स्याबास
syabas
स्याबास (syabas) is the Nepali way to say "good job".
स्याबास is used to praise someone for an achievement or for doing something well, similar to 'well done' or 'bravo'.
Meaning: a phrase used to praise for a good job or efforts (intj)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
स्याबास is most commonly used by elders or superiors toward younger people or subordinates. For a more formal way to express this sentiment, you can use the phrase राम्रो काम गर्नुभयो.
How do you pronounce it?
syabas
Did you know?
- The word स्याबास is not originally Nepali but is borrowed from Persian via Urdu. It entered the language through the influence of Mughal culture in South Asia.
- If someone is being praised sarcastically for a mistake, Nepalis may stretch the vowel sounds in स्याबास to signal that the 'good job' was actually a failure.
- While English speakers might say 'good job' to a boss, using स्याबास with a superior in Nepal could be seen as condescending or patronizing.
Examples in context
- स्याबास, तिमीले राम्रो काम गर्यौ।syabāsa, timīle rāmro kāma garyau.Good job, you did a good job.
- धेरै राम्रो, स्याबास!dhērai rāmro, syabāsa!Very good, well done!
Example conversation
Dipesh praises Maya for finishing her project.
- दिपेश Dipeshमाया, तिम्रो प्रोजेक्ट सकियो?maya, timro project sakiyo?Maya, is your project finished?
- माया Mayaहो, मैले भर्खरै सिध्याएँ।ho, maile bharkharai sidhyaye.Yes, I just finished it.
- दिपेश Dipeshस्याबास! धेरै राम्रो भयो।syabas! dherai ramro bhayo.Good job! It turned out very well.
- माया Mayaधन्यवाद, दिपेश!dhanyabaad, dipesh!Thank you, Dipesh!
