A1 Expression 비격식체

सबास

सबस

Well done

Praising someone for an achievement.

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문화적 배경

The 'Thap-thapaunu' (patting) gesture is almost inseparable from the word 'Syabaas'. If you say it without a smile or a gesture, it can sometimes sound sarcastic. Teachers often write 'Syabaas' in red ink at the bottom of a student's homework. It is the highest form of casual validation a student can receive. In the Nepali army, 'Syabaas' is used by officers to commend soldiers. Here, it takes on a more disciplined and powerful tone. Among Nepalis living abroad, 'Syabaas' is often used to encourage children to speak Nepali. It becomes a tool for cultural preservation.

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The Sarcastic Syabaas

Be careful with your tone. If said flatly when someone makes a mistake, it can be very sarcastic, like 'Oh, great job (not)'.

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Gender Neutrality

Unlike many Nepali words, Syabaas is 100% gender-neutral. Use it for anyone!

Praising someone for an achievement.

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The Sarcastic Syabaas

Be careful with your tone. If said flatly when someone makes a mistake, it can be very sarcastic, like 'Oh, great job (not)'.

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Gender Neutrality

Unlike many Nepali words, Syabaas is 100% gender-neutral. Use it for anyone!

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The Boss Trap

Even if your boss is younger than you, avoid 'Syabaas'. Stick to formal praise to maintain professional boundaries.

셀프 테스트

Which situation is appropriate for using 'Syabaas'?

You want to praise someone. Who can you say 'Syabaas' to?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: c

Syabaas is for peers or younger people. Using it for elders or superiors is disrespectful.

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

______, तिमीले धेरै राम्रो खेल्यौ! (Well done, you played very well!)

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: स्याबास

Syabaas is the correct exclamation for praising a performance.

Match the phrase to the context.

Context: A child helps an old lady cross the street.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: स्याबास

Syabaas is used to praise a good deed or moral action.

Complete the dialogue.

Sita: 'मैले सबै प्रश्नको उत्तर मिलाएँ।' (I got all the answers right.) Gita: '_______! तिमी त धेरै बाठो छौ।' (_______! You are very clever.)

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: स्याबास

Gita is praising Sita's achievement.

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시각 학습 자료

Syabaas vs. Badhai

Syabaas
Cleaning room Cleaning room
Scoring goal Scoring goal
Badhai
Wedding Wedding
New Job New Job

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Which situation is appropriate for using 'Syabaas'? Choose A1

You want to praise someone. Who can you say 'Syabaas' to?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: c

Syabaas is for peers or younger people. Using it for elders or superiors is disrespectful.

Fill in the blank with the correct word. Fill Blank A1

______, तिमीले धेरै राम्रो खेल्यौ! (Well done, you played very well!)

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: स्याबास

Syabaas is the correct exclamation for praising a performance.

Match the phrase to the context. situation_matching A2

Context: A child helps an old lady cross the street.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: स्याबास

Syabaas is used to praise a good deed or moral action.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Sita: 'मैले सबै प्रश्नको उत्तर मिलाएँ।' (I got all the answers right.) Gita: '_______! तिमी त धेरै बाठो छौ।' (_______! You are very clever.)

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: स्याबास

Gita is praising Sita's achievement.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

No, it is a secular word used by all communities in Nepal.

Yes! It is the perfect word for praising a pet's good behavior.

Syabaas is the formal spelling; Sabaas is the common pronunciation.

Only if they are much younger than you or if you are witnessing a public performance.

A simple 'Dhanyabaad' (Thank you) and a smile is the best response.

Rarely. In formal writing, 'Prashansaniya' (praiseworthy) is preferred.

No, that would be considered very rude and arrogant.

Yes, it is the closest equivalent to 'Bravo' in Nepali.

Yes, as 'Shabash' in Hindi and Urdu, it is used across the entire subcontinent.

Yes, you can say 'Syabaas sabailai!' (Well done everyone!)

관련 표현

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बधाई छ

similar

Congratulations

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राम्रो काम

synonym

Good work

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स्याबासी

builds on

Praise (noun)

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धन्यवाद

contrast

Thank you

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अति उत्तम

specialized form

Excellent

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