म सन्चै छु
ma sanchai chhu
म सन्चै छु (ma sanchai chhu) is the Nepali way to say "I am fine".
This phrase is used as a response to communicate that you are in good health or doing well after being asked how you are.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase म सन्चै छु breaks down literally as ma (I), sanchai (well/healthy) and chhu (am).
How do you pronounce it?
ma sanchai chhu
Did you know?
- When asked how they are, some Nepalis may respond with a phrase about their family's well-being first, as individual health is often viewed as collective.
- In Nepali culture, responding with म सन्चै छु often involves a slight head bobble or a small nod to convey politeness and contentment.
- Depending on the social hierarchy, a speaker might replace म ('I') with a more humble pronoun or omit it entirely to show respect to the listener.
Examples in context
- म सन्चै छु।ma sanchai chu.I am fine.
- धन्यवाद, म सन्चै छु।dhanyabaad, ma sanchai chu.Thank you, I am fine.
Example conversation
Anita and Sumit meet at a cafe.
- सुमित Sumitअनीता जी, तपाईँलाई कस्तो छ?Anita ji, tapailai kasto cha?Anita, how are you?
- अनीता Anitaम सन्चै छु, सुमित जी।ma sanchai chu, Sumit ji.I am fine, Sumit.
- सुमित Sumitत्यो सुनेर खुसी लाग्यो।tyo sunera khusi lagyo.I am happy to hear that.
- अनीता Anitaतपाईँ पनि सन्चै हुनुहुन्छ?tapai pani sanchai hunuhuncha?Are you also doing well?
