Meaning
Hard work eventually pays off.
Cultural Background
In Ethiopian schools, this phrase is often printed on the first page of exercise books to remind students that their grades are a direct result of their study habits. Ethiopia's legendary runners like Haile Gebrselassie often use this phrase to describe their training. It reflects the national pride in endurance. The long, meticulous process of the coffee ceremony is a physical manifestation of this proverb. You cannot rush the 'T'iret' if you want the 'Wut'et'. While God's will is paramount, the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church also teaches that one must 'strive' in their faith and works.
Use it for yourself!
Saying this aloud when you are frustrated with Amharic grammar will help you memorize the 'alew' verb structure.
Don't forget the 'w'
Saying 'Ale' instead of 'Alew' changes the meaning to 'Effort, a result exists' which sounds robotic.
Meaning
Hard work eventually pays off.
Use it for yourself!
Saying this aloud when you are frustrated with Amharic grammar will help you memorize the 'alew' verb structure.
Don't forget the 'w'
Saying 'Ale' instead of 'Alew' changes the meaning to 'Effort, a result exists' which sounds robotic.
Add 'ና' (na)
Add 'ና' to the end (አለውና) to mean '...because effort has a result.' It makes you sound very native.
Test Yourself
Complete the proverb with the correct verb form.
ጥረት ውጤት ____።
Because 'ጥረት' is masculine singular, we use 'አለው'.
Which word means 'Effort' in Amharic?
____ ውጤት አለው።
'ጥረት' specifically means effort or striving.
Match the Amharic word to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the core components of the phrase.
What would you say to a friend who is tired of studying?
Friend: 'ደክሞኛል!' (I am tired!) You: '____'
This is the most appropriate motivational response.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesጥረት ውጤት ____።
Because 'ጥረት' is masculine singular, we use 'አለው'.
____ ውጤት አለው።
'ጥረት' specifically means effort or striving.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the core components of the phrase.
Friend: 'ደክሞኛል!' (I am tired!) You: '____'
This is the most appropriate motivational response.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsNo, it is a secular proverb, though it aligns with many religious values in Ethiopia.
Usually no. It implies a positive, successful outcome.
'ስራ' is 'work' (the job). 'ጥረት' is the 'effort' you put into the work.
የአንተ ጥረት ውጤት አለው። (Yante t'iret wut'et alew).
Related Phrases
ጥረትና ትግል
similarEffort and struggle
ያለ ስራ ውጤት የለም
contrastWithout work, there is no result
ስራ ለሰሪው
similarWork is for the worker
ትዕግስት መራራ ናት ፍሬዋ ግን ጣፋጭ ነው
builds onPatience is bitter but its fruit is sweet
