Significado
A request to open a door.
Contexto cultural
It is common to call strangers 'Dai' (Older Brother) or 'Didy' (Older Sister) before saying 'Dhoka kholnuhos' to be extra friendly. Traditional Newari doors are very low. When someone opens the door, you must bow your head to enter, which is seen as a sign of respect to the household gods. In villages, doors are often left open during the day to signify that guests are welcome. A closed door might mean the family is in the fields. In apartment complexes, 'Dhoka kholnuhos' is often said over an intercom. It's polite to identify yourself first.
The 'Na' Trick
Add 'na' at the end (Dhoka kholnuhos na) to sound even more friendly and less like a command.
Watch the 'D'
Make sure you use the retroflex 'D'. If you use the dental 'D', people might think you are talking about 'betrayal'.
Significado
A request to open a door.
The 'Na' Trick
Add 'na' at the end (Dhoka kholnuhos na) to sound even more friendly and less like a command.
Watch the 'D'
Make sure you use the retroflex 'D'. If you use the dental 'D', people might think you are talking about 'betrayal'.
Body Language
A slight head nod while saying this makes you look like a local expert in politeness.
Knocking First
Always knock or say 'Hajur' before asking to open a door if you are outside someone's home.
Ponte a prueba
You are talking to your teacher. Which phrase should you use?
Sir, ______.
The '-nuhos' ending is the only one polite enough for a teacher.
Complete the sentence to say 'Please do not open the door.'
ढोका ______ ।
Adding 'na-' to the start of the verb makes it negative.
Match the Nepali phrase with its formality level.
Match the following:
These are the three main levels of respect in Nepali verbs.
Complete the taxi dialogue.
Passenger: दाई, यहाँ रोक्नुहोस्। ______।
After asking to stop, you need the door opened to get out.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
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Formality Levels
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosSir, ______.
The '-nuhos' ending is the only one polite enough for a teacher.
ढोका ______ ।
Adding 'na-' to the start of the verb makes it negative.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the three main levels of respect in Nepali verbs.
Passenger: दाई, यहाँ रोक्नुहोस्। ______।
After asking to stop, you need the door opened to get out.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasIn Nepali, it's better to include the object 'Dhoka'. Just saying 'Kholnuhos' is okay if you are pointing at the door, but 'Dhoka kholnuhos' is more natural.
Yes, in cities like Kathmandu, 'Gate kholnuhos' is used more often than 'Dhoka kholnuhos' for outside entrances.
You still use 'kholnuhos'. The verb covers all types of opening.
You say 'Dhoka dhoka thunिएको छ' or more simply 'Dhoka lock छ'.
No, for a book you usually use 'Pana paltaunuhos' (turn the page) or 'Kitab kholnuhos'. 'Dhoka' is specifically for doors.
Frases relacionadas
ढोका लगाउनुहोस्
contrastPlease close the door.
भित्र आउनुहोस्
builds onPlease come in.
ढोका ढक्ढक्याउनु
similarTo knock on the door.
साँचो
specialized formKey
खुल्ला
similarOpen (adjective)
