A1 Expression Formal

एकैछिन पर्खनुहोस्

एकछन परखनहस

Wait for a moment

Pratique

Significado

Asking someone to wait briefly.

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Contexto cultural

In Nepal, 'Ekai chhin' is often used as a polite way to avoid saying 'no' immediately. It buys the speaker time to find a solution. In the Newar community, hospitality is paramount. 'Ekai chhin' is almost always followed by an offer of water or tea if the wait is longer than a minute. In Nepali offices, 'Ekai chhin' can sometimes mean 'I am busy right now, please come back later', but it's phrased this way to remain polite.

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The 'Hai' Trick

Adding 'hai' at the end (Ekai-chhin parkhanuhos hai) makes you sound much more like a local and adds a friendly touch.

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Don't just say 'Wait!'

Saying 'Wait!' in English or 'Parkha!' in Nepali can sound very aggressive. Always use the full polite phrase.

Significado

Asking someone to wait briefly.

💡

The 'Hai' Trick

Adding 'hai' at the end (Ekai-chhin parkhanuhos hai) makes you sound much more like a local and adds a friendly touch.

⚠️

Don't just say 'Wait!'

Saying 'Wait!' in English or 'Parkha!' in Nepali can sound very aggressive. Always use the full polite phrase.

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Eye Contact

When saying this, a small nod or brief eye contact is important to show you've acknowledged the person.

Teste-se

Fill in the blank with the correct polite form of 'wait'.

हजुर, एकैछिन _______।

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: पर्खनुहोस्

'Parkhanuhos' is the correct polite imperative form.

Which phrase is the most natural way to say 'Just a moment'?

Choose the best option:

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: एकैछिन

'Ekai-chhin' is the idiomatic expression for 'just a moment'.

Complete the phone conversation.

Caller: 'Is Sita there?' You: 'Yes, _______, I will call her.'

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: एकैछिन पर्खनुहोस्

This is the polite way to ask a caller to hold.

🎉 Pontuação: /3

Recursos visuais

When to say 'Ekai-chhin'

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Situations

  • • Phone calls
  • • At the door
  • • In a shop
  • • Busy at work

Banco de exercicios

3 exercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct polite form of 'wait'. Fill Blank A1

हजुर, एकैछिन _______।

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: पर्खनुहोस्

'Parkhanuhos' is the correct polite imperative form.

Which phrase is the most natural way to say 'Just a moment'? Choose A1

Choose the best option:

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: एकैछिन

'Ekai-chhin' is the idiomatic expression for 'just a moment'.

Complete the phone conversation. dialogue_completion A2

Caller: 'Is Sita there?' You: 'Yes, _______, I will call her.'

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: एकैछिन पर्खनुहोस्

This is the polite way to ask a caller to hold.

🎉 Pontuação: /3

Perguntas frequentes

3 perguntas

Yes, it is perfectly polite for a teacher-student relationship.

Yes, people will understand, but 'Ekai-chhin' sounds more natural.

Don't use 'Ekai-chhin'. Say 'Ek ghanta jati lagchha' (It will take about an hour).

Frases relacionadas

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एकैछिनमा

similar

In a moment

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पर्खनुस्

synonym

Wait (neutral)

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ढिलो नगर्नुहोस्

contrast

Don't be late

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बस्नुहोस्

builds on

Please sit

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