बस्नुहोस्
basnuhos
The English verb 'sit' is translated into Nepali as बस्नुहोस् (basnuhos).
In certain contexts, this verb is also commonly used to mean 'to stay' or 'to live' (reside).
Meaning: of a person, be in a position in which the upper body is upright and the legs are supported (verb)
Which one should you use?
For commands or requests, you can use the polite बस्नुहोस् or the informal बस. For a past tense action, the polite form is बस्नुभयो.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form बस्नुहोस् is the polite imperative used when asking someone to sit down. In contrast, बस is the low-honorific or informal imperative used with close friends or children.
How does it change in a sentence?
The dictionary form or infinitive of the verb is basnu. The polite past tense form is बस्नुभयो.
How do you pronounce it?
basnuhos
Did you know?
- The word बस्नुहोस् is used not only for sitting but also to tell someone to 'wait' or 'stay put' for a short period.
- While बस्नुहोस् is the polite form, adding the particle नै to the phrase can turn a polite request into an emphatic command to sit down immediately.
- Using the informal बस with a stranger or an elder can be perceived as a serious social offense or a sign of extreme anger.
Examples in context
- तपाईं अलिकति अगाडि बस्नुहोस्।tapāī̃ alikati agādi basnuhōs.Please sit a little further forward.
- यो कुर्सीमा बस्नुहोस्।yo kursīmā basnuhōs.Please sit on this chair.
Example conversation
In a doctor's office, a staff member greets a patient.
- अनीता Anitaनमस्ते रोशन जी, कृपया यहाँ बस्नुहोस्।namaste roshan jī, kripaya yahā̃ basnuhōs.Hello Mr. Roshan, please sit here.
- रोशन Roshanधन्यवाद, म यहाँ बस्छु।dhanyabād, ma yahā̃ baschu.Thank you, I will sit here.
- अनीता Anitaतपाईंलाई के समस्या छ?tapāī̃lāī ke samasyā cha?What is your problem (symptom)?
- रोशन Roshanमेरो टाउको दुखिरहेको छ।mero ṭāukō dhukiraheko cha.My head is aching.
