Signification
Having one's hair trimmed or styled.
Contexte culturel
Barbershops (Tsegur Bet) are social hubs where men discuss the English Premier League and local politics. It's common to spend an hour there even if the cut takes 20 minutes. In the Orthodox tradition, shaving a baby's hair after baptism is a significant ritual, often symbolizing a clean spiritual start. Shaving the head is a traditional sign of deep mourning in many Ethiopian ethnic groups, though this is becoming less common in cities. The days leading up to Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) see the longest lines at barbershops as everyone wants to look their best.
The 'Congratulations'
Always say 'እንኳን ተቆረጥክ' (Enkwan teqoretk) to a man who just got a haircut. It's the polite social norm.
Active vs Passive
Be careful! 'Mequret' means you are the barber. 'Meqoret' means you are the customer.
Signification
Having one's hair trimmed or styled.
The 'Congratulations'
Always say 'እንኳን ተቆረጥክ' (Enkwan teqoretk) to a man who just got a haircut. It's the polite social norm.
Active vs Passive
Be careful! 'Mequret' means you are the barber. 'Meqoret' means you are the customer.
Ask for 'Mestakahel'
If you just want a light trim, use the word 'መስተካከል' (Mestakahel) to ensure the barber doesn't cut too much.
Sunday is Busy
Avoid going for a haircut on Sunday mornings unless you want to wait for hours; it's the busiest time.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form to say 'I want to get a haircut.'
ፀጉሬን ________ እፈልጋለሁ።
'መቆረጥ' is the passive form used for receiving a haircut.
Fill in the missing prefix for the past tense: 'I got a haircut.'
ፀጉሬን ___ቆረጥኩ።
The 'ተ-' prefix makes the verb passive (I was cut/I got cut).
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase would you use to compliment someone's new haircut?
'እንኳን ተቆረጥክ' is the standard congratulatory phrase for a new haircut.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ፀጉርህ በጣም ረዝሟል። B: አዎ፣ ነገ ________ እሄዳለሁ።
'ልቆረጥ' means 'to be cut' in the future/intended sense.
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Aides visuelles
Active vs Passive
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesፀጉሬን ________ እፈልጋለሁ።
'መቆረጥ' is the passive form used for receiving a haircut.
ፀጉሬን ___ቆረጥኩ።
The 'ተ-' prefix makes the verb passive (I was cut/I got cut).
Which phrase would you use to compliment someone's new haircut?
'እንኳን ተቆረጥክ' is the standard congratulatory phrase for a new haircut.
A: ፀጉርህ በጣም ረዝሟል። B: አዎ፣ ነገ ________ እሄዳለሁ።
'ልቆረጥ' means 'to be cut' in the future/intended sense.
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Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYou can show a picture or use the word 'ፎርም' (form). Say 'ይህንን ፎርም እፈልጋለሁ' (I want this form).
Yes, a small tip (10-20%) is appreciated but not mandatory in local shops.
'መቆረጥ' is for any haircut, while 'መላጨት' specifically means shaving to the skin.
Yes, if she is getting a short cut with scissors. If she is getting braids, use 'መስራት' (to work/make).
It literally means 'Even [good] that you were cut', but it functions as 'Nice haircut!'
Say 'ብዙ አትቁረጥ' (Bizu at-quret).
Usually, 'Tsegur Bet' refers to barbershops for men, while 'የሴቶች ፀጉር ቤት' or 'ሳሎን' is for women.
The 'te-' prefix creates the passive voice, indicating the action is happening to you.
Yes, then you use the active form: 'ፀጉሬን ቆረጥኩ'.
It is a common term for a barber, derived from the Italian word for barber.
In most local shops, no. It's first-come, first-served.
Say 'በጣም አጠረ' (Betam atere).
Expressions liées
ፀጉር ቤት
specialized formBarbershop / Hair salon
ራስን መላጨት
specialized formTo shave one's head
ፀጉር መስራት
similarTo do/style hair
ፀጉር መታጠብ
builds onTo have hair washed
ፂም መላጨት
similarTo shave a beard
