Signification
Food that tastes very good.
Contexte culturel
Complimenting the food is not just polite; it's a social requirement. If you don't say the food is 'ጣፋጭ', the host might worry you are sick or unhappy. During fasting seasons, 'ጣፋጭ ምግብ' refers to vegan dishes. The 'sweetness' is found in the complexity of the spices rather than animal fats. In the capital, food culture is evolving. 'ጣፋጭ ምግብ' is now used for burgers and pizza as much as for traditional Injera. Known for 'Kitfo', the phrase is often used to describe the quality of the butter (Niter Kibe) used in the dish.
The 'Sweet' Secret
Remember that 'ጣፋጭ' means delicious for savory foods too. Don't be afraid to use it for spicy stews!
Compliment the Cook
Always say 'ጣፋጭ ነው' after a meal at someone's house. It is the highest form of politeness.
Signification
Food that tastes very good.
The 'Sweet' Secret
Remember that 'ጣፋጭ' means delicious for savory foods too. Don't be afraid to use it for spicy stews!
Compliment the Cook
Always say 'ጣፋጭ ነው' after a meal at someone's house. It is the highest form of politeness.
Not for People
Calling a person 'ጣፋጭ' is not common and can sound very strange or suggestive. Stick to 'ደግ' (kind).
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to say 'This is delicious food.'
ይህ ______ ምግብ ነው።
'ጣፋጭ' is the correct adjective for delicious.
Which sentence is the most natural way to compliment a cook?
How do you say 'The food is very delicious'?
The correct order is Subject + Adverb + Adjective + Verb.
Match the Amharic phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are all variations of describing food quality.
Complete the dialogue.
Host: ምግቡን ወደድከው? (Did you like the food?) Guest: አዎ፣ በጣም ______ ነው!
The guest is confirming they liked it, so 'ጣፋጭ' (delicious) is the logical choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesይህ ______ ምግብ ነው።
'ጣፋጭ' is the correct adjective for delicious.
How do you say 'The food is very delicious'?
The correct order is Subject + Adverb + Adjective + Verb.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are all variations of describing food quality.
Host: ምግቡን ወደድከው? (Did you like the food?) Guest: አዎ፣ በጣም ______ ነው!
The guest is confirming they liked it, so 'ጣፋጭ' (delicious) is the logical choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsLiterally yes, but in the context of food, it almost always means 'delicious' regardless of the flavor profile.
Yes, but it's more common to say 'ቡናው ይጣፍጣል' (The coffee tastes good).
Yes, but a critic might use more specific words like 'ጥሩ ጣዕም' (good flavor).
You would say 'ምግቡ አይጣፍጥም' (The food does not taste good).
'ጣፋጭ' focuses on the taste, while 'ምርጥ' means 'excellent' or 'the best' in a general sense.
In Ethiopia, it's better to wait until you swallow, but a thumbs up and a muffled 'ጣፋጭ ነው' is always appreciated!
Yes, 'ጣፋጭ ምግቦች', but we usually just use the singular form for the adjective.
Absolutely! It's perfect for a quick snack like 'Sambusa'.
No, it only refers to the taste. A greasy burger can be 'ጣፋጭ ምግብ'.
Most people write it as 'Tafach Migib'.
Expressions liées
ምርጥ ምግብ
similarExcellent food
ጥሩ ምግብ
similarGood food
ይጣፍጣል
builds onIt tastes good
መጥፎ ምግብ
contrastBad food
የሚጣፍጥ
specialized formThat which is tasty
