Signification
Walking instead of using transport.
Contexte culturel
In the hills, 'Paidal Jaanu' is often the only option. People develop incredible stamina, walking 4-5 hours a day just to reach a market or school. Walking is becoming a health trend among the urban middle class to combat sedentary lifestyles and pollution. Walking to a temple (Paidal Yatra) is a form of penance and devotion. It is believed to bring more blessings than driving there. When you meet someone while 'Paidal' going somewhere, it is polite to stop for a moment and exchange a few words about your destination.
Use 'Paidal' for clarity
If someone asks how you got somewhere, starting with 'Paidal...' immediately clears up any confusion about transport.
Don't say 'Khutta-le'
Avoid saying 'by leg'. It's a common mistake for English speakers. Stick to 'Paidal'.
Signification
Walking instead of using transport.
Use 'Paidal' for clarity
If someone asks how you got somewhere, starting with 'Paidal...' immediately clears up any confusion about transport.
Don't say 'Khutta-le'
Avoid saying 'by leg'. It's a common mistake for English speakers. Stick to 'Paidal'.
Emphasize with 'ai'
Add 'ai' to make it 'Paidalai' if you want to emphasize that you *only* walked and didn't take any vehicle at all.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Paidal Jaanu'.
म सधैँ स्कुल ______ ।
Since the subject is 'Ma' (I), the verb must be 'jaanchhu'.
Which sentence correctly says 'We went to the temple on foot'?
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
'Gayaun' is the past tense for 'We'.
Match the Nepali phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Paidal means on foot.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तपाईँ कसरी घर जानुहुन्छ? B: बाटो नजिक छ, म ______ ।
If the path is near (najik), walking is the logical choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Modes of Transport in Nepal
On Foot
- • पैदल जानु
- • हिँडेर जानु
By Vehicle
- • बसमा जानु
- • ट्याक्सीमा जानु
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesम सधैँ स्कुल ______ ।
Since the subject is 'Ma' (I), the verb must be 'jaanchhu'.
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
'Gayaun' is the past tense for 'We'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Paidal means on foot.
A: तपाईँ कसरी घर जानुहुन्छ? B: बाटो नजिक छ, म ______ ।
If the path is near (najik), walking is the logical choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
8 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Technically yes, but 'Trekking' or 'Chadnu' is more common for mountains.
'Paidal Jaanu' is about the destination; 'Hindnu' is about the physical act of walking.
No, 'Paidal' acts as the adverb itself. No extra words needed.
Yes, Hindi uses 'Paidal Chalna' which is very similar and understood by Nepalis.
Ma paidal jaanechhu (formal) or Ma paidal jaanchhu (common future).
Yes! That means 'To come on foot'.
Yes, if they ask how you will commute, it is perfectly professional.
Expressions liées
हिँडेर जानु
synonymTo go by walking
पदयात्रा
specialized formA journey on foot / Trek
सयर गर्नु
similarTo stroll or take a walk
दौडेर जानु
contrastTo go by running
