Amharic · Adjectives
አሮጌ
arogit
Old (things)
Beginneradjective
Definition
Having existed for a long time; an old person is shimagile.
Example
አሮጌው ከተማ ቆንጆ ቤቶች አሉት።
The old town has beautiful houses.
Etymology
'አሮጌ' (arogit) is derived from the root related to age and condition. It has historical significance in distinguishing between new and old items.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in both spoken and written forms, the term is often used in both informal discussions and formal narratives about antiques or historical contexts.