Signification
Indicating lack of funds.
Contexte culturel
Bargaining is a social skill. Saying 'Paisa chhaina' is often the first step in a long negotiation process in local markets. In the city, 'Paisa chhaina' is a common excuse to avoid the persistent 'sales' tactics of street vendors in tourist areas like Thamel. In villages, 'Paisa chhaina' might be literally true as many people live on barter or self-produced goods, making cash a rare commodity. Modern youth use the phrase ironically on social media, especially at the end of the month, often accompanied by photos of empty wallets.
Bargaining Power
Saying 'Paisa chhaina' with a smile is more effective than saying it angrily.
Don't over-use
If you say it while wearing expensive jewelry, people will know you are lying!
Signification
Indicating lack of funds.
Bargaining Power
Saying 'Paisa chhaina' with a smile is more effective than saying it angrily.
Don't over-use
If you say it while wearing expensive jewelry, people will know you are lying!
Add 'Yaar'
Adding 'Yaar' at the end makes you sound like a local when talking to friends.
Udharo Culture
Remember that 'Paisa chhaina' is often the start of a conversation about credit.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to say 'I don't have money with me'.
म सँग _______ छैन।
'Paisa' means money, making the sentence 'I don't have money with me'.
Which phrase is the most natural way to say 'I'm broke' to a friend?
Choose the correct option:
'Paisa chhaina yaar' is the most natural, informal way to say you have no money.
Match the Nepali phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Direct translation matching.
Complete the dialogue at the market.
Vendor: 'यो सर्टको हजार रुपैयाँ।' Learner: 'ओहो, महँगो भयो! मसँग त्यति _______ ।'
The learner is complaining about the price, so they would say they 'don't have' (chhaina) that much money.
Which situation fits the phrase 'बैंकमा पैसा छैन'?
Select the best situation:
'Bank-ma paisa chhaina' means 'There is no money in the bank'.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Chhaina vs Hoina
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesम सँग _______ छैन।
'Paisa' means money, making the sentence 'I don't have money with me'.
Choose the correct option:
'Paisa chhaina yaar' is the most natural, informal way to say you have no money.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Direct translation matching.
Vendor: 'यो सर्टको हजार रुपैयाँ।' Learner: 'ओहो, महँगो भयो! मसँग त्यति _______ ।'
The learner is complaining about the price, so they would say they 'don't have' (chhaina) that much money.
Select the best situation:
'Bank-ma paisa chhaina' means 'There is no money in the bank'.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsNo, it's a neutral statement of fact. However, tone matters.
Yes, but it's better to say 'Khudra paisa chhaina'.
'Dam' is just an older, more informal word for money.
Add 'nai': 'Paisa nai chhaina'.
Yes, it is the standard polite way to decline.
Not necessarily. It usually just means you don't have cash right now.
Use 'Paisa thiena'.
Yes, very common during bargaining.
Say 'Khalti rito chha'.
No, use 'Arthik samasya' (financial problem) instead.
It is treated as singular/uncountable.
'Paisa chha' (I have money).
Yes, that is the full, grammatically correct version.
It's a common cultural habit to avoid showing off or to bargain.
Expressions liées
पैसा सकियो
similarMoney is finished/run out
दाम छैन
synonymNo money/No price
गरिब
specialized formPoor
उधारो
contrastCredit
खुद्रा पैसा
specialized formSmall change
धनी
contrastRich
