Signification
Referring to a future time.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Nepali Time' means that 'pachhi' can be quite elastic. If someone says they will arrive 'एकछिन पछि' (after a little while), it could mean 5 minutes or 50 minutes. In Hindu rituals in Nepal, the sequence is vital. 'Pachhi' is used to denote the order of offerings to different deities. In the mountains, 'pachhi' is used for spatial orientation because there are no street signs. You navigate by what is 'behind' or 'after' a natural landmark. It is polite to let elders go first. You would say 'तपाईं पछि' (after you) to show respect.
The '-e' Rule
Always remember to change the verb to the '-e' form before 'pachhi'. It's the most common grammar mistake for beginners!
Don't use for 'Back'
If you want to say 'Go back', use 'Pharka'. 'Pachhi' will just make people wait for you later.
Signification
Referring to a future time.
The '-e' Rule
Always remember to change the verb to the '-e' form before 'pachhi'. It's the most common grammar mistake for beginners!
Don't use for 'Back'
If you want to say 'Go back', use 'Pharka'. 'Pachhi' will just make people wait for you later.
Polite Refusal
If you can't do something, just say 'Pachhi garaula' (We'll do it later). It's a very soft and culturally acceptable 'no'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'pachhi'.
काम ______ म घर जान्छु। (After work, I go home.)
The sentence requires 'after', which is 'pachhi'.
Which sentence correctly says 'I will call you later'?
Choose the correct sentence:
While Nepali word order is flexible, 'Ma pachhi phone garchu' is the most natural way to say 'I will call later'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: चिया खाने? B: अहिले होइन, ______ खाउँला।
B is saying 'Not now, let's drink later'.
Match the Nepali phrase to its English translation.
Match the following:
These are the four primary ways 'pachhi' is used.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Pachhi: Time vs Space
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesकाम ______ म घर जान्छु। (After work, I go home.)
The sentence requires 'after', which is 'pachhi'.
Choose the correct sentence:
While Nepali word order is flexible, 'Ma pachhi phone garchu' is the most natural way to say 'I will call later'.
A: चिया खाने? B: अहिले होइन, ______ खाउँला।
B is saying 'Not now, let's drink later'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the four primary ways 'pachhi' is used.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsMostly, yes. But it also means 'after' (when following a noun) and 'behind' (spatially).
No, you must say 'Lunch pachhi'. Nepali is a postpositional language.
'Pachhi' is more common for time. 'Pachhadi' is more common for physical space (behind).
You say 'Ma gaepachhi'. The verb 'janu' (to go) becomes 'gae'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
It means 'after that' or 'then'. It's great for telling stories.
No, 'Paschim' means west, but they share the same root.
Pachhi bhetaula!
If 'khana' is the noun (food), it's 'khana pachhi'. If you mean 'after eating', it's 'khaepachhi'.
No, for 'ago' use 'aghi'.
Expressions liées
पछाडि
similarBehind / At the back
त्यसपछि
builds onAfter that / Then
अघि
contrastBefore / Ago
भोलिपल्ट
specialized formThe next day
