चूप च्वँ
chup chwã
The phrase चूप च्वँ (chup chwã) is how to say "shut up" in Newari.
The phrase is used to tell someone to stop talking.
Meaning: "Stop talking." (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
This phrase is composed of the word chup meaning quiet or silent and the verb chwã meaning to stay or to be.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
चूप च्वँ is an informal command. Depending on your tone, it can be perceived as rude or blunt.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form चूप च्वँ functions as an imperative command to remain silent.
How do you pronounce it?
chup chwã
Did you know?
- The word chup is not native to Newari but is a loanword from Hindi. It entered the language through cultural contact and is used widely across many South Asian languages to mean 'quiet'.
- Using this phrase toward an elder, even in a joking manner, is considered a significant breach of etiquette in many Newari households.
- In Newari, the verb च्वँ is versatile enough to be used for both staying in a house and staying silent, linking physical presence with vocal presence.
Examples in context
- चूप च्वँ!chūp chwan!Shut up!
- थौं चूप च्वँ.thaun chūp chwan.Shut up now.
Example conversation
Sarita and Amit are arguing about a movie.
- सरिता Saritaअमित, थुगु फिल्म म्यः मय्!Amit, thugu phim myah may!Amit, don't say that about this movie!
- अमित Amitत इथुगु फिल्म खः!ta ithugu phim khah!But what kind of movie is it!
- सरिता Saritaचूप च्वँ, म्ये चूप च्वँ!chup chwan, mye chup chwan!Shut up, just shut up!
- अमित Amitहँ, म्ये चूप च्वं!han, mye chup chwan!Fine, I'll shut up!
