意味
Getting lost or going the wrong direction.
文化的背景
In the mountains, mistaking a path can be life-threatening. This has made the phrase very common in daily warnings. Many classic Nepali songs use 'Bāṭo' as a metaphor for a lost lover or a confused soul. The concept of 'Dharma-path' means that every person has a righteous road to follow. 'Biraunu' is seen as a temporary lapse in Dharma. Due to the lack of house numbers and street names, even locals 'bāṭo birāunu' frequently. It is a socially acceptable excuse for being late.
Use it for lateness
If you're late to a Nepali party, 'Bāṭo birāएँ' is a very relatable and polite excuse.
Don't use for objects
Never say 'Maile mobile birāẽ'. It sounds like you 'erred' your mobile, which makes no sense.
意味
Getting lost or going the wrong direction.
Use it for lateness
If you're late to a Nepali party, 'Bāṭo birāएँ' is a very relatable and polite excuse.
Don't use for objects
Never say 'Maile mobile birāẽ'. It sounds like you 'erred' your mobile, which makes no sense.
The 'le' marker
Always remember 'Maile' in the past tense. It makes you sound much more fluent.
Moral weight
Be careful using this figuratively with elders; it can sound like a strong accusation of bad character.
自分をテスト
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'बाटो बिराउनु'.
जङ्गलमा हिँड्दा हामीले ______।
Since the subject is 'हामीले' (we) and it's a past action, 'बिरायौँ' is the correct conjugation.
Which sentence uses the phrase figuratively?
Choose the best option:
This sentence refers to moral/life choices rather than physical navigation.
Complete the dialogue.
राम: तिमी किन ढिलो भयौ? श्याम: माफ गर, ______।
'Bāṭo birāunu' is a common excuse for being late.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A student stops attending classes and starts gambling.
Going astray from one's duties is 'bāṭo birāunu'.
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練習問題バンク
4 問題जङ्गलमा हिँड्दा हामीले ______।
Since the subject is 'हामीले' (we) and it's a past action, 'बिरायौँ' is the correct conjugation.
Choose the best option:
This sentence refers to moral/life choices rather than physical navigation.
राम: तिमी किन ढिलो भयौ? श्याम: माफ गर, ______।
'Bāṭo birāunu' is a common excuse for being late.
Situation: A student stops attending classes and starts gambling.
Going astray from one's duties is 'bāṭo birāunu'.
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よくある質問
10 問It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a formal speech.
Yes, it is the most common phrase for that situation.
'Biraunu' is making a mistake; 'bhulnu' is forgetting. They are often used interchangeably for roads.
You can say 'म हराएँ' (Ma harāẽ) or 'मैले बाटो बिराएँ' (Maile bāṭo birāẽ).
Yes, very frequently as a metaphor for life and love.
No, for a typo use 'गल्ती' (galti) or 'लेख्न बिराउनु' (rare).
The opposite is 'सही बाटो भेट्टाउनु' (to find the right road).
Yes, 'birāunu' usually implies the subject made the error.
Yes, you can personify the GPS as the one making the mistake.
Extremely common due to the complex street layout.
関連フレーズ
बाटो लाग्नु
similarTo set off on a journey
बाटो देखाउनु
contrastTo guide someone
बाटो काट्नु
specialized formTo cross the road / To pass time
सही बाटोमा आउनु
contrastTo return to the right path
