አስቀቅ
/asqeq/
How to say "hold still" in Amharic
The Amharic word for "hold still" is አስቀቅ, pronounced asqeq.
Definition
An imperative meaning "keep still," "don’t move," or "stay put," often said to someone being positioned or handled (e.g. during a haircut or photo).
Also spelled
asqeq, askek
Word details
- Ge’ez script
- አስቀቅ
- Transliteration
- asqeq
- Part of speech
- verb
- English meaning
- hold still
አስቀቅ in example sentences
ውሃውን አስቀቅ ሁለት ሰዓት ጠብቅ።
Reduce the water and wait two hours.
Frequently asked questions
What does አስቀቅ mean in English?
አስቀቅ (asqeq) means "hold still" in English.
How do you pronounce አስቀቅ?
አስቀቅ is pronounced asqeq.
What part of speech is አስቀቅ?
አስቀቅ is a verb in Amharic.
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