Category: Nature & EnvironmentPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
ፀሐይ
/tsehay/Roman
English meaning: Sun
Definition
The star that gives Earth light and warmth.
Example
“ዛሬ ፀሐይ ኃይለኛ ናት።”
In English: “The sun is strong today.”
Another example: “ዛሬ ፀሐይ በደንብ ወጥታለች።”
Usage — When, Where & How
The noun sun; neutral everyday register, common in weather talk. The same root appears in expressions about sunny weather.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The word 'ፀሐይ' (tsehay) has its roots in ancient Ethiopian languages, denoting 'sun' and reflecting a central symbol in both cultural and religious contexts.
Common Collocations
- ፀሐይ ወጣች
- ሞቃት ፀሐይ
- ፀሐይ ጠለቀች
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