Amharic · Nature & Environment

ነፋስ

nefas

Wind

Beginnernoun

Definition

Moving air that you can feel.

Example

ኃይለኛ ነፋስ እየነፈሰ ነው።

A strong wind is blowing.

Etymology

'ነፋስ' (nefas) is derived from ancient Semitic roots linked to blowing or breathing, reflecting the fundamental role of the wind in nature and weather.

How & Where It’s Used

'ነፋስ' is used in both formal and informal settings, often in discussions related to weather, air quality, or nature, typically in spoken Amharic.

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