意味
Updating travel documents.
文化的背景
The 'Green Passport' is a source of pride but also bureaucratic stress. People often travel from rural areas to Addis Ababa specifically for 'ፓስፖርት ማደስ'. For Ethiopians living abroad, 'ፓስፖርት ማደስ' at an embassy is a vital way to stay connected to their homeland and maintain property rights. The recent shift to 'online' renewal is a major cultural shift. Younger Ethiopians help their elders navigate the 'e-service' portal. When someone successfully renews their passport, friends might say 'እንኳን ደስ አለህ' (Congratulations) because it's seen as a hurdle cleared for future travel.
Use the possessive
When talking about your own passport, always say 'ፓስፖርቴን' (my passport) instead of just 'ፓስፖርት'.
Check the date
In Ethiopia, passports are often renewed 6 months before they expire. Use 'maddes' early!
意味
Updating travel documents.
Use the possessive
When talking about your own passport, always say 'ፓስፖርቴን' (my passport) instead of just 'ፓስፖርት'.
Check the date
In Ethiopia, passports are often renewed 6 months before they expire. Use 'maddes' early!
Be patient
Bureaucracy can be slow. If someone says 'ነገ' (tomorrow), it might mean 'soon'. Use 'maddes' with patience.
自分をテスト
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
ነገ ወደ ኢሚግሬሽን ሄጄ ፓስፖርት ______ እፈልጋለሁ።
You go to immigration to 'renew' (ማደስ) a passport, not to eat or sleep.
Which sentence is the most polite way to ask for a renewal?
How do you say 'I want to renew a passport' politely?
'እባክዎን' (Please) and 'እፈልጋለሁ' (I want) make the sentence polite and complete.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at the bank to pay the fee.
At the bank, you ask about the 'payment' (ክፍያ) for the renewal.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ፓስፖርትህ ምን ሆነ? B: ተቃጠለ (expired)። ስለዚህ ______ አለብኝ።
If a passport is expired, you must 'renew' it.
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4 問題ነገ ወደ ኢሚግሬሽን ሄጄ ፓስፖርት ______ እፈልጋለሁ።
You go to immigration to 'renew' (ማደስ) a passport, not to eat or sleep.
How do you say 'I want to renew a passport' politely?
'እባክዎን' (Please) and 'እፈልጋለሁ' (I want) make the sentence polite and complete.
Situation: You are at the bank to pay the fee.
At the bank, you ask about the 'payment' (ክፍያ) for the renewal.
A: ፓስፖርትህ ምን ሆነ? B: ተቃጠለ (expired)። ስለዚህ ______ አለብኝ።
If a passport is expired, you must 'renew' it.
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よくある質問
10 問Yes, 'ቪዛ ማደስ' (visa maddes) is the correct and common way to say 'renew a visa'.
No, it is a loanword from English, but it is the only word used in modern Amharic for this document.
You say 'አደስኩት' (addeskut).
The fee (ክፍያ) changes frequently; it's best to ask 'ክፍያው ስንት ነው?' at the office.
Yes, 'አዲስ ፎቶ ያስፈልጋል' (A new photo is needed) for the renewal process.
Yes, you can go to the Ethiopian Embassy (ኤምባሲ) to renew it.
Don't use 'maddes'. Use 'መተካት' (metekkat), which means 'to replace'.
Yes, it is the standard formal verb for renewal in all administrative contexts.
You say 'እያደስኩ ነው' (eyyaddesku new).
Sometimes. It can mean to renovate a house (ቤት ማደስ), but for machines, we usually use 'መጠገን' (meteggen).
関連フレーズ
ፓስፖርት ማውጣት
similarTo get a new passport (first time).
ቪዛ ማግኘት
builds onTo get a visa.
መታወቂያ ማደስ
specialized formTo renew an ID card.
መንጃ ፈቃድ ማደስ
specialized formTo renew a driver's license.
