मतलब
Asking for clarification.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Using 'Hajur' before 'Ke bhannubhayo?' is the gold standard for politeness. It shows you are cultured and respectful. In Newari-influenced Nepali, you might hear a very soft and elongated 'Hajurrr?' which serves the same purpose. In villages, people might be more direct, but as a foreigner/learner, using 'bhannubhayo' will earn you a lot of respect. In meetings, it's common to use 'Maaf garnuhola' (I'm sorry) before asking for clarification to maintain a professional tone.
The 'Hajur' Sandwich
For maximum politeness, start with 'Hajur' and end with 'na'. Example: 'Hajur, के भन्नुभयो न?'
Avoid 'Ke?'
Never just say 'Ke?' to an elder. It's like snapping your fingers at them.
मतलब
Asking for clarification.
The 'Hajur' Sandwich
For maximum politeness, start with 'Hajur' and end with 'na'. Example: 'Hajur, के भन्नुभयो न?'
Avoid 'Ke?'
Never just say 'Ke?' to an elder. It's like snapping your fingers at them.
Body Language
A slight lean forward shows you are trying hard to hear, which is appreciated.
खुद को परखो
You are talking to your teacher. You didn't hear her. What do you say?
शिक्षक: भोलि बिदा छ। विद्यार्थी: ________?
With a teacher, you must use the honorific 'bhannubhayo'.
Complete the sentence with the correct polite form of 'to say'.
माफ गर्नुहोला, तपाईंले के ________?
The polite past tense for 'you' (tapai) is 'bhannubhayo'.
Complete the phone conversation.
A: हेलो, मेरो आवाज सुनिएको छ? B: ________, के भन्नुभयो? फेरि भन्नुस् न।
'Hajur' is the perfect polite way to start a clarification request.
Match the phrase to the person you are speaking to.
1. के भन्नुभयो? 2. के भन्यौ?
Honorifics are used for superiors/strangers; informal for younger family/friends.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Ways to say 'What?' in Nepali
Formal
- • के भन्नुभयो?
- • हजुर?
Informal
- • के भन्यौ?
- • के रे?
Direct
- • फेरि भन्नुस् न
- • अलि बिस्तारै
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासशिक्षक: भोलि बिदा छ। विद्यार्थी: ________?
With a teacher, you must use the honorific 'bhannubhayo'.
माफ गर्नुहोला, तपाईंले के ________?
The polite past tense for 'you' (tapai) is 'bhannubhayo'.
A: हेलो, मेरो आवाज सुनिएको छ? B: ________, के भन्नुभयो? फेरि भन्नुस् न।
'Hajur' is the perfect polite way to start a clarification request.
1. के भन्नुभयो? 2. के भन्यौ?
Honorifics are used for superiors/strangers; informal for younger family/friends.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, with very close friends, it might sound a bit stiff. Use 'Ke bhanyau?' or 'Ke re?' instead.
Absolutely. 'Hajur?' is the most common way to ask for repetition in daily life.
'Ke bhannubhayo?' asks them to repeat the words. 'Bujhina' means you heard the words but don't know what they mean.
Because the person has already finished speaking the words you missed.
Yes, it is perfect. It's polite but not overly formal for a service interaction.
Use 'Ke bhanyau?' or 'Ke bhani?'
No, the honorific form 'bhannubhayo' is the same for both men and women.
Say 'Maaf garnuhola, अझै बुझिन' (I'm sorry, I still didn't understand).
You can add 'Maaf garnuhola' (I'm sorry) at the beginning.
Yes, if someone sends a confusing voice note or text, you can type 'Ke bhannubhayo?'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
हजुर?
similarPardon? / Yes?
के रे?
informalWhat? (informal)
फेरि भन्नुस् न
builds onPlease say it again.
बुझिन
specialized formI didn't understand.
सुन्निन
specialized formI didn't hear.
