Significado
Referring to a high-priced item.
Contexto cultural
In local markets, saying 'Mahango cha' is expected. If you pay the first price asked, you are often overpaying by 20-30%. Sometimes, people use 'Mahango' items to show off their social status. Owning 'Mahango' things is a sign of 'Thulo Manche' (Big Person). When giving a gift, Nepalis often downplay the price, even if it was 'Mahango', to show humility. During festivals like Dashain, prices of meat and clothes become 'Mahango', which is a major topic of conversation.
The Bargaining Rule
Always say 'Mahango cha' even if you think the price is fair. It's part of the culture!
Fixed Price Shops
Look for 'Fixed Price' signs in tourist areas. If you see one, don't try to bargain after saying 'Mahango cha'.
Significado
Referring to a high-priced item.
The Bargaining Rule
Always say 'Mahango cha' even if you think the price is fair. It's part of the culture!
Fixed Price Shops
Look for 'Fixed Price' signs in tourist areas. If you see one, don't try to bargain after saying 'Mahango cha'.
Add 'Ali'
Saying 'Ali mahango cha' (It's a bit expensive) sounds more polite than just 'Mahango cha'.
Body Language
A slight tilt of the head and a surprised expression helps convey the meaning better than the words alone.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'expensive'.
यो घडी _____ छ।
'Mahango' means expensive. The sentence says 'This watch is expensive.'
How do you say 'It was expensive' in Nepali?
Choose the correct past tense form:
'Thiyo' is the past tense of 'cha'.
Complete the dialogue at the market.
Seller: 'यो स्याउ दुई सय रुपैयाँ हो।' Customer: 'ओहो! धेरै _____ छ!'
The customer is reacting to the price (200 rupees) with shock ('Oho!'), so 'expensive' is the right fit.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You see a beautiful car but the price is 1 Crore rupees.
1 Crore is a high price, making the car 'Mahango'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Mahango vs Sasto
Common Expensive Items
Luxury
- • Sun (Gold)
- • Heera (Diamond)
Modern
- • Laptop
- • Mobile
Living
- • Ghar (House)
- • Jagga (Land)
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosयो घडी _____ छ।
'Mahango' means expensive. The sentence says 'This watch is expensive.'
Choose the correct past tense form:
'Thiyo' is the past tense of 'cha'.
Seller: 'यो स्याउ दुई सय रुपैयाँ हो।' Customer: 'ओहो! धेरै _____ छ!'
The customer is reacting to the price (200 rupees) with shock ('Oho!'), so 'expensive' is the right fit.
You see a beautiful car but the price is 1 Crore rupees.
1 Crore is a high price, making the car 'Mahango'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
14 perguntasNo, it's a standard observation. However, your tone should be polite, not angry.
'Cha' is for a specific item's state, 'Ho' is for a general definition. Use 'Cha' for shopping.
Use 'Dherai mahango cha' or 'Sahrai mahango cha'.
No, it is only for the price of things. For people, use 'Anmol' (precious).
The opposite is 'Sasto' (सस्तो), meaning cheap.
You can say 'किन महँगो छ?' (Kina mahango cha?)
Yes, it is used in news reports about inflation and the economy.
In casual Nepali, no. In very formal grammar, it might become 'Mahanga', but 'Mahango' is fine for A1-B2.
No, for 'expensive time' (costly in terms of time), you would say 'Dherai samaya lagne' (takes a lot of time).
Say 'महँगो हुँदैछ' (Mahango hundaicha).
Yes, 'Loot ho' (It's a robbery) is used by youth.
Not if you are pointing at the object. Just 'Mahango cha' is enough.
Yes, many folk songs mention 'Mahango' items as symbols of wealth or difficulty.
Say 'त्यति महँगो छैन' (Tyati mahango chaina).
Frases relacionadas
सस्तो छ
contrastIt is cheap
मूल्य कति हो?
similarWhat is the price?
अलि सस्तो गर्नुस्
builds onMake it a bit cheaper
दाम बढी छ
synonymThe price is high
बहुमूल्य
specialized formPrecious/Invaluable
