Amharic · Emotions & Feelings
ሐዘን
hazen
Sadness; grief
Beginnernoun
Definition
The feeling of being unhappy.
Example
ለምን በሐዘን ላይ ነህ?
Why are you sad?
Etymology
'ሐዘን' (hazen) originates from cultural and historical references related to sorrow and feelings of loss, which resonate deeply in Ethiopian traditions.
How & Where It’s Used
'ሐዘን' is used in both formal and informal settings, often in spoken and written forms, particularly in contexts discussing suffering or mourning.