A1 Idiom 중립

मन दुख्नु

मन दखन

To feel hurt

To be emotionally upset or saddened.

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문화적 배경

In Nepali culture, expressing 'Man dukhnu' is often a precursor to a long conversation aimed at reconciliation. It is considered polite to acknowledge when you have hurt someone's 'Man'. Almost 80% of traditional folk songs involve the singer complaining that their 'Man' has been hurt by a lover or by the hardships of life. Children are taught from a young age 'Aamā-buwāko man nadukhāunu' (Don't hurt your parents' feelings), which is a core moral tenet. In Hindu and Buddhist traditions in Nepal, the 'Man' is seen as something that should be kept pure. Hurting another's 'Man' is seen as creating a 'Paap' (sin).

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Softening the Blow

Add 'अलिअलि' (aliali - a little) before 'man dukhyo' to make your complaint sound less aggressive.

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Not for Physical Pain

Never use this if you have actual chest pain. People will think you are emotionally upset, not physically ill.

To be emotionally upset or saddened.

💡

Softening the Blow

Add 'अलिअलि' (aliali - a little) before 'man dukhyo' to make your complaint sound less aggressive.

⚠️

Not for Physical Pain

Never use this if you have actual chest pain. People will think you are emotionally upset, not physically ill.

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The 'Chitta' Alternative

Use 'Chitta dukhyo' if you want to sound slightly more sophisticated or if the hurt is about a specific deal or promise.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Man Dukhnu'.

साथीले झुटो बोल्दा मेरो _______ ।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: मन दुख्यो

When a friend lies, it hurts your feelings ('Man'), not your physical heart ('Mutu') or head ('Tauko').

Which sentence correctly expresses 'I hurt my mother's feelings'?

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: मैले आमाको मन दुखाएँ।

'Dukhāe' is the causative form used when you are the one causing the hurt.

Match the situation to the most appropriate phrase.

Situation: You see a very sad movie about a lost dog.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: मेरो मन दुख्यो।

A sad movie triggers emotional sadness/empathy, which is 'Man dukhnu'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: तिमी किन रोएको? B: उसले मलाई नराम्रो भन्यो, त्यसैले _______ ।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: मेरो मन दुख्यो

If someone says something bad to you, it results in hurt feelings.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Man Dukhnu'. Fill Blank A1

साथीले झुटो बोल्दा मेरो _______ ।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: मन दुख्यो

When a friend lies, it hurts your feelings ('Man'), not your physical heart ('Mutu') or head ('Tauko').

Which sentence correctly expresses 'I hurt my mother's feelings'? Choose A2

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: मैले आमाको मन दुखाएँ।

'Dukhāe' is the causative form used when you are the one causing the hurt.

Match the situation to the most appropriate phrase. situation_matching A1

Situation: You see a very sad movie about a lost dog.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: मेरो मन दुख्यो।

A sad movie triggers emotional sadness/empathy, which is 'Man dukhnu'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: तिमी किन रोएको? B: उसले मलाई नराम्रो भन्यो, त्यसैले _______ ।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: मेरो मन दुख्यो

If someone says something bad to you, it results in hurt feelings.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

5 질문

No, it is used for any situation where feelings are hurt—friends, family, work, or even seeing sad news.

No, that is grammatically incorrect. You must say 'Mero man dukhyo' (My heart hurt).

'Dukha lagnu' is general sadness (like a sad movie). 'Man dukhnu' is feeling personally hurt or offended.

You say 'Mero कारणले तिम्रो मन दुख्यो भने माफ गर' (Forgive me if my actions hurt your heart).

It is neutral. You can use it with anyone, from your younger brother to your grandfather.

관련 표현

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चित्त दुख्नु

synonym

To feel disappointed or hurt.

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मन दुखाउनु

builds on

To hurt someone else's feelings.

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मन रुनु

similar

The heart cries.

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मन मर्नु

contrast

The heart dies (to lose interest/hope).

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