Amharic · Food & Drink

ቁርስ

kurs

Breakfast

Beginnernoun

Definition

The first meal of the day.

Example

ቁርስ በልተሃል?

Have you had breakfast?

Etymology

The word 'ቁርስ' (kurs) is derived from Ge'ez, historically linked to the first meal of the day, with roots in agricultural and social routines.

How & Where It’s Used

'ቁርስ' is used in both informal and formal contexts, especially when discussing meal schedules within family or social settings.

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