Significado
Asking for someone's name
Contexto cultural
In Nepal, asking for a name is a formal process. Always use 'तपाईं' with elders. Similar honorific systems exist. 'Aapka naam kya hai?' is the Hindi equivalent. Cultural overlap exists; respect is shown through honorific language. General respect for elders is a shared cultural value across the region.
Pronoun Power
Always use 'तपाईं' for strangers. It's the safest way to be polite.
Avoid 'तँ'
Never use 'तँ' unless you are very close friends or angry. It is highly offensive.
Significado
Asking for someone's name
Pronoun Power
Always use 'तपाईं' for strangers. It's the safest way to be polite.
Avoid 'तँ'
Never use 'तँ' unless you are very close friends or angry. It is highly offensive.
Teste-se
Which is the most polite way to ask a stranger's name?
तपाईंको नाम के हो?
'तपाईंको' is the formal pronoun required for strangers.
Fill in the missing word.
तपाईंको नाम _____ हो?
'के' means 'what'.
Match the pronoun to its formality.
Match: 1. तपाईंको, 2. तिम्रो
तपाईंको is formal, तिम्रो is informal.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
3 exerciciosतपाईंको नाम के हो?
'तपाईंको' is the formal pronoun required for strangers.
तपाईंको नाम _____ हो?
'के' means 'what'.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
तपाईंको is formal, तिम्रो is informal.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
2 perguntasYes, it is perfectly polite for teachers.
Yes, in casual settings, you can just say 'नाम के हो?'.
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