मतलब
An extended period of duration.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
When meeting someone after a 'ረጅም ጊዜ', it is customary to exchange multiple kisses on the cheek (usually 3 or 4) and ask about their health, family, and work extensively. The concept of 'long time' is relative. In rural areas, waiting a 'ረጅም ጊዜ' for a bus or a meeting is often accepted with grace and communal conversation. Ethiopian Orthodox Christians fast for 'ረጅም ጊዜ' (like the 55 days of Great Lent). This duration is seen as a period of spiritual strengthening. A traditional coffee ceremony takes a 'ረጅም ጊዜ'. Rushing it is considered impolite, as the 'long time' spent together is the whole point of the ritual.
The 'Le' Rule
Always remember to add 'ለ' (le) before 'ረጅም ጊዜ' when you want to say 'FOR a long time'.
Not for Height
Never say 'ረጅም ጊዜ ነህ' to a tall person. Just say 'ረጅም ነህ'.
मतलब
An extended period of duration.
The 'Le' Rule
Always remember to add 'ለ' (le) before 'ረጅም ጊዜ' when you want to say 'FOR a long time'.
Not for Height
Never say 'ረጅም ጊዜ ነህ' to a tall person. Just say 'ረጅም ነህ'.
Greeting Mastery
If you want to sound like a native, say 'ረጅም ጊዜ ጠፋህ!' with a big smile when you see a friend.
Patience is Key
In Ethiopia, saying something takes a 'ረጅም ጊዜ' is often a polite way to manage expectations.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form: 'ለ____ ጊዜ እጠብቅሃለሁ።'
ለ____ ጊዜ እጠብቅሃለሁ። (I will wait for you for a long time.)
'ረጅም ጊዜ' is the standard collocation for 'a long time'.
Which sentence is a natural greeting for a friend you haven't seen in months?
Which one is correct?
'ረጅም ጊዜ ጠፋህ!' is the idiomatic way to say 'Long time no see!'
Complete the dialogue.
A: አማርኛ መማር ይከብዳል? B: አይከብድም ግን ____ ይወስዳል።
Learning a language is a process that takes a 'long time'.
Match the phrase to the situation: 'ከረጅም ጊዜ በፊት'
When would you say 'ከረጅም ጊዜ በፊት'?
'ከረጅም ጊዜ በፊት' means 'a long time ago'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Duration vs Frequency
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासለ____ ጊዜ እጠብቅሃለሁ። (I will wait for you for a long time.)
'ረጅም ጊዜ' is the standard collocation for 'a long time'.
Which one is correct?
'ረጅም ጊዜ ጠፋህ!' is the idiomatic way to say 'Long time no see!'
A: አማርኛ መማር ይከብዳል? B: አይከብድም ግን ____ ይወስዳል።
Learning a language is a process that takes a 'long time'.
When would you say 'ከረጅም ጊዜ በፊት'?
'ከረጅም ጊዜ በፊት' means 'a long time ago'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
12 सवालNo, for a long road use 'ረጅም መንገድ'. 'ጊዜ' is only for time.
'ረጅም ጊዜ' is one long duration. 'ብዙ ጊዜ' is many times (frequency).
Add 'በጣም' (betam) at the beginning: 'በጣም ረጅም ጊዜ'.
It is neutral and can be used in any setting.
Yes, that means 'I stayed/waited for a long time.'
Yes, it means long (time/distance) or tall (people/buildings).
Use 'ከረጅም ጊዜ በፊት' (ke-rejim gize befit).
'ጠፋህ' means 'you were lost/missing'. It's a friendly way to say you haven't been around.
In slang, you can just say 'ቆየሁ' (I've been a while).
Yes, it is perfectly appropriate for formal correspondence.
The plural is 'ረጅም ጊዜያት', but it is rarely used in daily speech.
Not if you use a neutral tone. It's just a statement of fact.
संबंधित मुहावरे
ብዙ ጊዜ
similarMany times / Often
አጭር ጊዜ
contrastShort time
ለዘላለም
builds onForever
በጊዜ
relatedOn time / Early
የቆየ
synonymOld / Long-standing
