अक्टोपस
akṭopas
The English word octopus is translated into Nepali as अक्टोपस (akṭopas).
अक्टोपस is a noun used to refer to the mollusc known as an octopus.
Meaning: mollusc (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced akṭopas.
Did you know?
- While अक्टोपस is the standard term, some Nepali speakers use the phrase आठ हात भएको माछा which literally translates to 'fish with eight hands'.
- Because octopuses are not native to the landlocked mountains of Nepal, the word अक्टोपस is almost exclusively learned through English education.
- In formal scientific Nepali contexts, you might see the term अष्टबाहु used instead of the common अक्टोपस.
Examples in context
- अक्टोपसका कतिवटा खुट्टा हुन्छन्?How many arms does an octopus have?This sentence is useful for asking about the number of arms an अक्टोपस has.Tatoeba #12401200 by taro, translation #2228387 by Tximist
- मलाई अक्टोपस मन पर्दैन।malāī akṭopas man pardaina.I do not like octopus.
- यो अक्टोपस धेरै ठूलो छ।yo akṭopas dhērai ṭhūlō cha.This octopus is very big.
Example conversation
At an aquarium, looking at the marine life.
- अविनाश Avinashके तिमीले त्यो अक्टोपस देख्यौ?kē timīlē tyō akṭopas dēkhyau?Did you see that octopus?
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaहो, त्यो अक्टोपस कति राम्रो छ!hō, tyō akṭopas kati rām rō cha!Yes, that octopus is so beautiful!
- अविनाश Avinashयसको रङ परिवर्तन हुन्छ।yasakō raṅ parivartan huncha.Its color changes.
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaअविनाश, यो त अचम्मको छ।avināś, yō ta achammakō cha.Avinas, this is amazing.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “octopus” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
