Amharic · Daily Life

ቦርሳ

borsa

Bag

Beginnernoun

Definition

A container with handles for carrying things.

Example

ቦርሳዬ በጣም ከባድ ነው።

My bag is very heavy.

Etymology

'ቦርሳ' (borsa) traces back to languages indicating a bag or container, used for carrying goods and essentials, signifying trade and commerce.

How & Where It’s Used

'ቦርሳ' appears in both spoken conversations and written forms and is utilized in both formats across informal and formal settings in Ethiopia.

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