Amharic · Travel & Places
ባቡር
babur
Train
Beginnernoun
Definition
A connected line of carriages; Addis Ababa has Africa's first light rail.
Example
ባቡር ወደ ድሬዳዋ እንሄዳለን።
We take the train to Dire Dawa.
Etymology
'ባቡር' (babur) derives from the English 'train,' borrowed into Amharic as modern rail systems were introduced and expanded in Ethiopia.
How & Where It’s Used
'ባቡር' is primarily used in informal contexts, often referencing personal travel experiences within the country.