Amharic · Body & Health
እጅ
ij
Hand; arm
Beginnernoun
Definition
The upper limb; eating injera by hand makes this word essential.
Example
ከመብላት በፊት እጅህን ታጠብ።
Wash your hands before eating.
Etymology
'እጅ' (ij) originates from Semitic roots concerning hands or work, emphasizing action and labor integral to Ethiopian society.
How & Where It’s Used
'እጅ' is prominently used in both formal contexts of labor discussions and in informal settings regarding activities and actions done by the hands.