意思
Literally 'his hand is open'.
文化背景
Generosity is seen as a path to spiritual salvation. During 'Tsebel' or feasts, the 'open hand' of the host is believed to bring blessings to the entire household. The concept of 'Zakat' and 'Sadaqa' aligns perfectly with this idiom. An open hand is a sign of a 'Mu'min' (believer) who trusts that God will provide. Known for hard work and communal support, the 'open hand' is vital during 'Idir' (community insurance) contributions. In the city, this is often used for the person who 'spends' on their friends at bars or cafes, showing social status.
Agreement is Key
Always remember to change the suffix on 'እጅ' (eje, ejih, ejish, eju, ejwa).
Long Hands vs Open Hands
Never say 'እጁ ረጅም ነው' (long hand) when you mean generous; you'll be calling them a thief!
意思
Literally 'his hand is open'.
Agreement is Key
Always remember to change the suffix on 'እጅ' (eje, ejih, ejish, eju, ejwa).
Long Hands vs Open Hands
Never say 'እጁ ረጅም ነው' (long hand) when you mean generous; you'll be calling them a thief!
Use with 'ስለሆነ'
This idiom sounds most natural when explaining *why* someone did something kind (e.g., 'Because his hand is open...').
The Blessing
If someone does you a favor, saying 'እጅህ ክፍት ይሁን' is a very high-level and appreciated way to say thank you.
自我测试
Fill in the correct possessive suffix for 'She is generous'.
እሷ እጅ__ ክፍት ነው።
The suffix '-ዋ' (or '-ጇ' after 'እጅ') is used for the third-person feminine singular (Her).
What is the opposite of 'እጁ ክፍት ነው'?
የ'እጁ ክፍት ነው' ተቃራኒ ምንድነው?
'እጁ ጠባብ ነው' (His hand is narrow/tight) means he is stingy.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'እጅሽ ክፍት ነው'?
The idiom is used to praise generosity.
Complete the dialogue.
A: አባቴ ለድሆች ቤት ሰራ። B: ማሻአላህ! አባትህ ______።
Building a house for the poor is a sign of great generosity.
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Hand Idioms in Amharic
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4 练习እሷ እጅ__ ክፍት ነው።
The suffix '-ዋ' (or '-ጇ' after 'እጅ') is used for the third-person feminine singular (Her).
የ'እጁ ክፍት ነው' ተቃራኒ ምንድነው?
'እጁ ጠባብ ነው' (His hand is narrow/tight) means he is stingy.
When would you say 'እጅሽ ክፍት ነው'?
The idiom is used to praise generosity.
A: አባቴ ለድሆች ቤት ሰራ። B: ማሻአላህ! አባትህ ______።
Building a house for the poor is a sign of great generosity.
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常见问题
12 个问题Yes, just change it to 'እጇ ክፍት ነው' (Ejwa kift new).
It's better to say 'እጁ ጠባብ ነው' if you want to be direct, but it is an insult.
Mostly money and food, but it can describe a general spirit of giving.
Yes, it is a very poetic and respectful way to praise someone.
እጃቸው ክፍት ነው (Their hand is open).
Yes (እጄ ክፍት ነው), but it might sound a bit boastful.
እጁ ክፍት ነበረ (Eju kift nebere).
Younger people might just say 'ለጋስ ነው' or use English 'Generous ነው'.
Yes, it means 'open' (like an open door or window).
Very common in Ethiopian novels to describe the hero's character.
Yes, to say a company is charitable: 'የድርጅቱ እጅ ክፍት ነው'.
That means 'his hand was opened' (literally/physically), not that he is generous.
相关表达
ለጋስ
synonymGenerous
እጁ ጠባብ ነው
contrastHe is stingy
ልበ ክፍት
similarOpen-hearted
እጁ የላላ ነው
similarHis hand is loose
ቸር
synonymKind/Generous
