सोमबार
sombār
सोमबार (sombār) is the Nepali word for Monday.
सोमबार is used to refer to the day of the week, Monday.
Meaning: day of the week (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
sombār
Did you know?
- The word सोमबार is derived from the Sanskrit word सोम, which refers to both the moon and a sacred ritual drink. This makes Monday the 'moon-day' in Nepali culture.
- In Nepal, सोमबार is traditionally dedicated to Lord Shiva. Many devout Hindus fast on this day or visit Shiva temples to seek blessings.
- In some rural Nepali traditions, starting a new venture or a long journey on सोमबार is considered highly favorable due to its association with Shiva.
Examples in context
- टम सोमबार राती आइपुग्नेछ।Tom will arrive Monday night.This sentence is useful for describing when someone will arrive using the form सोमबार.Tatoeba #11864570 by taro, translation #9445552 by CK
- नतिजा सोमबार घोषणा हुनेछ।Results will be announced Monday.This sentence is useful for describing when results will be announced using the form सोमबार.Tatoeba #12139122 by taro, translation #4529498 by CK
- मेरो जन्मदिन अर्को सोमबार हो।My birthday is next Monday.This sentence is useful for stating a date for an event using the form सोमबार.Tatoeba #11943329 by taro, translation #8382795 by CK
- 9 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their work schedules over coffee.
- अनीता Anitaके तिमी सोमबार खाली छौ?ke timi sombaar khaali chhau?Are you free on Monday?
- अविनाश Avinashहोइन, म सोमबार व्यस्त छु।hoina, ma sombaar vyasta chhu.No, I am busy on Monday.
- अनीता Anitaअनि मंगलबार भेट्ने हो त?ani mangalbaar bhetne ho ta?Then, shall we meet on Tuesday?
- अविनाश Avinashहुन्छ, मंगलबार भेटौँला।huncha, mangalbaar bhetaula.Okay, let's meet on Tuesday.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries सोमबार, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.