Amharic · Daily Life
መብራት
mebrat
Light; lamp
Beginnernoun
Definition
A device that gives light; also electricity in everyday talk.
Example
መብራቱን አብራ፣ ጨለማ ነው።
Turn on the light, it is dark.
Etymology
'መብራት' (mebrat) comes from roots meaning 'light' or 'to illuminate,' indicating its role in providing visibility within homes.
How & Where It’s Used
'መብራት' is used informally in daily conversations and formally in written contexts. It is widely understood throughout the Ethiopian geographical spectrum.