Signification
Asking for confirmation of truth.
Contexte culturel
Questioning truth is often done with a 'soft' voice to avoid sounding accusatory. It's more about sharing the shock than doubting the person. In the capital, you will hear 'Ho ra?' much more frequently than 'Sāncho ho?' in casual settings. 'Sāncho ho?' sounds slightly more 'villager' or 'formal' to some city dwellers. Newari speakers might use their own version 'Kha la?' which has the exact same functional weight as 'Sāncho ho?'. Nepali news often uses 'साँचो' in headlines to debunk myths, reflecting a growing culture of fact-checking in the digital age.
The Head Tilt
Tilt your head slightly to the side when asking this to look more like a native speaker.
Don't Overuse
If you say it after every sentence, you might sound like you don't trust the speaker.
Signification
Asking for confirmation of truth.
The Head Tilt
Tilt your head slightly to the side when asking this to look more like a native speaker.
Don't Overuse
If you say it after every sentence, you might sound like you don't trust the speaker.
Emphasis
Lengthen the 'Sāāāncho' to show you are extremely surprised.
Respect
With elders, add 'हजुर' (Hajur) at the end: 'साँचो हो हजुर?'
Teste-toi
Choose the correct phrase to ask 'Is it true?'
Someone tells you that there is no school tomorrow. You ask:
'Sāncho ho?' means 'Is it true?'. 'Sanchai ho?' asks if you are well.
Fill in the blank to complete the question.
के यो खबर _______ हो?
'Khabar' (news) is usually followed by 'sāncho' to ask if it's true.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: A friend says they won the lottery.
Asking 'Is it true?' followed by 'Congratulations!' is the natural response.
Complete the dialogue.
A: भोलि पानी पर्छ रे। B: ________? A: हो, रेडियोमा भनेको थियो।
B is asking for confirmation based on A's statement.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Sāncho vs Sanchai
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSomeone tells you that there is no school tomorrow. You ask:
'Sāncho ho?' means 'Is it true?'. 'Sanchai ho?' asks if you are well.
के यो खबर _______ हो?
'Khabar' (news) is usually followed by 'sāncho' to ask if it's true.
Situation: A friend says they won the lottery.
Asking 'Is it true?' followed by 'Congratulations!' is the natural response.
A: भोलि पानी पर्छ रे। B: ________? A: हो, रेडियोमा भनेको थियो।
B is asking for confirmation based on A's statement.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, in very casual speech, but it sounds a bit abrupt. Adding 'ho' makes it a complete, natural thought.
Usually no, but if you ask it with a suspicious tone, it can be. Keep your tone curious rather than accusatory.
You can say 'हो, साँचो हो' (Yes, it's true) or simply 'हो' (Yes).
'Sāncho' is the common word for 'true' in daily life. 'Satya' is more formal, religious, or philosophical.
Yes, if you are asking for confirmation of a fact, but 'के यो कुरा साँचो हो?' is better for writing.
In some dialects or related languages, yes, but in standard Nepali, 'key' is 'साँचो' (spelled the same but often contextually distinct) or 'चाबी' (chābi).
Constantly! It's a staple of dramatic reveals in Nepali cinema.
Yes, it's the perfect equivalent for 'Are you serious?' when hearing news.
No, 'Sāncho ho?' works for both singular and plural facts.
Say 'यो साँचो होइन' (Yo sāncho hoina).
Expressions liées
हो र?
similarIs it so?
पक्का हो?
specialized formAre you sure?
साच्चै?
similarReally?
झुट हो।
contrastIt is a lie.
सत्य कुरा
builds onThe true thing/The truth
