Significado
Literal: to flow sweat
Contexto cultural
In rural Nepal, farming is the backbone of the economy. 'Sweating' is the primary way to measure a person's contribution to their family. In cities, the idiom has shifted to academic and corporate success, representing the competitive nature of modern life. Many Nepalis work abroad. The phrase is often used to describe the sacrifices made by migrant workers to send money home. Political leaders often use this phrase in speeches to claim they have 'sweated' for the country, even if it is sometimes met with skepticism.
Use it for emphasis
Don't use it for every task. Save it for things that were truly difficult.
Show respect
Using this phrase shows you respect the person's hard work.
Significado
Literal: to flow sweat
Use it for emphasis
Don't use it for every task. Save it for things that were truly difficult.
Show respect
Using this phrase shows you respect the person's hard work.
Not for medical use
Avoid using it when talking about illness or heatstroke.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
सफलता पाउन _________ पर्छ।
The sentence requires the infinitive form to complete the general statement.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?
Choose the correct sentence.
The correct verb for 'sweat' in this idiom is 'बगाउनु' (to flow).
Match the phrase with its meaning.
Match the following.
The idiom means hard work, not an easy task.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तिमीले यति राम्रो नतिजा कसरी ल्यायौ? B: _________।
The context is about achieving a good result, which requires hard work.
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4 ejerciciosसफलता पाउन _________ पर्छ।
The sentence requires the infinitive form to complete the general statement.
Choose the correct sentence.
The correct verb for 'sweat' in this idiom is 'बगाउनु' (to flow).
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
The idiom means hard work, not an easy task.
A: तिमीले यति राम्रो नतिजा कसरी ल्यायौ? B: _________।
The context is about achieving a good result, which requires hard work.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasYes, it is very common to say you 'sweated' for an exam.
It is neutral and can be used in almost any setting.
Yes, that is the past tense.
No, it is widely used for mental work too.
Then don't use it, or it will sound like you are lying.
No, 'पसिना' is an uncountable noun.
Yes, it is perfect for training contexts.
Yes, many songs about struggle use this phrase.
Yes, it is one of the most common idioms.
Yes, it is very common in business interviews.
No, it is a very positive and respectful phrase.
Use 'मलाई पसिना आएको छ'.
Frases relacionadas
रगत र पसिना बगाउनु
builds onTo shed blood and sweat
मेहनत गर्नु
synonymTo work hard
हड्डी घोट्नु
similarTo grind bones
पसिनाको कमाइ
builds onHard-earned money
