Amharic · Daily Life
ልብስ
libs
Clothes
Beginnernoun
Definition
Things you wear; the white shamma is traditional dress.
Example
ለበዓል አዲስ ልብስ ገዛሁ።
I bought new clothes for the holiday.
Etymology
'ልብስ' (libs) is derived from ancient roots meaning 'to cover,' signifying clothing's purpose in protection and adornment of the body.
How & Where It’s Used
'ልብስ' is frequently used in both formal and informal contexts in everyday conversation as well as in writing. Variations may exist among different ethnic groups.