कब्जियत
kabjiyat
The English word 'constipation' is translated into Nepali as कब्जियत (kabjiyat).
Meaning: state of bowels (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
kabjiyat
Did you know?
- The word कब्जियत is derived from Arabic via Persian and Urdu, reflecting how historical trade and the Mughal Empire brought medical terminology into Nepali.
- In Nepali culture, digestive issues are often linked to 'heat' in the body, so a doctor might discuss your 'heat' rather than just using the word for constipation.
- The word कब्जियत shares a linguistic root with the word for 'grip' or 'seizure' in several related South Asian languages.
Examples in context
- मलाई कब्जियत भएको छ।malāī kabjiyat bha'ēkō cha.I have constipation.
- कब्जियतका कारण पेट दुख्छ।kabjiyatkā kāraṇ pēṭ dukhcha.The stomach hurts due to constipation.
- धेरै पानी पिउनाले कब्जियत कम हुन्छ।dhērai pānī pi'unālē kabjiyat kam huncha.Drinking plenty of water helps reduce constipation.
Example conversation
Anita is talking to Sumit about her health.
- अनीता Anitaसुमित, मलाई धेरै कब्जियत भएको छ।Sumit, malāī dherai kabajiyata bhayeko cha.Sumit, I have severe constipation.
- सुमित Sumitतपाईँले प्रशस्त फलफूल खानु पर्छ।tapāī̃le prashasta phalphūla khānu parcha.You should eat plenty of fruits.
- अनीता Anitaके म डाक्टरकहाँ जानुपर्छ?ke ma ḍāktarkahā̃ jānuparchha?Should I go to the doctor?
- सुमित Sumitहो, कब्जियत भएमा जाँच गराउनु राम्रो हुन्छ।ho, kabajiyata bhaemā jā̃ca garāunu rāmro huncha.Yes, it is better to get checked if you have constipation.
