सामाजिक
samajik
The English word "social" is translated into Nepali as सामाजिक (samajik).
Meaning: extroverted or outgoing (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective सामाजिक is derived from the noun समाज, which means "society".
Which one should you use?
सामाजिक refers to the societal or structural sense of "social." If you want to describe a person as being outgoing, friendly or sociable in terms of their personality, the more common word is मिलनसार.
How do you pronounce it?
samajik
Did you know?
- A person described as मिलनसार is seen as someone who 'mixes' well with others, almost like ingredients in a recipe.
- The root word समाज comes from the Sanskrit word 'samaj', which originally referred to a gathering or an assembly of people.
- In some rural contexts, being too मिलनसार with strangers can be viewed with suspicion, as social circles are traditionally based on tight kinship.
Examples in context
- उनी धेरै सामाजिक स्वभावकी छिन्।uni dherai samajik swabhavaki chhin.She has a very social nature.
- म अलि कम सामाजिक छु।ma ali kam samajik chu.I am a bit less social.
- तपाईं धेरै सामाजिक मान्छे हुनुहुन्छ।tapai dherai samajik manche hunuhuncha.You are a very social person.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their personalities at a cafe.
- सृजना Srijanaदिपेश, तिमी त धेरै सामाजिक छौ नि!Dipesh, timi ta dherai samajik chau ni!Dipesh, you are so social!
- दिपेश Dipeshहो र? मलाई त त्यस्तो लाग्दैन।Ho ra? Malai ta tyasto lagdaina.Really? I don't feel that way.
- सृजना Srijanaसबैले तिमीलाई मन पराउँछन्।Sabaile timilai man parauchhan.Everyone likes you.
- दिपेश Dipeshधन्यवाद, सृजना!Dhanyabaad, Srijana!Thank you, Srijana!
