চংবীরকউ
changbirak-u
In Manipuri, 'come in' is said as চংবীরকউ (changbirak-u).
চংবীরকউ is used as a polite invitation or a command for someone to enter a room or a building.
How does it change in a sentence?
The suffix '-u' at the end of the verb makes it an imperative form used for commands or requests.
How do you pronounce it?
changbirak-u
Did you know?
- In Manipuri, the direction of movement is built into the verb itself, meaning the word for 'come' changes depending on whether the person is moving toward or away from you.
- In traditional Meitei households, saying চংবীরকউ may be accompanied by the guest removing their footwear outside, as entering a home with shoes is generally avoided.
- The script used to write চংবীরকউ has a turbulent history, having been once replaced by the Bengali script before the Meitei script saw a major revival.
Example conversation
Tompal is welcoming Leipaknembi to his office.
- Tompalহাল্লো, লৈবাকচেলদা চংবীরকউ।Hello, leibakchelda chongbirakou.Hello, please come in.
- Leipaknembiথাগৎচরি, তোমপাল।thagatchari, Tompal.Thank you, Tompal.
- Tompalমুনুদা লৈবীরকউ।munuda leibirakou.Please take a seat.
- Leipaknembiহৌজিক লৈরি।houjik leiri.I am sitting now.
