Signification
Directing a male's attention to something.
Contexte culturel
When saying 'ተመልከት', it is more polite to point with your whole hand or a nod of the head rather than just the index finger, which can be seen as aggressive. Even if you are speaking to one man, if he is older than you, you must use 'ተመልከቱ' (the plural form) to show respect. In the Orthodox Church, 'ተመልከት' is used in sermons to ask the congregation to look at the cross or icons, emphasizing the visual nature of faith. In the capital, 'ተመልከት' is often used rapidly in traffic or crowded markets to warn someone of an obstacle.
Gender is Key
Always check the gender of the person you are talking to before saying this word.
Elder Respect
Never use 'temelket' with your grandfather; it sounds like you are ordering him around.
Signification
Directing a male's attention to something.
Gender is Key
Always check the gender of the person you are talking to before saying this word.
Elder Respect
Never use 'temelket' with your grandfather; it sounds like you are ordering him around.
Use with 'ወደ'
If you want someone to look in a direction, use 'ወደ' (towards). Example: 'ወደ ሰማይ ተመልከት'.
Teste-toi
You are talking to your brother. How do you tell him to look at a bird?
_______! ወፏን።
Since you are talking to a male (brother), 'ተመልከት' is the correct masculine singular form.
Complete the sentence to say 'Look at the photo' to a male friend.
ፎቶውን _______።
The object 'ፎቶውን' (the photo) is followed by the masculine imperative.
Fill in the missing word in this dialogue between two men.
አበበ፡ ዮናስ፣ ይህንን መኪና _______። ዮናስ፡ ዋው! በጣም አዲስ ነው።
Both are possible, but 'ተመልከት' is the standard way to direct attention to an object.
Match the phrase to the correct person you are addressing.
1. ተመልከት 2. ተመልከቺ 3. ተመልከቱ
Masculine singular (B), Feminine singular (C), and Plural (A).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Who to say 'Temelket' to
Correct
- • Brother
- • Male Friend
- • Son
- • Male Colleague
Incorrect
- • Sister
- • Mother
- • Boss
- • Grandmother
Banque d exercices
4 exercices_______! ወፏን።
Since you are talking to a male (brother), 'ተመልከት' is the correct masculine singular form.
ፎቶውን _______።
The object 'ፎቶውን' (the photo) is followed by the masculine imperative.
አበበ፡ ዮናስ፣ ይህንን መኪና _______። ዮናስ፡ ዋው! በጣም አዲስ ነው።
Both are possible, but 'ተመልከት' is the standard way to direct attention to an object.
1. ተመልከት 2. ተመልከቺ 3. ተመልከቱ
Masculine singular (B), Feminine singular (C), and Plural (A).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, for a group you must use the plural 'temelketu'.
Neither is 'better', but 'temelket' sounds more like you want them to pay attention, while 'eyi' is just 'see'.
Say 'ወደ እኔ ተመልከት' (Wede ene temelket).
Not to friends or younger people, but it can be rude to elders.
The female version is 'ተመልከቺ' (temelkechi).
Expressions liées
እይ
synonymSee/Look (informal)
አስተውል
similarNotice/Observe
አትመልከት
contrastDon't look
ተመልከቱ
specialized formLook (plural/formal)
