical description vocabulary.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ያ ሰውዬ ማነው? B: የትኛው? ያ ____ ሰው?
In this context, an adjective is needed to identify the person.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Wefram vs. Mulu
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesወንድሜ ብዙ ይበላል፣ ስለዚህ እሱ ____ ሰው ነው።
If someone eats a lot, they are likely to become 'wefram' (fat).
በጣም ትልቅ ሰውን በክብር ለመጥራት ምን ይባላል?
'Mulu' or 'Mulatu' (fullness) is the polite euphemism.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Basic physical description vocabulary.
A: ያ ሰውዬ ማነው? B: የትኛው? ያ ____ ሰው?
In this context, an adjective is needed to identify the person.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsIt depends on the tone. It is primarily descriptive, but can be an insult if used mockingly.
You say 'እየወፈርኩ ነው' (Eyewoferku new).
The opposite is 'Qechin' (ቀጭን), which means thin.
Yes, but 'Weframwa' is the specific feminine form.
Doctors use 'Semonet' or 'Mewofer' to talk about obesity.
It's a traditional way to say you look healthy and prosperous.
Yes, like 'Wefram mets'haf' (a thick book).
Yes, often in traditional 'Azmari' songs for humor.
You say 'ወፍራሙ ሰውዬ' (Weframu sewoye).
No, it is too informal. Avoid physical descriptions in professional settings.
It's a slang term meaning 'butter person,' implying someone is very fat.
Metaphorically, yes, in older contexts.
Like the 'w' in 'water'.
Yes, especially in memes or health discussions.
Expressions liées
ቀጭን ሰው
contrastThin person
ሙሉ ሰው
similarFull person
ወፍራም መጽሐፍ
specialized formThick book
መወፈር
builds onTo get fat
