Amharic · Adjectives

መጥፎ

metfo

Bad

Beginneradjective

Definition

Of poor quality or unpleasant.

Example

ያ መጥፎ ሀሳብ ነበር።

That was a bad idea.

Etymology

'መጥፎ' (metfo) comes from the root 'ጥፎ', which relates to badness or negativity. This term has deep cultural roots, often reflecting moral or qualitative judgment.

How & Where It’s Used

This term is common in informal spoken language, often used to express dissatisfaction or critique. It can also be found in written text addressing social issues.

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