भोलि भेटौँला
bholi bhetaula
The English phrase "see you tomorrow" is expressed in Nepali as भोलि भेटौँला (bholi bhetaula).
भोलि भेटौँला is a standard, polite way to say goodbye when you intend to see the person again the next day.
Meaning: see you tomorrow (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of भोलि, which means "tomorrow" and भेटौँला, which means "will meet" or "will see each other".
Which one should you use?
भोलि भेटौँला is the standard form, while भोलि फेरि भेटौँला translates to "See you again tomorrow".
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb भेटौँला is in the future tense and carries a sense of "let's meet" or "we shall meet".
How do you pronounce it?
bholi bhetaula
Did you know?
- While English speakers might say 'see you' to anyone, the choice of the verb in भेटौँला can change based on the social hierarchy of the person you are addressing.
- The word for 'tomorrow', भोलि, has ancient roots in the Sanskrit word for 'dawn' or 'sunrise', referring to the coming of a new light.
- In Nepal, saying भोलि भेटौँला may be used as a polite social lubricant even if there is no concrete plan to meet, similar to how English speakers use 'let's do lunch'.
Examples in context
- लौ त, भोलि भेटौँला ।Lau ta, bholi bhetaula.Okay then, see you tomorrow.
- हुन्छ, भोलि भेटौँला ।Hunchha, bholi bhetaula.Alright, see you tomorrow.
- नमस्ते, भोलि भेटौँला ।Namaste, bholi bhetaula.Goodbye, see you tomorrow.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are leaving the office for the day.
- सुमित Sumitआजको लागि काम सकियो।Aajako laagi kaam sakiyo.Work is finished for today.
- सृजना Srijanaहो, म पनि निस्कन्छु।Ho, ma pani niskanchu.Yes, I'm heading out too.
- सुमित Sumitहुन्छ, भोलि भेटौँला!Huncha, bholi bhetaula!Okay, see you tomorrow!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries भोलि, CC BY-SA 4.0.
