Bedeutung
A formal and respectful way to greet someone.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The height of your hands during Namaskar matters. For equals, hands are at the chest. For elders, hands are near the chin/nose. For gods or very high priests, hands go above the head. In the Newari community, traditional greetings might involve 'Juju-dhau' (King Curd) or specific local phrases, but Namaskar is the standard for outsiders and formal events. In the southern plains, the influence of Mithila culture is strong. You might hear 'Pranam' more frequently than in the hills, but Namaskar remains universally understood. In high-altitude regions, 'Tashi Delek' is the primary greeting. However, when Sherpas interact with government officials or people from Kathmandu, they switch to Namaskar.
The Eye Contact Rule
While saying Namaskar, look the person in the eyes briefly, then lower your eyes slightly as you bow. This shows both confidence and humility.
Don't hold things
Try to have your hands free. If you are holding a bag, put it down or hold it in one arm so you can at least attempt a partial gesture.
Bedeutung
A formal and respectful way to greet someone.
The Eye Contact Rule
While saying Namaskar, look the person in the eyes briefly, then lower your eyes slightly as you bow. This shows both confidence and humility.
Don't hold things
Try to have your hands free. If you are holding a bag, put it down or hold it in one arm so you can at least attempt a partial gesture.
The Return Greeting
If someone says Namaskar to you, you MUST say it back. Ignoring it is considered very rude.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate formal greeting.
जब म मेरो हाकिमलाई भेट्छु, म भन्छु: "_______, सर।"
While 'नमस्ते' is okay, 'नमस्कार' is the most respectful choice for a boss (हाकिम).
Match the greeting to the person.
Match the following:
Formal people get Namaskar; friends get 'Ke cha?'; siblings get 'Oi'.
Complete the dialogue between a student and a teacher.
विद्यार्थी: नमस्कार गुरुआमा। गुरुआमा: _______, सन्चै छौ?
A greeting is almost always returned with the same greeting.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to use Namaskar
People
- • Teachers
- • Elders
- • Bosses
- • Strangers
Aufgabensammlung
3 Aufgabenजब म मेरो हाकिमलाई भेट्छु, म भन्छु: "_______, सर।"
While 'नमस्ते' is okay, 'नमस्कार' is the most respectful choice for a boss (हाकिम).
Match the following:
Formal people get Namaskar; friends get 'Ke cha?'; siblings get 'Oi'.
विद्यार्थी: नमस्कार गुरुआमा। गुरुआमा: _______, सन्चै छौ?
A greeting is almost always returned with the same greeting.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it is a national cultural greeting used by Buddhists, Christians, Muslims, and secular people in Nepal.
Yes, Namaskar is used 24/7. It does not depend on the sun.
A slight nod is sufficient for peers, but a deeper bow is expected for elders.
Yes, Namaste is perfectly fine and very common. Namaskar is just 'extra' polite.
You can say the word and give a respectful nod of the head.
Simply say 'Namaskar' back with the same hand gesture.
Yes, it is a very common and professional way to start an email.
Yes, say 'Sabailai Namaskar' (Greetings to all).
Yes, it is taught from a very young age as a sign of 'Sanskar' (good upbringing).
The word is the same, but the 'vibe' in Nepal is often perceived as more formal compared to the more casual Indian 'Namaste'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
नमस्ते
similarHello (standard)
प्रणाम
specialized formDeep respect
हजुर
builds onYes / Respectful address
शुभ प्रभात
similarGood morning
