معنی
Having fat or round cheeks.
زمینه فرهنگی
In Nepal, calling a child 'moto' is a sign of affection and indicates the child is being raised well with plenty of food. Newar communities often use specific terms for 'chubby' that relate to traditional festivals where children are dressed as deities. In the southern plains, 'moto gala' is often associated with the 'Ladoo' (sweet) shape, symbolizing sweetness. Among Nepalis living abroad, the phrase is used nostalgically to describe 'typical' Nepali babies in photos.
Use with 'Kasto'
Always add 'Kasto' (How/So) before the phrase to sound more natural: 'Kasto moto gala!'
Adult Sensitivity
Be careful using this with teenage girls or adult women, as they may interpret it as a comment on weight.
معنی
Having fat or round cheeks.
Use with 'Kasto'
Always add 'Kasto' (How/So) before the phrase to sound more natural: 'Kasto moto gala!'
Adult Sensitivity
Be careful using this with teenage girls or adult women, as they may interpret it as a comment on weight.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct word to describe the baby's cheeks.
नानीको ______ गाला कस्तो राम्रो!
'Moto' is the standard adjective used with 'gala' to mean chubby.
In which situation is it appropriate to use 'Moto Gala'?
When should you say 'Moto Gala'?
It is an informal, affectionate phrase for children.
Match the Nepali phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the core vocabulary items related to the idiom.
🎉 امتیاز: /3
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Who has Moto Gala?
Appropriate
- • Babies
- • Puppies
- • Cartoons
Inappropriate
- • Bosses
- • Strangers
- • Teachers
بانک تمرین
3 تمرینهاनानीको ______ गाला कस्तो राम्रो!
'Moto' is the standard adjective used with 'gala' to mean chubby.
When should you say 'Moto Gala'?
It is an informal, affectionate phrase for children.
هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:
These are the core vocabulary items related to the idiom.
🎉 امتیاز: /3
سوالات متداول
2 سوالIt depends on the context. For babies, it's a compliment. For adults, it can be an insult or a neutral description depending on the relationship.
Yes! It's very common to say 'Moto gala' for a chubby cat or dog.
عبارات مرتبط
गुल्लु-मुल्लु
synonymChubby and soft.
गाला फुलाउनु
contrastTo puff out cheeks (to be angry).
हात्ती जस्तो
similarLike an elephant (big/strong).
