घर
ghar[ɡʱʌ̤r]
The English word 'house' can be said in Nepali as घर (ghar). Wiktionary also lists बास्स्थान (bāssthān).
Meaning: human abode (noun)
Ways to say it
| Nepali | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| घर | ghar | [ɡʱʌ̤r] (narrow) |
| बास्स्थान | bāssthān |
घर is the standard, everyday term used to refer to a physical building as well as the concept of one's home.
Which one should you use?
घर is the common term used in most everyday contexts, whereas बास्स्थान is another form for house.
How do you pronounce it?
ghar
Did you know?
- The word घर is a metathesized form of the Sanskrit word गृह, meaning the sounds were swapped over time.
- In traditional Nepali culture, the entrance of the घर is often decorated with auspicious symbols to protect the inhabitants and welcome guests.
- In Nepali, the word घर is used not only for a building but also to refer to one's native village or ancestral hometown.
Examples in context
- घर खाली छ ।The house is empty.This sentence is useful for describing the state of the घर.Tatoeba #11979499 by taro, translation #3426308 by CK
- यो तेरो घर हो?Is this your house?This sentence is useful for asking a question about ownership of the घर.Tatoeba #11925014 by taro, translation #2051821 by AlanF_US
- टम मेरीको घर गए।Tom went to Mary's house.This sentence is useful for describing movement toward a घर.Tatoeba #11919695 by taro, translation #4499014 by CK
- तिम्रो घर कता छ?Where is your house?
- मेरो घर त्यहाँ छ।My house is there.
- आज तपाईंको घरमा के छ?What's in your house today?
- 24 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Avinas and Maya are talking about where to stay.
- अविनाश Avinashतिम्रो घर कता छ?timro ghar kata cha?Where is your house?
- माया Mayaमेरो घर काठमाडौँमा छ ।mero ghar kathmandu ma cha.My house is in Kathmandu.
- अविनाश Avinashके म तिम्रो घर आउन सक्छु?ke ma timro ghar aauna sakchu?Can I come to your house?
- माया Mayaहुन्छ, अविनाश, आऊ ।huncha, avinas, aau.Okay, Avinas, come.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “house” translations and entries घर, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries घर, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
