Meaning
Stating something is unpleasant.
Cultural Background
Directly calling someone 'naramro' is a major social taboo. It is better to say 'Ramro chaina' (It is not good) to soften the blow. The word 'Ramro' comes from Lord Rama. Therefore, 'Naramro' is subconsciously linked to being 'un-godly' or 'un-ideal.' People avoid saying 'naramro' about a new baby to avoid the evil eye. They might even call a beautiful baby 'naramro' or 'kaale' (blackie) to protect them from jealousy. In Nepali hospitality, if you find the food 'naramro,' you usually don't say it. You might say 'pugyo' (I'm full) or 'ali pira cha' (it's a bit spicy) as a polite exit.
Softening Criticism
If you want to be polite, say 'Ramro chaina' (It is not good) instead of 'Naramro cha.'
Health Trap
Never use 'naramro' to describe your health; people will think you are confessing to a crime!
Meaning
Stating something is unpleasant.
Softening Criticism
If you want to be polite, say 'Ramro chaina' (It is not good) instead of 'Naramro cha.'
Health Trap
Never use 'naramro' to describe your health; people will think you are confessing to a crime!
Adverbial Use
Add '-ri' to make it 'naramrari' when you want to describe an action done poorly.
The Evil Eye
If someone calls your new car 'naramro,' they might actually be complimenting it to avoid bad luck!
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'bad'.
यो खाना धेरै _____ छ। (This food is very bad.)
The sentence describes food quality in a negative way.
Which sentence means 'I felt bad'?
How do you say 'I felt bad' in Nepali?
'Naramro laagyo' is the correct expression for feelings.
Match the Nepali phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are all common pairings with 'naramro'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तिम्रो परीक्षा कस्तो भयो? B: धेरै _____, म फेल भएँ।
Since the speaker failed (फेल भएँ), the exam must have been bad (नराम्रो).
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Ramro vs Naramro
Practice Bank
4 exercisesयो खाना धेरै _____ छ। (This food is very bad.)
The sentence describes food quality in a negative way.
How do you say 'I felt bad' in Nepali?
'Naramro laagyo' is the correct expression for feelings.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are all common pairings with 'naramro'.
A: तिम्रो परीक्षा कस्तो भयो? B: धेरै _____, म फेल भएँ।
Since the speaker failed (फेल भएँ), the exam must have been bad (नराम्रो).
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
14 questionsNo, it is a very common, polite adjective. However, calling a person 'naramro' can be an insult.
Yes, but be careful. 'Naramro manche' means a bad/wicked person. 'Naramro keti' can mean an ugly girl.
'Naramro' is general 'bad.' 'Kharab' usually means 'spoiled,' 'broken,' or 'corrupt.'
Use the phrase 'Malai naramro laagyo.'
In formal Nepali, yes (naramri for feminine). In casual speech, 'naramro' is often used for everything.
Usually, 'galat' or 'bethik' is better for 'wrong.' 'Naramro' is for 'bad quality.'
Yes, to describe a situation or a challenge, but avoid using it to describe your previous boss!
Add 'dherai' (many/very) before it: 'Dherai naramro.'
The opposite is 'Ramro' (Good/Beautiful).
Yes, 'naramro basna' is a common way to say something smells bad.
Yes, frequently, especially in songs about heartbreak or bad luck.
Yes, it is the standard word for 'ugly.'
Say 'Sabai bhanda naramro.'
Yes, 'jhur' or 'khattam' are common slang alternatives.
Related Phrases
राम्रो
contrastGood / Beautiful
खराब
synonymBad / Spoiled
नराम्ररी
builds onBadly
नराम्रो लाग्नु
specialized formTo feel bad/sad
बेठीक
similarIncorrect / Not right
खत्तम
synonymFinished / Terrible
