Significado
Used to confirm a fact.
Contexto cultural
The 'Nepali Nod' often accompanies the word 'ho'. It's a gentle side-to-side wobble of the head that signifies agreement and understanding. In the Kathmandu Valley, you might hear 'Kha' (खः) instead of 'Ho' when people speak Nepal Bhasa, but they will switch to 'Ho' in Nepali. The logic of identity remains the same. In high-altitude regions, 'ho' is often said with a very soft 'h', sounding almost like 'o'. On social media, 'Ho' is often elongated as 'Hooooo' to show excitement or strong agreement with a post.
The 'Equals' Rule
If you can put an '=' sign between the subject and the noun, use 'ho'. (e.g., I = American).
Location Alert
Never use 'ho' with the word 'ma' (in/at). 'Ma' always triggers 'cha'.
Significado
Used to confirm a fact.
The 'Equals' Rule
If you can put an '=' sign between the subject and the noun, use 'ho'. (e.g., I = American).
Location Alert
Never use 'ho' with the word 'ma' (in/at). 'Ma' always triggers 'cha'.
The Polite 'Ho'
When talking to someone older, always use 'Ho hajur' to show respect.
Short and Sweet
In Nepali, you don't need to say 'Yes, it is.' Just saying 'Ho' is a complete and perfect sentence.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'म शिक्षक ___।'
Ma shikshak ___.
Since you are identifying yourself as a teacher, 'ho' is the correct identifying copula.
Fill in the blank to say 'This is not a pen.'
यो कलम ___।
'Hoina' is the negative form of 'ho', used for identifying what something is NOT.
Match the question to the correct response.
तपाईंको घर काठमाडौंमा छ? (Is your house in Kathmandu?)
The question uses 'cha' for location, so the answer must also use 'cha'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: के यो तपाईंको झोला हो? B: ___, यो मेरै हो।
The speaker is confirming ownership, so 'ho' is the natural affirmative.
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Ayudas visuales
Ho vs. Cha
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosMa shikshak ___.
Since you are identifying yourself as a teacher, 'ho' is the correct identifying copula.
यो कलम ___।
'Hoina' is the negative form of 'ho', used for identifying what something is NOT.
तपाईंको घर काठमाडौंमा छ? (Is your house in Kathmandu?)
The question uses 'cha' for location, so the answer must also use 'cha'.
A: के यो तपाईंको झोला हो? B: ___, यो मेरै हो।
The speaker is confirming ownership, so 'ho' is the natural affirmative.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasUsually no. Emotions are considered temporary states, so you would use 'chu' (e.g., 'Ma khusi chu').
'Ho' is a plain fact. 'Ho ni' is like saying 'Yes, definitely' or 'Of course.'
It is neutral. It's safe to use with everyone, but adding 'hajur' makes it formal.
'Hoina' is simply the negative version of 'ho'. Use it to say 'It is not.'
In casual speech, yes. In formal grammar, 'hun' is used for plural, but 'ho' is very common in A1/A2 speaking.
Only when confirming a fact. If someone asks 'Do you want tea?', you don't say 'ho', you say 'huncha' or 'khanchu'.
Just say 'Ho?' with a rising intonation.
No, the past tense of 'ho' is 'thiyo'.
No, for age we use 'bhaye' or 'puge' (e.g., 'Ma bis barsa puge').
People will still understand you, but it will sound like you are identifying yourself as a location (e.g., 'I am the park').
Frases relacionadas
होइन
contrastIt is not / No
हुन्छ
similarOkay / It happens
हो नि
specialized formOf course / Indeed
होला
builds onMaybe / Probably
हो र?
similarReally?
