Bedeutung
A request to close or lock a door.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Closing the door is often associated with 'Chiso' (cold). In Nepal, drafts are feared as a source of illness. In traditional Newari homes, doors are very small. Closing them is a major task and signifies the end of the day's social life. During Puja (worship), the door to the shrine is often closed ('lagaunu') to give the deity privacy during certain rituals. In high-altitude regions, 'Dhoka lagaunu' is a survival command to keep the heat from the central fire inside.
The 'Lagaunu' Secret
You can use 'lagaunu' for almost anything you 'put on'—clothes, shoes, cream, and doors!
Don't Slam It
In Nepal, slamming a door ('dhoka dhyappa parnu') is considered very rude and suggests you are angry.
Bedeutung
A request to close or lock a door.
The 'Lagaunu' Secret
You can use 'lagaunu' for almost anything you 'put on'—clothes, shoes, cream, and doors!
Don't Slam It
In Nepal, slamming a door ('dhoka dhyappa parnu') is considered very rude and suggests you are angry.
The Guest Rule
If you are a guest, wait for the host to ask you to close the door. Closing it yourself might seem like you're making yourself too much at home.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct honorific form of 'lagaunu' for a teacher.
गुरुबा, कृपया ढोका _______।
Teachers require the High Honorific form '-uhos'.
Which sentence means 'Don't close the door'?
Select the correct negative imperative:
Adding 'na-' before the verb root makes it negative.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are with your little brother at home.
With younger siblings, the Middle Honorific 'lagau' is appropriate.
Complete the dialogue.
A: बाहिर धेरै चिसो छ। B: हो, त्यसैले ______।
If it's cold (chiso), you should close (lagaunuhos) the door.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Things you can 'Lagaunu'
Home
- • Dhoka (Door)
- • Jhyal (Window)
- • Dhakan (Lid)
Body
- • Luga (Clothes)
- • Jutta (Shoes)
- • Cream
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenगुरुबा, कृपया ढोका _______।
Teachers require the High Honorific form '-uhos'.
Select the correct negative imperative:
Adding 'na-' before the verb root makes it negative.
You are with your little brother at home.
With younger siblings, the Middle Honorific 'lagau' is appropriate.
A: बाहिर धेरै चिसो छ। B: हो, त्यसैले ______।
If it's cold (chiso), you should close (lagaunuhos) the door.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, 'Dhoka banda garnuhos' is perfectly fine, but 'lagaunuhos' sounds more natural in a home setting.
Yes, in many contexts, especially at night, it implies locking it as well.
Use 'Dhoka laga'. It's shorter and less formal.
Window is 'Jhyal'. You can say 'Jhyal lagaunuhos'.
Yes, it is used for any kind of door.
Nepali verbs often describe the 'application' of an object to a state. You are 'applying' the door to the frame.
No, as long as you use the '-uhos' ending, it is a polite request.
Say 'Dhoka lageko chha'.
You can say 'Dhoka lagena' (The door didn't close).
Yes, 'Dhoka' or 'Phatak' can be used for gates.
Verwandte Redewendungen
ढोका खोल्नुहोस्
contrastPlease open the door
झ्याल लगाउनुहोस्
similarPlease close the window
ढोका बन्द गर्नुहोस्
synonymPlease close the door
ताल्चा लगाउनुहोस्
builds onPlease lock the door
ढोका थुन्नुहोस्
specialized formPlease shut/bolt the door
