Signification
Requesting entry permission.
Contexte culturel
Obtaining a visa is often celebrated with family. It is seen as a 'door opening' for the entire family, not just the individual. The phrase is frequently used in the diaspora when discussing bringing family members over (Family Reunion visas). Among young people in Addis, 'ቪዛ መጠየቅ' is often linked to the 'DV Lottery' (Diversity Visa), a major cultural phenomenon. It is common for people to go to church or mosque to pray specifically for the success of their visa application.
Be Polite
When using this phrase at an embassy, use the formal 'እባክዎን' (Please) to sound more respectful.
The Ejective 'K'
Make sure to pronounce the 'ቀ' in 'መጠየቅ' clearly. If you use a regular 'k', it might still be understood, but it won't sound native.
Signification
Requesting entry permission.
Be Polite
When using this phrase at an embassy, use the formal 'እባክዎን' (Please) to sound more respectful.
The Ejective 'K'
Make sure to pronounce the 'ቀ' in 'መጠየቅ' clearly. If you use a regular 'k', it might still be understood, but it won't sound native.
Use with 'እፈልጋለሁ'
For beginners, the easiest way to use this is 'ቪዛ መጠየቅ እፈልጋለሁ' (I want to ask for a visa). It works in 90% of situations.
Privacy
Don't be surprised if Ethiopians are vague about 'ቪዛ መጠየቅ'. It's a private matter until the visa is secured.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'መጠየቅ' in the past tense (I asked).
ትላንትና ወደ ኤምባሲ ሄጄ ቪዛ ______።
Since the sentence starts with 'Yesterday' (ትላንትና), you must use the past tense first-person form 'ጠየቅኩ'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I want to apply for a visa'?
ቪዛ ለመውሰድ ምን ትላለህ?
'መጠየቅ' is the standard verb for requesting a visa. 'መፈለግ' is redundant, and 'መብላት' means to eat!
Complete the dialogue at the embassy.
Officer: ለምን መጣህ? Learner: ____________________
At an embassy, the most logical reason for being there is to request a visa.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are calling the embassy to ask about their hours.
This translates to 'When can I ask for a visa?', which is the correct inquiry for office hours.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of ቪዛ መጠየቅ
Purpose
- • ቱሪስት (Tourist)
- • ትምህርት (Education)
- • ንግድ (Business)
Location
- • ኤምባሲ (Embassy)
- • ቆንስላ (Consulate)
- • ኦንላይን (Online)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesትላንትና ወደ ኤምባሲ ሄጄ ቪዛ ______።
Since the sentence starts with 'Yesterday' (ትላንትና), you must use the past tense first-person form 'ጠየቅኩ'.
ቪዛ ለመውሰድ ምን ትላለህ?
'መጠየቅ' is the standard verb for requesting a visa. 'መፈለግ' is redundant, and 'መብላት' means to eat!
Officer: ለምን መጣህ? Learner: ____________________
At an embassy, the most logical reason for being there is to request a visa.
Situation: You are calling the embassy to ask about their hours.
This translates to 'When can I ask for a visa?', which is the correct inquiry for office hours.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it is a general term for any type of visa application (work, student, etc.).
Yes, if you are asking for a 'Visa on Arrival', you can say 'ቪዛ እዚህ መጠየቅ እችላለሁ?' (Can I ask for a visa here?).
You say 'ቪዛ ተከለከልኩ' (Vīza tekelekkelku).
'መጠየቅ' is 'to ask/request' (common in speech), while 'ማመልከት' is 'to apply' (common in writing).
Yes, it is a universally accepted loanword in Ethiopia.
We will ask: 'እንጠይቃለን' (Eniṭeyiqālen). We asked: 'ጠየቅን' (Ṭeyeqin).
It's not rude, but it's less professional than 'ቪዛ መጠየቅ እፈልጋለሁ'.
Usually no, 'ቪዛ' is the direct object. You just say 'ቪዛ መጠየቅ'.
No, for a credit card you would say 'ክሬዲት ካርድ ማውጣት' (Getting a credit card).
You say 'ለእሱ ቪዛ መጠየቅ' (Asking for a visa for him).
Expressions liées
ቪዛ ማመልከት
similarTo apply for a visa
ፓስፖርት ማውጣት
builds onTo get a passport
ቪዛ መከልከል
contrastTo be denied a visa
ቪዛ መምታት
specialized formTo stamp a visa
ቃለ-መጠይቅ
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