राम्रो
rāmro
The English word 'pretty' can be translated into Nepali as राम्रो (rāmro).
राम्रो is used to describe something as pleasant or attractive, particularly when referring to women and children. To form a complete sentence such as 'She is pretty' or 'It is pretty', you typically add the verb छ (cha) after the adjective.
Meaning: especially of women and children: pleasant, attractive (adj)
Which one should you use?
While राम्रो can mean 'pretty', it is also the standard word for 'good', 'nice' or 'handsome' when referring to men or objects. In contrast, when specifically describing a female person, the form राम्री is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective राम्रो (rāmro) changes to राम्री (rāmri) when describing a female person.
How do you pronounce it?
rāmro
Did you know?
- There is a popular 'folk etymology' that links राम्रो to the Hindu deity 'Rama', though linguists identify a different ancestral path.
- In some contexts, राम्रो can be used as an adverb to mean 'well', such as saying someone did a job 'pretty' well.
- The word राम्रो evolved through several stages of language, moving from Sanskrit रम्य (ramya) to Prakrit रम्म (ramma) before becoming the modern Nepali form.
Examples in context
- तिम्रो नयाँ शर्ट राम्रो छ।Your new shirt is pretty.
- यो सानो बच्चा धेरै राम्रो छ।Yo sāno baccā dherai rāmro cha.This small child is very pretty.
Example conversation
Sumit is complimenting Anita's new dress.
- सुमित Sumitअनीता, तिमी आज धेरै राम्रो देखिएकी छौ।Anita, timi aaja dherai ramro dekhiyeki chau.Anita, you look very pretty today.
- अनीता Anitaधन्यवाद सुमित!Dhanyabaad Sumit!Thank you, Sumit!
- सुमित Sumitयो लुगा तिमीलाई सुहाएको छ।Yo luga timilai suhayeko cha.This dress suits you.
- अनीता Anitaमलाई यो धेरै मन पर्छ।Malai yo dherai man parcha.I like it very much.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries राम्रो, CC BY-SA 4.0.
