A1 Expression خنثی

पछि

पछ

Later

معنی

Referring to a future time.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The concept of 'Nepali Time' means that 'pachhi' can be quite elastic. If someone says they will arrive 'एकछिन पछि' (after a little while), it could mean 5 minutes or 50 minutes. In Hindu rituals in Nepal, the sequence is vital. 'Pachhi' is used to denote the order of offerings to different deities. In the mountains, 'pachhi' is used for spatial orientation because there are no street signs. You navigate by what is 'behind' or 'after' a natural landmark. It is polite to let elders go first. You would say 'तपाईं पछि' (after you) to show respect.

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The '-e' Rule

Always remember to change the verb to the '-e' form before 'pachhi'. It's the most common grammar mistake for beginners!

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Don't use for 'Back'

If you want to say 'Go back', use 'Pharka'. 'Pachhi' will just make people wait for you later.

معنی

Referring to a future time.

💡

The '-e' Rule

Always remember to change the verb to the '-e' form before 'pachhi'. It's the most common grammar mistake for beginners!

⚠️

Don't use for 'Back'

If you want to say 'Go back', use 'Pharka'. 'Pachhi' will just make people wait for you later.

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Polite Refusal

If you can't do something, just say 'Pachhi garaula' (We'll do it later). It's a very soft and culturally acceptable 'no'.

خودت رو بسنج

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

काम ______ म घर जान्छु। (After work, I go home.)

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: पछि

The sentence requires 'after', which is 'pachhi'.

Which sentence correctly says 'I will call you later'?

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: म पछि फोन गर्छु।

While Nepali word order is flexible, 'Ma pachhi phone garchu' is the most natural way to say 'I will call later'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: चिया खाने? B: अहिले होइन, ______ खाउँला।

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: पछि

B is saying 'Not now, let's drink later'.

Match the Nepali phrase to its English translation.

Match the following:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: All matches are correct

These are the four primary ways 'pachhi' is used.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Pachhi: Time vs Space

Time (Later/After)
Khana pachhi After food
Pachhi aauchu I'll come later
Space (Behind)
Ghar pachhi Behind the house
Mero pachhi Behind me

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'pachhi'. جای خالی A1

काम ______ म घर जान्छु। (After work, I go home.)

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: पछि

The sentence requires 'after', which is 'pachhi'.

Which sentence correctly says 'I will call you later'? Choose A1

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: म पछि फोन गर्छु।

While Nepali word order is flexible, 'Ma pachhi phone garchu' is the most natural way to say 'I will call later'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: चिया खाने? B: अहिले होइन, ______ खाउँला।

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: पछि

B is saying 'Not now, let's drink later'.

Match the Nepali phrase to its English translation. Match A2

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

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: All matches are correct

These are the four primary ways 'pachhi' is used.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Mostly, yes. But it also means 'after' (when following a noun) and 'behind' (spatially).

No, you must say 'Lunch pachhi'. Nepali is a postpositional language.

'Pachhi' is more common for time. 'Pachhadi' is more common for physical space (behind).

You say 'Ma gaepachhi'. The verb 'janu' (to go) becomes 'gae'.

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.

It means 'after that' or 'then'. It's great for telling stories.

No, 'Paschim' means west, but they share the same root.

Pachhi bhetaula!

If 'khana' is the noun (food), it's 'khana pachhi'. If you mean 'after eating', it's 'khaepachhi'.

No, for 'ago' use 'aghi'.

عبارات مرتبط

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पछाडि

similar

Behind / At the back

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त्यसपछि

builds on

After that / Then

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अघि

contrast

Before / Ago

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भोलिपल्ट

specialized form

The next day

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