Signification
A polite request for someone to take a seat.
Contexte culturel
Offering a seat is the first step of 'Sewa' (service). It is common to offer the most comfortable or elevated seat to a guest. In traditional Newari homes, seating is often on the floor on long mats (Sukul). The order of seating follows age and status. Hospitality is extreme; a guest will be asked to sit near the fire (the warmest spot) and will be served tea repeatedly. In offices, the 'Hajur' culture is prevalent. Using 'Basnuhōs' is mandatory when speaking to superiors or clients.
The 'Na' Factor
Add 'na' at the end (यहाँ बस्नुहोस् न) to sound like a local. It removes the 'command' feel and makes it a warm request.
Watch the Feet
When you say 'यहाँ बस्नुहोस्', make sure you aren't pointing with your feet, which is very rude in Nepal. Use your hand with the palm facing up.
Signification
A polite request for someone to take a seat.
The 'Na' Factor
Add 'na' at the end (यहाँ बस्नुहोस् न) to sound like a local. It removes the 'command' feel and makes it a warm request.
Watch the Feet
When you say 'यहाँ बस्नुहोस्', make sure you aren't pointing with your feet, which is very rude in Nepal. Use your hand with the palm facing up.
The Half-Rise
If you are already sitting and say this to someone entering, it is polite to slightly stand up or shift as you say it.
The Best Seat
Always gesture to the most comfortable chair or the one furthest from the door; that's the 'guest' spot.
Teste-toi
You are welcoming your teacher to your home. Which phrase is most appropriate?
नमस्ते सर, ______।
Teachers require the high honorific 'Basnuhōs'.
Complete the sentence to make it a very warm invitation.
यहाँ बस्नुहोस् ____।
Adding 'na' at the end makes the invitation feel warmer and more personal.
Match the phrase to the person you are speaking to.
1. यहाँ बस्नुहोस् | 2. यहाँ बस | 3. यहाँ बस्
High honorific for Boss, Medium for Friend, Low for Younger Brother.
Complete the dialogue on a bus.
A: आमा, थकित देखिनुहुन्छ। ______। B: धन्यवाद बाबु।
Offering a seat to an elder requires the polite 'Basnuhōs'.
Match the Nepali phrase with its English equivalent.
1. Kripaya | 2. Yaha | 3. Basnuhos
Basic vocabulary matching.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Honorific Levels of 'Sit'
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesनमस्ते सर, ______।
Teachers require the high honorific 'Basnuhōs'.
यहाँ बस्नुहोस् ____।
Adding 'na' at the end makes the invitation feel warmer and more personal.
1. यहाँ बस्नुहोस् | 2. यहाँ बस | 3. यहाँ बस्
High honorific for Boss, Medium for Friend, Low for Younger Brother.
A: आमा, थकित देखिनुहुन्छ। ______। B: धन्यवाद बाबु।
Offering a seat to an elder requires the polite 'Basnuhōs'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Basic vocabulary matching.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, for a close friend, use 'Basa'. For a new friend or someone older, 'Basnuhos' is perfect.
'Basnus' is just a faster, more casual contraction of 'Basnuhos'. Both are polite.
Yes, 'Basnu' also means 'to stay'. Context determines if you mean 'sit' or 'stay'.
No, 'Basnuhos' is already polite. 'Kripaya' is for very formal situations like offices.
Say 'यहाँ नबस्नुहोस्' (Yahā̃ nabasnuhōs).
Only if there is a mat (Gundri/Sukul). Otherwise, it might be confusing.
The phrase remains the same: 'यहाँ बस्नुहोस्'.
'यहाँ विराज्नुहोस्' (Yahā̃ birājnuhōs) is the highest level.
The verb ending '-nuhōs' already implies 'Tapai', so you don't have to say the pronoun.
Yes, it's very common when giving someone directions to your location.
Expressions liées
भित्र आउनुहोस्
similarPlease come in
चिया खानुहोस्
builds onPlease drink tea
आराम गर्नुहोस्
similarPlease rest
उभिनुहोस्
contrastPlease stand up
विराज्नुहोस्
specialized formPlease be seated (Royal)
