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Contexte culturel
Answering 'Hajur' is often enough of a response to show you are paying attention, even if you don't have a full answer yet. In Newari, the word for answer is 'Lishah'. When speaking Nepali, Newar speakers might use 'jawaaf' but with a distinct local intonation. On Facebook and TikTok, 'jawaaf' is often used in 'Q&A' sessions where creators 'jawaaf dinu' to their followers' comments. In villages, 'jawaaf' might be given through proverbs (Ukallo-Orallo) rather than direct 'yes/no' answers.
Use 'Hajur' first
When someone asks you a question, say 'Hajur' before giving your 'jawaaf' to sound more like a native speaker.
Don't forget 'ko'
Always say 'Prashna-KO jawaaf'. Leaving out 'ko' is a very common beginner mistake.
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Responding to a question
Use 'Hajur' first
When someone asks you a question, say 'Hajur' before giving your 'jawaaf' to sound more like a native speaker.
Don't forget 'ko'
Always say 'Prashna-KO jawaaf'. Leaving out 'ko' is a very common beginner mistake.
Digital Slang
If you're texting, you can just say 'Reply deu' (Give a reply), but 'Jawaaf deu' sounds more heartfelt.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'dinu'.
म तिम्रो प्रश्नको जवाफ ______। (I give an answer to your question - Present Tense)
For 'Ma' (I) in the present tense, the verb 'dinu' becomes 'dinchu'.
Choose the most polite way to ask someone to answer.
कृपया मलाई ______।
'Dinuhos' is the formal/polite imperative form.
Complete the dialogue.
A: के तिमीले मेरो म्यासेज पायौ? B: पाएँ, तर मलाई ______ ढिलो भयो।
The context is about replying to a message, so 'jawaaf dina' (to give an answer) is correct.
Match the Nepali phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Matches based on conjugation and formality.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesम तिम्रो प्रश्नको जवाफ ______। (I give an answer to your question - Present Tense)
For 'Ma' (I) in the present tense, the verb 'dinu' becomes 'dinchu'.
कृपया मलाई ______।
'Dinuhos' is the formal/polite imperative form.
A: के तिमीले मेरो म्यासेज पायौ? B: पाएँ, तर मलाई ______ ढिलो भयो।
The context is about replying to a message, so 'jawaaf dina' (to give an answer) is correct.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matches based on conjugation and formality.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, they both mean 'answer', but 'Jawaaf' is more common in speech and 'Uttar' is more common in writing and exams.
No, for answering the door, we say 'ढोका खोल्नु' (Dhoka kholnu - to open the door).
You say 'मलाई जवाफ थाहा छैन' (Malai jawaaf thaha chaina).
Yes, it's too informal. Use 'Jawaaf dinuhos' for elders.
Expressions liées
उत्तर दिनु
synonymTo answer
प्रतिक्रिया दिनु
similarTo give a reaction/feedback
सोध्नु
contrastTo ask
फर्काउनु
builds onTo return
जवाफदेही हुनु
specialized formTo be accountable
