ማቆየት
/maqoyet/
How to say "to keep / to retain" in Amharic
The Amharic word for "to keep / to retain" is ማቆየት, pronounced maqoyet.
Definition
Infinitive form of ቆየ, meaning to keep, to retain, to hold something in place, or to cause something to stay longer.
Also spelled
maqoyet, makoyet, maqoiet
Word details
- Ge’ez script
- ማቆየት
- Transliteration
- maqoyet
- Part of speech
- verb
- English meaning
- to keep / to retain
Frequently asked questions
What does ማቆየት mean in English?
ማቆየት (maqoyet) means "to keep / to retain" in English.
How do you pronounce ማቆየት?
ማቆየት is pronounced maqoyet.
What part of speech is ማቆየት?
ማቆየት is a verb in Amharic.
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