Signification
Referring to a small amount.
Contexte culturel
When offered food, saying 'Aliali matra' is a sign of good manners. It shows you aren't greedy. Nepalese people are very encouraging. Even if you only know 'aliali' Nepali, they will often tell you your Nepali is 'dherai ramro' (very good). Successful people often use 'aliali' to describe their wealth or status to avoid the 'evil eye' or social jealousy.
The Modesty Hack
Always use 'aliali' when someone praises your skills. It makes you sound like a native who understands local etiquette.
Countable vs Uncountable
Never use 'aliali' for people. It sounds like you are saying the people are physically small or incomplete!
Signification
Referring to a small amount.
The Modesty Hack
Always use 'aliali' when someone praises your skills. It makes you sound like a native who understands local etiquette.
Countable vs Uncountable
Never use 'aliali' for people. It sounds like you are saying the people are physically small or incomplete!
The 'Matra' Combo
Add 'matra' (only) after 'aliali' to be extra polite when refusing food.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with 'अलिअलि' to say 'I speak a little Nepali.'
म _______ नेपाली बोल्छु।
'Aliali' is the correct modifier for a small degree of skill.
Which sentence correctly uses 'अलिअलि' to describe the weather?
Select the correct sentence:
'Aliali' is used for uncountable things like sunlight (gham), not countable things like people or books.
Complete the dialogue politely.
A: के तपाईंलाई थकाइ लागेको छ? B: हजुर, _______।
'Aliali' is a natural way to admit to being a bit tired.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
When to use Aliali
Feelings
- • Hungry
- • Tired
- • Scared
Quantities
- • Water
- • Sugar
- • Salt
Skills
- • Nepali
- • Guitar
- • Cooking
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesम _______ नेपाली बोल्छु।
'Aliali' is the correct modifier for a small degree of skill.
Select the correct sentence:
'Aliali' is used for uncountable things like sunlight (gham), not countable things like people or books.
A: के तपाईंलाई थकाइ लागेको छ? B: हजुर, _______।
'Aliali' is a natural way to admit to being a bit tired.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, you can say 'मलाई अलिअलि पैसा चाहिन्छ' (I need a little bit of money), but 'थोरै' (thorai) is more common for currency.
'Ali' is often used for comparisons (a bit more), while 'aliali' is used for a general small amount or degree.
It is neutral to informal. In a very formal speech, you would use 'alpa' or 'nyun'.
No, that's a contradiction. Use 'ali dherai' to mean 'a bit more'.
Expressions liées
अलिकति
similarA small portion
थोरै
synonymLittle/Few
धेरै
contrastA lot/Many
अलि-अलि गर्दै
builds onBit by bit
