Significado
A person who is very dear and beloved.
Contexto cultural
The word 'Nani' is also a common nickname for children. This makes the idiom feel very natural and grounded in daily speech. Poets like Laxmi Prasad Devkota have used ocular metaphors to describe the beauty of the Nepali landscape and its people. In folk songs, lovers often call each other 'Aankhako nani' to signify that they don't want to look at anyone else. In some Hindu traditions, the 'pupil' is seen as the seat of the individual soul (Atman) within the body.
Use for children
If you want to compliment a Nepali parent, tell them their child is an 'आँखाको नानी'. They will love it!
Don't overdo it
Using this for every person you meet makes it lose its value. Save it for the truly special ones.
Significado
A person who is very dear and beloved.
Use for children
If you want to compliment a Nepali parent, tell them their child is an 'आँखाको नानी'. They will love it!
Don't overdo it
Using this for every person you meet makes it lose its value. Save it for the truly special ones.
Combine with 'Mutu'
For extra emotional impact, say 'तिमी मेरो आँखाको नानी र मुटुको टुक्रा हौ' (You are the apple of my eye and a piece of my heart).
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.
मेरो सानो नाति मेरो आँखाको _______ हो।
'नानी' (pupil) is the correct word for this idiom.
Which sentence correctly uses the idiom to show love?
Select the best option:
This is the only figurative use expressing affection.
Match the situation to the phrase.
A mother looking at her sleeping baby would say:
The idiom is perfect for a mother's love for her baby.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तिम्रो छोरी कस्ती छिन्? B: उनी त मेरो __________ हुन्।
Parents often describe their daughters this way.
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Ayudas visuales
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4 ejerciciosमेरो सानो नाति मेरो आँखाको _______ हो।
'नानी' (pupil) is the correct word for this idiom.
Select the best option:
This is the only figurative use expressing affection.
A mother looking at her sleeping baby would say:
The idiom is perfect for a mother's love for her baby.
A: तिम्रो छोरी कस्ती छिन्? B: उनी त मेरो __________ हुन्।
Parents often describe their daughters this way.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it is very common in romantic relationships, especially in songs and letters.
As a nickname, yes. But in the idiom 'आँखाको नानी', it refers to the pupil and is gender-neutral.
'Nani' is more common in speech; 'Tara' (star) is more common in poetry.
Absolutely! Many people call their pets their 'आँखाको नानी'.
Yes, it is perfect for a heartfelt wedding speech.
You usually say 'मेरा आँखाका नानीहरू' (Mera aankhaka naniharu).
No, it is 100% positive.
Not at all. It is used by all age groups in Nepal today.
It's rare, but poets sometimes use it for their country.
That is not a standard idiom and will sound strange.
Frases relacionadas
आँखाको तारा
synonymStar of the eye
मुटुको टुक्रा
similarPiece of the heart
प्राण भन्दा प्यारो
builds onDearer than life
आँखाको कसिङ्गर
contrastDust in the eye
