Signification
Inquiring about something.
Contexte culturel
In religious contexts, questions are often asked to a 'Nefs Abat' (Soul Father). These questions are called 'Tiyake' but are treated with extreme reverence. Young people use 'ጥያቄ' to mean a 'problem' or 'issue' in slang. If someone says 'ምንም ጥያቄ የለውም' (It has no question), they mean 'It's perfect' or 'No problem'. In rural areas, direct questioning of a guest is considered impolite. One must first provide water and food before 'ጥያቄ መጠየቅ' begins. Ethiopian students are traditionally taught to be quiet and listen. 'ጥያቄ መጠየቅ' is now being encouraged as a sign of modern, active learning.
The 'I have' shortcut
If you're nervous, just say 'ጥያቄ አለኝ' (Tiyake Alenyi). It's the easiest way to get someone's attention.
The Visit Trap
Remember that 'መጠየቅ' without 'ጥያቄ' usually means visiting. Don't use it alone if you want an answer!
Signification
Inquiring about something.
The 'I have' shortcut
If you're nervous, just say 'ጥያቄ አለኝ' (Tiyake Alenyi). It's the easiest way to get someone's attention.
The Visit Trap
Remember that 'መጠየቅ' without 'ጥያቄ' usually means visiting. Don't use it alone if you want an answer!
Politeness First
Always start with 'ይቅርታ' (Excuse me) before asking a stranger a question.
Gender Matters
When asking 'Can I ask you?', use 'ልጠይቅህ' for men and 'ልጠይቅሽ' for women.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'I have a question'.
____ አለኝ።
'ጥያቄ አለኝ' is the standard way to say 'I have a question'.
Which is the correct way to ask a teacher a question politely?
መምህር፣ አንድ ጥያቄ ____?
'ልጠይቅዎት' uses the formal/honorific suffix '-ዎት', which is required for teachers.
Match the Amharic phrase to its English meaning.
Phrases: 1. ጥያቄ የለም, 2. ጥያቄ ጠየቀ, 3. ጥያቄ እጠይቃለሁ
Matching the tense and existence markers.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ይቅርታ፣ አንድ ጥያቄ ልጠይቅህ? B: እሺ፣ ____።
'ጠይቀኝ' means 'Ask me' (to a male).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formal vs Informal
Banque d exercices
4 exercices____ አለኝ።
'ጥያቄ አለኝ' is the standard way to say 'I have a question'.
መምህር፣ አንድ ጥያቄ ____?
'ልጠይቅዎት' uses the formal/honorific suffix '-ዎት', which is required for teachers.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matching the tense and existence markers.
A: ይቅርታ፣ አንድ ጥያቄ ልጠይቅህ? B: እሺ፣ ____።
'ጠይቀኝ' means 'Ask me' (to a male).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. It can be used with friends or in a formal meeting, provided you conjugate the verb correctly.
Only if the context is very clear. Otherwise, people might think you want to visit someone.
ጥያቄ ጠየቅኩ (Tiyake t’eyek’ku).
ጥያቄዎች (Tiyak’ewoch).
Use the honorific: 'ጥያቄ ልጠይቅዎት?'
Yes, 'ጥያቄ አለችኝ' (feminine form) is often used to sound more polite or casual.
Yes, in a journalistic context, it is used for interviewing.
ጥያቄ የለም (Tiyake yelem).
Yes, 'ገንዘብ መጠየቅ' means to ask for money, but you wouldn't use the word 'ጥያቄ' there.
No, it is an ejective 'T'. It sounds sharper and involves a burst of air from the glottis.
Expressions liées
ጥያቄ አለኝ
similarI have a question
ጥያቄ ማቅረብ
specialized formTo present a question
መልስ መስጠት
contrastTo give an answer
መጠይቅ
builds onQuestionnaire / Interview
ጥያቄ መሰንዘር
specialized formTo hurl questions
