Significado
Time continues to pass regardless of anything.
Contexto cultural
In Nepal, punctuality is often flexible in social settings (Nepali Time), but this proverb is used to reinforce the importance of 'Western' punctuality in professional life. Time (Samaya/Kaal) is seen as a manifestation of the divine. To waste time is seen as a lack of respect for the life one has been given. This proverb is one of the first 'Ukhans' (proverbs) children learn in school, often used as a topic for short essays. Younger generations use this phrase ironically on social media when they are busy or when they want to show they are 'hustling'.
Use it as a 'Closer'
Use this phrase at the end of an argument to convince someone to act. It's hard to argue with a universal truth!
Don't overdo it
If you say this every time someone is 5 minutes late, you will sound annoying. Save it for big moments.
Significado
Time continues to pass regardless of anything.
Use it as a 'Closer'
Use this phrase at the end of an argument to convince someone to act. It's hard to argue with a universal truth!
Don't overdo it
If you say this every time someone is 5 minutes late, you will sound annoying. Save it for big moments.
The 'Le' variation
Adding 'le' (समयले...) makes it sound slightly more poetic and personifies time more strongly.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to complete the proverb.
समय कसैको लागि _______।
The proverb is 'समय कसैको लागि पर्खदैन' (Time waits for no one).
Which situation best fits the proverb 'समय कसैको लागि पर्खदैन'?
Choose the best context:
The proverb is used to warn against wasting time when there is important work to do.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
राम: म यो काम अर्को हप्ता गर्छु। श्याम: त्यसो नगर, _______।
Shyam is advising Ram not to delay, so the proverb is the most appropriate response.
Match the Nepali words with their English meanings.
Match the following:
These are the core components of the proverb and its context.
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Ayudas visuales
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4 ejerciciosसमय कसैको लागि _______।
The proverb is 'समय कसैको लागि पर्खदैन' (Time waits for no one).
Choose the best context:
The proverb is used to warn against wasting time when there is important work to do.
राम: म यो काम अर्को हप्ता गर्छु। श्याम: त्यसो नगर, _______।
Shyam is advising Ram not to delay, so the proverb is the most appropriate response.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the core components of the proverb and its context.
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Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasNo, it's a proverb, so it's naturally a bit formal, but friends use it with each other all the time to give advice.
No. 'Bela' also means time, but for this specific proverb, only 'Samaya' is used.
There isn't a direct opposite proverb, but 'Dhairya ko fal mitho huncha' (The fruit of patience is sweet) suggests that waiting can be good.
It depends on your tone. If said gently, it's advice. If shouted, it's a reprimand.
Frases relacionadas
समय बलवान छ
similarTime is powerful.
गएको समय फर्कदैन
similarPassed time does not return.
समयको सदुपयोग गर
builds onMake good use of time.
काल कसैको हुँदैन
specialized formDeath/Time belongs to no one.
