Amharic · Daily Life
መስታወት
mestawet
Mirror; glass
Beginnernoun
Definition
A mirror, or glass as a material.
Example
በመስታወት ራሴን አያለሁ።
I look at myself in the mirror.
Etymology
'መስታወት' (mestawet) derives from roots for mirroring or reflecting, indicative of its dual purpose both for practical use and as a symbol of vanity.
How & Where It’s Used
'መስታወት' is recognized in both informal spoken contexts as well as formal written occasions across Ethiopia.