Amharic · Food & Drink

ጭማቂ

chimaki

Juice

Beginnernoun

Definition

A drink made from pressed fruit; layered avocado juice is a treat.

Example

የአቮካዶ ጭማቂ እፈልጋለሁ።

I want an avocado juice.

Etymology

The term 'ጭማቂ' (chimaki), meaning juice, likely derives from generational adaptations of traditional beverage-making practices in Ethiopia.

How & Where It’s Used

'ጭማቂ' is used informally, often in discussions surrounding drinks, particularly fresh fruit juices popular in everyday life.

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