Amharic · Common Verbs

መጀመር

mejemer

To begin

Beginnerverb

Definition

To start doing something.

Example

ሥራ በሁለት ሰዓት እጀምራለሁ።

I start work at the second hour.

Etymology

The verb 'መጀመር' (mejemer) originates from the root 'ጀመር', which relates to the concept of starting or beginning. It has been used historically in various contexts to denote initiation or commencement.

How & Where It’s Used

This term is commonly used in both spoken and written Amharic, across formal and informal registers. It is prevalent in educational contexts, project meetings, and daily conversations.

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