आँप
ā̃p
The English word "mango" is आँप (ā̃p) in Nepali.
आँप is a noun used to refer to the mango fruit.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is ā̃p.
Did you know?
- The Sanskrit ancestor of आँप, known as आम्र, is the source of the English word 'mango' via Portuguese and Arabic influences in trade routes.
- In many Nepali households, the mango tree is considered auspicious, and its leaves are often tied to doorways during celebrations to bring good luck.
- In many parts of South Asia, including Nepal, the mango is not just a fruit but is frequently referred to in poetic literature as the 'king of fruits'.
Examples in context
- मलाई आँप मनपर्छ।malai āmp manparcha.I like mango.
- यो आँप धेरै मीठो छ।yo āmp dherai mitho cha.This mango is very sweet.
Example conversation
Dipesh and Srijana are at a fruit stall.
- दिपेश Dipeshसृजना, यहाँको आँप राम्रो छ।Srijana, yahanko aap ramro chha.Srijana, the mangoes here are good.
- सृजना Srijanaहो, मलाई पनि आँप मन पर्छ।Ho, malai pani aap man parchha.Yes, I like mangoes too.
- दिपेश Dipeshहामी कति किलो आँप किन्ने?Hami kati kilo aap kinne?How many kilos of mangoes should we buy?
- सृजना Srijanaदुई किलो आँप किन्दै।Dui kilo aap kindai.Let's buy two kilos of mangoes.
