A1 Idiom अनौपचारिक

मोटो गाला

मट गल

Chubby cheeks

मतलब

Having fat or round cheeks.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

In Nepal, calling a child 'moto' is a sign of affection and indicates the child is being raised well with plenty of food. Newar communities often use specific terms for 'chubby' that relate to traditional festivals where children are dressed as deities. In the southern plains, 'moto gala' is often associated with the 'Ladoo' (sweet) shape, symbolizing sweetness. Among Nepalis living abroad, the phrase is used nostalgically to describe 'typical' Nepali babies in photos.

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Use with 'Kasto'

Always add 'Kasto' (How/So) before the phrase to sound more natural: 'Kasto moto gala!'

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Adult Sensitivity

Be careful using this with teenage girls or adult women, as they may interpret it as a comment on weight.

मतलब

Having fat or round cheeks.

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Use with 'Kasto'

Always add 'Kasto' (How/So) before the phrase to sound more natural: 'Kasto moto gala!'

⚠️

Adult Sensitivity

Be careful using this with teenage girls or adult women, as they may interpret it as a comment on weight.

खुद को परखो

Fill in the blank with the correct word to describe the baby's cheeks.

नानीको ______ गाला कस्तो राम्रो!

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: मोटो

'Moto' is the standard adjective used with 'gala' to mean chubby.

In which situation is it appropriate to use 'Moto Gala'?

When should you say 'Moto Gala'?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: When meeting a friend's new baby.

It is an informal, affectionate phrase for children.

Match the Nepali phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: मोटो गाला - Chubby cheeks

These are the core vocabulary items related to the idiom.

🎉 स्कोर: /3

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

Who has Moto Gala?

Appropriate

  • Babies
  • Puppies
  • Cartoons

Inappropriate

  • Bosses
  • Strangers
  • Teachers

अभ्यास बैंक

3 अभ्यास
Fill in the blank with the correct word to describe the baby's cheeks. Fill Blank A1

नानीको ______ गाला कस्तो राम्रो!

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: मोटो

'Moto' is the standard adjective used with 'gala' to mean chubby.

In which situation is it appropriate to use 'Moto Gala'? Choose A2

When should you say 'Moto Gala'?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: When meeting a friend's new baby.

It is an informal, affectionate phrase for children.

Match the Nepali phrase with its English meaning. Match A1

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

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: मोटो गाला - Chubby cheeks

These are the core vocabulary items related to the idiom.

🎉 स्कोर: /3

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

2 सवाल

It depends on the context. For babies, it's a compliment. For adults, it can be an insult or a neutral description depending on the relationship.

Yes! It's very common to say 'Moto gala' for a chubby cat or dog.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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गुल्लु-मुल्लु

synonym

Chubby and soft.

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गाला फुलाउनु

contrast

To puff out cheeks (to be angry).

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हात्ती जस्तो

similar

Like an elephant (big/strong).

क्या यह मददगार था?
अभी तक कोई टिप्पणी नहीं। अपने विचार साझा करने वाले पहले व्यक्ति बनें!