Bedeutung
Closing or locking a door.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Nepal, it is considered rude to slam a door. When you 'dhoka lagaunu', you should do it quietly to maintain the peace of the household. Traditional Newari houses have very low door frames. 'Dhoka lagaunu' in these houses often involves a complex wooden latch system that requires a specific technique. In the hot Terai plains, doors are often left open for ventilation during the day. 'Dhoka lagaunu' usually only happens at night for security against mosquitoes and intruders. During certain pujas, the 'Dhoka' must remain open to allow deities to enter, and 'lagaunu' is strictly forbidden during the ritual peak.
The 'Na' Trick
Add 'na' at the end (Dhoka lagaunus na) to sound much more like a native speaker. It makes the request sound friendly rather than bossy.
Don't Slam!
In Nepali culture, slamming a door ('dhoka padkaunu') is a sign of extreme disrespect or anger. Always 'lagaunu' gently.
Bedeutung
Closing or locking a door.
The 'Na' Trick
Add 'na' at the end (Dhoka lagaunus na) to sound much more like a native speaker. It makes the request sound friendly rather than bossy.
Don't Slam!
In Nepali culture, slamming a door ('dhoka padkaunu') is a sign of extreme disrespect or anger. Always 'lagaunu' gently.
Knock First
Even if a door is not 'lagayeko' (closed), it is polite to call out 'Namaste' or 'Koi hunuhunchha?' (Is anyone there?) before entering.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'lagaunu' for a polite request.
कृपया ढोका _______।
'Lagaunuhos' is the polite imperative form suitable for 'Kripaya' (Please).
Which sentence means 'I closed the door'?
Choose the correct past tense sentence.
'Maile dhoka lagaye' is the simple past tense.
Match the situation to the correct phrase.
You are talking to your younger brother and want him to close the door.
'Lagau' is the appropriate neutral/informal imperative for a younger sibling.
Complete the dialogue.
A: बाहिर धेरै हावा चल्यो। B: हो, म _______।
If it's windy (hawa chalyo), the logical response is to close the door.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Things you can 'Lagaunu'
Home
- • Dhoka (Door)
- • Jhyal (Window)
- • Tala (Lock)
Body
- • Luga (Clothes)
- • Topi (Hat)
- • Cream (Lotion)
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenकृपया ढोका _______।
'Lagaunuhos' is the polite imperative form suitable for 'Kripaya' (Please).
Choose the correct past tense sentence.
'Maile dhoka lagaye' is the simple past tense.
You are talking to your younger brother and want him to close the door.
'Lagau' is the appropriate neutral/informal imperative for a younger sibling.
A: बाहिर धेरै हावा चल्यो। B: हो, म _______।
If it's windy (hawa chalyo), the logical response is to close the door.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, it is perfectly natural for car doors as well.
No, it's not wrong, but 'Lagaunu' is more common in casual conversation.
You can say 'Dhoka ma tala lagaunu' (Put a lock on the door).
The opposite is 'Dhoka Kholnu' (To open the door).
Yes, 'Jhyal lagaunu' is the standard way to say 'close the window'.
Not always. It can mean just pulling it shut. Context usually makes it clear.
You say 'Dhoka lagayeko chha'.
Urban youth often say 'Dhoka pack garde' using the English word 'pack'.
'Thunnu' implies a more secure or forceful closing, often used when leaving for a long time.
For a shop, 'Pasal banda garnu' is much more common than 'Pasal lagaunu'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
ढोका खोल्नु
contrastTo open the door
ढोका ढक्ढक्याउनु
similarTo knock on the door
ताला लगाउनु
specialized formTo lock with a padlock
ढोका आधा लगाउनु
builds onTo leave the door ajar
