प्यारो
pyaro
The Nepali word for "cute" is प्यारो (pyaro).
प्यारो describes someone or something that is attractive or pleasing in a youthful, dainty, quaint or fun-spirited way. While it is used to mean "cute," it is more commonly used to express affection, meaning "dear" or "beloved."
Meaning: attractive or pleasing in a youthful, dainty, quaint or fun-spirited way (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, प्यारो means "dear," "lovely," or "beloved."
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes based on the gender of the person or the noun being described. Use प्यारो for a male person or a masculine noun. Use प्यारी for a female person or a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
pyaro
Did you know?
- While 'cute' in English is often a casual compliment, using प्यारो toward an elder or a stranger might be seen as overly intimate or even slightly disrespectful due to its affectionate nature.
- While प्यारो means 'cute' or 'dear', the word क्युट is frequently used as a loanword in urban Nepal and is considered more modern and trendy among youth.
- Depending on the region, some speakers use राम्रो for 'cute', though it more broadly means 'good' or 'beautiful'. A 'cute' child is often called राम्रो बच्चा.
Examples in context
- यो बिरालो धेरै प्यारो छ।Yo biralo dherai pyaro cha.This cat is very cute.
- त्यो सानो बच्चा प्यारो छ।Tyo sano bachcha pyaro cha.That little baby is cute.
- तिमी कस्तो प्यारो देखिन्छौ।Timi kasto pyaro dekhinchau.You look so cute.
Example conversation
A couple is looking at a photo of a puppy.
- माया Mayaयो कुकुर कस्तो प्यारो छ, रोशन!Yo kukur kasto pyaro cha, Roshan!This dog is so cute, Roshan!
- रोशन Roshanहो, यो साँच्चै प्यारो छ।Ho, yo sanchai pyaro cha.Yes, it really is cute.
- माया Mayaके हामी यसलाई घर लैजाने?Ke hami yaslai ghar laijane?Shall we take it home?
- रोशन Roshanमाया, पहिले आमालाई सोध्नुपर्छ।Maya, pahile aama lai sodhnuparchha.Maya, we must ask mother first.
