रूपवान्
rūpavān
The Nepali word for handsome is रूपवान् (rūpavān).
रूपवान् is an adjective used specifically to describe a man as attractive. राम्रो is a general term meaning 'good' or 'nice' but is frequently used in everyday speech to mean 'handsome' when describing a person. सुन्दर means 'beautiful' but can also be used to describe someone as handsome, while आकर्षक translates to 'attractive'.
Meaning: of man: attractive (adj)
Which one should you use?
राम्रो is common for everyday speech to mean 'good' or 'handsome'. आकर्षक is used to compliment appearance in more formal settings. दामी is an informal term used among friends to mean 'good-looking' or 'handsome'. सुन्दर primarily means 'beautiful' but can also be used to describe someone as 'handsome'.
How do you pronounce it?
rūpavān
Did you know?
- In casual youth slang, दामी is used to call someone 'handsome', but the word literally means 'expensive' or 'costly'.
- The word रूपवान् comes from the Sanskrit root रूप, which refers to 'form' or 'shape' rather than just beauty.
- While रूपवान् is the formal term for 'handsome', using it in a casual conversation might make you sound like a character from a classical poem or a high-flown epic.
Examples in context
- तिमी दामी देखिन्छौ।You look handsome.
Example conversation
Anita is complimenting Avinash on his new outfit.
- अनीता Anitaअविनाश, तिमी आज धेरै रूपवान् देखिएका छौ।Avinash, timi aaj dherai rupwan dekhiyeka chhau.Avinash, you look very handsome today.
- अविनाश Avinashधन्यवाद, अनीता!Dhanyabaad, Anita!Thank you, Anita!
- अनीता Anitaयो लुगा तिमीलाई सुहाएको छ।Yo luga timilai suhaeko cha.These clothes suit you.
- अविनाश Avinashमलाई खुसी लाग्यो।Malai khusi laagyo.I am glad.
