A1 Collocation तटस्थ

चिन्ता लिनु

चनत लन

To take worry / To worry

मतलब

The act of feeling anxious or concerned.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

In Nepal, asking 'Why are you taking worry?' is often a way to start a deep conversation and offer help. It's a sign of communal living. The concept of 'Chintā' is shared across India, Bangladesh, and Nepal, rooted in Sanskrit. It's often contrasted with 'Chintan' (positive meditation). Younger generations use 'Stress नलिनु' (Stress nalinuhos) as a Hinglish/Neplish hybrid, but 'Chintā' remains the soulful choice. Poets often describe 'Chintā' as a shadow that follows a person, emphasizing its persistent nature in the human condition.

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The Magic Reassurance

If you don't know what to say to someone in trouble, just say 'Chintā nalinuhos'. It's always appropriate.

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Watch the Honorifics

Never say 'Chintā naliu' to someone older than you. It sounds bossy and rude.

मतलब

The act of feeling anxious or concerned.

🎯

The Magic Reassurance

If you don't know what to say to someone in trouble, just say 'Chintā nalinuhos'. It's always appropriate.

⚠️

Watch the Honorifics

Never say 'Chintā naliu' to someone older than you. It sounds bossy and rude.

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Empathy over Logic

When someone says they are 'taking worry', they aren't asking for a solution, they are asking for empathy.

खुद को परखो

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'linu' to say 'Don't worry' (Formal).

तपाईं धेरै चिन्ता ______।

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: नलिनुहोस्

To say 'Don't worry' formally, we use the negative imperative 'नलिनुहोस्'.

Which sentence means 'I worry about the exam'?

Select the correct translation:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: म परीक्षाको चिन्ता लिन्छु।

The standard collocation is 'Chintā linu'.

Match the Nepali phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: all_matched

These are the standard translations for different forms of the phrase.

Complete the dialogue.

A: मेरो मोबाइल हरायो! (I lost my mobile!) B: ________, हामी भेट्टाउनेछौं। (______, we will find it.)

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: चिन्ता नलिनु

'चिन्ता नलिनु' is the appropriate reassurance in this context.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

Linu vs Garnu

Chintā Linu
Emotional burden Taking it on
Chintā Garnu
Active worrying Doing the act

अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'linu' to say 'Don't worry' (Formal). Fill Blank A1

तपाईं धेरै चिन्ता ______।

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: नलिनुहोस्

To say 'Don't worry' formally, we use the negative imperative 'नलिनुहोस्'.

Which sentence means 'I worry about the exam'? Choose A1

Select the correct translation:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: म परीक्षाको चिन्ता लिन्छु।

The standard collocation is 'Chintā linu'.

Match the Nepali phrase with its English meaning. Match A2

बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: all_matched

These are the standard translations for different forms of the phrase.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: मेरो मोबाइल हरायो! (I lost my mobile!) B: ________, हामी भेट्टाउनेछौं। (______, we will find it.)

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: चिन्ता नलिनु

'चिन्ता नलिनु' is the appropriate reassurance in this context.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

It is neutral. The formality depends on how you conjugate the verb 'linu'.

Yes, like being late for a movie or a small mistake.

'Chintā' is more mental/anxiety-based, while 'Pir' is more emotional/sorrow-based.

You say 'मलाई तिम्रो चिन्ता लाग्छ' or 'म तिम्रो चिन्ता लिन्छु'.

Yes, to express professional concern, use 'हामी यस विषयमा चिन्तित छौं' (We are concerned about this matter).

Close, but 'stress' is more about pressure, while 'chintā' is more about worrying thoughts.

Yes, use 'Chintā naliu'.

The opposite is 'Nischinta' (free from worry) or 'Shānti' (peace).

Extremely common. Most Nepali sad songs or motivational songs use it.

No, for that use 'herwichār garnu'.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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पिर गर्नु

synonym

To worry/grieve

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फिक्र गर्नु

similar

To care/worry

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तनाव लिनु

specialized form

To take stress

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वास्ता गर्नु

builds on

To care about/pay attention to

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डराउनु

contrast

To be afraid

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