Signification
A reliable companion.
Contexte culturel
A 'ጥሩ ጓደኛ' is someone you would invite for the full three rounds of coffee (Abol, Tona, Bereka). It is a time for deep conversation and bonding. Giving a 'Gursha' to a friend is a sign of a 'ጥሩ ጓደኛ'. It signifies that you care for them as much as yourself. In Ethiopia, being a good friend means being part of the community support system. If a friend's relative dies, a 'ጥሩ ጓደኛ' stays with them for days. The 'Mize' (best man/bridesmaid) is always chosen from one's 'ጥሩ ጓደኞች'. It is the highest honor in a friendship.
The 'My' Suffix
Always remember to add '-ዬ' to make it 'my good friend'. It sounds much more natural.
Gender Check
Even though 'ጓደኛ' doesn't change, the verb 'is' (ነው/ናት) must match the person's gender.
Signification
A reliable companion.
The 'My' Suffix
Always remember to add '-ዬ' to make it 'my good friend'. It sounds much more natural.
Gender Check
Even though 'ጓደኛ' doesn't change, the verb 'is' (ነው/ናት) must match the person's gender.
Social Media
Use #ጥሩጓደኛ on your posts to connect with Amharic speakers!
Gursha
If you call someone a 'ጥሩ ጓደኛ', be prepared to share a gursha during dinner!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'friend'.
አበበ ጥሩ ______ ነው።
ጓደኛ means friend. ውሃ means water and ቤት means house.
How do you say 'My good friend' (female)?
Which sentence is correct?
'ናት' is the feminine form of 'is'.
Match the Amharic phrase to its English translation.
Match the following:
These are common variations of the word friend.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ሳራ እንዴት ናት? B: ሳራ በጣም ______ ______ ናት። ሁልጊዜ ትረዳኛለች።
The context 'She always helps me' implies she is a good friend.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Friend vs Lover
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesአበበ ጥሩ ______ ነው።
ጓደኛ means friend. ውሃ means water and ቤት means house.
Which sentence is correct?
'ናት' is the feminine form of 'is'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common variations of the word friend.
A: ሳራ እንዴት ናት? B: ሳራ በጣም ______ ______ ናት። ሁልጊዜ ትረዳኛለች።
The context 'She always helps me' implies she is a good friend.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it in both formal and informal settings.
No, use 'ፍቅረኛ' (fekeranya) for romantic partners.
You can say 'ምርጥ ጓደኛ' (mirt’ gwadenya).
No, 'ጥሩ' stays the same for both genders.
It is 'ጥሩ ጓደኞች' (t’iru gwadenyoch).
Yes, if you have a friendly relationship with them.
It means the inner room or kitchen of a house.
Younger people might just say 'ጓደኛዬ' with a specific emphasis.
እሱ ጥሩ ጓደኛ ነበር።
No, it would be very confusing as you don't know them yet.
Yes, many Amharic songs about loyalty use this phrase.
It means 'friend of the heart', which is more intimate than 'good friend'.
Expressions liées
ምርጥ ጓደኛ
similarBest friend
የልብ ጓደኛ
specialized formSoulmate/Intimate friend
መጥፎ ጓደኛ
contrastBad friend
የስራ ጓደኛ
specialized formColleague
የክፍል ጓደኛ
specialized formClassmate
