Amharic · Food & Drink
ወተት
wetet
Milk
Beginnernoun
Definition
A white drink produced by cows.
Example
ልጁ በየማታው ወተት ይጠጣል።
The child drinks milk every evening.
Etymology
The word 'ወተት' (wetet) originates from the Ge'ez term for milk, showing a connection to pastoralist cultures within Ethiopian history.
How & Where It’s Used
'ወተት' is commonly used in both formal and informal conversations, often related to discussions about dairy products and meals.