A1 Expression رسمی

ढोका खोल्नुहोस्

ढक खलनहस

Open the door

معنی

A request to open a door.

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زمینه فرهنگی

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.

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The 'Na' Trick

Add 'na' at the end (Dhoka kholnuhos na) to sound even more friendly and less like a command.

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Watch the 'D'

Make sure you use the retroflex 'D'. If you use the dental 'D', people might think you are talking about 'betrayal'.

معنی

A request to open a door.

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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'.

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Body Language

A slight head nod while saying this makes you look like a local expert in politeness.

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Knocking First

Always knock or say 'Hajur' before asking to open a door if you are outside someone's home.

خودت رو بسنج

You are talking to your teacher. Which phrase should you use?

Sir, ______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Dhoka kholnuhos

The '-nuhos' ending is the only one polite enough for a teacher.

Complete the sentence to say 'Please do not open the door.'

ढोका ______ ।

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: नखोल्नुहोस्

Adding 'na-' to the start of the verb makes it negative.

Match the Nepali phrase with its formality level.

Match the following:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: all

These are the three main levels of respect in Nepali verbs.

Complete the taxi dialogue.

Passenger: दाई, यहाँ रोक्नुहोस्। ______।

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ढोका खोल्नुहोस्

After asking to stop, you need the door opened to get out.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Formality Levels

Informal
Khol Close friends
Neutral
Khola Family
Formal
Kholnuhos Strangers/Elders

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
You are talking to your teacher. Which phrase should you use? Choose A1

Sir, ______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Dhoka kholnuhos

The '-nuhos' ending is the only one polite enough for a teacher.

Complete the sentence to say 'Please do not open the door.' جای خالی A1

ढोका ______ ।

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: नखोल्नुहोस्

Adding 'na-' to the start of the verb makes it negative.

Match the Nepali phrase with its formality level. Match A2

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: all

These are the three main levels of respect in Nepali verbs.

Complete the taxi dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

Passenger: दाई, यहाँ रोक्नुहोस्। ______।

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ढोका खोल्नुहोस्

After asking to stop, you need the door opened to get out.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

5 سوال

In 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.

عبارات مرتبط

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ढोका लगाउनुहोस्

contrast

Please close the door.

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भित्र आउनुहोस्

builds on

Please come in.

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ढोका ढक्ढक्याउनु

similar

To knock on the door.

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साँचो

specialized form

Key

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खुल्ला

similar

Open (adjective)

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