घाँस
ghā̃s[ɡʱä̤̃s]feminine
The English word "grass" is translated into Nepali as घाँस (ghā̃s).
घाँस is a noun used to refer to ground cover plants.
Meaning: ground cover plant (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun घाँस is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
ghā̃s
Did you know?
- In Nepali culture, the phrase घाँस काट्नु literally means 'to cut grass', but it is often used as a colloquial way to describe doing tedious, menial labor.
- In rural Nepal, the act of collecting घाँस is a social activity that creates a specific communal space for women to share news and gossip while working.
- If you are talking about a 'lawn' in a formal or urban setting, Nepalis often borrow the English word 'lawn' or use 'garden' rather than using घाँस, which sounds more like wild forage.
Examples in context
- गाईहरूले घाँस खाइरहेका छन्।The cows are eating grass.This sentence shows the use of घाँस when describing what cows are currently eating.Tatoeba #11828347 by taro, translation #19511 by CK
- भेडाले घाँस खान्छ।Sheep feed on grass.This sentence illustrates how sheep feed on घाँस.Tatoeba #12772884 by taro, translation #324871 by CM
- गाईहरुले घाँस खान्छन्।Cows eat grass.This sentence demonstrates the general action of cows eating घाँस.Tatoeba #12549622 by taro, translation #684708 by notrwanda
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Roshan and Srijana are walking in a park.
- रोशन Roshanयो घाँस धेरै नरम छ।Yo ghāns dherai naram cha.This grass is very soft.
- सृजना Srijanaहो, यो धेरै हरियो छ।Ho, yo dherai hariyo cha.Yes, it is very green.
- रोशन Roshanके हामी यहाँ बस्न सक्छौँ?Ke hāmī yahā̃ basna sakchau?Can we sit here?
- सृजना Srijanaहुन्छ, घाँसमा बस्नु रमाइलो हुन्छ।Huncha, ghānsmā basnu ramailo huncha.Sure, it will be fun to sit on the grass.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “grass” translations and entries घाँस, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
