Signification
Money earned through dishonest means.
Contexte culturel
In Nepal, 'Kālo Dhan' is often linked to 'Hundi'—an informal and illegal money transfer system used by migrant workers and businessmen. The 'Demonetization' in India (2016) had a huge impact on Nepal because many Nepalis held Indian currency, much of which was suspected to be 'Kālo Dhan'. Swiss Banks are culturally synonymous with 'Kālo Dhan' in Nepali imagination. People believe all hidden wealth is stored there. Many Nepalis believe that 'Kālo Dhan' brings a 'curse' (shraap) to the family and that children of corrupt officials will suffer.
Think 'Shadow'
Whenever you want to say 'unaccounted' or 'illegal' money, just think of the shadow—Kālo.
Serious Accusation
Be careful using this about specific people; it's a serious criminal accusation in Nepal.
Signification
Money earned through dishonest means.
Think 'Shadow'
Whenever you want to say 'unaccounted' or 'illegal' money, just think of the shadow—Kālo.
Serious Accusation
Be careful using this about specific people; it's a serious criminal accusation in Nepal.
Use with 'Seto'
To sound more fluent, use it in contrast with 'Seto Dhan' (White money) during debates.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
भ्रष्टाचारीहरूले धेरै ____ धन जम्मा गर्छन्।
The phrase is 'कालो धन' (Black money).
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct usage:
It means 'It is difficult to stop black money,' which is a logical and common sentence.
Match the situation to the phrase.
A politician is caught with millions of undeclared dollars in a suitcase.
Undeclared, illegal money is 'Kālo Dhan'.
Complete the dialogue.
राम: यो नयाँ घर कसको हो? श्याम: एकजना नेताको हो, सबै ____ बाट बनाएको रे।
In the context of a politician's expensive house, 'Kālo Dhan' is the most common cynical explanation.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesभ्रष्टाचारीहरूले धेरै ____ धन जम्मा गर्छन्।
The phrase is 'कालो धन' (Black money).
Choose the correct usage:
It means 'It is difficult to stop black money,' which is a logical and common sentence.
A politician is caught with millions of undeclared dollars in a suitcase.
Undeclared, illegal money is 'Kālo Dhan'.
राम: यो नयाँ घर कसको हो? श्याम: एकजना नेताको हो, सबै ____ बाट बनाएको रे।
In the context of a politician's expensive house, 'Kālo Dhan' is the most common cynical explanation.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it can refer to any assets like gold, land, or stocks bought with illegal money.
A bribe is 'Ghus' (घूस). The money collected from many bribes becomes 'Kālo Dhan'.
It is neutral. It's used in news (formal) and at home (informal).
The opposite is 'Seto Dhan' (White money).
Because it is hidden in the 'dark' from the government's 'light' or oversight.
It is uncountable, so it's treated as singular.
Yes, especially when discussing tax evasion.
Yes, 'Dirty Money' is the closest English conceptual equivalent.
You can, but 'Kālo Dhan' is much more common and sounds more natural.
Yes, it is understood and used throughout Nepal and by the Nepali diaspora.
Expressions liées
सेतो धन
contrastWhite money (legal, taxed wealth)
सम्पत्ति शुद्धीकरण
builds onMoney laundering
भ्रष्टाचार
similarCorruption
नम्बर दुईको पैसा
synonymNumber two money
