A1 Expression Neutral

साथी

सथ

Friend

Significado

A person whom one knows well.

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Contexto cultural

Friendship is often seen as a lifelong commitment. It is common for friends to hold hands or walk with arms around each other, regardless of gender, as a sign of platonic affection. In the Newar community of the Kathmandu Valley, friendship is celebrated through various 'Guthi' (social organizations) where 'Sāthī' work together for community service. The 'Rodi Ghar' was historically a place where young 'Sāthī' would gather to sing, dance, and find life partners. The 'Chiyā Pasal' (tea shop) is the modern hub for 'Sāthī' to discuss politics, sports, and life.

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Gender Neutrality

Don't worry about the gender of your friend; 'Sāthī' works for everyone!

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Honorifics

Even if someone is your 'Sāthī', if they are older, use 'Tapaīṃ' instead of 'Timi' to show respect.

Significado

A person whom one knows well.

💡

Gender Neutrality

Don't worry about the gender of your friend; 'Sāthī' works for everyone!

⚠️

Honorifics

Even if someone is your 'Sāthī', if they are older, use 'Tapaīṃ' instead of 'Timi' to show respect.

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The 'Sāthī-bhāi' phrase

Use 'Sāthī-bhāi' to refer to your whole squad or group of close friends.

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Tea is Key

If you want to be a good 'Sāthī', invite them for 'Chiyā' (tea)!

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'friend'.

म र राम धेरै राम्रो _______ हौं।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: साथी

Since the sentence ends in 'hauṃ' (we are), 'Sāthī' is used to describe the relationship.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the correct plural usage:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: मेरो साथीहरू घर गए।

Plural subject 'Sāthī-harū' requires the plural verb 'gae'.

Match the Nepali term with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: a

Basic vocabulary matching.

Complete the dialogue.

A: यो को हो? B: यो मेरो _______ हो।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: साथी

The question asks 'Who is this?', so 'Sāthī' (friend) is the logical answer.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

Friendship Levels

Formal
Mitra Formal Friend
Neutral
Sāthī Standard Friend
Slang
Yār Dude/Bro

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'friend'. Fill Blank A1

म र राम धेरै राम्रो _______ हौं।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: साथी

Since the sentence ends in 'hauṃ' (we are), 'Sāthī' is used to describe the relationship.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

Choose the correct plural usage:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: मेरो साथीहरू घर गए।

Plural subject 'Sāthī-harū' requires the plural verb 'gae'.

Match the Nepali term with its English equivalent. Match A1

Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: a

Basic vocabulary matching.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: यो को हो? B: यो मेरो _______ हो।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: साथी

The question asks 'Who is this?', so 'Sāthī' (friend) is the logical answer.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

It is neutral. It's safe to use in almost any daily situation.

Yes, but 'Kethī Sāthī' (girl friend) is more specific. Usually, 'Sāthī' implies platonic.

It is 'Sāthī-harū' (साथीहरू).

You say 'Sabai-bhandā rāmro sāthī' (Best friend) or 'Milne sāthī' (Close friend).

Yes, but it's borrowed from Hindi/Urdu. 'Sāthī' is the native Nepali word.

No, that would be considered disrespectful. Use 'Sir' or 'Guruba'.

It means 'Life Partner' and is a common way to refer to a spouse.

'Mitra' is formal/literary; 'Sāthī' is for everyday life.

Hāmī sāthī hauṃ (हामी साथी हौं).

Yes, you can call a pet your 'Sāthī'.

Frases relacionadas

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साथ दिनु

builds on

To support/stand by someone

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मित्रता

similar

Friendship

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सहपाठी

specialized form

Classmate

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दौँतरी

similar

Age-mate

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दुश्मन

contrast

Enemy

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मितेरी

specialized form

Ritual friendship

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