Significado
Asking for assistance.
Contexto cultural
Nepalis are known for their hospitality. If you use this phrase, people will often stop whatever they are doing to assist you, sometimes even walking you to your destination. In the old cities of Patan and Bhaktapur, asking for help with 'Garnus' shows you respect the local traditional values of the 'Guthi' (community organizations). In the mountains, 'Sahayoga' often refers to physical help on the trail. It is common to help travelers without being asked, but the phrase is appreciated. In the Terai, where Hindi and Maithili are also spoken, you might hear 'Maddat' more frequently, but 'Sahayoga' remains the standard formal Nepali term.
Add 'Na'
Adding 'na' at the end (गर्नुस् न) makes the request sound much softer and more like a friendly plea than a direct order.
The '-lai' Rule
Never forget 'मलाई'. If you just say 'सहयोग गर्नुस्', it sounds like you are telling someone to go help some unspecified person.
Significado
Asking for assistance.
Add 'Na'
Adding 'na' at the end (गर्नुस् न) makes the request sound much softer and more like a friendly plea than a direct order.
The '-lai' Rule
Never forget 'मलाई'. If you just say 'सहयोग गर्नुस्', it sounds like you are telling someone to go help some unspecified person.
Eye Contact
In Nepal, a slight tilt of the head and a smile while saying this phrase will almost guarantee a positive response.
Namaste First
Always start with 'Namaste' before asking for help. It opens the social door.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word to make a polite request.
मलाई सहयोग _______।
'गर्नुस्' is the polite form required for a general request.
Which sentence is correct for asking a stranger for help?
Choose the best option:
It includes the necessary '-lai' and the polite '-nus' ending.
Complete the dialogue at the airport.
Traveler: नमस्ते, मलाई यो बाटो खोज्न ______। Staff: हुन्छ, यता आउनुस्।
The traveler is asking for help finding the way.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are drowning in a river.
'Guhar!' is for life-threatening emergencies.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosमलाई सहयोग _______।
'गर्नुस्' is the polite form required for a general request.
Choose the best option:
It includes the necessary '-lai' and the polite '-nus' ending.
Traveler: नमस्ते, मलाई यो बाटो खोज्न ______। Staff: हुन्छ, यता आउनुस्।
The traveler is asking for help finding the way.
Situation: You are drowning in a river.
'Guhar!' is for life-threatening emergencies.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasBoth are fine. 'Sahayoga' is more formal and 'pure' Nepali, while 'Maddat' is very common in daily conversation.
Yes, it is perfectly appropriate for a teacher. You could also use 'गर्नुहोस्' (Garnuhos) for extra respect.
You can say 'मलाई छिटो सहयोग गर्नुस्!' (Help me quickly!).
You can say 'पर्दैन, धन्यवाद' (Pardaina, dhanyabad - It's not needed, thanks).
No, it is the same whether you are talking to a man or a woman.
It's a bit vague for that. Better to say 'मलाई अलि पैसा सहयोग गर्नुस्', but be aware this is a very big request.
Usually 'हुन्छ' (Huncha - Okay) or 'के भयो?' (Ke bhayo? - What happened?).
In cities, yes, but 'Malai sahayoga garnus' will get you a much warmer response.
Not exactly. It's a polite verb ending. 'Kripaya' is the word for 'Please', but '-nus' is often enough.
Yes, it's very common in SMS or Viber/WhatsApp messages.
In Nepali culture, mutual help is expected, so don't feel shy to ask!
'Sahayoga' is help/assistance; 'Sewa' is service (like in a restaurant or a temple).
Frases relacionadas
मलाई मद्दत गर्नुस्
synonymHelp me (using the word 'Maddat')
गुहार!
contrastSave me! / Help!
सहयोगको लागि धन्यवाद
builds onThank you for the help
के म तपाईंलाई सहयोग गर्न सक्छु?
similarCan I help you?
साथ दिनुस्
specialized formSupport me / Stand by me
