뜻
Showing embarrassment or anger.
문화적 배경
In Nepal, 'Lāj' (shame/shyness) is often considered a feminine virtue, but 'Mukha rāto pārnu' is used for all genders to show emotional sensitivity. Similar idioms exist in Hindi (Muh laal hona), reflecting a shared cultural understanding of facial flushing as an indicator of honesty and emotion. In Newari culture, specific rituals involve painting faces red (like during festivals), so learners must distinguish the idiom from literal ritualistic painting. While Westerners might see blushing as a sign of social anxiety, in many Eastern cultures, it is seen as a sign of 'having a heart' or being 'human.'
Use with 'Lājle'
To be clear you mean 'shyness,' always add 'Lājle' (with shame) before the phrase.
Not for Sunburns
Never use this for physical burns; it sounds like you are a cartoon character painting yourself.
뜻
Showing embarrassment or anger.
Use with 'Lājle'
To be clear you mean 'shyness,' always add 'Lājle' (with shame) before the phrase.
Not for Sunburns
Never use this for physical burns; it sounds like you are a cartoon character painting yourself.
The 'Pārnu' vs 'Hunu' trick
Use 'Pārnu' when you want to be more descriptive and 'Hunu' when you want to be more literal.
Teasing
In Nepal, pointing out that someone's face is red is a very common way to tease them about a crush.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'pārnu'.
सीताले लाजले मुख रातो ______।
Since Sita is female, the verb 'pārnu' becomes 'pārī' in the past tense.
Match the emotion to the context of 'Mukha rāto pārnu'.
When someone is teased about their crush, they turn red because of:
In romantic contexts, turning red is almost always due to shyness (Lāj).
Complete the dialogue.
A: तिमी किन रिसाएको? B: म रिसाएको छैन, तर तिम्रो कुराले मेरो ______ ______ ______।
The idiom specifically uses 'mukha' (face).
🎉 점수: /3
시각 학습 자료
When to use
Social
- • Teasing
- • Compliments
- • Crushes
Conflict
- • Arguments
- • Lies
- • Scolding
연습 문제 은행
3 연습 문제सीताले लाजले मुख रातो ______।
Since Sita is female, the verb 'pārnu' becomes 'pārī' in the past tense.
When someone is teased about their crush, they turn red because of:
In romantic contexts, turning red is almost always due to shyness (Lāj).
A: तिमी किन रिसाएको? B: म रिसाएको छैन, तर तिम्रो कुराले मेरो ______ ______ ______।
The idiom specifically uses 'mukha' (face).
🎉 점수: /3
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문No, it can also mean turning red with anger, though shyness is more common in casual talk.
Among friends, it's playful. To a superior, it might be seen as pointing out their loss of composure.
Yes, it's very common to say a baby 'made their face red' while crying or being shy.
You say 'मैले मुख रातो पारें' (Maile mukha rāto pārẽ).
Younger people might say 'Face red भयो' (Face red bhayo) mixing English.
Sometimes, but usually 'Rāto hunu' is used for alcohol flush, not 'Pārnu'.
Yes, it's a staple of Nepali literature to describe character emotions.
People will understand you, but it will sound like you are a non-native speaker.
Yes, the idiom is used regardless of whether the physical change is actually visible.
It is neutral. You can use it in a story or a conversation.
관련 표현
लाज मान्नु
similarTo feel shy/ashamed
रिसले चुर हुनु
builds onTo be consumed by anger
पानी पानी हुनु
synonymTo be extremely embarrassed
आँखा रातो पार्नु
specialized formTo look with anger
