Signification
Putting on spectacles.
Contexte culturel
Wearing glasses was traditionally a sign of high literacy. Even today, in rural areas, a child wearing glasses might be nicknamed 'Padhante' (studious one). The song 'Kalo Chasma' (though originally a Bollywood hit) is played at almost every Nepali wedding. It has made wearing sunglasses a mandatory part of festive dance culture. When performing religious rituals (Puja), some priests prefer people to remove sunglasses as it is seen as a barrier between the devotee and the divine. With the rise of the IT sector in Kathmandu, 'computer chasma' (blue light glasses) has become a common term among young professionals.
The 'Apply' Rule
Remember that 'lagaunu' is used for anything you 'apply' to your body: oil, cream, clothes, and glasses.
Don't 'Open' Glasses
Never say 'chasma kholnu'. It sounds like you are trying to dismantle the frames with a screwdriver.
Signification
Putting on spectacles.
The 'Apply' Rule
Remember that 'lagaunu' is used for anything you 'apply' to your body: oil, cream, clothes, and glasses.
Don't 'Open' Glasses
Never say 'chasma kholnu'. It sounds like you are trying to dismantle the frames with a screwdriver.
Sunglasses vs. Glasses
If you just say 'chasma', people assume prescription. Always add 'kalo' (black) if you mean sunglasses.
Respectful Removal
If you meet someone very important or elderly while wearing sunglasses, it's a nice touch to take them off while saying Namaste.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'lagaunu'.
म सधैं पढ्ने बेला चस्मा _______।
Since the subject is 'म' (I) and it's a habit, 'लगाउँछु' is the correct first-person present form.
Which sentence is correct for 'He put on his glasses yesterday'?
उसले हिजो चस्मा...
'हिजो' (yesterday) requires the past tense 'लगायो'.
Match the type of glasses to the situation.
Situation: It is very sunny outside.
'Kalo chasma' (black glasses) are sunglasses, appropriate for sunny weather.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तिमी किन चस्मा लगाउँदैनौ? B: किनभने मलाई _______ देखिन्छ।
The dialogue implies B doesn't wear glasses because they can already see 'safa' (clear).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Lagaunu vs. Phukalnu
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesम सधैं पढ्ने बेला चस्मा _______।
Since the subject is 'म' (I) and it's a habit, 'लगाउँछु' is the correct first-person present form.
उसले हिजो चस्मा...
'हिजो' (yesterday) requires the past tense 'लगायो'.
Situation: It is very sunny outside.
'Kalo chasma' (black glasses) are sunglasses, appropriate for sunny weather.
A: तिमी किन चस्मा लगाउँदैनौ? B: किनभने मलाई _______ देखिन्छ।
The dialogue implies B doesn't wear glasses because they can already see 'safa' (clear).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, you can say 'Contact lens lagaunu'. It is the most natural verb for lenses too.
In Nepali, 'chasma' is treated as a singular noun, unlike the English 'glasses' which is plural.
You say 'मैले चस्मा लगाउनुपर्छ' (Maile chasma lagaunuparcha).
The formal/technical word is 'Netra-jyoti' or 'Dristi-chasma', but 'Chasma' is used 99% of the time.
Yes, 'topi lagaunu' is correct.
You say 'मेरो चस्मा फुट्यो' (Mero chasma phutyo).
Not really, but 'bhirnu' is a more casual way to say 'wear'.
Usually no, but in the past tense, the subject needs 'le' (e.g., 'Usle chasma lagayo').
Say 'मेरो चस्मा कहाँ छ?' (Mero chasma kaha cha?)
Yes, 'phool lagaunu' means to plant flowers. Context is key!
Expressions liées
चस्मा फुकाल्नु
contrastTo take off glasses
कालो चस्मा
specialized formSunglasses
चस्माको पावर
similarPrescription strength
चस्मा पुछ्नु
builds onTo wipe/clean glasses
