Amharic · Daily Life

መብራት

mebrat

Light; lamp

Beginnernoun

Definition

A device that gives light; also electricity in everyday talk.

Example

መብራቱን አብራ፣ ጨለማ ነው።

Turn on the light, it is dark.

Etymology

'መብራት' (mebrat) comes from roots meaning 'light' or 'to illuminate,' indicating its role in providing visibility within homes.

How & Where It’s Used

'መብራት' is used informally in daily conversations and formally in written contexts. It is widely understood throughout the Ethiopian geographical spectrum.

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