गधा
The Nepali word for donkey is गधा.
गधा refers to a domestic animal.
Meaning: a domestic animal (noun)
Did you know?
- In many parts of South Asia, including Nepal, calling someone a गधा is a common way to call them an 'idiot' or 'fool' rather than just naming the animal.
- Unlike English where 'ass' can be a vulgarity for a body part, गधा refers strictly to the animal or the personality trait of being dull.
- The word गधा is an ancient descendant of the Sanskrit word gardabha, which has been used in the Indian subcontinent for millennia.
Examples in context
- त्यो गधा धेरै बलियो छ।tyo gadhā dherai baliyo cha.That donkey is very strong.
- मैले खेतमा एउटा गधा देखेँ।maile khetmā euṭā gadhā dekhē.I saw a donkey in the field.
- गधाले भारी बोक्छ।gadhāle bhārī bokcha.The donkey carries a heavy load.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about animals at a farm.
- सृजना Srijanaरोशन, तिमीले त्यो गधा देख्यौ?Roshan, timīle tyo gadhā dekhyau?Roshan, did you see that donkey?
- रोशन Roshanहो, सृजना, त्यो गधा निकै सेतो छ।Ho, Srijanā, tyo gadhā nikai seto cha.Yes, Srijana, that donkey is very white.
- सृजना Srijanaत्यो गधा कति राम्रो देखिन्छ!Tyo gadhā kati rāmro dekhincha!That donkey looks so beautiful!
- रोशन Roshanहो, यो गधा निकै शान्त छ।Ho, yo gadhā nikai śānta cha.Yes, this donkey is very calm.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries गधा, CC BY-SA 4.0.
