A1 Idiom خنثی

मुख छाम्नु

मख छमन

To hesitate speaking

معنی

To feel shy or hesitant to speak.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In traditional Nepali homes, 'Mukha chāmnu' is often seen as a sign of 'Sanskari' (cultured) behavior in children and daughters-in-law, though this is changing in urban areas. During traditional Newari festivals, young girls are often expected to be modest. 'Mukha chāmnu' describes their behavior when being introduced to elders. In the diaspora, parents often tell their children 'मुख नछाम' (don't be shy) to encourage them to speak Nepali or participate in community events. In Rodhi Ghar (traditional social clubs), 'Mukha chāmnu' is part of the playful flirting and singing (Dohori) where one party pretends to be too shy to answer a song.

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Use with 'Laj'

To sound more natural, use it with 'Laj' (shyness). For example: 'Lajle mukha chāmyo' (He hesitated because of shyness).

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Don't use for 'Silence'

If someone is just being quiet because they have nothing to say, don't use this. Use it only if they *want* to speak but *can't*.

معنی

To feel shy or hesitant to speak.

💡

Use with 'Laj'

To sound more natural, use it with 'Laj' (shyness). For example: 'Lajle mukha chāmyo' (He hesitated because of shyness).

⚠️

Don't use for 'Silence'

If someone is just being quiet because they have nothing to say, don't use this. Use it only if they *want* to speak but *can't*.

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The 'Negative' trick

Use 'Mukha nachāma' (Don't hesitate) as a great way to encourage friends to share their opinions.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'मुख छाम्नु'.

नयाँ मान्छे देख्दा सानो बच्चाले ______।

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: मुख छाम्यो

Since 'सानो बच्चा' (small child) is singular and the action happened in the past/general state, 'मुख छाम्यो' is the correct past tense form.

Which situation best fits the idiom 'मुख छाम्नु'?

रामले के गर्दैछ?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: रामले लाजले बोल्न सकेन।

'Mukha chāmnu' refers to being unable to speak due to shyness.

Complete the dialogue.

A: तिमी किन नबोलेको? B: मलाई त धेरै ______ लाग्यो।

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: मुख छाम्न

'मुख छाम्न लाग्यो' means 'I felt like hesitating/felt shy'.

Match the phrase to the context.

Context: A student is about to give a speech but is frozen.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: मुख छाम्नु

'Mukha chāmnu' is for hesitation; 'Mukha lāgnu' is talking back; 'Mukha mithyāunu' is salivating for food.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'मुख छाम्नु'. جای خالی A1

नयाँ मान्छे देख्दा सानो बच्चाले ______।

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: मुख छाम्यो

Since 'सानो बच्चा' (small child) is singular and the action happened in the past/general state, 'मुख छाम्यो' is the correct past tense form.

Which situation best fits the idiom 'मुख छाम्नु'? Choose A1

रामले के गर्दैछ?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: रामले लाजले बोल्न सकेन।

'Mukha chāmnu' refers to being unable to speak due to shyness.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: तिमी किन नबोलेको? B: मलाई त धेरै ______ लाग्यो।

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: मुख छाम्न

'मुख छाम्न लाग्यो' means 'I felt like hesitating/felt shy'.

Match the phrase to the context. situation_matching B1

Context: A student is about to give a speech but is frozen.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: मुख छाम्नु

'Mukha chāmnu' is for hesitation; 'Mukha lāgnu' is talking back; 'Mukha mithyāunu' is salivating for food.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

4 سوال

No, it's not rude. It's a descriptive idiom for shyness. However, telling someone 'Mukha nachāma' (Don't be shy) should be done in a friendly tone.

Yes, but it's informal. In a very formal meeting, you might say 'Bolna hichkichāunu' (to hesitate to speak).

Close, but 'Cat got your tongue' is usually a question asked by someone else. 'Mukha chāmnu' is a description of the person's state.

Not at all! Adults use it for themselves or others in many social situations, like meeting a boss or a crush.

عبارات مرتبط

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लाज मान्नु

synonym

To feel shy.

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मुख फोर्नु

contrast

To finally speak up.

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मुख लाग्नु

contrast

To talk back rudely.

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जिब्रो लरबरिनु

similar

To fumble with words.

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