Amharic · Adjectives

ትልቅ

tilik

Big

Beginneradjective

Definition

Of great size.

Example

በትልቅ ቤት ይኖራሉ።

They live in a big house.

Etymology

'ትልቅ' (tilik) is derived from a root meaning large or great, often used in various contexts to describe size or importance. Its historical usage reflects the appreciation for largeness in many cultures.

How & Where It’s Used

It is frequently used in both spoken and written Amharic across various contexts, including descriptions of objects, places, and people.

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