Amharic · Food & Drink
ቁርስ
kurs
Breakfast
Beginnernoun
Definition
The first meal of the day.
Example
ቁርስ በልተሃል?
Have you had breakfast?
Etymology
The word 'ቁርስ' (kurs) is derived from Ge'ez, historically linked to the first meal of the day, with roots in agricultural and social routines.
How & Where It’s Used
'ቁርስ' is used in both informal and formal contexts, especially when discussing meal schedules within family or social settings.