Signification
Using a phone to contact someone.
Contexte culturel
It is common to call people at times that might seem late in other cultures (up to 9 or 10 PM) as family time is highly valued. In villages, people often share one mobile phone. If you call, you might have to wait for someone to go fetch the person you want to talk to. Business calls often start with personal inquiries about one's health and family before discussing work. Younger people use 'Missed call' as a free way to say 'I'm thinking of you' or 'I'm here'.
The 'Lai' Rule
Always remember to put 'lai' after the person's name. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Greetings First
Always start a call with 'Namaste' or 'Hello' and ask about their well-being before asking for favors.
Signification
Using a phone to contact someone.
The 'Lai' Rule
Always remember to put 'lai' after the person's name. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Greetings First
Always start a call with 'Namaste' or 'Hello' and ask about their well-being before asking for favors.
Missed Calls
If someone gives you a 'missed call', they usually want you to call them back because they might be low on balance.
Wrong Verb
Never say 'Phone bolnu'. It sounds like the phone itself is talking!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct particle and verb form.
म साथी___ फोन ___। (I call my friend.)
We use 'लाई' (lai) for the person and 'गर्छु' (garchu) for 'I do'.
Which sentence is the most polite way to ask an elder to call you?
Select the polite version:
'Garnus' is the polite imperative form used for elders or strangers.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तिमीले रामलाई फोन गर्यौ? B: नाइँ, म ___ फोन गर्छु।
'अहिल्यै' (ahillyai) means 'right now', which fits the future/present tense 'garchu'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You called the wrong person.
This means 'You called the wrong number'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use Phone Garnu
Social
- • Friends
- • Family
- • Dating
Work
- • Boss
- • Clients
- • Meetings
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesम साथी___ फोन ___। (I call my friend.)
We use 'लाई' (lai) for the person and 'गर्छु' (garchu) for 'I do'.
Select the polite version:
'Garnus' is the polite imperative form used for elders or strangers.
A: तिमीले रामलाई फोन गर्यौ? B: नाइँ, म ___ फोन गर्छु।
'अहिल्यै' (ahillyai) means 'right now', which fits the future/present tense 'garchu'.
You called the wrong person.
This means 'You called the wrong number'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'call garnu' is very common in cities and among young people. It is perfectly natural.
You say 'म फोनमा छु' (Ma phonema chu).
It is neutral. It's used in all settings. The formality comes from the verb 'garnu'.
Just say 'Video call garnu'.
No, for calling a name or summoning someone, use 'bolaunu'.
You can say 'मलाई पछि फोन गर्नुस्' (Call me later).
The honorific form is 'फोन गर्नुहुन्छ' (present) or 'फोन गर्नुभयो' (past).
Yes, people say 'WhatsApp ma phone garnu'.
It means the call didn't connect, usually due to network issues.
Yes, 'durbhash' (दूरभाष), but it's rarely used in conversation.
Expressions liées
फोन उठाउनु
contrastTo answer the phone
फोन काट्नु
contrastTo hang up the phone
कुरा गर्नु
builds onTo talk / have a conversation
म्यासेज गर्नु
similarTo send a message
नम्बर टिप्नु
specialized formTo take down a number
