शनिबार
shanibar
Saturday in Nepali is शनिबार (shanibar).
शनिबार is a noun used to refer to the day of the week Saturday.
Meaning: day of the week (noun)
Which one should you use?
शनिवार is also used as a formal term for Saturday.
How do you pronounce it?
shanibar
Did you know?
- In Nepal, शनिबार is the official weekly day off, meaning banks, government offices and most shops are closed.
- The word शनिबार is named after शनि, the Hindu deity of the planet Saturn. In many Nepali contexts, Saturday is considered a significant day for spiritual rituals or specific astrological observations.
- In traditional astrology, शनिबार is sometimes considered an unlucky day to start new business ventures or weddings due to the influence of the planet Saturn.
Examples in context
- शनिबार छुट्टी हो।shanibāra chhutti ho.Saturday is a holiday.
- म शनिबार बजार जान्छु।ma shanibāra bajāra jānchu.I will go to the market on Saturday.
Example conversation
Sumit and Anita are discussing their weekend plans.
- सुमित Sumitअनीता, शनिबार के गर्छौ?Anīta, shanibāra ke garchhau?Anita, what are you doing on Saturday?
- अनीता Anitaम घरमा बस्छु।ma gharmā baschu.I am staying at home.
- सुमित Sumitत्यसो भए म आउँ?tyaso bhaye ma āūñ?In that case, shall I come over?
- अनीता Anitaहुन्छ, आऊ न।hunchha, āū na.Sure, please come.
