चिसो
ciso[t͡siso]
The English word 'cold' is translated into Nepali as चिसो (ciso). Wiktionary also lists ठण्डा (ṭhaṇḍā).
Meaning: having a low temperature (adj)
Ways to say it
| Nepali | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| चिसो | ciso | [t͡siso] (narrow) |
| ठण्डा | ṭhaṇḍā |
चिसो is used to describe having a low temperature. It is a versatile word used to describe the weather, objects and physical sensations, such as the feeling of water or a stone being cold to the touch.
Which one should you use?
चिसो is the standard and most common word for 'cold' in Nepali, suitable for weather, objects and sensations. The form ठण्डा is also a translation for 'cold'.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, चिसो remains unchanged regardless of the gender or number of the noun it modifies in many common spoken constructions, although it can follow noun-adjective agreement rules in formal grammar.
How do you pronounce it?
ciso
Did you know?
- When referring to the cold season or winter, Nepali uses जाडो, a word that specifically describes the sensation of feeling cold rather than the temperature of an object.
- If you want to describe someone as being 'cold' in personality, such as being unfriendly or emotionless, you would not use चिसो, but would instead use a term related to being 'heartless'.
- While चिसो is the standard term for temperature, if you are talking about a 'cold' in the sense of a common nose infection, you would use the word रुघा instead.
Examples in context
- टम धेरै चिसो थियो।Tom was very cold.This sentence shows how to describe a person feeling cold using चिसो.Tatoeba #11848627 by taro, translation #3721843 by CM
- विशेषगरी आज बिहान चिसो छ।It is especially cold this morning.This sentence describes the morning weather using चिसो.Tatoeba #11773175 by taro, translation #242223 by CK
- उसले आफ्नो कपाल चिसो पानीले पखाल्यो ।She washed her hair with cold water.This sentence describes the temperature of water using चिसो.Tatoeba #7306258 by oya163, translation #7305209 by MessDjaaf
- अहिले ठाण्डो छ।It is cold now.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sumit and Maya are talking about the weather in the kitchen.
- सुमित Sumitमाया, आजको मौसम धेरै चिसो छ, है?Maya, aajako mausam dherai chiso cha, hai?Maya, the weather is very cold today, isn't it?
- माया Mayaहो, मलाई पनि चिसो लागिरहेको छ।Ho, malai pani chiso lagiraheko cha.Yes, I am also feeling cold.
- सुमित Sumitके म तिम्रो लागि तातो चिया बनाऊँ?Ke ma timro lagi tato chiya banaau?Shall I make some hot tea for you?
- माया Mayaहुन्छ, त्यो एकदमै राम्रो हुन्छ।Huncha, tyo ekdamai ramro huncha.Yes, that would be great.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cold” translations and entries चिसो, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
