معنی
Feeling extreme joy or pleasant surprise.
زمینه فرهنگی
In Nepal, being 'Danga' is a social cue that you appreciate someone's effort. If you don't show enough delight when receiving a gift, it can be seen as ungrateful. During festivals like 'Indra Jatra', people are often 'Danga' by the elaborate masks and dances. The visual spectacle is a primary driver of this emotion. In villages, 'Danga Parnu' is often used when someone returns from abroad with gifts or stories. It captures the wonder of the 'outside world'. With the rise of cafes and 'Instagrammable' spots in Kathmandu, 'Danga Parnu' is now frequently used to describe being impressed by interior design or food presentation.
Use 'Ta' for emphasis
Add 'ta' (त) before 'danga' to sound more native: 'Ma ta danga paré!' (I was *really* delighted!)
Spelling Matters
Be careful with the 'ng' sound. Writing 'Danga' (दङ्गा) with a long 'aa' means a riot or fight.
معنی
Feeling extreme joy or pleasant surprise.
Use 'Ta' for emphasis
Add 'ta' (त) before 'danga' to sound more native: 'Ma ta danga paré!' (I was *really* delighted!)
Spelling Matters
Be careful with the 'ng' sound. Writing 'Danga' (दङ्गा) with a long 'aa' means a riot or fight.
Complimenting Elders
When an elder does something for you, saying you are 'Danga' is a very respectful way to show their effort was successful.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Danga Parnu'.
नयाँ लुगा पाएर बच्चा ______।
Since 'बच्चा' (child) is a third-person singular masculine/neutral subject, 'पर्यो' is the correct past tense form.
Which situation is appropriate for 'Danga Parnu'?
When would you say 'Ma danga paré'?
'Danga Parnu' is for positive surprises and delight.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तिम्रो नतिजा धेरै राम्रो आएछ! B: हो, म त ______!
The speaker is describing their own reaction to the news, so first-person past tense 'परें' is used.
Match the sentence to the honorific level.
Match: 1. आमा दङ्ग... 2. साथी दङ्ग... 3. म दङ्ग...
Mother (आमा) takes high honorific 'पर्नुभयो', Friend (साथी) takes neutral 'पर्यो', and 'I' (म) takes 'परें'.
Use the causative form (to make someone delighted).
छोराको सफलताले आमाबुबालाई ______।
The success (subject) made the parents (object) delighted, so the causative 'पार्यो' is required.
Match the Nepali phrase to its English equivalent.
1. दङ्ग पर्नु, 2. मख्ख पर्नु, 3. चकित हुनु
These are subtle differences in Nepali emotional expressions.
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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Danga vs. Makkha
بانک تمرین
6 تمرینهاनयाँ लुगा पाएर बच्चा ______।
Since 'बच्चा' (child) is a third-person singular masculine/neutral subject, 'पर्यो' is the correct past tense form.
When would you say 'Ma danga paré'?
'Danga Parnu' is for positive surprises and delight.
A: तिम्रो नतिजा धेरै राम्रो आएछ! B: हो, म त ______!
The speaker is describing their own reaction to the news, so first-person past tense 'परें' is used.
Match: 1. आमा दङ्ग... 2. साथी दङ्ग... 3. म दङ्ग...
Mother (आमा) takes high honorific 'पर्नुभयो', Friend (साथी) takes neutral 'पर्यो', and 'I' (म) takes 'परें'.
छोराको सफलताले आमाबुबालाई ______।
The success (subject) made the parents (object) delighted, so the causative 'पार्यो' is required.
هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:
These are subtle differences in Nepali emotional expressions.
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سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes! It's perfect for natural beauty that takes your breath away.
Yes, if you are describing your reaction to a positive achievement or learning opportunity, it shows enthusiasm.
'Khushi' is a general state of happiness. 'Danga' is a specific reaction to something impressive or unexpected.
You say 'Ma danga parnechu' (म दङ्ग पर्नेछु).
In Hindi, 'Danga reh jana' exists but is often used for being 'stunned' by something shocking or negative. In Nepali, it is almost always positive.
Not really. For a joke, you would say 'Hasnu' (to laugh). 'Danga' is more about wonder and joy than humor.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, but also with your boss or teachers.
It's understandable but 'Danga paré' is the idiomatic standard. Stick to 'paré'.
Yes, for 'They were delighted', use 'Uniharu danga pare' (उनीहरू दङ्ग परे).
No, it implies a high level of delight. Using it for minor things might sound sarcastic.
عبارات مرتبط
मख्ख पर्नु
similarTo be smugly happy or pleased with oneself.
चकित हुनु
similarTo be surprised or astonished.
खुसीले गदगद हुनु
specialized formTo be overwhelmed with joy.
दङ्ग पार्नु
builds onTo delight someone else.
अक्क न बक्क हुनु
contrastTo be speechless with shock.
