भन्नुहोस्
bhannuhos
To say in Nepali is भन्नुहोस् (bhannuhos).
The verb is used to communicate something verbally or in writing. Note that while it is used for saying or telling, it is distinct from the verb बोल्नु, which refers to the act of speaking a language or talking.
Meaning: to communicate verbally or in writing (verb)
Which one should you use?
The infinitive form भन्नु represents the concept of to say.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For polite requests, such as asking someone to please say or please tell something, use the polite imperative भन्नुहोस्. For informal situations, such as speaking with friends or younger people, you can use the low-honorific forms भन or भन्.
How does it change in a sentence?
The third-person singular present tense in informal speech is भन्छ. To express the polite past tense 'you said', use भन्नुभयो. The dictionary form or infinitive is भन्नु.
How do you pronounce it?
bhannuhos
Did you know?
- Nepali has an 'ultra-high' honorific form for 'to say' called भन्नुहुनुहुन्छ, used for people of extremely high status or deities, which goes beyond the standard polite भन्नुहोस्.
- To say 'I don't know' in Nepali, one often uses a form of भन्नु in the phrase भन्न सक्दिन, which literally translates to 'I cannot say'.
- While भन्नु means 'to say', the root word भन is used in the common Nepali expression भन त, which functions like 'tell me' or 'so?' to prompt someone to reveal a secret.
Examples in context
- कृपया सत्य भन्नुहोस्।kripaya satya bhannuhos.Please tell the truth.
- आफ्नो विचार स्पष्ट भन्नुहोस्।aafno vichaar spashta bhannuhos.Say your thoughts clearly.
Example conversation
A student is asking a teacher for feedback on a project.
- सुमित Sumitमेरो कामको बारेमा के भन्नुहुन्छ?mero kaamko baarema ke bhannuhunchha?What do you say about my work?
- माया Mayaतपाईंले धेरै राम्रो गर्नुभएको छ।tapai le dherai ramro garnubhaeko chha.You have done a very good job.
- सुमित Sumitसुधार गर्न केही भन्नुहोस्।sudhaar garna kehi bhannuhos.Please say something to improve it.
- माया Mayaअझै अलि बढी मेहनत गर्नुहोस्।ajhai ali badhi mehnat garnuhos.Please work a little harder.
