Signification
The act of putting on clothing.
Contexte culturel
It is considered disrespectful to enter someone's kitchen or a temple with shoes on. You must 'jutta kholnu' (take off shoes) before entering. During the 'Ihi' or 'Bel Bibaha' ceremony, young girls 'lagaunu' specific traditional ritual dresses and ornaments that have deep symbolic meanings. The most important time for 'luga lagaunu' is Dashain. It is a tradition for everyone, especially children, to get at least one set of new clothes. The groom's family usually sends 'luga' (Sari, jewelry) to the bride. The act of her putting these on signifies her acceptance into the new family.
The 'Apply' Rule
Remember that 'lagaunu' is used for anything you 'apply' to your body: clothes, shoes, cream, oil, and even makeup!
Past Tense Trap
Don't forget the '-le'! It's 'Maile luga lagaye', not 'Ma luga lagaye'.
Signification
The act of putting on clothing.
The 'Apply' Rule
Remember that 'lagaunu' is used for anything you 'apply' to your body: clothes, shoes, cream, oil, and even makeup!
Past Tense Trap
Don't forget the '-le'! It's 'Maile luga lagaye', not 'Ma luga lagaye'.
Complimenting
If someone is wearing nice clothes, say 'तपाईंलाई यो लुगा सुहायो' (This cloth suits you).
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'lagaunu'.
म बिहान छिटो लुगा _______।
The sentence is in the first person present tense ('I put on').
Which sentence correctly uses the past tense?
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
Past tense requires the ergative 'maile' and the ending '-en'.
Match the Nepali phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the three primary actions related to clothing.
Complete the dialogue.
आमा: बाबु, बाहिर जाडो छ। छोरा: हस् आमा, म _______ लगाउँछु।
A jacket is the most appropriate response to 'it's cold'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Things you can 'Lagaunu'
Clothes
- • सर्ट (Shirt)
- • पाइन्ट (Pants)
- • साडी (Sari)
Accessories
- • चश्मा (Glasses)
- • टोपी (Hat)
- • घडी (Watch)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesम बिहान छिटो लुगा _______।
The sentence is in the first person present tense ('I put on').
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
Past tense requires the ergative 'maile' and the ending '-en'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the three primary actions related to clothing.
आमा: बाबु, बाहिर जाडो छ। छोरा: हस् आमा, म _______ लगाउँछु।
A jacket is the most appropriate response to 'it's cold'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, 'lagaunu' is perfectly fine for rings, necklaces, and earrings, though 'pahirinu' is more formal.
'Launu' is just a shortened, more colloquial version of 'lagaunu'. They mean the same thing.
Use the state form: 'मैले सर्ट लगाएको छु' (Maile shirt lagayeko chhu).
It can be both. 'Luga' means 'cloth' or 'clothes'. Context tells you which one.
Expressions liées
लुगा खोल्नु
contrastTo take off clothes
लुगा फेर्नु
similarTo change clothes
पहिरिनु
synonymTo don/wear
सुहाउनु
builds onTo suit / look good on
