लाटो
lato
The Nepali word for "dumb" is लाटो (lato).
लाटो is an adjective used to describe someone who is stupid.
Meaning: stupid (adj)
Which one should you use?
While लाटो means stupid, the term भोलो can also be used to describe someone who is simple-minded or naive.
How do you pronounce it?
lato
Did you know?
- In Nepali, लाटो describes someone who is stupid but is also the primary word for someone who is mute or unable to speak.
- While English speakers use 'dumb' to mean 'stupid', calling someone लाटो in a professional setting is much more offensive because it implies a permanent physical disability like muteness.
- While लाटो is often an insult, the similar word भोलो for a simple-minded person is often viewed with more sympathy and respect.
Examples in context
- त्यो मान्छे एकदम लाटो छ।tyo mānchhe ekdam lāṭo cha.That man is very dumb.
- तिमी किन यति लाटो भयौ?timī kina yati lāṭo bhayau?Why did you become so dumb?
Example conversation
Sumit and Anita are discussing a mistake made by a friend.
- सुमित Sumitरामले धेरै गल्ती गर्यो।Ramle dherai galti garyo.Ram made a lot of mistakes.
- अनीता Anitaहो, उनी अलि लाटो छ।Ho, uni ali lato cha.Yes, he is a bit dumb.
- सुमित Sumitउनी लाटो छैनन्, बस अलमलिएका हुन्।Uni lato chainan, bas alamlieka hun.He isn't dumb, he is just confused.
- अनीता Anitaमलाई भने उनी लाटो लाग्छन्।Malai bhane uni lato lagchan.But I think he is dumb.
