Signification
When a relationship becomes damaged.
Contexte culturel
In Nepali culture, the 'Man' is considered the center of the body. If the 'Man' is not happy, the whole body is considered sick. 'Man Phatnu' is thus a very serious health/social state. In Newari culture, communal harmony (Guthee) is vital. 'Man Phatnu' between Guthee members can lead to social ostracization. Often used regarding 'Angsa-Banda' (property division). It is a tragic trope in many Nepali folk songs (Lok Dohori). Now used frequently on social media to describe disappointment with celebrities or influencers who 'betray' their fans' trust.
Use for Finality
Use this when you want to show that a relationship is seriously damaged, not just a small fight.
Avoid Literal Use
Never use this for physical objects like paper or cloth.
Signification
When a relationship becomes damaged.
Use for Finality
Use this when you want to show that a relationship is seriously damaged, not just a small fight.
Avoid Literal Use
Never use this for physical objects like paper or cloth.
Add 'Mutu'
Say 'Man Mutu Phatnu' to sound more like a native speaker during emotional stories.
Softening the Blow
If you want to be less harsh, use 'Man Dukhnu' instead.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
राम र श्यामको झगडाले गर्दा उनीहरूको ______।
Since Ram and Shyam are people having a fight, 'man phāṭyo' (their hearts tore) is the correct idiom.
Which situation best describes 'Man Phatnu'?
Choose the best scenario:
'Man Phatnu' involves a serious loss of trust in a relationship.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तिमी किन उसँग बोल्दैनौ? B: ________________।
The question asks why you don't speak to someone. 'My heart has already torn' is a valid reason.
Match the phrase to the intensity.
Match 'Man Dukhnu' and 'Man Phatnu' to their meanings.
'Man Dukhnu' is for temporary hurt, 'Man Phatnu' is for a permanent rift.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Phatnu vs. Tutnu
Common Causes of Man Phatnu
Social
- • Betrayal
- • Lies
- • Rumors
Financial
- • Debt
- • Inheritance
- • Theft
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesराम र श्यामको झगडाले गर्दा उनीहरूको ______।
Since Ram and Shyam are people having a fight, 'man phāṭyo' (their hearts tore) is the correct idiom.
Choose the best scenario:
'Man Phatnu' involves a serious loss of trust in a relationship.
A: तिमी किन उसँग बोल्दैनौ? B: ________________।
The question asks why you don't speak to someone. 'My heart has already torn' is a valid reason.
Match 'Man Dukhnu' and 'Man Phatnu' to their meanings.
'Man Dukhnu' is for temporary hurt, 'Man Phatnu' is for a permanent rift.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsUsually, yes. It implies a deep rift that is very hard to fix, though not impossible.
Yes! You can say 'Yo kaam bata mero man phatyo' (I'm done with this job).
'Breakup' is the action; 'Man Phatnu' is the emotional state of the rift.
It is honest but can be seen as very dramatic. Use it with close friends.
Use the causative: 'मैले उनीहरूको मन फाटाइदिएँ' (Maile uniharuko man phataidiye).
No! For heart attack, use 'Mutu ko rog' or 'Heart attack' itself.
No, use 'Bigriyo' for electronics.
Yes, it is one of the most common phrases in Nepali tragic songs.
'Man Milnu' (Hearts matching/Harmony).
No, for death use 'Nidhan' or 'Mirtyu'. 'Man Phatnu' is for the living who don't get along.
No, it's too emotional. Use 'Sambandha bigranu' (relationship worsening).
'Phatnu' (tear) implies a messy, jagged separation of fabric; 'Tutnu' (break) is for hard objects like glass.
Expressions liées
मन दुख्नु
similarTo feel hurt/sad
मुटु फुट्नु
similarHeart breaking
सम्बन्ध टुट्नु
synonymRelationship breaking
चित्त बुझ्नु
contrastTo be satisfied/convinced
मन मिल्नु
contrastTo get along well
