Significado
The forward side.
Contexto cultural
In formal gatherings, the 'Agadi' (front) seats are reserved for elders (Jetho) and guests. Sitting in the front without being invited can be seen as slightly arrogant. When using microbuses, 'Agadi' is the most common word shouted to the 'Khalasi' (conductor) to signal you want to get off at the next possible stop. When visiting a temple, 'Agadi' refers to the area facing the deity. Devotees often queue 'agadi' to receive 'Tika' or 'Prasad'. The phrase 'Agadi badhnu' is a common corporate buzzword in Kathmandu, used to encourage teams to meet targets and innovate.
The Genitive Rule
Always pair 'Agadi' with '-ko' when it follows a noun. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Don't use for 'First'
If you won a race, don't say you are 'agadi'. Say you are 'pahilo'.
Significado
The forward side.
The Genitive Rule
Always pair 'Agadi' with '-ko' when it follows a noun. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Don't use for 'First'
If you won a race, don't say you are 'agadi'. Say you are 'pahilo'.
Taxi Talk
Saying 'Ali agadi' (A little ahead) is the most polite way to tell a driver to keep going a bit further.
Respect the Front
In a bus, the front seats are often reserved for women or the elderly. Look for signs saying 'Mahila' or 'Jestha Nagarik' near the 'agadi' seats.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form: [Noun] + ko + agadi.
म ______ (school) उभिएको छु।
Spatial postpositions in Nepali require the genitive marker '-ko'.
Which sentence means 'Move the car forward'?
गाडी कहाँ लैजाने?
'Agadi' means forward/ahead.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to tell someone to wash their hands before eating.
'Khanahu agadi' means 'before eating'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: बैंक कहाँ छ? B: अस्पतालको ______ छ।
In directions, 'agadi' is commonly used to locate buildings relative to landmarks.
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Ayudas visuales
Agadi vs. Pachadi
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosम ______ (school) उभिएको छु।
Spatial postpositions in Nepali require the genitive marker '-ko'.
गाडी कहाँ लैजाने?
'Agadi' means forward/ahead.
You want to tell someone to wash their hands before eating.
'Khanahu agadi' means 'before eating'.
A: बैंक कहाँ छ? B: अस्पतालको ______ छ।
In directions, 'agadi' is commonly used to locate buildings relative to landmarks.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt means both! Context tells you if it's space (in front of) or time (before).
Yes, 'Mero' already includes the '-ko' (Ma + ko = Mero), so it's perfect.
Mostly, but 'Aghi' is preferred for 'ago' and 'Agadi' for physical space.
Use 'Sidha agadi'.
The opposite is 'Pachadi' (Behind/Back).
Yes, 'Agadi' is often used to mean 'ahead in time' or 'the future'.
It is neutral. You can use it with anyone from a shopkeeper to a president.
No, with verbs you use the root + 'nu' form, like 'Janu agadi'.
It means 'to move forward' or 'to progress'.
Only if the buildings are facing each other across a small space. For 'across a river', use 'pari'.
Frases relacionadas
पछाडि
contrastBehind / Back
अघि
similarBefore / Ago
सिधा
builds onStraight
सामुन्ने
specialized formIn the presence of
अगाडि बढ्नु
builds onTo progress
