Signification
Leaving to wash oneself.
Contexte culturel
Bathing is often required before performing 'Puja' (worship) or entering a kitchen in traditional homes. The 'Hiti' (stone spout) is a traditional place to 'go to bathe' and serves as a social hub. Rivers like the Bagmati are sacred; 'going to bathe' there is believed to wash away sins. With the rise of apartments, 'going to bathe' now usually means going to a private bathroom, but the phrase remains unchanged.
The 'U' Drop
Always drop the final 'u' of Nuhāunu when saying 'Nuhāun jānchu' to sound like a local.
Morning Priority
If you are a guest, try to 'go to bathe' before the family serves the main morning meal (Dal Bhat).
Signification
Leaving to wash oneself.
The 'U' Drop
Always drop the final 'u' of Nuhāunu when saying 'Nuhāun jānchu' to sound like a local.
Morning Priority
If you are a guest, try to 'go to bathe' before the family serves the main morning meal (Dal Bhat).
Soap Matters
If you are bathing at a public tap, be mindful of local customs regarding modesty (using a lungi/wrapper).
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'to go'.
म अहिले नुहाउन ______।
The phrase is 'Nuhāuna jānu', so 'jānchu' (I go) is the correct verb.
Which sentence is correct for 'I am going to take a shower'?
Select the natural Nepali sentence:
'Nuhāunu' is only for the body, not clothes or hands.
Complete the dialogue.
Aama: 'बाबु, खाना तयार छ।' Son: 'एकछिन आमा, म पहिले ______ जान्छु।'
In Nepali culture, one often bathes before eating, making 'nuhāuna' the most logical choice.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You just finished a long, dusty bus ride in Nepal.
Bathing is the first priority after travel in Nepal to feel 'clean'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
What can you 'Nuhāunu'?
Yes (Nuhāunu)
- • Self
- • Baby
- • Pet Dog
No (Dhunu)
- • Clothes
- • Dishes
- • Car
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesम अहिले नुहाउन ______।
The phrase is 'Nuhāuna jānu', so 'jānchu' (I go) is the correct verb.
Select the natural Nepali sentence:
'Nuhāunu' is only for the body, not clothes or hands.
Aama: 'बाबु, खाना तयार छ।' Son: 'एकछिन आमा, म पहिले ______ जान्छु।'
In Nepali culture, one often bathes before eating, making 'nuhāuna' the most logical choice.
Situation: You just finished a long, dusty bus ride in Nepal.
Bathing is the first priority after travel in Nepal to feel 'clean'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'नुहाउनु जानु' covers both long baths and quick showers.
It's a bit too personal for a boss. Just say you're taking a break.
'Nuhāunu' is everyday; 'Snān' is formal or religious.
No, 'नुहाउन जान्छु' implies you are going to the place where one bathes.
Say 'मैले नुहाइसकेँ' (Maile nuhāisake).
Yes, you can say 'कुकुरलाई नुहाइदिनु' (to bathe the dog).
It's linked to ritual purity before starting the day's work or prayer.
No, that's a literal translation from English 'take a shower' and sounds wrong in Nepali.
You still say 'नदीमा नुहाउन जान्छु'.
It's 'Nuhāuna' (short 'a' sound at the end).
Expressions liées
स्नान गर्नु
synonymTo bathe (formal/ritual)
हातमुख धुनु
similarTo wash hands and face
लुगा धुनु
contrastTo wash clothes
नुहाइधुवाइ गर्नु
builds onTo wash up thoroughly
चोखिनु
specialized formTo become pure
