Amharic · Daily Life
ወንበር
wenber
Chair
Beginnernoun
Definition
A seat with a back for one person.
Example
ጠረጴዛው ላይ ስድስት ወንበሮች አሉ።
There are six chairs at the table.
Etymology
'ወንበር' (wenber) comes from the Ethiopian expression derived from languages such as Sidamo and Oromo, meaning 'to sit,' highlighting its functional purpose in seating.
How & Where It’s Used
'ወንበር' is utilized in both written and spoken forms, commonly in everyday conversations. It is found throughout Ethiopia, with minimal regional variations in pronunciation.