देवदूत
devdūt
The English word 'angel' is translated into Nepali as देवदूत (devdūt).
देवदूत refers to a messenger from a deity.
Meaning: messenger from a deity (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of deva, meaning 'god' and dūt, meaning 'messenger', literally translating to 'god-messenger'.
How do you pronounce it?
devdūt
Did you know?
- In traditional Nepali storytelling, a देवदूत is often depicted not with wings, but as a luminous human figure, as the image of winged angels is a later Western import.
- The component दूत (dūt) is also used in political or diplomatic contexts to describe an 'envoy' or 'ambassador'.
- The term देवदूत is used in Nepali to translate the concept of angels in both Christian and Islamic contexts, despite the language's roots in Hinduism.
Examples in context
- ती स्वर्गबाट आएका देवदूत हुन् ।tī swarga-bāṭa ā-ēkā dēvadūta hun.They are angels from heaven.
- मलाई एउटा देवदूत देखा पर्यो ।malā'ī ēuṭā dēvadūta dēkhā paryō.I saw an angel.
- देवदूतले भगवानको सन्देश ल्याउँछन् ।dēvadūtalē bhagawānkō sandēsha lyā'ūñchan.An angel brings God's message.
Example conversation
Pratiksha and Avinash are discussing a painting of a celestial being.
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaयो चित्रमा को छ?Yo chitrama ko chha?Who is in this picture?
- अविनाश Avinashयो एक सुन्दर देवदूत हो।Yo ek sundar devaduta ho.This is a beautiful angel.
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaउनको पखेटा कति राम्रा छन्!Unko pakheta kati ramra chhan!Their wings are so beautiful!
- अविनाश Avinashहो, देवदूतहरू धेरै शान्त देखिन्छन्।Ho, devadutaharu dherai shanta dekhinchhan.Yes, angels look very peaceful.
