意味
Asking for the current time.
文化的背景
Punctuality is often relaxed. If someone says '5 bajyo', they might mean it's roughly 5. Always clarify if you need a precise time. The Ghantaghar (Clock Tower) is a central landmark. People often refer to it when discussing time in the city. In villages, time is often measured by the sun's position or the 'beluki/bihaana' periods rather than exact minutes. Government offices usually open at 10:00 AM and close at 5:00 PM (4:00 PM in winter). Asking 'Kati bajyo' is common to see if it's time to leave.
The 'Hola' Trick
Add 'hola' at the end to sound more polite and less demanding when asking strangers.
Baje vs Bajyo
This is the #1 mistake. Remember: Bajyo = Now, Baje = Then.
意味
Asking for the current time.
The 'Hola' Trick
Add 'hola' at the end to sound more polite and less demanding when asking strangers.
Baje vs Bajyo
This is the #1 mistake. Remember: Bajyo = Now, Baje = Then.
Nepali Time
If someone says '10 bajyo', expect them to arrive at 10:15 or 10:30!
Listen for the Bell
In Kathmandu, you can still hear the Ghantaghar bell. Try to count the strikes!
自分をテスト
Choose the correct phrase to ask 'What time is it now?'
अहिले ____ बज्यो?
'Kati' means 'how much/many', which is used for time in Nepali.
Complete the sentence with the correct verb form.
अहिले दुई ____। (It is two o'clock.)
'Bajyo' is used to state the current time.
Complete the dialogue.
A: माफ गर्नुहोला, अहिले कति बज्यो? B: अहिले ____ चार बज्यो। (It's 4:30.)
'Saade' means 'half past'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to ask a stranger the time politely.
This combines 'Excuse me' with the softened 'hola' form.
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Bajyo vs Baje
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4 問題अहिले ____ बज्यो?
'Kati' means 'how much/many', which is used for time in Nepali.
अहिले दुई ____। (It is two o'clock.)
'Bajyo' is used to state the current time.
A: माफ गर्नुहोला, अहिले कति बज्यो? B: अहिले ____ चार बज्यो। (It's 4:30.)
'Saade' means 'half past'.
You want to ask a stranger the time politely.
This combines 'Excuse me' with the softened 'hola' form.
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よくある質問
14 問It is neutral. You can use it with anyone, but adding 'Hajur' or 'Maaf garnuhos' makes it formal.
You say 'Sawa paanch bajyo'.
You say 'Saade paanch bajyo'.
You say 'Paune chha bajyo' (Quarter to six).
Yes, dropping 'Ahile' is very common in casual speech.
'Kati bajyo' is more common in speech; 'Samaya kati bhayo' is slightly more formal.
Because the hour has already 'struck' or 'sounded'.
You use 'Kati baje': 'तपाईं कति बजे उठ्नुहुन्छ?'
Not really slang, but 'Kati bhayo?' is a very clipped casual version.
Rarely in speech. They use 12-hour clock with 'bihaana' (AM) or 'beluki' (PM).
You can say 'पाँच बजेर दश मिनेट गयो' (5 o'clock and 10 minutes have gone).
No, but it adds clarity that you are asking about *right now*.
Say 'मसँग घडी छैन' (Ma-sanga ghadi chhaina).
No, it stays 'bajyo' for all numbers (1-12).
関連フレーズ
कति बजे?
similarAt what time?
समय कति भयो?
synonymWhat time is it?
अबेर भयो
builds onIt's late.
छिटो गर
builds onHurry up.
भर्खर
contrastJust now.
