Amharic · Daily Life

ጠረጴዛ

terepeza

Table

Beginnernoun

Definition

A piece of furniture with a flat top.

Example

እራት ጠረጴዛው ላይ ነው።

Dinner is on the table.

Etymology

'ጠረጴዛ' (terepeza) likely has its origins in Arabic or Italian, relating to table-like structures. It reflects a significant aspect of domestic life in communal and dining settings.

How & Where It’s Used

The term 'ጠረጴዛ' is used predominantly in spoken and written form, applicable in both casual and formal contexts. It is universally understood in Ethiopia.

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