Signification
Asking for someone's name
Contexte culturel
In Nepal, asking for a name is a formal process. Always use 'तपाईं' with elders. Similar honorific systems exist. 'Aapka naam kya hai?' is the Hindi equivalent. Cultural overlap exists; respect is shown through honorific language. General respect for elders is a shared cultural value across the region.
Pronoun Power
Always use 'तपाईं' for strangers. It's the safest way to be polite.
Avoid 'तँ'
Never use 'तँ' unless you are very close friends or angry. It is highly offensive.
Signification
Asking for someone's name
Pronoun Power
Always use 'तपाईं' for strangers. It's the safest way to be polite.
Avoid 'तँ'
Never use 'तँ' unless you are very close friends or angry. It is highly offensive.
Teste-toi
Which is the most polite way to ask a stranger's name?
तपाईंको नाम के हो?
'तपाईंको' is the formal pronoun required for strangers.
Fill in the missing word.
तपाईंको नाम _____ हो?
'के' means 'what'.
Match the pronoun to its formality.
Match: 1. तपाईंको, 2. तिम्रो
तपाईंको is formal, तिम्रो is informal.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesतपाईंको नाम के हो?
'तपाईंको' is the formal pronoun required for strangers.
तपाईंको नाम _____ हो?
'के' means 'what'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
तपाईंको is formal, तिम्रो is informal.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, it is perfectly polite for teachers.
Yes, in casual settings, you can just say 'नाम के हो?'.
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