रानी
rānī
The English word "queen" is translated into Nepali as रानी (rānī).
रानी is used to refer to a female monarch.
Meaning: female monarch (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
rānī
Did you know?
- The term रानी can be used in a sarcastic way to describe someone who expects to be served or treated with excessive luxury without working.
- In Nepali, the word रानी is also used as a common name for girls and can be used as a term of endearment for a daughter or a beloved woman.
- The plural form of रानी can be used to describe a group of noblewomen, but it is rarely used in modern daily speech since Nepal transitioned to a republic in 2008.
Examples in context
- त्यो रानी धेरै दयालु छिन्।tyo rāni dherai dayālu chhin.That queen is very kind.
- रानीले दरबारमा बस्नुहुन्छ।rāni-le darbār-mā basnuhuncha.The queen lives in the palace.
- हामी रानीको स्वागत गर्छौं।hāmi rāni-ko swāgat garchau.We welcome the queen.
Example conversation
A man and a woman are discussing a historical movie.
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaके तिमीले त्यो फिल्ममा रानी देख्यौ?ke timile tyo film-mā rāni dekhyau?Did you see the queen in that movie?
- दिपेश Dipeshहो, रानी धेरै शक्तिशाली थिइन्।ho, rāni dherai śaktishāli thiin.Yes, the queen was very powerful.
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaरानीको पहिरन कस्तो थियो?rāni-ko pahiran kasto thiyo?How was the queen's attire?
- दिपेश Dipeshरानीको पहिरन एकदमै राम्रो थियो।rāni-ko pahiran ekdamai rāmro thiyo.The queen's attire was very beautiful.
