Amharic · Daily Life
ጫማ
chama
Shoes
Beginnernoun
Definition
Footwear.
Example
ይህ ጫማ በጣም ምቹ ነው።
These shoes are very comfortable.
Etymology
'ጫማ' (chama) has origins in ancient languages and is associated with the act of protecting the feet. Its significance has remained within daily life.
How & Where It’s Used
'ጫማ' is predominantly used in informal spoken contexts and is widely recognized in written forms. It is used universally across Ethiopia.