意味
Switching on a lamp
文化的背景
Lighting a 'Diyo' (oil lamp) is the first act of any religious ceremony. It represents the presence of Agni (Fire God) and the dispelling of ignorance. Known as the Festival of Lights, Tihar involves lighting thousands of oil lamps and electric lights to guide Goddess Laxmi to one's home. In areas without reliable electricity, 'Batti Balnu' still literally refers to lighting kerosene lamps or solar-powered lights every evening. The phrase 'Batti aayo' (The light came) is a cultural phenomenon born from years of power cuts, often followed by the immediate action of 'Batti Balnu'.
The 'Switch' Shortcut
If you forget 'Balnu', you can say 'Switch on garnu', but using 'Balnu' will make you sound much more like a native speaker.
Avoid 'Kholnu'
Never say 'Batti Kholnu' in a formal setting; it is a very common beginner mistake that sounds quite jarring to Nepalis.
意味
Switching on a lamp
The 'Switch' Shortcut
If you forget 'Balnu', you can say 'Switch on garnu', but using 'Balnu' will make you sound much more like a native speaker.
Avoid 'Kholnu'
Never say 'Batti Kholnu' in a formal setting; it is a very common beginner mistake that sounds quite jarring to Nepalis.
Evening Rituals
In many Nepali homes, lighting the first lamp of the evening is accompanied by a small bow or a moment of silence.
自分をテスト
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence: 'कोठा अँध्यारो छ, बत्ती _______।'
कोठा अँध्यारो छ, बत्ती _______।
'Baala' is the correct imperative form of 'Balnu' for lighting a room.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Balnu' in the past tense.
हिजो राति मैले धेरै बत्ती _______।
'Baalen' is the first-person past tense form.
Match the light source with the action.
Match the following:
Batti and Balnu is the standard collocation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: बाहिर अँध्यारो भयो। B: म गएर _______।
Turning on the light is the logical response to it being dark outside.
🎉 スコア： /4
ビジュアル学習ツール
Things you can 'Balnu'
Light Sources
- • बत्ती (Bulb)
- • दियो (Oil Lamp)
- • मैनबत्ती (Candle)
- • टर्च (Flashlight)
練習問題バンク
4 問題कोठा अँध्यारो छ, बत्ती _______।
'Baala' is the correct imperative form of 'Balnu' for lighting a room.
हिजो राति मैले धेरै बत्ती _______।
'Baalen' is the first-person past tense form.
左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:
Batti and Balnu is the standard collocation.
A: बाहिर अँध्यारो भयो। B: म गएर _______।
Turning on the light is the logical response to it being dark outside.
🎉 スコア： /4
よくある質問
4 問Yes, 'Torch (flashlight) baalnu' is the standard way to say turn on a flashlight.
Yes, but you say 'Aago Balnu' for fire. 'Batti Balnu' is specifically for light sources.
Say 'Kripaya batti baalnuhos' or 'Batti baalnus na'.
'Batti aayo' means 'The power has returned'. 'Batti baalyo' means 'Someone turned on the light'.
関連フレーズ
बत्ती निभाउनु
contrastTo turn off the light
उज्यालो पार्नु
similarTo brighten up
दियो बाल्नु
specialized formTo light an oil lamp
आगो बाल्नु
similarTo light a fire
