Signification
Saying harsh and furious words.
Contexte culturel
Fire is sacred (Agni Devta). Using it to describe anger shows the destructive side of a holy element. In Kathmandu valley, masks of wrathful deities (like Bhairav) often show fire-like patterns around the mouth, reinforcing this idiom. Nepali politics is known for 'fiery' oratory. Newspapers frequently use 'आगो ओकल्नु' in headlines to attract readers. The 'angry father' or 'angry mother-in-law' is a common trope in Nepali soap operas where this idiom is used constantly.
Use with 'माथि' (mathi)
When you want to say who the anger is directed at, use the postposition 'mathi' (on/upon). Example: 'ममाथि आगो ओकल्यो' (He vomited fire on me).
Too strong for friends?
Be careful using this with close friends unless you are joking. It implies a very serious and scary level of anger.
Signification
Saying harsh and furious words.
Use with 'माथि' (mathi)
When you want to say who the anger is directed at, use the postposition 'mathi' (on/upon). Example: 'ममाथि आगो ओकल्यो' (He vomited fire on me).
Too strong for friends?
Be careful using this with close friends unless you are joking. It implies a very serious and scary level of anger.
News Headlines
If you see 'आगो' in a Nepali news headline, it's almost always about a protest or a fiery speech.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
गल्ती भेटेपछि बुबाले ममाथि ______।
The context of finding a mistake and being angry fits 'आगो ओकल्नुभयो' (vomited fire).
What does 'आगो ओकल्नु' mean in this sentence: 'नेताले विपक्षीमाथि आगो ओकले'?
What is the leader doing?
In a political context, it refers to aggressive rhetoric.
Match the situation with the likely reaction.
Match the following:
Anger is the trigger for this idiom.
Complete the dialogue.
राम: 'श्याम किन रोइरहेको छ?' सीता: 'उसले काम बिगारेछ, त्यसैले साहुले उसमाथि ______।'
The boss (साहु) would likely be angry if someone ruined the work.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesगल्ती भेटेपछि बुबाले ममाथि ______।
The context of finding a mistake and being angry fits 'आगो ओकल्नुभयो' (vomited fire).
What is the leader doing?
In a political context, it refers to aggressive rhetoric.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Anger is the trigger for this idiom.
राम: 'श्याम किन रोइरहेको छ?' सीता: 'उसले काम बिगारेछ, त्यसैले साहुले उसमाथि ______।'
The boss (साहु) would likely be angry if someone ruined the work.
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Questions fréquentes
8 questionsNo, it's not a swear word. It's a descriptive idiom. However, it describes a negative behavior (extreme anger).
Yes, you can say 'मलाई यति रिस उठ्यो कि मैले आगो ओकलें' (I got so angry that I vomited fire).
Mostly, yes. It implies verbalizing anger in a loud or harsh way.
The idiom itself is informal. To be polite, just say 'रिसाउनु' (to be angry) or 'झर्किनु' (to be irritated).
Yes! In fantasy stories, this is the exact phrase used for a dragon breathing fire.
There isn't a direct idiomatic opposite, but 'अमृत ओकल्नु' (to vomit nectar) is sometimes used poetically for very sweet speech.
Only in journalism or literature. You won't find it in a legal document.
No, it's specifically for angry speech, not just any loud noise.
Expressions liées
आगो हुनु
similarTo be extremely angry.
विष ओकल्नु
similarTo say spiteful or hateful things.
गाली गर्नु
synonymTo scold or abuse.
रिसले चुर हुनु
similarTo be consumed by rage.
