Bedeutung
Asking for permission to enter.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Nepal, physical space is often shared, but social hierarchy is respected. Asking 'milcha' acknowledges the host's authority over the space. Certain areas of a home, especially the kitchen and prayer room (puja kotha), have strict entry rules. Always ask before entering these areas. In Nepali offices, 'knocking' is often replaced by standing at the door and saying 'यहाँ आउन मिल्छ?' or 'May I come in, sir?'. In villages, fences are rare, but social boundaries are strong. Asking permission to enter a courtyard is a sign of good 'Samskar' (upbringing).
The 'Na' Rule
Always remember to drop the 'u' from 'āunu' and add 'na' when using 'milcha'. This works for almost all verbs!
Don't be too direct
In Nepal, just walking in is considered rude. Even if the door is open, say the phrase first.
Bedeutung
Asking for permission to enter.
The 'Na' Rule
Always remember to drop the 'u' from 'āunu' and add 'na' when using 'milcha'. This works for almost all verbs!
Don't be too direct
In Nepal, just walking in is considered rude. Even if the door is open, say the phrase first.
The Head Nod
When someone says 'milcha', they might also do a slight side-to-side head bobble. This means 'Yes'.
Adding 'Hajur'
Adding 'Hajur' at the end makes you sound incredibly polite and well-mannered.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the most polite way to ask to enter a teacher's office.
सर, _____ मिल्छ?
The '-na' form (आउन) is required when using 'मिल्छ' for permission.
Complete the dialogue at a tea shop.
A: नमस्ते, यहाँ आउन मिल्छ? B: हजुर, ____।
The positive response to 'milcha?' is simply 'milcha'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Phrase: 'भित्र आउन मिल्छ?'
'Bhitra' means inside, so this is specifically for entering.
Fill in the missing word to ask 'Can I also come here?'
म ____ यहाँ आउन मिल्छ?
'Pani' means 'also' or 'too'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenसर, _____ मिल्छ?
The '-na' form (आउन) is required when using 'मिल्छ' for permission.
A: नमस्ते, यहाँ आउन मिल्छ? B: हजुर, ____।
The positive response to 'milcha?' is simply 'milcha'.
Phrase: 'भित्र आउन मिल्छ?'
'Bhitra' means inside, so this is specifically for entering.
म ____ यहाँ आउन मिल्छ?
'Pani' means 'also' or 'too'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
14 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, shopkeepers, and even bosses. It's the safest word for permission.
Yes, just change 'āuna' (to come) to 'jāna' (to go): 'अहिले जान मिल्छ?'
'Milcha' is about permission/appropriateness. 'Sakchu' is about physical ability.
The negative is 'मिल्दैन' (mildaina).
No, it's usually omitted. 'Yahā̃ āuna milcha?' already implies 'Can I/we come here?'.
Yes, it's very common when asking to call someone or join a group chat.
The phrase stays the same! 'Milcha' refers to the action, not the number of people.
You can just say 'आउन मिल्छ?' if you are already standing at the door.
The 'ni' adds emphasis and friendliness, like saying 'Of course it's okay!'.
Yes: 'यो खान मिल्छ?' (Yo khāna milcha?)
Yes, 'आउन सक्छु हजुर?' or 'आउन अनुमति छ?' are more formal.
The root 'milnu' means to meet, but in this context, it means 'to be possible/allowed'.
Yes, it is perfectly polite for elders.
Very softly. It's more like a breathy transition to the nasal 'ā̃'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
भित्र आउनुहोस्
builds onPlease come inside
बस्न मिल्छ?
similarCan I sit?
जान मिल्छ?
contrastCan I go?
गर्न मिल्छ?
specialized formCan I do (this)?
सकिन्छ?
synonymIs it possible?
