Bedeutung
Exclaiming about something's beauty.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Nepalis value modesty, but they are very open about admiring nature and craftsmanship. Saying 'Kasto ramro!' is a common way to bond with locals. In the Kathmandu Valley, you'll see intricate wood carvings. Using this phrase while pointing at a 'Jhyal' (window) is highly appreciated. In the mountains, beauty is often linked to the divine. 'Kasto ramro' might be followed by 'Om Mani Padme Hum' in a spiritual context. In cities like Kathmandu, 'Kasto ramro' is the default reaction to fashion and technology, showing the phrase's adaptability.
Use your eyes
When saying this, make sure your facial expression matches. A wide-eyed look of wonder makes the phrase much more authentic.
Don't overdo it
If you say 'Kasto ramro!' to every single thing, it might lose its sincerity. Save it for things that actually catch your eye.
Bedeutung
Exclaiming about something's beauty.
Use your eyes
When saying this, make sure your facial expression matches. A wide-eyed look of wonder makes the phrase much more authentic.
Don't overdo it
If you say 'Kasto ramro!' to every single thing, it might lose its sincerity. Save it for things that actually catch your eye.
The 'O' sound
Lengthen the 'o' in 'Kasto' (Kastoooo ramro!) to show even more surprise or admiration.
Complimenting kids
While you can say this to kids, some parents are superstitious about 'the evil eye'. It's often safer to compliment their clothes or actions instead of their face.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank to say 'How beautiful!'
____ राम्रो!
'कस्तो' (Kasto) is the correct intensifier for exclamations in Nepali.
Which situation is most appropriate for 'कस्तो राम्रो!'?
You see a stunning sunset over the Himalayas.
This phrase is used to admire beauty, making it perfect for a sunset.
Complete the dialogue.
A: यो मेरो नयाँ घर हो। B: ________!
When someone shows you their new house, 'Kasto ramro!' is the polite and expected response.
Choose the most natural way to compliment a beautiful painting.
यो चित्र (painting)...
The standard word order is [Subject] + Kasto + Adjective.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Kasto vs Kati
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgaben____ राम्रो!
'कस्तो' (Kasto) is the correct intensifier for exclamations in Nepali.
You see a stunning sunset over the Himalayas.
This phrase is used to admire beauty, making it perfect for a sunset.
A: यो मेरो नयाँ घर हो। B: ________!
When someone shows you their new house, 'Kasto ramro!' is the polite and expected response.
यो चित्र (painting)...
The standard word order is [Subject] + Kasto + Adjective.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
14 FragenYes, but it usually refers to their physical appearance or their outfit. For their personality, you'd say 'Kasto asal' (How good/kind).
Both are correct. 'Kasto' is like 'How beautiful!', while 'Kati' is like 'So much beauty!'. They are used interchangeably.
In a casual exclamation, no. Adding 'cha' makes it a complete sentence ('It is beautiful'), which is slightly more formal.
Yes, it's a neutral expression. However, adding 'cha' or 'छ हजुर' (cha hajur) makes it more respectful.
Not exactly. For food, 'ramro' means it *looks* good. For taste, you must use 'meetho'.
Technically 'Kasto ramri!', used for girls or women, but 'ramro' is becoming a gender-neutral default in many dialects.
You would say 'Kasto naramro!' (How ugly/bad!).
Yes! 'Kasto ramro film!' is a very common way to recommend a movie.
In questions, yes. In exclamations, it acts as an intensifier.
You can say 'Dherai ramro' or 'Ati ramro'.
It's similar to 'Kitna accha', but the words are distinctively Nepali.
Yes, 'Kasto ramro basna!' (What a nice smell!).
No, it is standard Nepali.
Yes, with a flat tone and a roll of the eyes, it can mean 'Oh, great (not)'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
कति राम्रो!
similarHow much beauty!
अति राम्रो!
specialized formExcellent / Very good
नराम्रो
contrastBad / Ugly
राम्रो छ
builds onIt is good.
सुन्दर
synonymBeautiful
