ቀንስ
/qens/
How to say "to be quiet" in Amharic
The Amharic word for "to be quiet" is ቀንስ, pronounced qens.
Definition
A verb meaning to be silent or to refrain from speaking. It is often used in contexts where someone is asked to lower their voice or stop talking.
Also spelled
qens, kens
Word details
- Ge’ez script
- ቀንስ
- Transliteration
- qens
- Part of speech
- other
- English meaning
- to be quiet
ቀንስ in example sentences
ትንሽ ቀንስ።
Reduce it a little.
ዋጋው ውድ ነው፣ ትንሽ ቀንስ።
The price is expensive, reduce it a little.
ሲፈላ ቀንስ።
When it boils, lower it.
Frequently asked questions
What does ቀንስ mean in English?
ቀንስ (qens) means "to be quiet" in English.
How do you pronounce ቀንስ?
ቀንስ is pronounced qens.
What part of speech is ቀንስ?
ቀንስ is an other in Amharic.
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