ሽታ
/shta/
How to say "smell" in Amharic
The Amharic word for "smell" is ሽታ, pronounced shta.
Definition
Odor or scent; can be pleasant or unpleasant depending on context, referring to what can be sensed by the nose.
Also spelled
shta, sta, sehta
Word details
- Ge’ez script
- ሽታ
- Transliteration
- shta
- Part of speech
- noun
- English meaning
- smell
ሽታ in example sentences
የድግሱ ግር ግር፣ የጎረቤቱ ጋጋታ፣ የጠላው የጠጁ እና የወጡ ሽታ በአንድ ላይ ተቀላቅሎ አወዳት።
The bustle of the feast, the noise of the neighbor, the smell of the tej, the tella, and the stew all mixed together and overwhelmed her.
Frequently asked questions
What does ሽታ mean in English?
ሽታ (shta) means "smell" in English.
How do you pronounce ሽታ?
ሽታ is pronounced shta.
What part of speech is ሽታ?
ሽታ is a noun in Amharic.
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