Signification
Asking about someone's requirements.
Contexte culturel
Hospitality is a core value. Even if you don't have much, offering what you have is expected. This phrase is the verbal start of that offering. In the traditional shops of Patan or Bhaktapur, this phrase is often followed by an immediate offer of a stool to sit on. In trekking lodges, this phrase is used constantly to ensure guests are warm and fed, often focusing on 'Tato Pani' (hot water). The phrase is used similarly, but the accent and speed might differ. Hospitality often involves offering 'Lassi' or cold drinks due to the heat.
The Power of '-lai'
Always remember the '-lai'. Without it, you are saying 'You are a need' instead of 'You need something'.
Don't be too blunt
In Nepal, people often say 'No thank you' (Nai, pardaina) even if they want something. Ask twice to be truly polite!
Signification
Asking about someone's requirements.
The Power of '-lai'
Always remember the '-lai'. Without it, you are saying 'You are a need' instead of 'You need something'.
Don't be too blunt
In Nepal, people often say 'No thank you' (Nai, pardaina) even if they want something. Ask twice to be truly polite!
Add 'Hajur'
If you want to sound extra polite in a shop, start with 'Hajur, तपाईंलाई के चाहिन्छ?'
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing particle.
तपाईं___ के चाहिन्छ?
The person who needs something always takes the '-lai' particle.
Which is the most polite way to ask a teacher what they need?
Choose the best option:
'Hajur' is the highest level of respect, appropriate for a teacher.
Complete the dialogue in a shop.
Shopkeeper: नमस्ते! तपाईंलाई के चाहिन्छ? Customer: नमस्ते! मलाई ______ चाहिन्छ।
The customer should respond with a noun (item they need). 'Chiya' (tea) fits.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You see a friend looking for their keys.
Since it's a friend, the informal 'Timī' is most natural.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesतपाईं___ के चाहिन्छ?
The person who needs something always takes the '-lai' particle.
Choose the best option:
'Hajur' is the highest level of respect, appropriate for a teacher.
Shopkeeper: नमस्ते! तपाईंलाई के चाहिन्छ? Customer: नमस्ते! मलाई ______ चाहिन्छ।
The customer should respond with a noun (item they need). 'Chiya' (tea) fits.
Situation: You see a friend looking for their keys.
Since it's a friend, the informal 'Timī' is most natural.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, it covers both 'need' and 'want' in most polite contexts.
It's better to use 'Timilai ke chahinchha?' with friends to sound less formal.
Say '[Item] + chahinchha'. For example: 'Pani chahinchha' (I need water).
Say 'Kehi pani chahindaina, dhanyabaad' (I don't need anything, thanks).
Because the object being needed is the grammatical subject, not you.
Expressions liées
मलाई चाहिन्छ
builds onI need
केही पनि चाहिँदैन
contrastI don't need anything
मद्दत चाहिन्छ?
specialized formNeed help?
तपाईंलाई कस्तो छ?
similarHow are you?
