बाख्रो
baakhro
The English word "goat" is translated into Nepali as बाख्रो (baakhro).
बाख्रो refers to the animal known as a goat. In more formal contexts, the generic term for animals, पशु, may be used to refer to animals including goats.
Meaning: animal (noun)
Which one should you use?
While बाख्रो is the general term for a goat, the gender-specific term बाख्री is used to refer specifically to a female goat.
How do you pronounce it?
baakhro
Did you know?
- In Nepal, the बाख्रो is often associated with the goddess Chandi and is sometimes offered in specific ritual sacrifices during certain festivals.
- Because goats are central to many hill-region diets, the word बाख्रो can sometimes be used as a shorthand for 'goat meat' in casual dining requests, similar to how 'chicken' is used in English.
- The distinction between बाख्रो and बाख्री is so culturally vital that a mistake in gender can lead to confusion in livestock trading, which is a major part of the rural economy.
Examples in context
- त्यो बाख्रो सेतो छ।tyo bākhro seto cha.That goat is white.
- मैले एउटा बाख्रो देखेँ।maile euṭā bākhro dekhe.I saw a goat.
- बाख्रो घाँस खाँदै छ।bākhro ghāns khāndai cha.The goat is eating grass.
Example conversation
Pratiksha and Avinash are visiting a farm.
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaअविनाश, त्यहाँ हेर्नुहोस्, बाख्रो छ!Avinash, tyahan hernus, bakhro cha!Avinash, look there, there is a goat!
- अविनाश Avinashहो, त्यो बाख्रो कति राम्रो छ।Ho, tyo bakhro kati ramro cha.Yes, that goat is so cute.
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaके हामी बाख्रोलाई छुन सक्छौं?Ke hami bakhrolai chuna sakchaun?Can we touch the goat?
- अविनाश Avinashपक्कै पनि, जाऔंर छऔं।Pakkai pani, jaun ra chaun.Of course, let's go and touch it.
