Signification
Referring to desserts or candy.
Contexte culturel
While popcorn is traditional, modern ceremonies in cities often include 'ጣፋጭ ነገር' like small cakes or biscuits to balance the strong, bitter coffee. Addis is famous for its Italian-influenced pastry shops. Asking for 'ጣፋጭ ነገር' here will get you a wide variety of mille-feuille, cream cakes, and donuts. During Orthodox fasting periods, 'ጣፋጭ ነገር' must be 'Yetsom' (vegan), meaning no eggs or dairy. Always ask if the sweet thing is 'Yetsom' during these times. In many Ethiopian households, 'ጣፋጭ ነገር' is used as a rare treat or reward for good behavior or doing well in school.
The 'Neger' Placeholder
In Amharic, if you don't know the specific name of a food, you can often say '[Adjective] ነገር' and people will understand you.
Fasting Days
On Wednesdays and Fridays, many 'ጣፋጭ ነገር' items won't be available unless they are vegan. Look for the word 'Yetsom'.
Signification
Referring to desserts or candy.
The 'Neger' Placeholder
In Amharic, if you don't know the specific name of a food, you can often say '[Adjective] ነገር' and people will understand you.
Fasting Days
On Wednesdays and Fridays, many 'ጣፋጭ ነገር' items won't be available unless they are vegan. Look for the word 'Yetsom'.
Ordering at Cafes
If you want a specific cake but don't know the name, point and say 'ይህንን ጣፋጭ ነገር እፈልጋለሁ' (I want this sweet thing).
Sharing is Caring
If you buy a 'ጣፋጭ ነገር', it is polite to offer a piece to those sitting with you.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'thing'.
ጣፋጭ ____ እፈልጋለሁ።
'ነገር' means thing. 'ሰው' means person and 'ቤት' means house.
How do you say 'I like sweet things'?
Which sentence is correct?
The adjective 'ጣፋጭ' must come before the noun 'ነገር'.
Complete the dialogue at the cafe.
Waiter: ምን ትፈልጋለህ? Customer: ቡና እና ____ ____ እፈልጋለሁ።
In a cafe, you usually ask for coffee and something sweet.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a bakery and want to see what treats they have.
'ጣፋጭ ነገር አለ?' asks 'Is there something sweet?'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of ጣፋጭ ነገር
Bakery
- • ኬክ (Cake)
- • ፓስትሪ (Pastry)
- • ዶናት (Donut)
Candy
- • ከረሜላ (Candy)
- • ቸኮሌት (Chocolate)
Traditional
- • ማር (Honey)
- • ባህላዊ ዳቦ (Traditional Bread)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesጣፋጭ ____ እፈልጋለሁ።
'ነገር' means thing. 'ሰው' means person and 'ቤት' means house.
Which sentence is correct?
The adjective 'ጣፋጭ' must come before the noun 'ነገር'.
Waiter: ምን ትፈልጋለህ? Customer: ቡና እና ____ ____ እፈልጋለሁ።
In a cafe, you usually ask for coffee and something sweet.
You are at a bakery and want to see what treats they have.
'ጣፋጭ ነገር አለ?' asks 'Is there something sweet?'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, if the fruit is particularly sweet, you can call it 'ጣፋጭ ነገር', but usually, it refers to processed sweets.
It can be both. 'ጣፋጭ ነገር' can mean 'sweet things' in general or 'a sweet thing'.
Say 'የዚህ ጣፋጭ ነገር ዋጋ ስንት ነው?' (How much is the price of this sweet thing?)
Yes, it is very common and polite.
'T’afach' is specifically for sweet taste, while 'T’iru' means 'good' in general.
It's a bit cheesy and literal. Better to use 'የኔ ማር' (My honey).
Yes, chocolate is definitely a 'ጣፋጭ ነገር'.
Just 'ጣፋጭ' (T’afach) is often used in casual conversation.
Say 'ጣፋጭ ያልሆነ ነገር' (A thing that is not sweet).
It is neutral. It's fine for both a street stall and a nice cafe.
Expressions liées
ጣፋጭ መክሰስ
specialized formSweet snack
የጣፋጭ ምግብ
formalDessert food
ከረሜላ
specialized formCandy
ስኳር
similarSugar
ይጣፍጣል
builds onIt is sweet/tasty
