Signification
Feeling great pride in something
Contexte culturel
Pride is often collective. A single person's success 'swells the chest' of the entire family or village. The idiom is linked to the 'Bir Gorkhali' image—brave soldiers who stand tall and never back down. With the rise of Cricket in Nepal, this phrase is the #1 most used idiom in sports journalism and fan comments. Parents often use this to express their love and approval, as verbal 'I love you' is less common than 'I am proud of you'.
Use with 'Garva'
To sound more natural, add 'Garva le' (with pride) before the phrase: 'Garva le chhati phulyo'.
Don't use for Arrogance
If someone is being a 'show-off' in a bad way, use 'Ghamanda' instead of this idiom.
Signification
Feeling great pride in something
Use with 'Garva'
To sound more natural, add 'Garva le' (with pride) before the phrase: 'Garva le chhati phulyo'.
Don't use for Arrogance
If someone is being a 'show-off' in a bad way, use 'Ghamanda' instead of this idiom.
Social Media Usage
When posting about a friend's success, use '#ChhatiPhulyo' or mention it in the caption to sound like a native.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
छोराको सफलताले बाबुको ______ गर्वले फुल्यो।
The idiom specifically uses 'Chhati' (chest) to represent pride.
Which situation is best described by 'Chhati Phulaunu'?
When would you say this?
The idiom is used for pride and success.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तिम्रो भाइले त परीक्षामा टप गरेछ नि! B: हो, उसको प्रगतिले मेरो त ______।
'Chhati phulyo' is the natural response to someone's success.
Match the phrase to the feeling.
छाती फुलाउनु = ?
The idiom is a direct metaphor for feeling pride.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesछोराको सफलताले बाबुको ______ गर्वले फुल्यो।
The idiom specifically uses 'Chhati' (chest) to represent pride.
When would you say this?
The idiom is used for pride and success.
A: तिम्रो भाइले त परीक्षामा टप गरेछ नि! B: हो, उसको प्रगतिले मेरो त ______।
'Chhati phulyo' is the natural response to someone's success.
छाती फुलाउनु = ?
The idiom is a direct metaphor for feeling pride.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral and can be used in both formal speeches and informal chats.
Yes, but it's more common and humble to use it for others (like your children or country).
'Phulnu' is the chest swelling on its own (feeling), 'Phulaunu' is making it swell (action).
No, it's specifically about pride and honor, not just general happiness.
No, that would sound sarcastic. Use it for meaningful achievements.
Not really. If the pride is negative, we use different words like 'Ghamanda'.
Yes, very often in patriotic and folk (Lok Dohori) songs.
You can say: 'मैले बुबाआमाको छाती फुलाएँ' (Maile buba-aama-ko chhati phulaen).
No, it is gender-neutral. Anyone can have their 'chhati' swell with pride.
To inflate the chest.
Expressions liées
गर्व गर्नु
synonymTo be proud
शिर उचाल्नु
similarTo hold one's head high
नाक राख्नु
similarTo save face/honor
फुर्कनु
specialized formTo be elated/puffed up
