Amharic · Numbers & Time

ዛሬ

zare

Today

Beginneradverb

Definition

The present day.

Example

ዛሬ አየሩ ጥሩ ነው።

The weather is nice today.

Etymology

'ዛሬ' (zare) traces its roots back to Ge'ez, used historically to denote the present time in Ethiopian culture.

How & Where It’s Used

'ዛሬ' is commonly utilized in everyday conversation and written communication. It is neutral in register and widely recognized across Ethiopia.

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