Amharic · Adjectives
ትንሽ
tinish
Small; a little
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of little size; also means a little bit.
Example
ትንሽ ቤት ገዛን።
We bought a small house.
Etymology
'ትንሽ' (tinish) originates from the root relating to smallness. Historically, it has been associated with diminutive forms, often used affectionately.
How & Where It’s Used
Commonly found in informal spoken contexts and can appear in written text. It is often applied in familial or informal settings.