Amharic · Daily Life

ቴሌቪዥን

televizhin

Television

Beginnernoun

Definition

A device for watching programmes and films.

Example

ማታ ቴሌቪዥን እንመለከታለን።

In the evening we watch television.

Etymology

'ቴሌቪዥን' (televizhin) is a loanword from English, reflecting modernization and the introduction of new technology into Ethiopian culture. It emphasizes the global exchange of ideas.

How & Where It’s Used

'ቴሌቪዥን' is used mostly in informal spoken language and media. It appears widely in both written and oral communication in urban areas.

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