Signification
Shutting a door securely.
Contexte culturel
Shutting a door loudly is considered a sign of anger and is culturally discouraged. It is believed to disturb the peace of the household. In traditional Newari houses, doors are very low. 'Dhoka thunnu' often involves a specific wooden latch called a 'teku'. In villages, doors are often left open during the day to welcome neighbors. Shutting the door during the day might signal that the family is busy or away. During certain pujas (rituals), the door of the prayer room (puja kotha) is shut to allow the priest or family to meditate in private.
Politeness Matters
Always add '-hos' (thunnu-hos) when speaking to elders or strangers to avoid sounding like you are giving a harsh command.
Don't Slam
Slamming a door (dhoka padkaunu) is very rude in Nepali culture. Always shut it gently.
Signification
Shutting a door securely.
Politeness Matters
Always add '-hos' (thunnu-hos) when speaking to elders or strangers to avoid sounding like you are giving a harsh command.
Don't Slam
Slamming a door (dhoka padkaunu) is very rude in Nepali culture. Always shut it gently.
Use 'Thunidinu'
Using 'Dhoka thunidinu na' makes you sound much more like a native speaker and is very polite.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'thunnu'.
कृपया, ढोका ______। (Please, shut the door.)
'कृपया' (Please) requires the formal/polite form 'थुन्नुहोस्'.
Which sentence is correct for 'I shut the door'?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Thunnu' is only used for doors/gates, not books, eyes, or shops.
Match the Nepali phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the standard variations of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: बाहिर चिसो छ। B: हो, त्यसैले म ______।
If it's cold (chiso), the logical action is to shut (thunchu) the door.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
What can you 'Thunnu'?
Correct ✅
- • Dhoka (Door)
- • Jhyal (Window)
- • Dhoka (Gate)
- • Kothaa (Room)
Incorrect ❌
- • Kitab (Book)
- • Aankha (Eyes)
- • Pasal (Shop)
- • Mukh (Mouth)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesकृपया, ढोका ______। (Please, shut the door.)
'कृपया' (Please) requires the formal/polite form 'थुन्नुहोस्'.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Thunnu' is only used for doors/gates, not books, eyes, or shops.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the standard variations of the phrase.
A: बाहिर चिसो छ। B: हो, त्यसैले म ______।
If it's cold (chiso), the logical action is to shut (thunchu) the door.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, 'jhyal thunnu' is perfectly correct and very common.
It can mean both. Context usually tells if you just mean shut or actually locked with a key.
'Thunnu' is more about the act of shutting/confining, while 'lagaunu' is a softer, more general term for closing.
To a younger sibling or close friend, it's fine. To anyone else, use 'thunnu-hos'.
No, for 'shut your mouth', use 'mukh banda gar'. 'Mukh thunnu' would mean physically gagging someone.
Expressions liées
ढोका खोल्नु
contrastTo open the door
ढोका लगाउनु
similarTo apply/close the door
ढोका ढक्ढक्याउनु
builds onTo knock on the door
थुनामा पर्नु
specialized formTo be in custody/prison
