मतलब
Praising someone for an achievement.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The 'Thap-thapaunu' (patting) gesture is almost inseparable from the word 'Syabaas'. If you say it without a smile or a gesture, it can sometimes sound sarcastic. Teachers often write 'Syabaas' in red ink at the bottom of a student's homework. It is the highest form of casual validation a student can receive. In the Nepali army, 'Syabaas' is used by officers to commend soldiers. Here, it takes on a more disciplined and powerful tone. Among Nepalis living abroad, 'Syabaas' is often used to encourage children to speak Nepali. It becomes a tool for cultural preservation.
The Sarcastic Syabaas
Be careful with your tone. If said flatly when someone makes a mistake, it can be very sarcastic, like 'Oh, great job (not)'.
Gender Neutrality
Unlike many Nepali words, Syabaas is 100% gender-neutral. Use it for anyone!
मतलब
Praising someone for an achievement.
The Sarcastic Syabaas
Be careful with your tone. If said flatly when someone makes a mistake, it can be very sarcastic, like 'Oh, great job (not)'.
Gender Neutrality
Unlike many Nepali words, Syabaas is 100% gender-neutral. Use it for anyone!
The Boss Trap
Even if your boss is younger than you, avoid 'Syabaas'. Stick to formal praise to maintain professional boundaries.
खुद को परखो
Which situation is appropriate for using 'Syabaas'?
You want to praise someone. Who can you say 'Syabaas' to?
Syabaas is for peers or younger people. Using it for elders or superiors is disrespectful.
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
______, तिमीले धेरै राम्रो खेल्यौ! (Well done, you played very well!)
Syabaas is the correct exclamation for praising a performance.
Match the phrase to the context.
Context: A child helps an old lady cross the street.
Syabaas is used to praise a good deed or moral action.
Complete the dialogue.
Sita: 'मैले सबै प्रश्नको उत्तर मिलाएँ।' (I got all the answers right.) Gita: '_______! तिमी त धेरै बाठो छौ।' (_______! You are very clever.)
Gita is praising Sita's achievement.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Syabaas vs. Badhai
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासYou want to praise someone. Who can you say 'Syabaas' to?
Syabaas is for peers or younger people. Using it for elders or superiors is disrespectful.
______, तिमीले धेरै राम्रो खेल्यौ! (Well done, you played very well!)
Syabaas is the correct exclamation for praising a performance.
Context: A child helps an old lady cross the street.
Syabaas is used to praise a good deed or moral action.
Sita: 'मैले सबै प्रश्नको उत्तर मिलाएँ।' (I got all the answers right.) Gita: '_______! तिमी त धेरै बाठो छौ।' (_______! You are very clever.)
Gita is praising Sita's achievement.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, it is a secular word used by all communities in Nepal.
Yes! It is the perfect word for praising a pet's good behavior.
Syabaas is the formal spelling; Sabaas is the common pronunciation.
Only if they are much younger than you or if you are witnessing a public performance.
A simple 'Dhanyabaad' (Thank you) and a smile is the best response.
Rarely. In formal writing, 'Prashansaniya' (praiseworthy) is preferred.
No, that would be considered very rude and arrogant.
Yes, it is the closest equivalent to 'Bravo' in Nepali.
Yes, as 'Shabash' in Hindi and Urdu, it is used across the entire subcontinent.
Yes, you can say 'Syabaas sabailai!' (Well done everyone!)
संबंधित मुहावरे
बधाई छ
similarCongratulations
राम्रो काम
synonymGood work
स्याबासी
builds onPraise (noun)
धन्यवाद
contrastThank you
अति उत्तम
specialized formExcellent
