Amharic · Food & Drink

ወተት

wetet

Milk

Beginnernoun

Definition

A white drink produced by cows.

Example

ልጁ በየማታው ወተት ይጠጣል።

The child drinks milk every evening.

Etymology

The word 'ወተት' (wetet) originates from the Ge'ez term for milk, showing a connection to pastoralist cultures within Ethiopian history.

How & Where It’s Used

'ወተት' is commonly used in both formal and informal conversations, often related to discussions about dairy products and meals.

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