Signification
Preparing land for farming.
Contexte culturel
In the hills, 'khet jotnu' is done on narrow terraces. This requires immense skill to turn the oxen around in tight spaces without falling off the edge. In the flat plains of the Terai, 'khet jotnu' is now mostly done by tractors. This has changed the social dynamic, as fewer people are needed for the task. Traditionally, Newars in the valley did not use oxen to plow, believing it was a sin to make the holy bull work. They used a heavy manual spade called 'Ku' instead. The image of the farmer plowing is a symbol of Nepali resilience. It is often featured in patriotic songs and school textbooks as the 'backbone of the nation'.
Context is King
If you are in a city, you'll rarely use this literally. Use it to show you understand the 'roots' of Nepali culture.
The '-le' Particle
Always remember 'Maile khet jote' (I plowed). Saying 'Ma khet jote' is a classic beginner mistake.
Signification
Preparing land for farming.
Context is King
If you are in a city, you'll rarely use this literally. Use it to show you understand the 'roots' of Nepali culture.
The '-le' Particle
Always remember 'Maile khet jote' (I plowed). Saying 'Ma khet jote' is a classic beginner mistake.
Honorifics Matter
If talking about an old farmer, use 'Jotdai hunuhuncha' to show respect for their hard labor.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'jotnu'.
किसानले हिजो खेत ______।
Since the sentence mentions 'hijo' (yesterday), we need the past tense 'jotyo'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct sentence:
In the past tense, 'Ma' becomes 'Maile' and the verb becomes 'joten'.
Match the Nepali word with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the core vocabulary words associated with 'khet jotnu'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: के तिमीलाई खेत जोत्न आउँछ? B: ___________।
The question asks if you know how to plow, so 'Yes, I know how' is the logical answer.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesकिसानले हिजो खेत ______।
Since the sentence mentions 'hijo' (yesterday), we need the past tense 'jotyo'.
Select the correct sentence:
In the past tense, 'Ma' becomes 'Maile' and the verb becomes 'joten'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the core vocabulary words associated with 'khet jotnu'.
A: के तिमीलाई खेत जोत्न आउँछ? B: ___________।
The question asks if you know how to plow, so 'Yes, I know how' is the logical answer.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, 'khet' refers to a large agricultural field. For a garden, use 'bari' or 'bagaincha' and the verb 'khannu' (to dig).
'Jotnu' is when you do it yourself. 'Jotaunu' is when you hire someone else or use a machine to do it for you.
It is neutral. It can be used in formal reports and casual conversation alike.
Asar is the 3rd month of the Nepali calendar. The 15th of Asar is the peak of the plowing and planting season.
Traditionally, plowing with oxen was a male-only task in many Nepali cultures, while women did the planting (ropnu). However, this is changing with modernization.
'Halo' is the physical plow. 'Khet jotnu' is the action of using the halo.
Only metaphorically, to describe 'doing the groundwork' for a project. Don't use it literally unless you are applying for an agricultural job!
Not exactly, but 'Hali' (plowman) is sometimes used as a slang term for a hard worker or, negatively, for someone who just follows orders.
Ma khet jotdai chu.
There isn't a direct opposite, but 'khet banjho rakhnu' means to leave the field fallow/unplowed.
Expressions liées
बिउ रोप्नु
builds onTo plant seeds
बाली काट्नु
contrastTo harvest the crop
दुःख गर्नु
similarTo work hard / to suffer
हलो अड्काउनु
specialized formTo create an obstacle (literally: to get the plow stuck)
