नासपाती
The English word pear is translated into Nepali as नासपाती.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Did you know?
- In Nepali culture, fruits like नासपाती are often sliced and served with a pinch of 'black salt' and 'chili powder' to create a sweet and spicy snack.
- The word नासपाती is a loanword derived from Persian, reflecting the historical trade routes that brought these fruits into the Indian subcontinent.
- In traditional Nepali markets, नासपाती are often sold by the 'mana', a traditional volumetric measure, rather than by weight.
Examples in context
- कृपया मलाई एक नास्पाती दिनुहोस्।Please give me a pear.
- नास्पातीको मूल्य कति होला?What is the price of a pear?
- मलाई नासपाती मनपर्छ।malāī nāsapātī manaparcha.I like pears.
- यो नासपाती धेरै मिठो छ।yo nāsapātī dherai miṭho cha.This pear is very sweet.
- बजारमा नासपातीको मूल्य कति छ?bajārmā nāsapātīko mūlya kati cha?How much is the price of pears in the market?
Example conversation
Roshan and Pratiksha are at a fruit stall.
- रोशन Roshanप्रतिक्षा, के तिमीलाई नासपाती चाहिन्छ?Pratikshā, ke timīlāī nāsapātī chāhīncha?Pratiksha, do you want a pear?
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaहो, मलाई केही नासपाती दिनुहोस्।Ho, malāī kehī nāsapātī dinuhos.Yes, please give me some pears.
- रोशन Roshanयो नासपाती ताजा छ।Yo nāsapātī tājā cha.This pear is fresh.
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaहुन्छ, म यो किन्छु।Huncha, ma yo kinchu.Okay, I will buy this.
