भिंतुना
bhintuna
The Newari phrase for "good morning" is भिंतुना (bhintuna).
भिंतुना is used as a greeting when seeing someone for the first time in the morning.
Meaning: when seeing someone for the first time in the morning (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is bhintuna.
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'good morning' to denote time, the Newari word भिंतुना is actually a formal term for 'congratulations' or 'blessings'.
- In Newari culture, a greeting like भिंतुना is frequently accompanied by a slight bow or the respectful pressing of hands together.
- The form of a greeting in Newari changes based on a complex system of honorifics depending on whether the listener is an elder, a peer or a younger person.
Examples in context
- सबैलाई भिंतुना छ।sabalāī bhintuna cha.Good morning to everyone.
Example conversation
Punam and Bibek meet in the kitchen.
- पुनम Punamबिबेक, भिंतुना।bibek, bhintuna.Bibek, good morning.
- बिबेक Bibekभिंतुना, पुनम।bhintuna, punam.Good morning, Punam.
- पुनम Punamछि कतौ च्वं?chi katau chwan?How are you doing?
- बिबेक Bibekजि बांला।ji banla.I am fine.
