वाक्य
vakya
The Nepali word for 'sentence' is वाक्य (vakya).
वाक्य refers to a grammatically complete series of words consisting of a subject and a predicate.
Meaning: grammatically complete series of words consisting of a subject and predicate (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
vakya
Did you know?
- In Nepali, वाक्य can also refer to a 'promise' or a 'solemn vow' depending on the context of the conversation.
- Because the word वाक्य is rooted in Sanskrit, it shares a conceptual link with the idea of 'sacred speech' in ancient Vedic traditions, where the structure of a sentence was tied to the power of a mantra.
- While English uses 'sentence' to mean both a grammatical unit and a legal punishment, the Nepali word वाक्य only refers to the linguistic structure.
Examples in context
- के यो वाक्य हो?Is this a sentence?This sentence is useful for asking if a specific group of words is a वाक्य.Tatoeba #12219205 by taro, translation #10025559 by shekitten
- यो उदाहरण वाक्य मेटाइयो।This example sentence was deleted.This sentence shows the word वाक्य being used in the context of a deleted example.Tatoeba #12051547 by taro, translation #4632145 by mactrey
- यो उदाहरण वाक्य मेटाइएको छ।This sentence has been deleted.This sentence demonstrates the word वाक्य in the passive voice to show it has been deleted.Tatoeba #12051546 by taro, translation #10234034 by espamatics
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A teacher and student are discussing a Nepali textbook.
- अनीता Anitaयो वाक्य निकै लामो छ।Yo vakya nikai lamo chha.This sentence is very long.
- रोशन Roshanके यो वाक्य सही छ?Ke yo vakya sahi chha?Is this sentence correct?
- अनीता Anitaहो, यो वाक्य ठिक छ।Ho, yo vakya thik chha.Yes, this sentence is fine.
- रोशन Roshanधन्यवाद, तपाईंले मद्दत गर्नुभयो।Dhanyabhad, tapainle maddat garnubhayo.Thank you, you helped me.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
