አልባ

How to say "without / lacking" in Amharic

The Amharic word for "without / lacking" is አልባ, pronounced alba.

Definition

An adjective or descriptor meaning "without" or "lacking," often attached to nouns to mean "having no ..." (e.g. "ገንዘብ አልባ" = penniless).

Word details

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