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मोटो

A1 adjective 7분 분량

मोटो

Fat or thick

At the A1 level, 'मोटो' (Moto) is introduced as a basic descriptive adjective. Learners should focus on its literal meaning: 'fat' for people and animals, and 'thick' for objects like books or sticks. You will use it in simple subject-adjective-verb sentences like 'Yo moto chha' (This is fat/thick). The primary goal is to distinguish 'Moto' from its opposite, 'Dublo' (thin for people) or 'Paatalo' (thin for objects). You should also learn that 'Moto' usually comes before the noun it describes. At this stage, don't worry too much about gender agreement (Moti), as most people will understand 'Moto' in all contexts.

At the A2 level, you begin to use 'मोटो' in comparisons and more complex descriptions. You will learn to use the 'bhandā' (than) construction to compare two things, such as 'Yo kitāb tyo bhandā moto chha' (This book is thicker than that one). You should also start distinguishing between 'Moto' and 'Baaklo' (thick for liquids/layers), which is a common point of confusion for English speakers. You will learn to add intensity with adverbs like 'ali' (a little) or 'dherai' (very). You should also be aware of the feminine form 'Moti' and start using it when referring to females in more structured environments.

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By B1, you should be comfortable using 'मोटो' in various registers. You will encounter it in idiomatic expressions like 'मोटो बुद्धि' (thick-headed) or 'मोटो रकम' (a large sum of money). You should understand the cultural nuances—when it is acceptable to use 'Moto' and when it might be perceived as blunt or rude. You will also learn the noun form 'Motopanā' (obesity/fatness) and how to discuss health and fitness. Your ability to use 'Moto' should extend to describing textures and dimensions in more detailed narratives, such as describing a thick forest path or a stout character in a story.

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At the B2 level, 'मोटो' is used in more abstract and professional contexts. You might read news reports about 'मोटो रकमको चलखेल' (manipulation of a large sum of money). You should be able to distinguish between 'Moto' and more literary synonyms like 'Sthula' (gross/physical/large). You will understand the subtle differences in connotation between 'Moto', 'Bhadda' (bulky/clumsy), and 'Balishtha' (strong/stout). Your grammar should be precise, correctly applying plural forms (Motā) and gender forms (Moti) automatically. You can also engage in discussions about body image and societal standards using this vocabulary.

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At the C1 level, you possess a deep understanding of 'मोटो' within Nepali literature and formal discourse. You can appreciate how authors use the word to create imagery or symbolize wealth and stagnation. You understand the historical etymology of the word and its relationship to Sanskrit roots. You can use the word in complex metaphorical senses, perhaps describing a 'thick' atmosphere or a dense, 'fat' piece of legislation. Your usage is indistinguishable from a native speaker, including the correct use of honorifics when describing someone's physical appearance (e.g., using 'Mātal' or 'Moto-ghāto' to be respectful).

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At the C2 level, you have mastered the complete semantic range of 'मोटो'. You can use it in philosophical discussions, perhaps contrasting 'Sthula' (the gross/thick physical world) with 'Sukshma' (the subtle/thin spiritual world). You are aware of regional dialects where 'Moto' might be replaced by other local terms. You can write poetry or high-level academic papers where 'Moto' is used with precision to describe physical properties, economic volumes, or character traits. You are also a master of the word's social pragmatics, knowing exactly how to navigate the sensitive landscape of physical description in any Nepali-speaking social hierarchy.

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मोटो 30초 만에

Moto is the standard Nepali word for 'fat' (living beings) and 'thick' (solid objects like books or ropes).
It is an A1 level adjective that is essential for basic physical descriptions in everyday Nepali conversation.
The word distinguishes itself from 'Baaklo', which is used for the thickness of liquids, layers, or density.
Culturally, it can range from a neutral description to a polite compliment or a blunt observation depending on context.

The Nepali word मोटो (Moto) is a fundamental adjective that every beginner learner must master. In its most basic sense, it translates to 'fat' when describing living beings or 'thick' when describing inanimate objects. However, the linguistic landscape of this word is much broader than its English counterparts. In the context of the Nepali language, 'Moto' is used to describe physical girth, the depth of a book, the diameter of a rope, or even the substantial nature of a financial sum. Unlike English, where 'fat' can often carry a heavy negative stigma, 'Moto' in traditional Nepali culture has historically been associated with prosperity, health, and being well-cared for. When you enter a Nepali household, being told you have become 'moto' might actually be intended as a compliment, suggesting that you are living a comfortable life with plenty of food. However, as global health perspectives permeate urban Nepal, the word is increasingly being used with the same caution as 'fat' in English-speaking cultures.

Physical Description: Used to describe a person or animal with a large amount of body fat. For example, 'Moto mānchhe' (A fat person).
Material Thickness: Used to describe objects like books, sticks, or ropes. For example, 'Moto kitāb' (A thick book).
Abstract Volume: Used for amounts of money or profits. For example, 'Moto rakam' (A fat/large sum of money).

यो बिरालो निकै मोटो छ। (This cat is very fat.)

मलाई एउटा मोटो डोरी चाहियो। (I need a thick rope.)

त्यो मोटो किताब मेरो हो। (That thick book is mine.)

हात्ती धेरै मोटो हुन्छ। (An elephant is very fat/bulky.)

तपाईंको कुकुर अलि मोटो देखिन्छ। (Your dog looks a bit fat.)

The word undergoes slight changes based on gender in certain dialects or formal writing. For a female, 'Moti' (मोटी) is the correct form, though in colloquial spoken Nepali, many speakers use 'Moto' as a gender-neutral adjective. If you are describing a thick object like a pen, you would say 'Moto kalam', but if you are describing the thickness of a liquid like dal or a layer of paint, you should use the word 'Baaklo' (बाक्लो) instead. Understanding this distinction is crucial for moving from A1 to A2 levels of proficiency. 'Moto' specifically refers to the diameter or girth of a solid object or a person, whereas 'Baaklo' refers to density or the thickness of a flat surface or fluid.

Using 'मोटो' effectively requires understanding its placement in a sentence and its agreement with the subject. In Nepali, adjectives precede the noun. For instance, 'मोटो केटो' (Moto keto) means 'Fat boy'. When used with the verb 'to be', it follows the noun: 'केटो मोटो छ' (Keto moto chha) meaning 'The boy is fat'. It is important to remember that 'Moto' is an absolute adjective; however, you can modify its intensity using adverbs like 'निकै' (nikai - very), 'धेरै' (dherai - much/very), or 'अलि' (ali - a little).

Direct Description: Noun + Moto + Verb. 'मेरो भाइ मोटो छ।' (My brother is fat.)
Attributive Usage: Moto + Noun. 'मोटो मान्छे दौडिरहेछ।' (The fat man is running.)
Comparative Usage: Noun + bhandā + Moto. 'राम भन्दा श्याम मोटो छ।' (Shyam is fatter than Ram.)

यो रुखको काण्ड निकै मोटो छ। (The trunk of this tree is very thick.)

उसले मोटो चश्मा लगाउँछ। (He wears thick glasses.)

When talking about inanimate objects, 'Moto' is the opposite of 'Masino' (fine/thin) or 'Paatalo' (thin). For example, a 'moto dhāgo' is a thick thread, while a 'paatalo dhāgo' is a thin thread. In grammar, 'Moto' does not change for plural nouns in modern common speech; you can say 'मोटा मान्छेहरू' (Motā mānchhe-haru) for 'fat people', where 'Moto' becomes 'Motā' to indicate plurality, though 'Moto' is often heard. This inflection is a sign of more advanced grammar knowledge.

You will encounter 'मोटो' in various settings across Nepal. In a local market (bazaar), you might hear a customer asking for 'मोटो चामल' (moto chāmal), which refers to short-grain, thick rice, as opposed to 'मसिनो चामल' (masino chāmal), the fine, long-grain basmati variety. In a tailor shop, you might discuss the thickness of the fabric, though 'Baaklo' is more common there, 'Moto' might be used for the thread. In everyday social interactions, unfortunately, comments on physical appearance are quite common in Nepal. You might hear an auntie say, 'बाबु त कस्तो मोटो भएछौ!' (Babu, you have become so fat!), which is usually said with a pinch of the cheek and a smile, indicating you look healthy.

In children's stories and folklore, 'Moto' is often used to describe characters like 'Moto haatti' (The fat elephant) or 'Moto bhalu' (The fat bear). It's a descriptive word that paints a vivid picture of size and presence. In the gym or health contexts, you'll hear 'मोठोपना' (motopanā), which means obesity or fatness, usually discussed in the context of 'घटाउने' (ghatāune - reducing). Whether you are reading a textbook, listening to the radio, or chatting at a tea shop, 'Moto' is a high-frequency word that anchors your ability to describe the physical world around you.

The most frequent mistake English speakers make is using 'मोटो' for every kind of 'thick'. In English, we use 'thick' for a thick book, thick soup, and a thick wall. In Nepali, these require different words. Using 'Moto' for soup ('Moto soup') is incorrect; you must use 'Baaklo' (बाक्लो). 'Moto' is strictly for objects that have a circular girth or a substantial 3D volume like a pillar or a person.

Mistake: Moto vs. Baaklo: Incorrect: मोटो दाल (Moto dāl). Correct: बाक्लो दाल (Baaklo dāl). 'Moto' is for girth, 'Baaklo' is for density/consistency.
Mistake: Gender Agreement: While 'Moto' is often used for everyone, in formal writing, using 'Moto' for a woman is technically a grammatical error. Use 'Moti' (मोटी).
Mistake: Confusing with 'Thulo': 'Thulo' means big/large in general size. 'Moto' specifically refers to width or fatness. A tall, thin building is 'Thulo' but not 'Moto'.

Another mistake is the cultural tone. While 'Moto' is a standard word, calling a stranger 'Moto' can be offensive, just as in English. Learners should use 'Mātal' (healthy/plump) or 'Moto-ghāto' in social settings to sound more polite and less blunt. Avoid using 'Moto' as a noun (e.g., 'Hey fat!') as it is extremely derogatory.

To enrich your Nepali vocabulary, you should know the synonyms and nuances of words related to 'मोटो'. Depending on what you are describing, a different word might be more precise.

बाक्लो (Baaklo): Used for thickness of liquids (soup), layers (clothes), or density (forest). 'बाक्लो लुगा' (Thick clothes).
थुम्को (Thumko): Often used for something stout or a small mound, sometimes used affectionately for a chubby child.
बलिष्ठ (Balishtha): Strong or muscular. If someone is 'moto' but because of muscles, this is the better word.
भद्दा (Bhadda): Clumsy or bulky. This has a negative connotation, suggesting someone is fat in an unattractive or awkward way.

When you want to say someone is 'pleasantly plump', you can use 'मोटोघाटो' (Moto-ghāto). If you are describing a thick forest, use 'बाक्लो जंगल' (Baaklo jangal). If you are describing a thick pipe, 'मोटो पाइप' (Moto pāipa) is perfect. Choosing the right synonym shows that you understand the physical properties of the object you are describing.

How Formal Is It?

격식체

중립

비격식체

Child friendly

속어

재미있는 사실

In ancient times, being 'moto' was a status symbol in the Himalayas, as it proved the individual had enough wealth to avoid manual labor and eat well.

발음 가이드

UK /ˈmoʊ.toʊ/

US /ˈmoʊ.toʊ/

Equal stress on both syllables, though the first syllable might be slightly longer in emotive speech.

라임이 맞는 단어

खोटो (Khoto - flawed) छोटो (Chhoto - short) भोटो (Bhoto - traditional vest) लोटो (Loto - a small pot - dialect) गोटो (Goto - a piece/unit) झोटो (Jhoto - cluster/bunch) चोटो (Choto - wound/hit) रोटो (Roto - bread/roti - rare dialect)

자주 하는 실수

Using the English alveolar 't' (roof of mouth) instead of the Nepali dental 't' (teeth).
Pronouncing the 'o' as a short 'o' like in 'hot' (it should be long like 'hope').

난이도

독해 1/5

Very easy to recognize with simple characters.

쓰기 1/5

Simple two-syllable word with common vowels.

말하기 2/5

Requires attention to the dental 't' sound.

듣기 1/5

Clear and distinct sound in conversation.

다음에 무엇을 배울까

선수 학습

छ (Chha - is) यो (Yo - this) त्यो (Tyo - that) मान्छे (Mānchhe - person) किताब (Kitāb - book)

다음에 배울 것

दुब्लो (Dublo - thin person) पातलो (Paatalo - thin object) बाक्लो (Baaklo - thick liquid) ठूलो (Thulo - big) सानो (Sāno - small)

고급

स्थूल (Sthula) काय (Kāya - body/bulk) परिधि (Paridhi - circumference) आयतन (Āyatan - volume) विशाल (Vishāl - massive)

알아야 할 문법

Adjective Agreement (Gender)

केटो मोटो छ (Boy is fat) vs केटी मोटी छिन् (Girl is fat).

Adjective Agreement (Plurality)

मोटो केटो (Fat boy) vs मोटा केटाहरू (Fat boys).

Comparative with 'Bhandā'

यो किताब त्यो भन्दा मोटो छ (This book is thicker than that).

Superlative with 'Sabai bhandā'

यो सबैभन्दा मोटो डोरी हो (This is the thickest rope).

Adverbial Modification

निकै मोटो (Very thick), अलि मोटो (A little thick).

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यो कुकुर मोटो छ।

This dog is fat.

Simple subject-adjective-verb structure.

मोटो किताब यहाँ छ।

The thick book is here.

Attributive use: adjective before the noun.

उनी मोटी छिन्।

She is fat/stout.

Feminine agreement: Moto becomes Moti.

मोटो सिसाकलम देऊ।

Give me the thick pencil.

Imperative sentence with descriptive adjective.

त्यो मान्छे मोटो छ।

That man is fat.

Demonstrative pronoun + noun + adjective.

हात्ती मोटो हुन्छ।

An elephant is fat/bulky.

General truth using 'hunchha'.

यो डोरी मोटो छैन।

This rope is not thick.

Negative form using 'chhaina'.

मोटो बिरालो सुत्दैछ।

The fat cat is sleeping.

Adjective modifying the subject of a continuous action.

यो किताब त्यो भन्दा मोटो छ।

This book is thicker than that one.

Comparative construction using 'bhandā'.

मलाई अलि मोटो डोरी चाहिन्छ।

I need a slightly thicker rope.

Use of 'ali' to modify intensity.

तपाईंको कुकुर धेरै मोटो भएछ।

Your dog has become very fat.

Use of 'bhaecha' to indicate a discovered state.

यो मोटो लुगा होइन।

This is not thick clothing.

Clarifying thickness of material (though 'baaklo' is more common for fabric).

मोटा मान्छेहरू छिटो दौडन सक्दैनन्।

Fat people cannot run fast.

Plural agreement: Moto becomes Motā.

उसको हात मोटो छ।

His hand is thick/large.

Possessive pronoun + noun.

यो मोटो सिसा हो।

This is thick glass.

Identifying an object's property.

तिमी किन यति मोटो भएको?

Why have you become so fat?

Question form regarding a change in state.

उसले मोटो रकम पुरस्कार पायो।

He received a fat sum of money as a prize.

Idiomatic use of 'moto' for money.

मोटो बुद्धि भएको मान्छेलाई बुझाउन गाह्रो छ।

It is hard to explain things to a thick-headed person.

Idiomatic use for intelligence.

मोटोपनाले स्वास्थ्यमा समस्या ल्याउँछ।

Obesity brings health problems.

Noun form 'motopanā' (fatness/obesity).

यो मोटो पाइपबाट धेरै पानी आउँछ।

A lot of water comes through this thick pipe.

Describing industrial/functional objects.

गाउँमा मोटो चामल मात्र पाइन्छ।

Only thick (short-grain) rice is available in the village.

Specific use in agricultural/culinary context.

उसको मोटो स्वर सुन्दा डर लाग्यो।

I felt scared hearing his thick/deep voice.

Using 'moto' to describe sound/voice quality.

मोटोघाटो मान्छेहरू प्रायः बलिया हुन्छन्।

Stout/well-built people are usually strong.

Compound adjective 'moto-ghāto' for a healthier connotation.

यो मोटो पर्खालले घरलाई सुरक्षित राख्छ।

This thick wall keeps the house safe.

Describing structural integrity.

त्यो कम्पनीले यसपालि मोटो नाफा कमाएछ।

That company earned a fat profit this time.

Economic/business register.

मोटो अक्षरमा लेखिएको सूचना पढ्नुहोस्।

Read the notice written in bold (thick) letters.

Describing typography/writing style.

उसको शरीर मोटो भए पनि ऊ फुर्तिलो छ।

Even though his body is fat, he is agile.

Concessive clause using 'bhae pani'.

मोटो बाटो भएर जाँदा सजिलो हुन्छ।

It is easier to go via the wide/thick path.

Describing paths or trails (less common than 'chauda').

उनले मोटो चश्माको फ्रेम रोजिन्।

She chose a thick glasses frame.

Describing fashion/accessories.

यो मोटो काठको टुक्रा निकै भारी छ।

This thick piece of wood is very heavy.

Relating physical dimensions to weight.

मोटो धागोले सिउँदा बलियो हुन्छ।

It is stronger when sewn with thick thread.

Technical/craft usage.

उसको मोटो गाला देखेर सबैले माया गर्छन्।

Everyone loves him seeing his chubby cheeks.

Describing specific body parts.

उपन्यासको मोटो कलेवरले पाठकलाई आकर्षित गर्छ।

The thick volume of the novel attracts readers.

Literary register using 'kalebar' (volume/body).

मोटो रकमको चलखेलले राजनीतिलाई प्रदूषित बनाएको छ।

The manipulation of large sums of money has polluted politics.

Political/critical register.

मोटो स्वरमा बोल्नु उसको व्यक्तित्वको विशेषता हो।

Speaking in a deep/thick voice is a feature of his personality.

Nuanced personality description.

यो मोटो पर्दाले बाहिरको घामलाई पूर्ण रूपमा रोक्छ।

This thick curtain completely blocks the outside sunlight.

Describing functional properties of materials.

मोटो बुद्धि भएकाहरूले सूक्ष्म कुरा बुझ्न सक्दैनन्।

Those with thick intellects cannot understand subtle matters.

Philosophical/intellectual distinction.

वृद्ध अवस्थामा मोटो शरीर हुनु कष्टकर हुन सक्छ।

Having a fat body in old age can be painful.

Formal discussion on health and aging.

मोटो काँचको झ्यालले आवाज कम गर्छ।

The thick glass window reduces noise.

Technical description of acoustics.

त्यो मोटो रुखको छायामा हामी बस्यौं।

We sat in the shade of that thick tree.

Descriptive narrative style.

मोटो र सूक्ष्मको द्वन्द्व नै सृष्टिको नियम हो।

The conflict between the gross (thick) and the subtle is the law of creation.

Philosophical/Metaphysical usage.

मोटो रकमको लोभमा परेर उनले आफ्नो इमान बेचे।

Falling for the greed of a fat sum, he sold his integrity.

Moral/Ethical commentary.

साहित्यमा मोटोपनलाई कहिलेकाँही आलस्यको प्रतीक मानिन्छ।

In literature, fatness is sometimes considered a symbol of laziness.

Literary analysis register.

मोटो तहको हिउँले हिमाललाई ढाकेको छ।

A thick layer of snow has covered the mountains.

High-level descriptive imagery.

उनको मोटो अनुभवले गर्दा नै यो परियोजना सफल भयो।

It was because of his 'thick' (vast/substantial) experience that this project succeeded.

Metaphorical use for experience (less common, very formal).

मोटो र भद्दा शैलीले गर्दा कविताको मर्म हरायो।

The essence of the poem was lost due to a thick and clumsy style.

Aesthetic criticism.

मोटो पाइपलाइनको विस्तारले खानेपानीको समस्या हल गर्नेछ।

The expansion of the thick pipeline will solve the drinking water problem.

Infrastructural/Developmental register.

मोटो छाला भएको मान्छेलाई आलोचनाले छुँदैन।

Criticism doesn't touch a person with thick skin.

Idiomatic translation of 'thick-skinned'.

자주 쓰는 조합

मोटो किताब

मोटो रकम

मोटो डोरी

मोटो मान्छे

मोटो चामल

मोटो स्वर

मोटो चश्मा

मोटो पाइप

मोटो अक्षर

मोटो गाला

자주 쓰는 구문

मोटो हुनु

मोटो बनाउनु

अलि मोटो

धेरै मोटो

मोटो र छोटो

मोटो ज्यान

मोटो लुगा

मोटो पर्खाल

मोटो ओठ

मोटो हाँगा

자주 혼동되는 단어

मोटो vs बाक्लो (Baaklo)

English speakers use 'thick' for both. In Nepali, 'Moto' is for girth (rope/book), 'Baaklo' is for density (soup/forest/cloth).

मोटो vs ठूलो (Thulo)

Means 'big'. A big house is 'Thulo', not 'Moto'. Only use 'Moto' for width/fatness.

मोटो vs भारी (Bhari)

Means 'heavy'. While 'Moto' things are often 'Bhari', they describe different properties (size vs weight).

관용어 및 표현

"मोटो बुद्धि"

Dull-witted or thick-headed. Used to describe someone who is slow to understand.

उसको मोटो बुद्धिले गर्दा केही बुझेन।

Informal/Negative

"मोटो रकम"

A large/fat sum of money. Very common in financial and corruption-related contexts.

उनले मोटो रकम घुस खाए।

Journalistic/Common

"मोटो छाला हुनु"

To be thick-skinned. To be indifferent to criticism or insults.

राजनीतिज्ञहरूको मोटो छाला हुन्छ।

Colloquial

"मोटो नाफा"

A huge profit. Used in business to describe high returns.

यसपालि व्यापारमा मोटो नाफा भयो।

Business

"मोटो स्वर निकाल्नु"

To speak in a deep, authoritative, or loud voice.

उसले मोटो स्वर निकालेर धम्कायो।

Descriptive

"मोटो किताब जस्तै"

Used to describe something that is very long, tedious, or detailed.

उसको कुरा मोटो किताब जस्तै छ।

Metaphorical

"मोटोपनाको शिकार"

Victim of obesity. A formal way to talk about weight issues.

धेरै बच्चाहरू मोटोपनाको शिकार भएका छन्।

Medical/Formal

"मोटो मान्छेको छाया"

A metaphor for someone who provides a lot of protection or takes up a lot of space.

उनी मोटो मान्छेको छाया जस्तै हुन्।

Literary

"मोटो र घिनलाग्दो"

Fat and disgusting. An extreme insult.

त्यो मोटो र घिनलाग्दो मान्छे।

Slang/Offensive

"मोटो हात पार्नु"

To get hold of a large amount (usually money or resources).

उसले चिट्ठामा मोटो हात पार्यो।

Colloquial

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मोटो vs बाक्लो

Both translate to 'thick' in English.

Moto is for the diameter of a solid object or the fatness of a person. Baaklo is for the consistency of a liquid or the density of a layer.

मोटो डोरी (Thick rope) vs बाक्लो दाल (Thick dal).

मोटो vs ठूलो

Both refer to large size.

Thulo is general size/importance. Moto is specifically width/girth.

ठूलो सहर (Big city) vs मोटो मान्छे (Fat man).

मोटो vs चौडा

Both relate to width.

Chauda is used for 'wide' spaces like roads or rooms. Moto is for 'thick' objects.

चौडा बाटो (Wide road) vs मोटो लठ्ठी (Thick stick).

मोटो vs मसिनो

It is an antonym but sometimes confused with thin.

Masino means 'fine' or 'very thin' (like sand or high-quality rice). Paatalo is the general word for thin.

मसिनो चामल (Fine rice) vs मोटो चामल (Thick/coarse rice).

मोटो vs भद्दा

Both describe being fat.

Moto is neutral. Bhadda implies clumsiness and is usually an insult.

त्यो भद्दा मान्छे (That clumsy/bulky man).

문장 패턴

[Noun] [Moto] छ।

यो किताब मोटो छ।

[Moto] [Noun] [Verb].

मोटो मान्छे आयो।

[Noun] [Adverb] [Moto] छ।

कुकुर धेरै मोटो छ।

[Noun A] [Noun B] भन्दा [Moto] छ।

राम श्याम भन्दा मोटो छ।

[Noun] [Moto] भएछ।

तिमी त मोटो भएछौ।

[Moto] [Abstract Noun].

मोटो रकम।

[Moto] [Noun] भए तापनि [Clause].

मोटो भए तापनि ऊ छिटो हिँड्छ।

[Moto] [Noun] को कारणले [Result].

मोटो अक्षरको कारणले पढ्न सजिलो भयो।

어휘 가족

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동사

형용사

사용법

frequency

Extremely high (Top 500 words in Nepali)

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Using 'Moto' for thick soup. → बाक्लो (Baaklo) दाल / सुप
'Moto' is for solid objects with girth. 'Baaklo' is for consistency of liquids.
Using 'Moto' for a wide road. → चौडा (Chauda) बाटो
'Moto' refers to thickness/fatness, 'Chauda' refers to width of a surface.
Calling a woman 'मोटो' in a formal essay. → मोटी (Moti)
Gender agreement is required in formal writing: masculine 'Moto', feminine 'Moti'.
Confusing 'Moto' with 'Bhari' (heavy). → मोटो (Moto) for size, भारी (Bhari) for weight.
A large sponge is 'Moto' but not 'Bhari'. A small gold bar is 'Bhari' but not 'Moto'.
Using 'Moto' as a noun to address someone. → मोटो मान्छे (Moto mānchhe)
In Nepali, you shouldn't use adjectives as nouns to address people directly; it is very rude.

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Adjective Placement

Always remember that 'मोटो' comes before the noun. If you want to say 'The fat dog is eating', say 'मोटो कुकुर खाँदैछ' (Moto kukur khāndaichha).

Moto vs. Baaklo

Never use 'Moto' for liquids. This is the #1 mistake for learners. Soup is 'Baaklo', a book is 'Moto'.

Social Politeness

If you need to describe someone's weight politely, use 'मोटोघाटो' (Moto-ghāto). It sounds much friendlier than just 'मोटो'.

Dental T

Make sure your 't' in 'Moto' is dental. Touch your tongue to your teeth, not the roof of your mouth, to sound authentic.

Money Talk

Use 'मोटो रकम' when talking about big business or lottery wins. It's a very common idiomatic expression.

Gender Agreement

In your writing, practice using 'मोटी' (Moti) for girls and 'मोटो' (Moto) for boys to show you've mastered Nepali grammar.

Mnemonic

Associate 'Moto' with 'Motorcycle'. Motorcycles have thick tires and look powerful and bulky.

Intensifiers

Use 'अलि' (ali) to mean 'a little' and 'धेरै' (dherai) to mean 'very'. 'अलि मोटो' is safer than just 'मोटो' when describing someone.

Thickness vs. Height

Remember 'Moto' is about width/girth. A tall person isn't 'Moto' unless they are also wide.

Opposites

Always learn 'Moto' alongside 'Dublo' (thin person) and 'Paatalo' (thin object). Learning in pairs helps memory.

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기억법

Think of a 'Motor' (Moto) bike with 'Thick' tires. A 'Moto' bike is 'Fat' and 'Thick'.

시각적 연상

Visualize a very thick book (Moto kitāb) next to a very fat cat (Moto birālo). Both are 'Moto'.

Word Web

Body Book Rope Money Rice Voice Wall Elephant

챌린지

Try to find 5 objects in your room that are 'moto' and 5 that are 'paatalo' (thin) and name them aloud.

어원

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Muta' or 'Sthula', which evolved through Prakrit and Middle Indo-Aryan languages into the modern Nepali 'Moto'. It shares roots with many North Indian languages.

원래 의미: Physical bulk, gross matter, or thickness.

Indo-Aryan

문화적 맥락

Avoid using it directly to describe a woman you don't know well; use 'Mātal' (healthy) instead.

English speakers should be careful not to translate 'fat' too bluntly. 'Moto' can be less offensive than 'fat' in some contexts, but more offensive in others.

Moto Ram - A common name for a stout character in stories. Moto Haatti - A famous children's nursery rhyme character. Moto Rakam - Often used in headlines regarding the 'Bhutani Refugee Scam'.

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At the Market

मोटो चामल कति हो? (How much is the thick rice?)
मलाई मोटो डोरी चाहियो। (I need a thick rope.)
यो कपडा अलि मोटो छ। (This cloth is a bit thick.)
मोटो कलम छ? (Is there a thick pen?)

Physical Description

तिमी मोटो भएछौ। (You have become fat.)
उसको भाइ मोटो छ। (His brother is fat.)
मोटो मान्छे कहाँ गयो? (Where did the fat man go?)
उनी मोटी छिन्। (She is fat/stout.)

In the Library

त्यो मोटो किताब दिनुहोस्। (Please give me that thick book.)
यो शब्दकोश निकै मोटो छ। (This dictionary is very thick.)
मलाई मोटो कापी मनपर्छ। (I like thick notebooks.)
सबैभन्दा मोटो किताब कुन हो? (Which is the thickest book?)

At the Zoo

हात्ती धेरै मोटो छ। (The elephant is very fat.)
त्यो भालु मोटो देखिन्छ। (That bear looks fat.)
मोटो गैंडा हेर। (Look at the fat rhino.)
मोटो जनावर। (Fat animal.)

Financial Discussion

उसले मोटो रकम कमायो। (He earned a fat sum.)
मोटो नाफा भयो। (There was a fat profit.)
मोटो लगानी चाहियो। (A fat investment is needed.)
मोटो तलब। (A fat salary.)

대화 시작하기

"तपाईंलाई मोटो किताब पढ्न मनपर्छ कि पातलो? (Do you like reading thick books or thin ones?)"

"तपाईंको कुकुर किन यति धेरै मोटो भएको? (Why has your dog become so fat?)"

"के नेपालमा मोटो चामल बढी खाइन्छ? (Is thick rice eaten more in Nepal?)"

"मोटो मान्छेहरू धेरै बलिया हुन्छन्, होइन त? (Fat people are very strong, aren't they?)"

"जाडोमा मोटो लुगा लगाउनु राम्रो हुन्छ, कि हुँदैन? (Is it good to wear thick clothes in winter or not?)"

일기 주제

तपाईंले पढेको सबैभन्दा मोटो किताबको बारेमा लेख्नुहोस्। (Write about the thickest book you have ever read.)

मोटो हुनुका फाइदा र बेफाइदाहरू के-के हुन्? (What are the advantages and disadvantages of being fat?)

के तपाईंलाई मोटो चामलको भात मनपर्छ? किन? (Do you like thick rice? Why?)

मोटोपना कसरी घटाउन सकिन्छ? आफ्नो विचार लेख्नुहोस्। (How can obesity be reduced? Write your thoughts.)

तपाईंको विचारमा मोटो मान्छे बढी खुसी हुन्छन् कि दुब्लो? (In your opinion, are fat people happier or thin ones?)

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

No, for liquids like soup or dal, you must use 'Baaklo' (बाक्लो). 'Moto' is reserved for solid objects with a measurable girth like a book, a tree trunk, or a person.

It depends on the context. Among friends or family, it can be a neutral observation or even a compliment. However, calling a stranger 'Moto' can be rude. It is better to use 'Moto-ghāto' to be polite.

The feminine form is 'Moti' (मोटी). While many people use 'Moto' for everyone in casual speech, 'Moti' is grammatically correct for females.

You say 'मोटो किताब' (Moto kitāb). This is a very common use of the word.

Yes, in formal Nepali, it becomes 'Motā' (मोटा). For example, 'मोटा मान्छेहरू' (Motā mānchhe-haru) for 'fat people'.

For people, the opposite is 'Dublo' (दुब्लो - thin). For objects, the opposite is 'Paatalo' (पातलो - thin).

Generally, no. 'Wide' is 'Chauda' (चौडा). However, for a path or a pipe, sometimes 'Moto' is used to imply it has a large diameter/width.

It literally means 'fat sum' and refers to a large amount of money, often used in news about investments or corruption.

Yes, 'मोटोपना' (Motopanā) is the noun form used for fatness or obesity.

Yes, 'मोटो पर्खाल' (Moto parkhāl) is correct for a wall that has a lot of width/thickness.

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