Signification
Act according to your capacity.
Contexte culturel
In Nepal, social status is often tied to 'bhoj' (feasts). Many families go into debt to host grand weddings. This proverb is a cultural counter-weight to that social pressure. Newari feasts (Lapu Bhoy) involve many courses, including various types of meat with bones. The literal meaning of the proverb is very relevant at these tables. With the rise of credit cards and 'Buy Now Pay Later' schemes in Kathmandu, influencers use this proverb to promote financial literacy among Gen Z.
Use it for Time, not just Money
If someone asks you to do a favor and you're busy, say 'Ma ghanti herera had nilchhu' to politely say you'll check your schedule first.
Don't be too literal
If you use this while someone is actually eating, they might think you're worried about their table manners rather than giving life advice.
Signification
Act according to your capacity.
Use it for Time, not just Money
If someone asks you to do a favor and you're busy, say 'Ma ghanti herera had nilchhu' to politely say you'll check your schedule first.
Don't be too literal
If you use this while someone is actually eating, they might think you're worried about their table manners rather than giving life advice.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb with the correct words.
घाँटी हेरेर _______ निल्नु।
The proverb specifically uses 'हाड' (bone) to symbolize a difficult or large undertaking.
Which situation best fits the proverb 'Ghanti herera had nilnu'?
Situation: A student wants to buy an expensive laptop using their father's entire monthly savings.
The proverb is used to warn against spending more than one's resources allow.
Choose the best response for B.
A: म यो महिना ऋण लिएर विदेश घुम्न जान्छु। B: ________
B is giving sound advice based on the proverb to avoid debt.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesघाँटी हेरेर _______ निल्नु।
The proverb specifically uses 'हाड' (bone) to symbolize a difficult or large undertaking.
Situation: A student wants to buy an expensive laptop using their father's entire monthly savings.
The proverb is used to warn against spending more than one's resources allow.
A: म यो महिना ऋण लिएर विदेश घुम्न जान्छु। B: ________
B is giving sound advice based on the proverb to avoid debt.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsIt can be if said to a superior. It's best used with friends, family, or as general advice.
Yes, it's a very professional way to suggest a conservative budget.
There isn't a direct one, but 'Akashko phal ankha tari mar' (To die looking at a fruit in the sky) describes the opposite behavior of being unrealistic.
Expressions liées
आफ्नो खुट्टा हेरेर हिँड्नु
similarWatch your own feet while walking.
लोभले लाभ, लाभले विलाप
builds onGreed leads to gain, gain leads to lamentation.
घाँटी भन्दा ठूलो हाड निल्नु
specialized formTo swallow a bone larger than the throat.
