खुशी
khushī
The English word "happy" is translated into Nepali as खुशी (khushī).
खुशी is an adjective used to describe a state of being contented or joyous.
Meaning: contented, joyous (adj)
Which one should you use?
While खुशी is the standard way to express being happy, प्रसन्न is a synonym used in more formal or literary contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
khushī
Did you know?
- The word खुशी is not native to Nepali but is a loanword from Persian, which entered the language via Hindi.
- In Nepali, the word खुशी can be used to mean 'will' or 'choice'. If someone says they did something by their own खुशी, they mean they did it of their own free will rather than because they were happy.
- The way you express being happy can change based on your relationship with the listener, as the level of politeness in the verb following खुशी must match the social hierarchy.
Examples in context
- टम भन्छन् कि उनी खुशी छन्।Tom says that he's happy.This sentence is useful for reporting that someone is खुशी.Tatoeba #11913251 by taro, translation #3434183 by CK
- म खुसी छु यसले तपाईंलाई खुशी बनाउँछ।I'm glad it makes you happy.This sentence is useful for expressing how something makes someone else खुशी.Tatoeba #12008786 by taro, translation #2590992 by CK
- म खुशी छु।I am happy.This sentence is useful for stating that you are personally खुशी.Tatoeba #11764006 by taro, translation #436371 by lukaszpp
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a recent promotion.
- सुमित Sumitतपाईंको नयाँ काम कस्तो छ?Tapāīṅkō nayāṅ kāma kastō cha?How is your new job?
- सृजना Srijanaम धेरै खुशी छु, सुमित!Ma dhērai khushī chu, Sumit!I am very happy, Sumit!
- सुमित Sumitयो सुनेर मलाई पनि खुशी लाग्यो।Yō sunēra malāī pani khushī lāgyō.I am happy to hear that too.
- सृजना Srijanaधन्यवाद, सृजना खुशी छ।Dhanyavāda, Srijanā khushī cha.Thank you, Srijana is happy.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
