Significado
Sending a text or digital message.
Contexto cultural
Messaging is often preferred over calling for non-urgent matters to avoid disturbing someone's busy schedule, reflecting a culture of indirectness and politeness. Younger Nepalis use 'English-Nepali' (Romanized Nepali) to send messages, typing 'Ma message pathauchu' instead of using the Devanagari script. For the millions of Nepalis working abroad, 'myāseja paṭhāunu' is the lifeline for staying connected with family via IMO or Messenger. It is increasingly common to send a 'follow-up message' after a meeting in Nepal to confirm the points discussed.
Use 'Hai'
Add 'hai' at the end of 'Myāseja paṭhāunu' to sound more friendly and natural.
Honorifics Matter
Even in a message, use 'tapāī' for elders and 'timī' for friends.
Significado
Sending a text or digital message.
Use 'Hai'
Add 'hai' at the end of 'Myāseja paṭhāunu' to sound more friendly and natural.
Honorifics Matter
Even in a message, use 'tapāī' for elders and 'timī' for friends.
Viber is King
If you are in Nepal, 'myāseja paṭhāunu' usually implies using Viber or Messenger.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'paṭhāunu' for 'I'.
म साथीलाई म्यासेज _______।
The subject 'म' (I) always takes the verb ending '-छु'.
Which sentence means 'Please send a message' politely?
Choose the correct polite form:
'-नुहोस्' is the standard polite imperative ending in Nepali.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तिमीले मलाई किन म्यासेज _______? B: म व्यस्त थिएँ, त्यसैले पठाउन पाइनँ।
The context implies a question about why a message was NOT sent ('नपठाएको').
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want your boss to send you the details.
Use the polite form for superiors.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Formal vs Informal
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosम साथीलाई म्यासेज _______।
The subject 'म' (I) always takes the verb ending '-छु'.
Choose the correct polite form:
'-नुहोस्' is the standard polite imperative ending in Nepali.
A: तिमीले मलाई किन म्यासेज _______? B: म व्यस्त थिएँ, त्यसैले पठाउन पाइनँ।
The context implies a question about why a message was NOT sent ('नपठाएको').
You want your boss to send you the details.
Use the polite form for superiors.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, it applies to all digital messaging apps.
It is a loanword, but it is used by everyone and is considered standard in modern speech.
'Paṭhāunu' means 'to send', while 'garnu' means 'to do'. Both are used for messaging, but 'paṭhāunu' is slightly more specific.
You say 'म्यासेज आयो' (myāseja āyō - literally 'message came').
In Nepal, it's okay for quick updates, but always use the polite 'tapāī' and 'paṭhāunuhōs'.
Yes, in the past tense: 'Mailē myāseja paṭhāẽ'.
Usually, people say 'bhōisa myāseja paṭhāunu' for voice notes.
The formal word is 'sandēśa' (सन्देश).
You can say 'मलाई म्यासेज पठाउनु' (Malāī myāseja paṭhāunu).
Yes, 'म्यासेज हान्नु' (myāseja hānnu - literally 'to hit a message').
Frases relacionadas
म्यासेज गर्नु
similarTo message (someone)
सन्देश दिनु
formalTo give a message
फोन गर्नु
contrastTo make a phone call
रिप्लाई दिनु
builds onTo give a reply
