Amharic · Daily Life
ቴሌቪዥን
televizhin
Television
Beginnernoun
Definition
A device for watching programmes and films.
Example
ማታ ቴሌቪዥን እንመለከታለን።
In the evening we watch television.
Etymology
'ቴሌቪዥን' (televizhin) is a loanword from English, reflecting modernization and the introduction of new technology into Ethiopian culture. It emphasizes the global exchange of ideas.
How & Where It’s Used
'ቴሌቪዥን' is used mostly in informal spoken language and media. It appears widely in both written and oral communication in urban areas.