A1 Expression フォーマル

के भन्नुभयो?

क भननभय

What did you say?

意味

Asking for clarification.

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文化的背景

Using 'Hajur' before 'Ke bhannubhayo?' is the gold standard for politeness. It shows you are cultured and respectful. In Newari-influenced Nepali, you might hear a very soft and elongated 'Hajurrr?' which serves the same purpose. In villages, people might be more direct, but as a foreigner/learner, using 'bhannubhayo' will earn you a lot of respect. In meetings, it's common to use 'Maaf garnuhola' (I'm sorry) before asking for clarification to maintain a professional tone.

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The 'Hajur' Sandwich

For maximum politeness, start with 'Hajur' and end with 'na'. Example: 'Hajur, के भन्नुभयो न?'

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Avoid 'Ke?'

Never just say 'Ke?' to an elder. It's like snapping your fingers at them.

意味

Asking for clarification.

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The 'Hajur' Sandwich

For maximum politeness, start with 'Hajur' and end with 'na'. Example: 'Hajur, के भन्नुभयो न?'

⚠️

Avoid 'Ke?'

Never just say 'Ke?' to an elder. It's like snapping your fingers at them.

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Body Language

A slight lean forward shows you are trying hard to hear, which is appreciated.

自分をテスト

You are talking to your teacher. You didn't hear her. What do you say?

शिक्षक: भोलि बिदा छ। विद्यार्थी: ________?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: के भन्नुभयो?

With a teacher, you must use the honorific 'bhannubhayo'.

Complete the sentence with the correct polite form of 'to say'.

माफ गर्नुहोला, तपाईंले के ________?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: भन्नुभयो

The polite past tense for 'you' (tapai) is 'bhannubhayo'.

Complete the phone conversation.

A: हेलो, मेरो आवाज सुनिएको छ? B: ________, के भन्नुभयो? फेरि भन्नुस् न।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: हजुर

'Hajur' is the perfect polite way to start a clarification request.

Match the phrase to the person you are speaking to.

1. के भन्नुभयो? 2. के भन्यौ?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: A. To a boss, B. To a little brother

Honorifics are used for superiors/strangers; informal for younger family/friends.

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ビジュアル学習ツール

Ways to say 'What?' in Nepali

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Formal

  • के भन्नुभयो?
  • हजुर?
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Informal

  • के भन्यौ?
  • के रे?
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Direct

  • फेरि भन्नुस् न
  • अलि बिस्तारै

練習問題バンク

4 問題
You are talking to your teacher. You didn't hear her. What do you say? Choose A1

शिक्षक: भोलि बिदा छ। विद्यार्थी: ________?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: के भन्नुभयो?

With a teacher, you must use the honorific 'bhannubhayo'.

Complete the sentence with the correct polite form of 'to say'. Fill Blank A1

माफ गर्नुहोला, तपाईंले के ________?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: भन्नुभयो

The polite past tense for 'you' (tapai) is 'bhannubhayo'.

Complete the phone conversation. dialogue_completion A2

A: हेलो, मेरो आवाज सुनिएको छ? B: ________, के भन्नुभयो? फेरि भन्नुस् न।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: हजुर

'Hajur' is the perfect polite way to start a clarification request.

Match the phrase to the person you are speaking to. situation_matching A1

1. के भन्नुभयो? 2. के भन्यौ?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: A. To a boss, B. To a little brother

Honorifics are used for superiors/strangers; informal for younger family/friends.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Yes, with very close friends, it might sound a bit stiff. Use 'Ke bhanyau?' or 'Ke re?' instead.

Absolutely. 'Hajur?' is the most common way to ask for repetition in daily life.

'Ke bhannubhayo?' asks them to repeat the words. 'Bujhina' means you heard the words but don't know what they mean.

Because the person has already finished speaking the words you missed.

Yes, it is perfect. It's polite but not overly formal for a service interaction.

Use 'Ke bhanyau?' or 'Ke bhani?'

No, the honorific form 'bhannubhayo' is the same for both men and women.

Say 'Maaf garnuhola, अझै बुझिन' (I'm sorry, I still didn't understand).

You can add 'Maaf garnuhola' (I'm sorry) at the beginning.

Yes, if someone sends a confusing voice note or text, you can type 'Ke bhannubhayo?'.

関連フレーズ

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हजुर?

similar

Pardon? / Yes?

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के रे?

informal

What? (informal)

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फेरि भन्नुस् न

builds on

Please say it again.

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बुझिन

specialized form

I didn't understand.

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सुन्निन

specialized form

I didn't hear.

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