Bedeutung
Asking for more of something, usually food.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Hosts will often ignore your first 'No' and try to add more food anyway. This is called 'insisting' and is a sign of love. In Thakali restaurants, Dal Bhat is traditionally 'unlimited'. You don't even need to ask sometimes; they will just appear with the bucket. During a 'Samay Baji' feast, food is served in a specific order. Asking to 'thap' certain items like 'Choila' is a huge compliment to the feast organizers. The phrase 'Dal Bhat Power 24 Hour' is a popular tourist slogan, but for locals, 'thapnu' is the fuel that keeps them going on the trails.
The 'Ali' Trick
Always use 'ali' (a little) even if you want a lot. It sounds more humble and polite.
Don't be too late
Ask for a 'thap' when you still have a little bit of food left on your plate so you can mix the new food with the old.
Bedeutung
Asking for more of something, usually food.
The 'Ali' Trick
Always use 'ali' (a little) even if you want a lot. It sounds more humble and polite.
Don't be too late
Ask for a 'thap' when you still have a little bit of food left on your plate so you can mix the new food with the old.
Compliment first
Saying 'Mitho cha' (It's tasty) before 'Malai ali thapnuhos' will make your host very happy.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to ask for more rice politely.
मलाई अलि भात _______।
'Thapnuhos' is the correct polite form for asking for more food.
Which phrase is the most polite to use with a host you just met?
Choose the best option:
The '-hos' ending and the use of 'ali' (a little) make this the most polite and culturally appropriate choice.
Complete the dialogue.
Host: 'तरकारी अझै लिनुहोस् न।' You: 'हुन्छ, _______।'
When a host offers more, 'हुन्छ' (Yes/Okay) followed by the request is a natural response.
Match the phrase to the person you are speaking to.
1. मलाई अलि थप न | 2. मलाई अलि थप्नुहोस्
'Thap na' is informal (Timi level), 'Thapnuhos' is formal (Tapai level).
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4 Aufgabenमलाई अलि भात _______।
'Thapnuhos' is the correct polite form for asking for more food.
Choose the best option:
The '-hos' ending and the use of 'ali' (a little) make this the most polite and culturally appropriate choice.
Host: 'तरकारी अझै लिनुहोस् न।' You: 'हुन्छ, _______।'
When a host offers more, 'हुन्छ' (Yes/Okay) followed by the request is a natural response.
1. मलाई अलि थप न | 2. मलाई अलि थप्नुहोस्
'Thap na' is informal (Timi level), 'Thapnuhos' is formal (Tapai level).
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it is actually the opposite! It is considered a compliment to the host.
You can say 'Kasam, pugyo' (I swear, it's enough) or place your hand over your plate.
Yes, 'Pani ali thapnuhos' is perfectly fine.
'Thapnuhos' is slightly more formal/standard, while 'Thapnus' is a common contraction used in daily speech.
In a buffet, no. In a sit-down traditional meal, yes.
Not necessarily. It's a polite softener. The host will still likely give you a decent portion.
Say 'Nathapnuhos' or simply 'Pugyo, dhanyabad'.
Yes, in a shop if you want to add more items to your bill, but the context is different.
Say 'Unlai ali thapnuhos' (Add a little more for him/her).
Yes, it is very common in social drinking settings.
Verwandte Redewendungen
पुग्यो
contrastIt is enough / I am full.
मिठो छ
similarIt is delicious.
अघाएँ
contrastI am satisfied/full.
थोरै दिनुहोस्
similarGive a little.
