Signs

1. መእተዊ

   Me'itewi

   Entrance

   Usage

   Posted at the entrance of buildings and facilities.

   Grammar Note

   The sources attest the word as "introduction / entry"; an actual sign has not been confirmed. Composed from verified words; a native check is recommended.

2. መውጽኢ

   Mewtsi

   Exit

   Usage

   Posted at exits of buildings, stations and facilities.

   Grammar Note

   Confirmed in the dictionary and in Tatoeba example sentences.

3. ህጹጽ ኩነታት መውጽኢ

   Hitsuts kunetat mewtsi

   Emergency exit

   Usage

   Posted at emergency exits.

   Grammar Note

   Each word (ህጹጽ "urgent", ኩነታት "situation", መውጽኢ "exit") is attested in the dictionary and Tatoeba, but this phrase as sign wording is composed and not confirmed; a native check is recommended.

4. ክፉት

   Kifut

   Open

   Usage

   Shown on shops and facilities when they are open.

   Grammar Note

   Confirmed in the dictionary and in Tatoeba example sentences.

5. ዕጽዉ

   Itsiw

   Closed

   Usage

   Shown on shops and facilities when they are closed.

   Grammar Note

   Found only in the Zecarias dictionary; a native check is recommended. Spelled as in the dictionary; ዕጹው may also be seen.

6. ሓደጋ

   Hadega

   Danger

   Usage

   Posted at hazardous places and work sites.

   Grammar Note

   Confirmed in the dictionary and in Tatoeba example sentences. It also means "accident".

7. መጠንቀቕታ

   Metenqeqta

   Warning

   Usage

   Posted to warn people.

   Grammar Note

   Confirmed in the dictionary and in Tatoeba example sentences.

8. መደያይቦ

   Medeyaybo

   Stairs

   Usage

   Posted to point out stairs.

   Grammar Note

   Confirmed in the dictionary and in Tatoeba example sentences.

9. ሓበሬታ

   Habereta

   Information

   Usage

   Used for information desks and notices.

   Grammar Note

   Confirmed in the dictionary and in Tatoeba example sentences.

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