Signification
Physical well-being is the greatest treasure.
Contexte culturel
Health is often viewed as a spiritual state. Fasting (abstaining from animal products) for over 200 days a year is seen as both a spiritual and physical cleansing that preserves this 'wealth'. In farming communities, a person's health is the family's insurance. If the head of the household is healthy, the family is considered 'wealthy' in potential. With the rise of gyms in Addis Ababa, this proverb is being rebranded for the 'fitness' generation, appearing on gym walls and water bottles. The proverb is used to maintain cultural values of simplicity and gratitude while living in highly consumerist Western societies.
Use it for comfort
If a friend is stressed about work, this is the kindest thing you can say to help them relax.
The 'Tena' Greeting
Remember that the word for health (Tena) is also the root of the most common greeting. Health is central to Amharic social life.
Signification
Physical well-being is the greatest treasure.
Use it for comfort
If a friend is stressed about work, this is the kindest thing you can say to help them relax.
The 'Tena' Greeting
Remember that the word for health (Tena) is also the root of the most common greeting. Health is central to Amharic social life.
Grammar Shortcut
This phrase is a perfect template for any 'A is B' sentence. Just swap the nouns!
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
ጤና ______ ነው።
'ሀብት' (Habt) means wealth, which completes the proverb 'Health is wealth'.
Which sentence is the correct translation of 'Health is wealth'?
Choose the correct Amharic sentence:
The first option uses the correct word order and masculine copula 'new'.
Match the situation to the most appropriate use of the proverb.
Your friend is sad because they lost their phone but they are unhurt after a fall.
The proverb is used here to provide perspective and comfort.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ለምን ሁልጊዜ ጤናማ ምግብ ትበላለህ? B: ምክንያቱም _________________።
The proverb explains the motivation for healthy eating.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesጤና ______ ነው።
'ሀብት' (Habt) means wealth, which completes the proverb 'Health is wealth'.
Choose the correct Amharic sentence:
The first option uses the correct word order and masculine copula 'new'.
Your friend is sad because they lost their phone but they are unhurt after a fall.
The proverb is used here to provide perspective and comfort.
A: ለምን ሁልጊዜ ጤናማ ምግብ ትበላለህ? B: ምክንያቱም _________________።
The proverb explains the motivation for healthy eating.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNot at all! It is used daily by people of all ages, from grandmothers to fitness influencers.
Only if the topic is related to employee wellness or health insurance. Otherwise, it might be too informal.
Even though some abstract nouns are feminine, 'Tena' is grammatically masculine in this standard proverb.
Yes, people often just say 'ዋናው ጤና' (The main thing is health).
No, 'Habt' means wealth, resources, or assets. It can refer to talent, property, or in this case, health.
Expressions liées
ጤና ይስጥልኝ
builds onMay He (God) give you health for me.
ዋናው ጤና ነው
similarThe main thing is health.
ከሁሉ አስቀድሞ ጤና
similarHealth before everything.
ጤና ካለ ሁሉ አለ
builds onIf there is health, there is everything.
