Signification
A student who performs well.
Contexte culturel
In the highlands, academic success is often celebrated with a 'Dabo' (bread) cutting ceremony or a special meal of 'Doro Wat' (chicken stew). Private schools in Addis Ababa often have 'Gobez Temari' of the month posters to motivate students. In the diaspora, parents use this phrase to encourage children to maintain their heritage while succeeding in Western schools. In traditional church schools, a 'Gobez' student was one who could memorize the 'Dawit' (Psalms) the fastest.
Use it for adults too
Don't be afraid to call an adult learner a 'Gobez Temari'; they will find it very encouraging!
Watch the Verb
Remember to switch between 'new' (is) and 'nat' (is) based on gender.
Signification
A student who performs well.
Use it for adults too
Don't be afraid to call an adult learner a 'Gobez Temari'; they will find it very encouraging!
Watch the Verb
Remember to switch between 'new' (is) and 'nat' (is) based on gender.
The 'Gobez' standalone
You can just say 'Gobez!' to someone who did something well, even if they aren't a student.
Rank matters
In Ethiopia, being 'Gobez' is often tied to your rank (1st, 2nd, 3rd) in class.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'smart'.
አበባ [____] ተማሪ ናት።
'ጎበዝ' (Gobez) is the correct adjective for a smart/good student.
Choose the correct translation for 'He is a smart student.'
Which sentence is correct?
'እሱ' (He) requires the masculine verb 'ነው' (is).
Match the Amharic phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
Learning the singular, plural, and emphasized forms.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ልጅህ ትምህርት እንዴት ነው? B: [____] ነው።
The parent is responding that the child is a smart student.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Student Types
Positive
- • ጎበዝ (Smart)
- • ንቁ (Active)
- • ትጉ (Diligent)
Negative
- • ሰነፍ (Lazy)
- • ዝንጉ (Forgetful)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesአበባ [____] ተማሪ ናት።
'ጎበዝ' (Gobez) is the correct adjective for a smart/good student.
Which sentence is correct?
'እሱ' (He) requires the masculine verb 'ነው' (is).
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Learning the singular, plural, and emphasized forms.
A: ልጅህ ትምህርት እንዴት ነው? B: [____] ነው።
The parent is responding that the child is a smart student.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it can also mean brave, strong, or capable depending on the context.
Yes, it is used for all levels of education, from kindergarten to PhD.
Yes, 'ጎበዝ ተማሪዎች' (Gobez temariwoch).
It is neutral. It's appropriate for both formal speeches and casual talk.
The opposite is 'ሰነፍ ተማሪ' (Senef temari), meaning a lazy student.
Yes, but it might sound a bit boastful. It's better to say 'ጎበዝ ለመሆን እጥራለሁ' (I try to be smart).
Add '-u' for male (ጎበዝ ተማሪው) or '-wa' for female (ጎበዝ ተማሪዋ).
No, it is only used for people or animals (like a 'gobez' horse).
You would call them 'ብልህ ግን ሰነፍ' (Clever but lazy). 'Gobez' usually implies both.
Yes, 'ፋየር' (Fire) or 'አሪፍ' (Arif) are common among youth.
Expressions liées
ንቁ ተማሪ
similarActive/alert student
ትጉ ተማሪ
synonymDiligent student
አንደኛ ተማሪ
specialized formRank one student
ሰነፍ ተማሪ
contrastLazy student
