प्रिय
priya
In Nepali, "darling" is translated as प्रिय (priya).
The term is used as an affectionate term of address for a person who is very dear to someone.
Meaning: often used as an affectionate term of address: person who is very dear to one (noun)
Which one should you use?
The form प्रिय is more formal or poetic, whereas प्यारो is a common, more colloquial way to say "dear" or "darling" in everyday speech.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
प्रिय is a formal and literary way to say "darling" or "dear".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form प्रिय is gender-neutral and can be used for both males and females when expressing affection or endearment.
How do you pronounce it?
priya
Did you know?
- In many Nepali contexts, expressing affection involves using kinship terms like 'brother' or 'sister' rather than 'darling', even among friends or romantic interests.
- If you want to sound even more affectionate than using प्रिय, you might add the suffix -जी to a name, which elevates respect and endearment simultaneously.
- The Sanskrit roots of प्रिय connect it to the concept of 'pleasing' or 'agreeable', meaning the essence of a 'darling' is someone who brings pleasure to the senses.
Example conversation
A couple is greeting each other at home.
- माया Mayaनमस्ते प्रिय, तिम्रो दिन कस्तो रह्यो?Namaste priya, timro din kasto rahyo?Hello darling, how was your day?
- सुमित Sumitधेरै राम्रो भयो, माया।Dherai ramro bhayo, maya.It was very good, love.
- माया Mayaम तिम्रो लागि चिया ल्याउँछु, प्रिय।Ma timro lagi chiya lyaunchu, priya.I will bring tea for you, darling.
- सुमित Sumitधन्यवाद, तिमी कति दयालु छौ।Dhanyabaad, timi kati dayalu chau.Thank you, you are so kind.
