Signification
Asking if someone is doing well.
Contexte culturel
Greetings often involve asking about health multiple times. It's not uncommon to be asked 'Aaram cha?' followed by 'Sanchai cha?' in the same conversation. In the Kathmandu Valley, Newar people might use 'Jwojalapa' as a formal greeting, but 'Aaram cha?' is universally understood and used in mixed social circles. In villages, 'Aaram' is often associated with the completion of farm work. Asking it implies you hope the person is finally getting a break. Younger Nepalis often shorten it to 'Aaram?' in texts, omitting the 'cha' entirely.
The 'ai' trick
Add 'ai' to the end of Aaram (Aaramai) to sound more like a native speaker when responding.
Don't forget the 'lāī'
If you use a pronoun like 'Tapāīñ', always add 'lāī' (Tapāīñlāī aaram cha?).
Signification
Asking if someone is doing well.
The 'ai' trick
Add 'ai' to the end of Aaram (Aaramai) to sound more like a native speaker when responding.
Don't forget the 'lāī'
If you use a pronoun like 'Tapāīñ', always add 'lāī' (Tapāīñlāī aaram cha?).
Smile while saying it
In Nepal, this greeting is always accompanied by a warm smile or a slight nod.
Teste-toi
Complete the greeting.
नमस्ते साथी, _____ छ?
'आराम छ?' is the standard way to ask 'Are you well?'.
Choose the most respectful way to ask a teacher how they are.
Choose the correct form:
'हुनुहुन्छ' is the honorific verb form used for respect.
Complete the response.
A: आराम छ? B: हजुर, _____ छ।
Adding the 'ai' suffix (आरामै) emphasizes that everything is indeed well.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are visiting a friend who had a headache.
In this context, it asks if the pain has subsided.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Ways to say 'How are you?'
Neutral
- • आराम छ?
- • सन्चै छ?
Formal
- • आराम हुनुहुन्छ?
- • सन्चै हुनुहुन्छ?
Slang
- • के छ?
- • के छ खबर?
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesनमस्ते साथी, _____ छ?
'आराम छ?' is the standard way to ask 'Are you well?'.
Choose the correct form:
'हुनुहुन्छ' is the honorific verb form used for respect.
A: आराम छ? B: हजुर, _____ छ।
Adding the 'ai' suffix (आरामै) emphasizes that everything is indeed well.
You are visiting a friend who had a headache.
In this context, it asks if the pain has subsided.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsIt is neutral. It's safe for friends and colleagues, but use 'Aaram hunuhunchha?' for elders.
You can say 'Sanchai chhaina' (I'm not well) or 'Ali bisanchai chhu'.
Yes, it's a very common opening for friendly or semi-formal emails.
Aaram is 'comfort/rest', Sanchai is 'health'. They are often used interchangeably.
It's polite to start with 'Namaste', but in very casual settings, you can just say 'Aaram cha?'.
In Hindi, 'Aaram hai?' is used, but 'Kya haal hai?' is more common. In Nepal, 'Aaram cha?' is a staple.
Yes, you can say 'Sabailai aaram cha?' (Is everyone well?).
No, 'Aalasi' means lazy. 'Aaram' is a positive state of rest.
Because the subject is 'Aaram' (it), not 'you'.
Only if you have a very friendly relationship. Otherwise, use the honorific form.
It is spelled 'आराम छ?'.
Yes, 'Aaram thiyo?' (Were you well?).
Expressions liées
सन्चै छ?
synonymAre you healthy/well?
के छ?
similarWhat's up?
बिसन्चो छ?
contrastAre you unwell?
आराम गर्नुहोस्
builds onPlease rest.
कुशल हुनुहुन्छ?
specialized formAre you prosperous/well?
