Amharic · Emotions & Feelings

ሐዘን

hazen

Sadness; grief

Beginnernoun

Definition

The feeling of being unhappy.

Example

ለምን በሐዘን ላይ ነህ?

Why are you sad?

Etymology

'ሐዘን' (hazen) originates from cultural and historical references related to sorrow and feelings of loss, which resonate deeply in Ethiopian traditions.

How & Where It’s Used

'ሐዘን' is used in both formal and informal settings, often in spoken and written forms, particularly in contexts discussing suffering or mourning.

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