معنی
Engaging in an activity or job
زمینه فرهنگی
Work is often preceded by social rituals. It is common to spend 15-20 minutes drinking tea and chatting before starting any official 'kaam'. The phrase 'Kaam hunchha' (Work will happen) is a common bureaucratic response that often implies a delay rather than immediate action. In villages, 'kaam' almost always refers to 'Kheti-pati' (farming). If someone says they have 'dherai kaam,' they are likely going to the fields. For the millions of Nepalis working abroad, 'kaam' is synonymous with sacrifice for the family back home.
The 'Le' Rule
Remember to add 'le' to the subject (Maile, Usle) only when using the past tense 'Garyo/Garẽ'.
Honorifics Matter
Always use 'Kaam garnuhunchha' for anyone older than you to avoid sounding rude.
معنی
Engaging in an activity or job
The 'Le' Rule
Remember to add 'le' to the subject (Maile, Usle) only when using the past tense 'Garyo/Garẽ'.
Honorifics Matter
Always use 'Kaam garnuhunchha' for anyone older than you to avoid sounding rude.
Not for Exercise
Never use 'kaam garnu' to mean 'working out' at the gym; it sounds like you have a job there.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'garnu' for 'I work'.
म अफिसमा काम _______।
For the subject 'म' (I), the present tense verb ends in 'गर्छु'.
How do you say 'The phone is not working'?
Choose the correct sentence:
When a machine doesn't work, we use 'le' with the object and the negative verb 'gardaina'.
Match the Nepali phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are common variations of the base phrase.
Complete the dialogue with the correct honorific.
A: बुबा, तपाईं कहाँ ____? B: म बैंकमा काम गर्छु।
When addressing a father (Buba), the high honorific 'garnuhunchha' is required.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Kaam Garnu vs Jagir Khanu
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاम अफिसमा काम _______।
For the subject 'म' (I), the present tense verb ends in 'गर्छु'.
Choose the correct sentence:
When a machine doesn't work, we use 'le' with the object and the negative verb 'gardaina'.
هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:
These are common variations of the base phrase.
A: बुबा, तपाईं कहाँ ____? B: म बैंकमा काम गर्छु।
When addressing a father (Buba), the high honorific 'garnuhunchha' is required.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, but 'Grihakarya garnu' is more specific. However, saying 'Ma kaam गर्दैछु' while doing homework is common.
'Kaam' is common/spoken, 'Karya' is very formal/literary.
You can say 'म काममा व्यस्त छु' (Ma kaam-ma byasta chhu).
No, for animals we use 'hidnu' (walk) or specific action verbs. It's only for humans and machines.
The phrase itself is neutral. Politeness depends on the conjugation of 'garnu'.
You say 'यो योजनाले काम गरेन' (Yo yojana-le kaam garena).
Not really. You would say 'sambandha sudharnu' (improving the relationship).
Yes, 'kaam padkaunu' (to finish work quickly/successfully).
You say 'Ma afnai kaam garchhu' (I do my own work).
Use 'Mihinet' (मिहिनेत).
عبارات مرتبط
मिहिनेत गर्नु
specialized formTo work hard
जागिर खानु
similarTo be employed
काम लाग्नु
builds onTo be useful
फुर्सद हुनु
contrastTo have free time
काम सघाउनु
builds onTo help with work
