Amharic · Daily Life

መስታወት

mestawet

Mirror; glass

Beginnernoun

Definition

A mirror, or glass as a material.

Example

በመስታወት ራሴን አያለሁ።

I look at myself in the mirror.

Etymology

'መስታወት' (mestawet) derives from roots for mirroring or reflecting, indicative of its dual purpose both for practical use and as a symbol of vanity.

How & Where It’s Used

'መስታወት' is recognized in both informal spoken contexts as well as formal written occasions across Ethiopia.

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