Signification
Someone who is not trendy or is easily fooled.
Contexte culturel
The city is divided into 'Arada' and 'Fara.' This isn't just slang; it's a way of life that dictates how people talk, walk, and socialize. Many Ethiopian rappers use 'Fara' to diss their rivals, claiming they are more 'Arada.' While 'Fara' is common, the culture still values 'Chewanet' (decency). Overusing slang can sometimes make you look like a 'Fara' who is trying too hard. The term reflects the historical tension between the capital city and the rest of the country.
Watch your audience
Never use this with people older than you; it's a major sign of disrespect.
Use it ironically
Calling yourself a 'fara' when you make a mistake makes you look 'arada' (cool/self-aware).
Signification
Someone who is not trendy or is easily fooled.
Watch your audience
Never use this with people older than you; it's a major sign of disrespect.
Use it ironically
Calling yourself a 'fara' when you make a mistake makes you look 'arada' (cool/self-aware).
The Arada Code
To be Arada, you must know who is Fara. It's all about social observation.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'Esu ____ new, be qelalu yitellelal.'
እሱ ____ ነው፤ በቀላሉ ይታለላል።
Someone who is easily deceived (ይታለላል) is called a 'fara'.
Match the situation to the correct response.
Your friend wears a suit to a football match.
Wearing a suit to a football match is considered 'fara' (uncool/out of place).
Fill in the blank with the abstract noun form of 'Fara'.
የእሱ ____ ለሁሉም ሰው ግልጽ ነው። (His uncoolness is clear to everyone.)
'Faranet' is the abstract noun for 'fara-ness' or uncoolness.
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Aides visuelles
Fara vs. Arada
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesእሱ ____ ነው፤ በቀላሉ ይታለላል።
Someone who is easily deceived (ይታለላል) is called a 'fara'.
Your friend wears a suit to a football match.
Wearing a suit to a football match is considered 'fara' (uncool/out of place).
የእሱ ____ ለሁሉም ሰው ግልጽ ነው። (His uncoolness is clear to everyone.)
'Faranet' is the abstract noun for 'fara-ness' or uncoolness.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it's a mild insult or a tease among friends, but it's very rude to use with elders.
Yes, it is gender-neutral, though 'Farit' is a feminine variation.
The opposite is 'Arada' (አራዳ).
Yes, but it originated in Addis and is most common in urban centers.
Yes, you can call an old car, an ugly shirt, or a boring party 'fara'.
Not exactly. It means 'naive' or 'uncool.' You can be smart but still be a 'fara' if you have no style.
You say 'እኔ ፋራ አይደለሁም' (Ene fara aydelehum).
It's a joke for someone who tries too hard to be cool but fails.
Yes, it's very common in texting and social media.
Absolutely not. That would be considered very 'fara' of you!
Expressions liées
አራዳ
contrastCool, street-smart, urban.
ጮሌ
similarClever, sharp.
የዋህ
similarInnocent, naive.
ዘመናዊ
contrastModern.
ፋራነት
builds onThe state of being a fara.
