Signification
Not clean.
Contexte culturel
Cleanliness is considered next to godliness. The phrase 'Safa-Sugghar' is used to describe a person who is disciplined and clean. During Laxmi Puja, houses must be free of 'phohar' to welcome the Goddess of Wealth. This is the biggest annual cleaning event in Nepal. Due to waste management issues, 'phohar' is a common political talking point. Citizens often protest by leaving 'phohar' on the streets. Traditional Newari houses have a specific area for 'phohar' near the entrance or in a courtyard, reflecting ancient urban planning for waste.
The 'Mohor' Trick
Use the rhyming pair 'phohar-mohor' to sound more like a native speaker when complaining about a big mess.
Careful with People
Calling a person 'phohar' is a direct insult to their hygiene. Use it carefully!
Signification
Not clean.
The 'Mohor' Trick
Use the rhyming pair 'phohar-mohor' to sound more like a native speaker when complaining about a big mess.
Careful with People
Calling a person 'phohar' is a direct insult to their hygiene. Use it carefully!
Signs in Nepal
Look for signs that say 'यहाँ फोहर फाल्न सख्त मनाही छ'—it means 'Littering is strictly prohibited here'.
Jutho vs Phohar
Always remember: if it's about food and mouths, use 'Jutho'. If it's about dust and trash, use 'Phohar'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'phohar'.
तिम्रो हात ______ छ, साबुनले धोऊ।
The sentence says 'Your hands are ____, wash with soap.' Therefore, 'phohar' (dirty) is the correct fit.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask someone not to litter?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Phalnu' means to throw. 'Phohar naphal' means 'Don't throw trash'.
Match the Nepali phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are all standard collocations for the word 'phohar'.
Which word would you use if someone touched your food with their mouth?
Select the culturally appropriate word:
In Nepali culture, food contaminated by someone's saliva is 'Jutho', not 'phohar'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Phohar
Physical
- • Trash
- • Dust
- • Mud
Social
- • Dirty Talk
- • Bad Habits
Political
- • Corruption
- • Dirty Games
Phohar vs. Jutho
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesतिम्रो हात ______ छ, साबुनले धोऊ।
The sentence says 'Your hands are ____, wash with soap.' Therefore, 'phohar' (dirty) is the correct fit.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Phalnu' means to throw. 'Phohar naphal' means 'Don't throw trash'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are all standard collocations for the word 'phohar'.
Select the culturally appropriate word:
In Nepali culture, food contaminated by someone's saliva is 'Jutho', not 'phohar'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo, it's a standard word for 'dirty'. However, calling a person 'phohar' can be an insult.
They are just spelling variations. 'Phohor' is the standard dictionary spelling, but 'phohar' is very common.
Yes, 'phohar joke' or 'phohar kura' is the correct way to say that.
You can say 'phohar baakas' or 'phohar rakhne thaun'.
Not exactly. 'Mailo' is for stains/grime on surfaces. 'Phohar' is for trash or general mess.
Yes, you can say 'hawa phohar chha', but 'hawa pradushit chha' is more formal.
It's a reduplicated form meaning 'trash and such' or 'a lot of mess'.
You can say 'तपाईँको सर्ट फोहर छ' (Tapai ko shirt phohar chha).
Yes, 'safa garnu' (to make clean).
No, for ugly use 'नराम्रो' (naramro).
Yes, the department is often called 'Phohor Byabasthapan Shakha'.
Usually 'dhamilo' is better for mud, but 'phohar' works if the water is polluted.
Expressions liées
मैलो
similarGrimy or stained
सफा
contrastClean
प्रदूषण
specialized formPollution
घिनलाग्दो
builds onDisgusting
जुठो
similarRitually impure food
