Significado
A place where goods are sold.
Contexto cultural
Bargaining is common in shops that sell clothes, electronics, or souvenirs. However, in 'Kirana' (grocery) shops, prices are usually fixed. In traditional Newari houses in Kathmandu, the ground floor is almost always a 'pasal' space, reflecting a long history of trade. In remote villages, a 'pasal' might be the only place with a telephone or internet access, making it a vital communication hub. Digital wallets like eSewa and Khalti are now common in city 'pasals', changing the traditional cash-only culture.
Landmarks
If you are lost, look for a 'Pasal'. The shopkeeper will almost always be able to give you directions.
Small Talk
Always say 'Namaste' when entering a small local shop. It builds rapport with the Pasale Dai.
Significado
A place where goods are sold.
Landmarks
If you are lost, look for a 'Pasal'. The shopkeeper will almost always be able to give you directions.
Small Talk
Always say 'Namaste' when entering a small local shop. It builds rapport with the Pasale Dai.
Change
Small shops often struggle with large bills (like 1000 rupee notes). Try to carry smaller change.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Pasal'.
म सामान किन्न _____ जान्छु।
The sentence means 'I go to the shop to buy goods.' 'Pasal' is the correct noun here.
Which word refers to the person who owns the shop?
पसलको मालिकलाई के भनिन्छ?
'Pasale' is the term for a shopkeeper.
Match the type of shop with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the most common types of shops in Nepal.
Complete the dialogue.
A: पसल कति बजे खुल्छ? B: पसल _____ बजे खुल्छ।
The question asks for a time, so 'सात' (seven) is the only logical answer.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Types of Pasals
Food
- • Tarkari Pasal
- • Phalphul Pasal
- • Kirana Pasal
Lifestyle
- • Luga Pasal
- • Phul Pasal
- • Kitab Pasal
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosम सामान किन्न _____ जान्छु।
The sentence means 'I go to the shop to buy goods.' 'Pasal' is the correct noun here.
पसलको मालिकलाई के भनिन्छ?
'Pasale' is the term for a shopkeeper.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
These are the most common types of shops in Nepal.
A: पसल कति बजे खुल्छ? B: पसल _____ बजे खुल्छ।
The question asks for a time, so 'सात' (seven) is the only logical answer.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt is neutral and can be used in any context.
Yes, but 'Supermarket' or 'Department Store' is also used for very large ones.
It is a general grocery store selling daily essentials.
You say 'मेरो पसल छ' (Mero pasal cha).
No, mostly in clothing and gift shops, not in grocery stores.
They are synonyms, but Pasal is the native Nepali word.
No, a restaurant is 'Bhojanalaya' or simply 'Restaurant'.
You can call her 'Pasale Didi'.
No, Saturday is the weekly holiday in Nepal, so some shops might close then, but many stay open 7 days a week.
It means to set up or start a new shop.
Frases relacionadas
किराना पसल
specialized formGrocery store
पसले दाइ
builds onShopkeeper (Brother)
बजार
similarMarket
उधारो
similarCredit
ग्राहक
contrastCustomer
