Significado
Paying close attention to sounds or news.
Contexto cultural
In Nepal, 'Kaan khada garnu' is often associated with the 'Chimeki' (neighbor) who knows everything. It's a humorous way to describe the social surveillance in tight-knit communities. In villages, being alert is a survival skill due to wild animals. The idiom is used literally for livestock and figuratively for people sensing danger in the forest. Journalists often use this phrase in headlines to describe how the public is waiting for a big announcement, like the national budget or election results. Many fables feature a 'Chatuwa Shyal' (Clever Jackal) who 'Kaan khada garchu' to outsmart other animals. It represents wit and survival.
Use for Gossip
This is the most natural way to describe someone reacting to gossip in a cafe or office.
Not for Exams
Don't use this to say you are 'listening carefully' to a lecture; it sounds a bit too informal/animalistic for that.
Significado
Paying close attention to sounds or news.
Use for Gossip
This is the most natural way to describe someone reacting to gossip in a cafe or office.
Not for Exams
Don't use this to say you are 'listening carefully' to a lecture; it sounds a bit too informal/animalistic for that.
Animal Context
You can use this literally for your pets! 'Mero kukurle kaan khada garyo' is 100% correct.
The 'Nosy' Nuance
Be careful; telling someone 'Kaan khada nagar' (Don't prick your ears) can be a bit rude as it implies they are eavesdropping.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Kaan khada garnu'.
जब मैले चकलेटको कुरा गरें, बच्चाले ______।
The child pricked up his ears (became alert) when chocolate was mentioned.
Which situation best fits the idiom 'Kaan khada garnu'?
Choose the best scenario:
The idiom refers to paying close attention to interesting or suspicious information.
Match the Nepali phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Each idiom has a specific meaning related to the ear.
Complete the dialogue.
राम: 'तिमी किन त्यसरी बसिरहेका छौ?' श्याम: 'चोर आएको जस्तो छ, म ______।'
Shyam is listening intently because he suspects a thief.
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Ear Idioms
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosजब मैले चकलेटको कुरा गरें, बच्चाले ______।
The child pricked up his ears (became alert) when chocolate was mentioned.
Choose the best scenario:
The idiom refers to paying close attention to interesting or suspicious information.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Each idiom has a specific meaning related to the ear.
राम: 'तिमी किन त्यसरी बसिरहेका छौ?' श्याम: 'चोर आएको जस्तो छ, म ______।'
Shyam is listening intently because he suspects a thief.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, even though 'Kaan' is singular in form, the idiom always implies the state of listening, which involves both ears.
It's not rude to describe yourself or a third person, but telling someone 'You are pricking your ears' can imply they are being nosy.
Better to use 'Dhyan diyera sunnu' (to listen with attention) to sound more professional.
Almost, but 'Kaan thapnu' is more about the physical act of trying to hear a secret, while 'Kaan khada garnu' is the reaction to hearing something.
You can say 'Ma kaan khada गरेर सुन्दैछु' (I am listening with my ears pricked).
Yes, 'Khada hunu' means to stand up physically.
Yes, Hindi has 'Kaan khade karna', which is identical.
Yes, it's perfect for a sudden bang or crash that makes you alert.
The opposite is 'Kaanma tel halnu' (to ignore/not listen).
Yes, often in folk songs to describe a lover listening for their partner's footsteps.
Frases relacionadas
कान थाप्नु
similarTo eavesdrop
सतर्क हुनु
synonymTo be alert
कान पाक्नु
contrastTo be tired of hearing something
कानमा तेल हाल्नु
contrastTo ignore/be deaf to advice
आँखा तर्नु
similarTo stare angrily/be alert
