Signification
A common way to agree or acknowledge.
Contexte culturel
The 'Nepali Head Wobble' is a crucial non-verbal accompaniment to 'Has'. It signals that the agreement is genuine and friendly. In traditional Newari households, respect levels are very strict. While 'Has' is used, younger generations are often expected to use 'Hajur' with grandparents. In high-altitude trekking culture, 'Has' is used extensively between guides and trekkers to confirm safety instructions and trail plans. In Kathmandu's tech and cafe culture, 'Has' is often mixed with English. You might hear 'Has, see you!'
The Double Has
Saying 'Has, has' (twice) makes you sound more enthusiastic and attentive, especially on the phone.
Avoid the 'A' at the end
Don't say 'Hassa'. Keep it 'Has'. 'Hassa' sounds like you are telling someone to laugh.
Signification
A common way to agree or acknowledge.
The Double Has
Saying 'Has, has' (twice) makes you sound more enthusiastic and attentive, especially on the phone.
Avoid the 'A' at the end
Don't say 'Hassa'. Keep it 'Has'. 'Hassa' sounds like you are telling someone to laugh.
The Softener
Add 'ta' (हस त) when leaving a shop or hanging up to sound much more polite and friendly.
Teste-toi
Someone asks you to bring a glass of water. What is the most natural response?
पानी लिएर आउनुस् है। (Please bring water, okay?)
'Has' is the correct way to agree to a request. 'Ho' is for facts, 'Nam' is name, and 'Chaina' is 'there isn't'.
Complete the conversation closer.
ल, भोलि भेटौं। ____ त, नमस्ते!
'हस त' (Has ta) is the standard way to say 'Okay then' when ending a conversation.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: A taxi driver tells you the price is 500 rupees.
While 'Thik cha' works, 'Has' is the most common way to acknowledge a price or instruction in a transaction.
Complete the phone call ending.
A: म राति फोन गर्छु। B: ____, म कुर्छु।
B is agreeing to wait for the call, so 'Has' is the natural choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesपानी लिएर आउनुस् है। (Please bring water, okay?)
'Has' is the correct way to agree to a request. 'Ho' is for facts, 'Nam' is name, and 'Chaina' is 'there isn't'.
ल, भोलि भेटौं। ____ त, नमस्ते!
'हस त' (Has ta) is the standard way to say 'Okay then' when ending a conversation.
Situation: A taxi driver tells you the price is 500 rupees.
While 'Thik cha' works, 'Has' is the most common way to acknowledge a price or instruction in a transaction.
A: म राति फोन गर्छु। B: ____, म कुर्छु।
B is agreeing to wait for the call, so 'Has' is the natural choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot exactly. 'Ho' is 'Yes' for facts. 'Has' is 'Okay' for agreeing to do something.
Yes, it is neutral. However, 'Huncha' or 'Hajur' might sound more professional depending on the office culture.
It's a cultural way of showing you are still listening and are ready to end the call politely. It's like saying 'Got it, okay, sure'.
No, 'Has' is an unchangeable form. It stays the same regardless of gender.
'Has' is more like 'Okay/Alright', while 'Huncha' is more like 'It will be fine/It works'. 'Huncha' is slightly more polite.
Yes, it's perfectly fine and very common.
Yes, in informal letters, texts, and scripts. In formal essays, more complex words for agreement are used.
In Devanagari, it is हस् (with a small mark under the 's'), but it is very commonly written as हस.
Indirectly, yes. 'Has ta' is often the last thing said before 'Namaste' when leaving.
It's not rude, but it might feel a bit 'cold' or overly formal to a native speaker.
Expressions liées
हुन्छ
similarIt will be / Okay
हजुर
specialized formYes / Respectful acknowledgment
ठिक छ
synonymIt is fine / It is okay
ल
informalOkay / Sure
हो
contrastYes (it is)
