Signification
Polite way to ask someone to repeat
Contexte culturel
Using 'Hajur' is considered a sign of good 'Sanskar' (upbringing). Children are taught to say 'Hajur' instead of 'Ke' from a very young age. In professional settings, 'Hajur' is used as a 'verbal nod' to show you are following a presentation or instructions. While Newari is a different language, many Newar people use 'Hajur' when speaking Nepali to maintain the high level of respect common in their own community. In villages, 'Hajur' is sometimes replaced by regional honorifics, but it is universally understood and respected as the 'city' or 'educated' way to speak.
The Rising Tone
Always use a rising intonation when asking for clarification (Hajur?), otherwise it just sounds like you're saying 'Yes'.
Don't Overuse with Friends
If you say 'Hajur' to your best friend constantly, they might ask why you're being so formal!
Signification
Polite way to ask someone to repeat
The Rising Tone
Always use a rising intonation when asking for clarification (Hajur?), otherwise it just sounds like you're saying 'Yes'.
Don't Overuse with Friends
If you say 'Hajur' to your best friend constantly, they might ask why you're being so formal!
The Head Tilt
A slight tilt of the head while saying 'Hajur?' adds an extra layer of genuine politeness.
Phone Magic
If you don't know who is calling, answer with 'Hajur?'—it's the safest way to start.
Teste-toi
You are talking to your teacher and didn't hear the homework. What do you say?
शिक्षक: भोलि १० पेज पढ्नुहोस्। तपाईं: _______?
'हजुर?' is the only polite option for a teacher.
Complete the phone conversation.
राम: हेलो, श्याम? श्याम: _______, भन्नुहोस्।
When responding to your name on the phone, 'हजुर' is the most natural and polite response.
Match the response to the person.
Person: A stranger on the street asks you a question you didn't hear.
Always use 'हजुर?' with strangers to be safe.
Fill in the high-honorific pronoun.
_______ कस्तो हुनुहुन्छ? (How are you?)
While 'तपाईं' is formal, 'हजुर' is the high-honorific form often used with 'हुनुहुन्छ'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
The 3 Faces of Hajur
Clarification
- • Pardon?
- • What?
- • Repeat please
Affirmation
- • Yes
- • Correct
- • I agree
Respect
- • You (HH)
- • Sir/Ma'am
- • Elderly address
Politeness Scale
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesशिक्षक: भोलि १० पेज पढ्नुहोस्। तपाईं: _______?
'हजुर?' is the only polite option for a teacher.
राम: हेलो, श्याम? श्याम: _______, भन्नुहोस्।
When responding to your name on the phone, 'हजुर' is the most natural and polite response.
Person: A stranger on the street asks you a question you didn't hear.
Always use 'हजुर?' with strangers to be safe.
_______ कस्तो हुनुहुन्छ? (How are you?)
While 'तपाईं' is formal, 'हजुर' is the high-honorific form often used with 'हुनुहुन्छ'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it's for anyone you want to show respect to, including teachers, bosses, and strangers.
Yes, it's a very polite way to say 'Yes' in response to a question or a call.
'Tapai' is formal 'You'. 'Hajur' is high-honorific 'You'. 'Hajur' is more respectful.
The word 'Huzur' is used in Urdu/Hindi, but 'Hajur' as a common 'Pardon?' is uniquely Nepali.
It's usually too polite for anger. 'Ke?' or 'Kure?' might be used if you're being confrontational.
Commonly spelled as 'Hajur' or 'Hajoor'.
No, 'Hajur' is gender-neutral and can be used for anyone.
Yes, it is perfectly appropriate and respectful.
There's no such thing as being too polite in Nepal! People will just think you have great manners.
No, it's just slightly more casual than 'Hajur?'. It's like 'Pardon?' vs 'Sorry, what?'.
Expressions liées
जी
similarPolite suffix or 'Yes'
के भन्नुभयो?
builds onWhat did you say?
तपाईं
similarYou (Formal)
हो
contrastYes (Neutral)
