Signification
Placing a book in a specific spot.
Contexte culturel
Books are never touched with feet. If they are, a gesture of apology to Goddess Saraswati is required. Saraswati Puja is a day where books are 'kept' in worship and not touched for reading. Teachers often use 'Kitāb rākhnu' as a signal that the lecture is over and it's time for a different activity. Ancient manuscripts were kept in 'Guthis' (community trusts) wrapped in yellow or red cloth to signify their importance.
The Floor Taboo
Never put a book on the floor in Nepal. It's the fastest way to look disrespectful.
Location First
In Nepali, always say the location (table, bag) before the object (book) and the verb.
Signification
Placing a book in a specific spot.
The Floor Taboo
Never put a book on the floor in Nepal. It's the fastest way to look disrespectful.
Location First
In Nepali, always say the location (table, bag) before the object (book) and the verb.
Aspiration Matters
Make sure to pronounce the 'kh' in 'Rākhnu' clearly. If you say 'Rāknu', it sounds like a different, non-existent word.
Politeness Levels
Always use 'Rākhnuhos' with teachers and elders, even for a simple action like putting a book down.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'rākhnu' (formal).
कृपया किताब टेबलमा _______।
'Kripayā' (Please) indicates a formal request, so 'rākhnuhos' is the correct form.
Which sentence is culturally appropriate in Nepal?
Choose the best option:
Books should be kept in clean, elevated places like cupboards.
Match the Nepali phrase with its English translation.
Match these:
These are basic conjugations of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: यो किताब कहाँ राखूँ? B: _______ (Put it on the table.)
The question asks 'Where should I put this book?', so the answer must provide a location and the verb 'put'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where to 'Rakhnu' a Book
Good Places
- • टेबल (Table)
- • दराज (Cupboard)
- • झोला (Bag)
Bad Places
- • भुइँ (Floor)
- • फोहोर (Trash)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesकृपया किताब टेबलमा _______।
'Kripayā' (Please) indicates a formal request, so 'rākhnuhos' is the correct form.
Choose the best option:
Books should be kept in clean, elevated places like cupboards.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are basic conjugations of the phrase.
A: यो किताब कहाँ राखूँ? B: _______ (Put it on the table.)
The question asks 'Where should I put this book?', so the answer must provide a location and the verb 'put'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, you can say 'Mobile-mā kitāb rākhnu' to mean keeping a book on your phone.
'Rakhnu' is 'to place/keep' (general), while 'Halnu' is 'to put inside/pour'.
'Pustaka' is more formal/academic. 'Kitab' is used in 95% of daily conversations.
It is a sign of respect to Goddess Saraswati if the book was handled disrespectfully.
You say 'Kitābhary milāera rākha'.
No, 'to stay' is 'Basnu'. 'Rakhnu' always requires an object being placed.
It is a loanword from Persian/Arabic that is now fully integrated into Nepali.
Say 'Kitāb jatan garera rākha'.
Yes, but the word for notebook is 'Kāpī'. So, 'Kāpī rākhnu'.
For 'I', it is 'Rākhẽ'. For 'He/She', it is 'Rākhyo'.
Expressions liées
किताब निकाल्नु
contrastTo take out a book
किताब समात्नु
similarTo hold a book
किताब बोक्नु
similarTo carry a book
किताब मिलाउनु
builds onTo arrange books
किताब हराउनु
contrastTo lose a book
