A1 Expression 중립

ታምሜአለሁ

ታምሜአለሁ

I am sick

Stating that one is unwell.

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문화적 배경

Sickness is often met with the suggestion to visit 'Tsebel' (Holy Water). It's common to hear 'ታምሜአለሁ' followed by 'ጸበል ሂድ' (Go to holy water). In the city, people are more likely to use 'አሞኛል' (Amognal) for minor things like a headache and 'ታምሜአለሁ' for something that keeps them in bed. Community is everything. If you say 'ታምሜአለሁ', neighbors may come over without asking to help with chores or cooking. The phrase is a staple in soul music (Tizita) to describe the 'sickness' of being away from a loved one or one's country.

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The Response

Always expect 'Egziabeher yimarih' after saying this. Just say 'Amen' in return.

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Don't Overuse

In Ethiopia, saying you are sick is taken very seriously. Don't use it as a casual excuse if you're just bored.

Stating that one is unwell.

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The Response

Always expect 'Egziabeher yimarih' after saying this. Just say 'Amen' in return.

⚠️

Don't Overuse

In Ethiopia, saying you are sick is taken very seriously. Don't use it as a casual excuse if you're just bored.

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Add 'ትንሽ' (Tinish)

Saying 'ትንሽ ታምሜአለሁ' (I'm a little sick) makes it sound less alarming to friends.

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Privacy

You don't have to explain *what* is wrong. 'ታምሜአለሁ' is enough of an explanation in most social settings.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank to say 'I am sick.'

ዛሬ በጣም ________።

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ታምሜአለሁ

The '-allahu' ending is for 'I'.

How would you tell a doctor that you are sick?

Which phrase is most appropriate?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ታምሜአለሁ

'ታምሜአለሁ' means sick, 'ደክሞኛል' means tired, and 'ርቦኛል' means hungry.

Complete the dialogue.

A: ምን ሆንክ? B: ________።

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ታምሜአለሁ

When asked 'What happened?', 'I am sick' is a logical answer.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are calling your boss to say you can't work.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ታምሜአለሁ

You use 'I am sick' to justify an absence.

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시각 학습 자료

When to say 'ታምሜአለሁ'

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Medical

  • Doctor
  • Pharmacy
  • Clinic
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Social

  • Friends
  • Family
  • Work

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank to say 'I am sick.' Fill Blank A1

ዛሬ በጣም ________።

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ታምሜአለሁ

The '-allahu' ending is for 'I'.

How would you tell a doctor that you are sick? Choose A1

Which phrase is most appropriate?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ታምሜአለሁ

'ታምሜአለሁ' means sick, 'ደክሞኛል' means tired, and 'ርቦኛል' means hungry.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: ምን ሆንክ? B: ________።

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ታምሜአለሁ

When asked 'What happened?', 'I am sick' is a logical answer.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

You are calling your boss to say you can't work.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ታምሜአለሁ

You use 'I am sick' to justify an absence.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

It is neutral. It's appropriate for both your boss and your best friend.

Yes, but it usually implies physical illness. For mental health, people often say 'ተጨንቄአለሁ' (I am worried/stressed).

'ታምሜአለሁ' is 'I am sick' (state), 'አሞኛል' is 'It pains me' (sensation).

Use 'ታምሜ ነበር' (Tammime neber).

No, the '-allahu' ending already means 'I'. Adding 'Ine' is optional for emphasis.

Say 'እግዚአብሔር ይማርህ' (Egziabeher yimarih) to a man or 'እግዚአብሔር ይማርሽ' (Egziabeher yimarish) to a woman.

Technically yes, but people usually say 'ራስ ምታት' (headache) or 'ቃር' (heartburn/hangover feel).

Very often! Especially in songs about heartbreak.

አልታመምኩም (Altamemkum).

In texting, some just write 'ታምሜአለሁ' or use the 🤒 emoji.

관련 표현

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አሞኛል

synonym

It pains me / I'm sick

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ጤና የለኝም

similar

I don't have health

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ደክሞኛል

contrast

I am tired

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ራሴን አሞኛል

specialized form

My head hurts

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እግዚአብሔር ይማርህ

builds on

May God heal you

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