लिली
lili
The English word lily is translated into Nepali as लिली (lili).
लिली is used to refer to a flower belonging to the genus Lilium.
Meaning: flower in the genus Lilium (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
lili
Did you know?
- While लिली refers specifically to the genus Lilium, most Nepalis use the word कमल 'kamal' to describe any water lily or lotus, which holds deep spiritual significance in Hinduism and Buddhism.
- The word कमल 'kamal' is so common in Nepal that it is frequently used as a given name for people, whereas लिली is rarely used as a name.
- The Nepali word लिली is a phonetic transliteration from English, rather than a word derived from Sanskrit or native roots.
Examples in context
- यो सेतो लिली हो।yo seto lili ho.This is a white lily.
- बगैंचामा एउटा सुन्दर लिली छ।bagaincha ma auta sundar lili cha.There is a beautiful lily in the garden.
- मलाई लिली मनपर्छ।malai lili manparcha.I like lilies.
Example conversation
Dipesh and Pratiksha are walking through a botanical garden.
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaहेर्नुहोस्, त्यो लिली कति राम्रो छ!hernu hos, tyo lili kati ramro cha!Look, that lily is so beautiful!
- दिपेश Dipeshहो, प्रतिक्षा, यो साँच्चै विशेष छ।ho, Pratiksha, yo sanchai vishesh cha.Yes, Pratiksha, it is truly special.
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaके तपाईँलाई यो लिली मनपर्छ?ke tapai lai yo lili manparcha?Do you like this lily?
- दिपेश Dipeshमलाई लिली धेरै मनपर्छ।malai lili dherai manparcha.I like lilies very much.
