A1 Collocation 중립

नुहाउनु जानु

नहउन जन

To go for a bath

Leaving to wash oneself.

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문화적 배경

Bathing is often required before performing 'Puja' (worship) or entering a kitchen in traditional homes. The 'Hiti' (stone spout) is a traditional place to 'go to bathe' and serves as a social hub. Rivers like the Bagmati are sacred; 'going to bathe' there is believed to wash away sins. With the rise of apartments, 'going to bathe' now usually means going to a private bathroom, but the phrase remains unchanged.

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The 'U' Drop

Always drop the final 'u' of Nuhāunu when saying 'Nuhāun jānchu' to sound like a local.

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Morning Priority

If you are a guest, try to 'go to bathe' before the family serves the main morning meal (Dal Bhat).

Leaving to wash oneself.

💡

The 'U' Drop

Always drop the final 'u' of Nuhāunu when saying 'Nuhāun jānchu' to sound like a local.

💬

Morning Priority

If you are a guest, try to 'go to bathe' before the family serves the main morning meal (Dal Bhat).

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Soap Matters

If you are bathing at a public tap, be mindful of local customs regarding modesty (using a lungi/wrapper).

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'to go'.

म अहिले नुहाउन ______।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: जान्छु

The phrase is 'Nuhāuna jānu', so 'jānchu' (I go) is the correct verb.

Which sentence is correct for 'I am going to take a shower'?

Select the natural Nepali sentence:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: म नुहाउन जान्छु।

'Nuhāunu' is only for the body, not clothes or hands.

Complete the dialogue.

Aama: 'बाबु, खाना तयार छ।' Son: 'एकछिन आमा, म पहिले ______ जान्छु।'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: नुहाउन

In Nepali culture, one often bathes before eating, making 'nuhāuna' the most logical choice.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You just finished a long, dusty bus ride in Nepal.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: म नुहाउन जान्छु।

Bathing is the first priority after travel in Nepal to feel 'clean'.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

What can you 'Nuhāunu'?

Yes (Nuhāunu)

  • Self
  • Baby
  • Pet Dog

No (Dhunu)

  • Clothes
  • Dishes
  • Car

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'to go'. Fill Blank A1

म अहिले नुहाउन ______।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: जान्छु

The phrase is 'Nuhāuna jānu', so 'jānchu' (I go) is the correct verb.

Which sentence is correct for 'I am going to take a shower'? Choose A1

Select the natural Nepali sentence:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: म नुहाउन जान्छु।

'Nuhāunu' is only for the body, not clothes or hands.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Aama: 'बाबु, खाना तयार छ।' Son: 'एकछिन आमा, म पहिले ______ जान्छु।'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: नुहाउन

In Nepali culture, one often bathes before eating, making 'nuhāuna' the most logical choice.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: You just finished a long, dusty bus ride in Nepal.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: म नुहाउन जान्छु।

Bathing is the first priority after travel in Nepal to feel 'clean'.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Yes, 'नुहाउनु जानु' covers both long baths and quick showers.

It's a bit too personal for a boss. Just say you're taking a break.

'Nuhāunu' is everyday; 'Snān' is formal or religious.

No, 'नुहाउन जान्छु' implies you are going to the place where one bathes.

Say 'मैले नुहाइसकेँ' (Maile nuhāisake).

Yes, you can say 'कुकुरलाई नुहाइदिनु' (to bathe the dog).

It's linked to ritual purity before starting the day's work or prayer.

No, that's a literal translation from English 'take a shower' and sounds wrong in Nepali.

You still say 'नदीमा नुहाउन जान्छु'.

It's 'Nuhāuna' (short 'a' sound at the end).

관련 표현

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स्नान गर्नु

synonym

To bathe (formal/ritual)

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हातमुख धुनु

similar

To wash hands and face

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लुगा धुनु

contrast

To wash clothes

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नुहाइधुवाइ गर्नु

builds on

To wash up thoroughly

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चोखिनु

specialized form

To become pure

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