राम्रो
ramro
The Nepali word for "nice" is राम्रो (ramro).
राम्रो is a versatile adjective used broadly to mean good, nice, beautiful or fine depending on the context. It can describe things that are attractive or people who are friendly.
Meaning: attractive, friendly (adj)
Which one should you use?
While राम्रो is the general term for nice, सुन्दर is used to emphasize beauty in a formal way and मिठो is an informal way to describe something pleasant or enjoyable, though it literally means "sweet".
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes based on the gender of the person being described. While राम्रो is the default, use राम्री when describing a female person.
How do you pronounce it?
ramro
Did you know?
- Due to a popular folk etymology, some Nepali speakers may subconsciously associate राम्रो with the Hindu deity 'Rama', even though the two words have different historical origins.
- The concept of 'nice' in Nepali can overlap with the word for 'well', meaning राम्रो can describe both a person's character and their health.
- The word राम्रो can function as a complete sentence on its own to mean 'It is good' or 'That is nice' in response to a question.
Examples in context
- त्यो राम्रो छ ।That is nice.This sentence shows how to use राम्रो to say something is nice.Tatoeba #7306233 by oya163, translation #7306022 by Ocie
- मसँग यति राम्रो नबन्नुहोस।Stop being so nice to me.This sentence uses राम्रो to express a sentiment about someone being nice.Tatoeba #11773151 by taro, translation #1860603 by CK
- त्यहाँ राम्रो र सितल थियो।It was nice and cool there.This sentence uses राम्रो to describe a pleasant environment.Tatoeba #12149500 by taro, translation #325803 by CK
- यो डिजाइन राम्रो छ।This design is nice.
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Avinash and Pratiksha are talking about a new friend.
- अविनाश Avinashतिम्रो नयाँ साथी कस्तो छ?Timro naya sathi kasto cha?How is your new friend?
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaउनी धेरै राम्रो मान्छे हुन्।Uni dherai ramro manche hun.She is a very nice person.
- अविनाश Avinashम पनि उनलाई भेट्न चाहन्छु।Ma pani unlai bhetna chahanchu.I want to meet her too.
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaहुन्छ, हामी भोलि भेटौँला।Huncha, hami bholi bhetaunla.Okay, let's meet tomorrow.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
