मेरो श्रीमान्
mero shreeman
The English phrase "my husband" is translated into Nepali as मेरो श्रीमान् (mero shreeman).
The phrase is used by a woman to refer to the man to whom she is married.
What does it mean word for word?
मेरो (mero) means "my" and श्रीमान् (shreeman) means "husband".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
मेरो श्रीमान् is a respectful and formal way to refer to a husband, often used in polite conversation or official contexts. More formal or respectful alternatives include मेरो पति and मेरो स्वामी.
How do you pronounce it?
mero shreeman
Did you know?
- A woman might use मेरो मान्छे (mero manche), which literally translates to 'my person', as a colloquial way to refer to her husband.
- The word श्रीमान् (shreeman) is derived from the Sanskrit word for 'possessing fortune' or 'radiant'.
- While श्रीमान् (shreeman) is a common way to say 'husband', the same word is often used as a formal way to address any 'gentleman' or 'sir' in professional settings.
Examples in context
- मेरो श्रीमान् डाक्टर हुनुहुन्छ।mero shrimaan doctor hunuhunchha.My husband is a doctor.
- मेरो श्रीमान् आज ढिलो आउनुहुन्छ।mero shrimaan aaj dhilo aaunuhunchha.My husband will come late today.
- मेरो श्रीमान् धेरै दयालु हुनुहुन्छ।mero shrimaan dherai dayalu hunuhunchha.My husband is very kind.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their families at a cafe.
- सुमित Sumitमाया, तिम्रो श्रीमान् कहाँ हुनुहुन्छ?Maya, timro shrimaan kaha hunuhunchha?Maya, where is your husband?
- माया Mayaमेरो श्रीमान् अहिले अफिसमा हुनुहुन्छ।mero shrimaan ahile office ma hunuhunchha.My husband is at the office right now.
- सुमित Sumitके उहाँ काममा व्यस्त हुनुहुन्छ?ke uhaan kaam ma byasta hunuhunchha?Is he busy with work?
- माया Mayaहजुर, उहाँ धेरै व्यस्त हुनुहुन्छ।hajur, uhaan dherai byasta hunuhunchha.Yes, he is very busy.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries श्रीमान्, CC BY-SA 4.0.
