意思
The start of the calendar year.
文化背景
New Year is celebrated on September 11th. It marks the end of the rainy season and the beginning of the harvest. The day is also the feast of Saint John the Baptist (Kidust Yohannes). Many people go to church in the morning. In villages, the 'Abebayehosh' song is performed by groups of girls who bring flowers to neighbors. Modern celebrations include large concerts, street markets (Gulit), and family gatherings with Doro Wat (spicy chicken stew).
The Greeting Rule
Always use 'Melkam Addis Amet' if you are unsure. It is polite and works everywhere.
Calendar Confusion
Remember that Ethiopia is 7-8 years behind. If it's 2024 elsewhere, it might be 2016/2017 in Ethiopia!
意思
The start of the calendar year.
The Greeting Rule
Always use 'Melkam Addis Amet' if you are unsure. It is polite and works everywhere.
Calendar Confusion
Remember that Ethiopia is 7-8 years behind. If it's 2024 elsewhere, it might be 2016/2017 in Ethiopia!
Yellow Flowers
Mentioning 'Adey Abeba' (yellow flowers) when talking about New Year will make you sound like a pro.
The Definite Article
Use 'Addisu Amet' (The New Year) when you are talking about the specific year ahead, like 'The New Year will be good.'
自我测试
Fill in the missing word to say 'Happy New Year'.
መልካም ____ ____!
‘መልካም አዲስ አመት’ is the standard greeting for Happy New Year.
Which of these means 'The New Year' (definite)?
Select the correct form:
Adding the '-u' suffix to 'Addis' makes it definite ('The').
Match the greeting to the situation.
You meet your boss on September 11th. What do you say?
This is the respectful, formal way to greet an elder or superior for the New Year.
Complete the dialogue.
A: አዲስ አመትን የት ነው የምታከብረው? B: ___________.
The question asks 'Where' (የት), so 'With my family' is the logical answer.
🎉 得分： /4
视觉学习工具
New Year Names
练习题库
4 练习መልካም ____ ____!
‘መልካም አዲስ አመት’ is the standard greeting for Happy New Year.
Select the correct form:
Adding the '-u' suffix to 'Addis' makes it definite ('The').
You meet your boss on September 11th. What do you say?
This is the respectful, formal way to greet an elder or superior for the New Year.
A: አዲስ አመትን የት ነው የምታከብረው? B: ___________.
The question asks 'Where' (የት), so 'With my family' is the logical answer.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
10 个问题It is on September 11th, or September 12th in leap years.
Yes, 'Addis Amet' is the literal name, while 'Enkutatash' is the traditional/cultural name.
You say 'Melkam Addis Amet' (መልካም አዲስ አመት).
It marks the end of the rainy season and the beginning of the spring/harvest season in Ethiopia.
Only in international circles or for business. Most people celebrate the September date.
Doro Wat (spicy chicken stew) is the most iconic dish for the holiday.
It is neutral and can be used in any setting.
No, use 'Melkam Lidet' for birthdays.
It means 'New'.
It means 'Year'.
相关表达
እንቁጣጣሽ
synonymThe traditional name for the New Year festival.
የዘመን መለወጫ
formalThe changing of the era.
መልካም በዓል
similarHappy Holiday.
አውደ አመት
specialized formThe cycle of the year/festival season.
