A1 Collocation ニュートラル

መኪና ማቆም

መኪና ማቆም

To park a car

意味

Stopping a vehicle.

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文化的背景

In Addis Ababa, parking is rarely a solitary act. 'Asphalt guards' are ubiquitous and will help you navigate tight spots. It's a social contract: they provide security and guidance for a small tip. When using a minibus taxi, you don't usually say 'መኪና አቁም.' Instead, you shout 'ወራጅ አለ!' (Woraj ale), which literally means 'There is a descender.' It's the culturally specific way to ask for a stop. On Sundays or holidays near churches, 'መኪና ማቆም' becomes nearly impossible. Streets are often closed for processions, and parking is handled communally by church volunteers. The rise of apps like 'Ride' has changed the phrase's usage. Now, people often text their location and say 'እዚህ ጋር አቁም' (Stop here) based on the GPS pin.

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Be Polite

Always add '-ልኝ' (for me) when asking a driver to stop. It sounds much friendlier than a direct command.

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Watch the 'Q'

The 'q' in 'Makom' is an ejective. If you pronounce it like a regular 'k', people will understand, but it won't sound native.

意味

Stopping a vehicle.

💡

Be Polite

Always add '-ልኝ' (for me) when asking a driver to stop. It sounds much friendlier than a direct command.

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Watch the 'Q'

The 'q' in 'Makom' is an ejective. If you pronounce it like a regular 'k', people will understand, but it won't sound native.

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The 'Weyala' Signal

If you are in a minibus, don't use 'Mekina Makom.' Just say 'Woraj ale' and the driver will stop at the next safe spot.

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Tip the Guard

If someone helps you park, a small tip is expected. It's part of the 'parking' process in Ethiopia.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'to stop' (command, masculine).

ሹፌር! እባክህ እዚህ ጋር መኪናውን ____።

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: አቁም

When giving a command to a male driver, use 'አቁም' (Akum).

Which sentence means 'Is parking allowed here?'

Select the correct Amharic translation:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: እዚህ መኪና ማቆም ይቻላል?

'ማቆም' is the correct infinitive for 'parking', and 'ይቻላል' means 'is it possible/allowed'.

Match the Amharic phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: all

These are the most common variations of the phrase.

Complete the dialogue between a driver and a guard.

Driver: መኪናዬን የት ላቁም? Guard: ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ከዛፉ ስር አቁመው

'ከዛፉ ስር አቁመው' (Park it under the tree) is a logical response to 'Where should I park?'.

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4 問題
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'to stop' (command, masculine). Fill Blank A1

ሹፌር! እባክህ እዚህ ጋር መኪናውን ____።

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: አቁም

When giving a command to a male driver, use 'አቁም' (Akum).

Which sentence means 'Is parking allowed here?' Choose A1

Select the correct Amharic translation:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: እዚህ መኪና ማቆም ይቻላል?

'ማቆም' is the correct infinitive for 'parking', and 'ይቻላል' means 'is it possible/allowed'.

Match the Amharic phrase with its English meaning. Match A2

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: all

These are the most common variations of the phrase.

Complete the dialogue between a driver and a guard. dialogue_completion B1

Driver: መኪናዬን የት ላቁም? Guard: ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ከዛፉ ስር አቁመው

'ከዛፉ ስር አቁመው' (Park it under the tree) is a logical response to 'Where should I park?'.

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よくある質問

10 問

Yes, you can say 'ቢስክሌት ማቆም' (Bisklet makom), though 'ማቆም' is used for any vehicle.

'Akum' is for a male driver, 'Akumi' is for a female driver.

Neither is 'better,' but 'Park madreg' is more modern/slang, while 'Mekina makom' is standard and formal.

You say 'መኪና ማቆም ክልክል ነው' (Mekina makom kilkil new).

Yes, in other contexts 'ማቆም' can mean to stop an activity, like 'ማጨስ ማቆም' (to stop smoking).

Use 'መኪናው ቆመ' (The car stopped/stood) or 'ተበላሸ' (It broke).

Not really. Usually, you just describe the person as 'መኪና የሚያቆም ሰው' (A person who parks cars).

Ask 'ለማቆም ስንት ነው?' (How much is it to park?)

Yes, 'ባቡር ማቆም' (Babur makom) is correct for stopping a train.

It can be blunt. Adding 'Ibakih' (Please) or '-lign' (for me) makes it polite.

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