Signification
Stating one's current location as being home.
Contexte culturel
The home is the center of social life. Saying you are at home is often an implicit invitation for others to visit. In the city, people distinguish between 'Ghar' (permanent home) and 'Dera' (rented room). However, 'Ma gharma chu' is used for both. Traditional Newari houses have specific floors for specific activities. Being 'at home' often means being in the 'Chidi' (ground floor) or 'Pali'. Home is a refuge from the cold. The phrase 'Ma gharma chu' carries a connotation of warmth and safety.
The '-ma' Rule
Always use '-ma' for locations. It's the glue of the sentence.
Chu vs Ho
Don't use 'ho' for location. 'Ma gharma ho' sounds like you are literally the house.
Signification
Stating one's current location as being home.
The '-ma' Rule
Always use '-ma' for locations. It's the glue of the sentence.
Chu vs Ho
Don't use 'ho' for location. 'Ma gharma ho' sounds like you are literally the house.
Emphasis
Add '-ai' to 'Ghar' (Gharmai) to sound more like a native speaker when you want to say you're 'right at home'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'I am at home'.
म घर___ छु।
The suffix 'मा' (ma) is the locative marker meaning 'in' or 'at'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct translation for 'I am at home'.
'Chu' is the correct verb for 'I' in a location context.
Complete the dialogue.
Sathi: Timi kaha chau? Me: ________.
When someone asks where you are, you respond with 'Ma ... chu'.
Match the Nepali words to their English meanings.
Match the following:
These are the four components of the phrase.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Chu vs Ho
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesम घर___ छु।
The suffix 'मा' (ma) is the locative marker meaning 'in' or 'at'.
Select the correct translation for 'I am at home'.
'Chu' is the correct verb for 'I' in a location context.
Sathi: Timi kaha chau? Me: ________.
When someone asks where you are, you respond with 'Ma ... chu'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the four components of the phrase.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'Ghar' covers houses, apartments, and any place you call home.
The pronoun 'I' is 'Ma' (म). The suffix 'in/at' is 'Maa' (मा).
It is neutral. You can use it with anyone.
Say 'Hami gharma chau' (हामी घरमा छौं).
Say 'Ma sathiko gharma chu'.
In formal and correct Nepali, yes. In very lazy slang, it's sometimes dropped, but don't do that as a learner.
It means both, but in this phrase, it specifically means 'home'.
Say 'Ma gharma chaina'.
Only if they ask where you are currently located (e.g., in a phone interview).
'Ghar' is a house you own or your permanent home. 'Dera' is a rented room or flat.
Expressions liées
म बाहिर छु
contrastI am outside
म बाटोमा छु
similarI am on the way
म काममा छु
similarI am at work
म घर जाँदैछु
builds onI am going home
म घर पुगें
builds onI reached home
