Signification
Things or belongings.
Contexte culturel
In the trekking world, 'Sāmān' is often divided into 'duffel bag sāmān' (carried by porters) and 'daypack sāmān' (carried by you). During Dashain, 'Sāmān kinne' refers specifically to buying new clothes and festive food items. A bride's 'Sāmān' refers to the dowry or the gifts she takes to her new home, often displayed with pride. In markets like Asan, 'Sāmān' is used as a generic term to get a shopkeeper's attention about any item.
The 'Everything' Word
If you forget the word for 'umbrella', 'book', or 'shoes' while shopping, just point and say 'यो सामान' (this stuff). It works every time!
Avoid 'Maal' for now
While 'Maal' is a synonym, it can be used as slang for drugs or in a derogatory way for people. Stick to 'Sāmān' to be safe.
Signification
Things or belongings.
The 'Everything' Word
If you forget the word for 'umbrella', 'book', or 'shoes' while shopping, just point and say 'यो सामान' (this stuff). It works every time!
Avoid 'Maal' for now
While 'Maal' is a synonym, it can be used as slang for drugs or in a derogatory way for people. Stick to 'Sāmān' to be safe.
Koseli Culture
When visiting someone, bringing a little 'sāmān' (like fruit or sweets) is highly appreciated.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'stuff'.
मेरो ______ कहाँ छ? (Where is my stuff?)
'Sāmān' is the correct word for stuff/belongings.
Which sentence is the most natural for a traveler at an airport?
Choose the correct option:
Option A means 'This is my luggage', which is natural at an airport.
Complete the dialogue between a shopkeeper and a customer.
Customer: यो ______ को दाम कति हो? Shopkeeper: यसको दुई सय रुपैयाँ हो।
The customer is asking for the price of the 'item' (sāmān).
Match the phrase to the situation.
Phrase: 'सामान प्याक गर्नुहोस्' (Pack the stuff)
Packing is associated with moving or traveling.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
What counts as Sāmān?
Travel
- • Bags
- • Passport
- • Clothes
Shopping
- • Groceries
- • Electronics
- • Gifts
Home
- • Furniture
- • Kitchenware
- • Books
Sāmān vs. Kurā
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesमेरो ______ कहाँ छ? (Where is my stuff?)
'Sāmān' is the correct word for stuff/belongings.
Choose the correct option:
Option A means 'This is my luggage', which is natural at an airport.
Customer: यो ______ को दाम कति हो? Shopkeeper: यसको दुई सय रुपैयाँ हो।
The customer is asking for the price of the 'item' (sāmān).
Phrase: 'सामान प्याक गर्नुहोस्' (Pack the stuff)
Packing is associated with moving or traveling.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, you can use it to refer to your clothes collectively, especially when they are in a bag.
It is masculine, but in modern Nepali, this mostly affects formal adjective agreement, which is rare in A1.
You say 'Dherai sāmān'.
You can use it for 'groceries' (raw items), but not for a 'meal' you are eating.
Vastu is more formal/philosophical, meaning 'object' or 'matter'. Sāmān is for everyday 'stuff'.
Yes, it's grammatically correct for 'items', but 'Sāmān' alone usually suffices.
Say 'Yo kas-ko sāmān ho?'.
Yes, 'Electronic sāmān' is a very common phrase.
Yes, 'Ghar-ko sāmān' often refers to furniture and household items.
Yes, for inventory or stock, though 'Maal' is also common there.
Expressions liées
माल
synonymGoods/Merchandise
चिजबिज
similarBits and pieces
सम्पत्ति
specialized formProperty/Wealth
झोला
builds onBag
सामग्री
specialized formMaterials
