मतलब
To be emotionally upset or saddened.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Nepali culture, expressing 'Man dukhnu' is often a precursor to a long conversation aimed at reconciliation. It is considered polite to acknowledge when you have hurt someone's 'Man'. Almost 80% of traditional folk songs involve the singer complaining that their 'Man' has been hurt by a lover or by the hardships of life. Children are taught from a young age 'Aamā-buwāko man nadukhāunu' (Don't hurt your parents' feelings), which is a core moral tenet. In Hindu and Buddhist traditions in Nepal, the 'Man' is seen as something that should be kept pure. Hurting another's 'Man' is seen as creating a 'Paap' (sin).
Softening the Blow
Add 'अलिअलि' (aliali - a little) before 'man dukhyo' to make your complaint sound less aggressive.
Not for Physical Pain
Never use this if you have actual chest pain. People will think you are emotionally upset, not physically ill.
मतलब
To be emotionally upset or saddened.
Softening the Blow
Add 'अलिअलि' (aliali - a little) before 'man dukhyo' to make your complaint sound less aggressive.
Not for Physical Pain
Never use this if you have actual chest pain. People will think you are emotionally upset, not physically ill.
The 'Chitta' Alternative
Use 'Chitta dukhyo' if you want to sound slightly more sophisticated or if the hurt is about a specific deal or promise.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Man Dukhnu'.
साथीले झुटो बोल्दा मेरो _______ ।
When a friend lies, it hurts your feelings ('Man'), not your physical heart ('Mutu') or head ('Tauko').
Which sentence correctly expresses 'I hurt my mother's feelings'?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Dukhāe' is the causative form used when you are the one causing the hurt.
Match the situation to the most appropriate phrase.
Situation: You see a very sad movie about a lost dog.
A sad movie triggers emotional sadness/empathy, which is 'Man dukhnu'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तिमी किन रोएको? B: उसले मलाई नराम्रो भन्यो, त्यसैले _______ ।
If someone says something bad to you, it results in hurt feelings.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्याससाथीले झुटो बोल्दा मेरो _______ ।
When a friend lies, it hurts your feelings ('Man'), not your physical heart ('Mutu') or head ('Tauko').
Choose the correct sentence:
'Dukhāe' is the causative form used when you are the one causing the hurt.
Situation: You see a very sad movie about a lost dog.
A sad movie triggers emotional sadness/empathy, which is 'Man dukhnu'.
A: तिमी किन रोएको? B: उसले मलाई नराम्रो भन्यो, त्यसैले _______ ।
If someone says something bad to you, it results in hurt feelings.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
5 सवालNo, it is used for any situation where feelings are hurt—friends, family, work, or even seeing sad news.
No, that is grammatically incorrect. You must say 'Mero man dukhyo' (My heart hurt).
'Dukha lagnu' is general sadness (like a sad movie). 'Man dukhnu' is feeling personally hurt or offended.
You say 'Mero कारणले तिम्रो मन दुख्यो भने माफ गर' (Forgive me if my actions hurt your heart).
It is neutral. You can use it with anyone, from your younger brother to your grandfather.
संबंधित मुहावरे
चित्त दुख्नु
synonymTo feel disappointed or hurt.
मन दुखाउनु
builds onTo hurt someone else's feelings.
मन रुनु
similarThe heart cries.
मन मर्नु
contrastThe heart dies (to lose interest/hope).
