Amharic · Daily Life
mestawet
Mirror; glass
A mirror, or glass as a material.
በመስታወት ራሴን አያለሁ።
I look at myself in the mirror.
'መስታወት' (mestawet) derives from roots for mirroring or reflecting, indicative of its dual purpose both for practical use and as a symbol of vanity.
'መስታወት' is recognized in both informal spoken contexts as well as formal written occasions across Ethiopia.