Amharic · Body & Health

ሰውነት

sewinet

Body

Beginnernoun

Definition

The whole physical structure of a person.

Example

ስፖርት ለሰውነት ጥሩ ነው።

Sport is good for the body.

Etymology

'ሰውነት' (sewinet) derives from the ancient Semitic root referring to the physical body, reflecting the significance of health and the human form through cultural history.

How & Where It’s Used

'ሰውነት' is commonly used in medical or health-related contexts in a formal register, but can also appear in spoken conversations about wellness and fitness.

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