Signification
Looking at someone with anger
Contexte culturel
In Nepal, direct verbal confrontation is often seen as 'rude' or 'low-class.' Therefore, 'Ankha Tarnu' is a sophisticated way to communicate anger while maintaining a level of public decorum. In traditional Newari dances, eye expressions (Mika) are vital. The 'angry eye' is a specific movement that mirrors the 'Ankha Tarnu' idiom used in daily life. The 'silent glare' is a universal parenting tool across South Asia (India, Nepal, Pakistan). It is often joked about in modern memes as the 'weapon of mass destruction' for mothers. In villages, 'Ankha Tarnu' can sometimes be associated with the 'Evil Eye' (Ankha Lagnu). People might be wary of someone who glares too much, fearing it might bring bad luck.
Silent Discipline
If a Nepali person glares at you, they are usually giving you a chance to correct your behavior before they speak up. Take the hint!
Don't Overuse
If you use 'Ankha Tarnu' too much in conversation, you might sound like you are constantly angry or describing a very hostile environment.
Signification
Looking at someone with anger
Silent Discipline
If a Nepali person glares at you, they are usually giving you a chance to correct your behavior before they speak up. Take the hint!
Don't Overuse
If you use 'Ankha Tarnu' too much in conversation, you might sound like you are constantly angry or describing a very hostile environment.
Honorifics Matter
Even when someone is glaring at you, if they are older, use 'तर्नुभयो' (Tarnubhayo) to describe it. Your grammar should remain polite even if their look isn't!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Ankha Tarnu'.
मैले सिसा फुटाउँदा बुबाले मलाई _____।
When you break something (galti), a parent will glare (Ankha Tarnu).
Which situation best fits 'Ankha Tarnu'?
Situation: You are talking loudly in a library and the librarian looks at you sharply.
A sharp look of disapproval in a library is a classic 'Ankha Tarnu'.
Complete the dialogue.
राम: किन रिसाएको? श्याम: म रिसाएको छैन। राम: ढाँट्न पर्दैन, तिमीले मलाई _____।
The present perfect 'Ankha tareka chhau' fits best here to describe the current state of having glared.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Types of Eye Expressions in Nepali
Negative
- • आँखा तर्नु (Glare)
- • आँखा लगाउनु (Envy)
Positive/Neutral
- • आँखा झिम्काउनु (Wink)
- • आँखाको नानी (Dear one)
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesमैले सिसा फुटाउँदा बुबाले मलाई _____।
When you break something (galti), a parent will glare (Ankha Tarnu).
Situation: You are talking loudly in a library and the librarian looks at you sharply.
A sharp look of disapproval in a library is a classic 'Ankha Tarnu'.
राम: किन रिसाएको? श्याम: म रिसाएको छैन। राम: ढाँट्न पर्दैन, तिमीले मलाई _____।
The present perfect 'Ankha tareka chhau' fits best here to describe the current state of having glared.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, it almost always implies anger, disapproval, or a warning. It is never used for a happy look.
Yes! You can say 'कुकुरले मलाई आँखा तर्यो' (The dog glared at me) if the dog looks angry.
'Ankha Tarnu' is specifically about the angry quality of the look, while 'Ghurer Hernu' is about staring for a long time (which could be out of curiosity or anger).
No, it is a standard idiom used by all age groups and in all levels of society.
Expressions liées
आँखा लगाउनु
similarTo cast an evil eye or to desire something.
आँखा छल्नु
contrastTo deceive or do something behind someone's back.
आँखाको नानी
contrastApple of one's eye (very dear).
घुरेर हेर्नु
similarTo stare intensely.
