ዓመት

Definition

A period of twelve months; the Ethiopian calendar has thirteen months.

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Etymology

'ዓመት' (amet) is rooted in Ge'ez, symbolizing the concept of a year, foundational to ancient and modern calendars in Ethiopia.

How & Where It’s Used

'ዓመት' is used both in everyday conversation and formal written contexts, widely understood by speakers across different regions of Ethiopia.

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