Amharic · Daily Life

ልብስ

libs

Clothes

Beginnernoun

Definition

Things you wear; the white shamma is traditional dress.

Example

ለበዓል አዲስ ልብስ ገዛሁ።

I bought new clothes for the holiday.

Etymology

'ልብስ' (libs) is derived from ancient roots meaning 'to cover,' signifying clothing's purpose in protection and adornment of the body.

How & Where It’s Used

'ልብስ' is frequently used in both formal and informal contexts in everyday conversation as well as in writing. Variations may exist among different ethnic groups.

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