Meaning
Stating one has a high temperature.
Cultural Background
Fever is often treated with 'Besar Pani' (turmeric water). It is believed that turmeric has 'heating' properties that fight the illness. In Newari households, specific types of bitter soups are prepared to 'kill' the fever. Fever is sometimes attributed to 'high altitude' or 'cold wind' (chiso batash). People often use 'Jaro ayo' as a reason to skip social obligations on Facebook or Viber.
Use 'Malai'
Always try to include 'Malai' (to me) to sound more natural, though 'Jaro ayo' alone is fine.
Don't say 'Ma jaro chu'
This is the most common beginner mistake. It sounds like you are the personification of fever.
Meaning
Stating one has a high temperature.
Use 'Malai'
Always try to include 'Malai' (to me) to sound more natural, though 'Jaro ayo' alone is fine.
Don't say 'Ma jaro chu'
This is the most common beginner mistake. It sounds like you are the personification of fever.
Expect Advice
When you say this, be prepared for people to give you lots of herbal tea recipes!
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'to come' (past tense).
मलाई हिजो धेरै जरो ____।
'Ayo' is the simple past form used to say 'fever came'.
Which sentence correctly says 'I have a fever'?
Select the correct Nepali translation:
Nepali uses the dative 'malai' and the verb 'ayo'.
Complete the dialogue between a mother and her son.
आमा: बाबु, तिमीलाई के भयो? छोरा: आमा, मलाई ____ आयो।
In the context of 'what happened' and 'came', 'jaro' (fever) is the most logical answer.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesमलाई हिजो धेरै जरो ____।
'Ayo' is the simple past form used to say 'fever came'.
Select the correct Nepali translation:
Nepali uses the dative 'malai' and the verb 'ayo'.
आमा: बाबु, तिमीलाई के भयो? छोरा: आमा, मलाई ____ आयो।
In the context of 'what happened' and 'came', 'jaro' (fever) is the most logical answer.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsYes, it covers everything from a low-grade fever to a high one. You can add 'ali-ali' (a little) for a slight temperature.
'Jwaro' is more formal and used in writing. In speaking, 'Jaro' is much more common and natural.
You still say 'Jaro ayo' or 'Jaro ayeko thiyo' for the past.
Related Phrases
ज्वरो नाप्नु
builds onTo measure fever (take temperature)
सन्चो छैन
similarNot feeling well
जरो निको भयो
contrastFever is cured/gone
रुघा लाग्यो
similarCaught a cold
