Amharic · Nature & Environment
kokeb
Star
A point of light visible in the night sky.
በሰማይ ብዙ ኮከቦች አሉ።
There are many stars in the sky.
The term 'ኮከብ' (kokeb) comes from an ancient Ethiopian expression for 'star', representing the navigation and agricultural role stars played in Ethiopian society.
Kokeb is used in both informal conversations and formal settings, especially in literature and discussions about astronomy. It is understood across all regions.
Cited in various poems and traditional stories as symbols of guidance and hope.