हिमाल
himal
The Nepali word for mountain is हिमाल (himal).
The term हिमाल is used to describe a large mass of earth and rock.
Meaning: large mass of earth and rock (noun)
Which one should you use?
While हिमाल specifically refers to snow-capped mountains or high Himalayan peaks, पहाड is a more general term used for hills or mountains that may not be covered in snow.
How do you pronounce it?
himal
When do people say it?
In the Nepali context, हिमाल carries a connotation of the high, snow-covered peaks of the Himalayas, rather than just any large landmass.
Did you know?
- The term पहाड can also be used to describe people from the hilly regions, distinguishing them from those in the lowlands or high mountains.
- The word हिमाल shares a root with the Sanskrit word 'hima', meaning 'snow' or 'frost'.
- In Nepali culture, the term हिमाल is often treated with a sense of reverence, personifying the peaks as divine or sacred entities.
Examples in context
- संसारको सबैभन्दा अग्लो हिमाल नेपालमा पर्दछ।The highest mountain in the world is in Nepal.This sentence shows the location of the highest mountain in the world using हिमाल.Tatoeba #5388659 by taro, translation #11958155 by taro
- हिमालको पानी स्वास्थ्यका लागि राम्रो हुन्छ।Mountain water is good for the health.This sentence uses हिमाल to describe mountain water and its health benefits.Tatoeba #12049590 by taro, translation #9011567 by Alizen
- माउन्ट एभरेष्ट विश्वको सबैभन्दा अग्लो हिमाल हो।Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world.This sentence identifies Mount Everest as the tallest हिमाल in the world.Tatoeba #11958287 by taro, translation #9673116 by ravensfeather
- नेपालमा पहाडहरू सुन्दर छन्।Mountains in Nepal are beautiful.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a landscape from a hill.
- सृजना Srijanaत्यो टाढाको हिमाल कति राम्रो देखिन्छ!tyo ṭāḍhāko himāl kati rāmro dekhiñcha!That distant mountain looks so beautiful!
- दिपेश Dipeshहो, त्यो हिमाल निकै ठूलो छ।ho, tyo himāl nikai ṭhūlo cha.Yes, that mountain is very large.
- सृजना Srijanaके हामी त्यो हिमाल हेर्न जाऔं?ke hāmī tyo himāl herna jā'auṃ?Shall we go to see that mountain?
- दिपेश Dipeshहुन्छ, सृजना, हिँड जाऔं।huncha, Srijana, hiṃḍ jā'auṃ.Okay, Srijana, let's go.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
