भाषण
bhashan
The Nepali word for speech is भाषण (bhashan).
भाषण is a noun used to refer to an oration or a session of speaking. If you want to express the action of delivering a speech, you use the phrase भाषण गर्नु.
Meaning: an oration, session of speaking (noun)
Which one should you use?
While भाषण refers to a general speech, the term प्रस्तावना is used specifically for an introductory speech or an opening address.
How do you pronounce it?
bhashan
Did you know?
- The word भाषण shares a root with the Sanskrit verb 'bhash', which means to speak, and is a distant linguistic relative of the English word 'language' via the Indo-European root for 'tongue'.
- In formal settings, instead of just saying 'speech', one might use the term वचन (vachan), which carries a weight of 'promise' or 'sacred word' in Nepali culture.
- The word भाषण is a Sanskrit-derived term, making it a 'Tatsama' word, which is used to lend an air of authority and seriousness to the speaker.
Examples in context
- मेरो साथीले भाषण गर्नुभयो।My friend delivered a speech.
- त्यो मेरो माताको भनाइ हो।That is my mother's speech/opinion.
- तिमीले भाषण धेरै राम्रो दियौ।Timile bhashan dherai ramro diyau.You gave a very good speech.
- आज कार्यक्रममा लामो भाषण छ।Aaja karyakram ma lamo bhashan chha.There is a long speech at the program today.
Example conversation
Pratiksha and Roshan are at a school event.
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaरोशन, तपाईंको भाषण कहिले सुरु हुन्छ?Roshan, tapainko bhashan kahile suru hunchha?Roshan, when does your speech start?
- रोशन Roshanमेरो भाषण अब पाँच मिनेटमा सुरु हुन्छ।Mero bhashan aba panch minute ma suru hunchha.My speech starts in five minutes.
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaतपाईं धेरै नहडबडाउनुहोस्, राम्रोसँग बोल्नुहोस्।Tapain dherai nahadbadaunuhos, ramrosangai bolnuhos.Don't be too nervous, speak well.
- रोशन Roshanधन्यवाद, प्रतिक्षा, म प्रयास गर्नेछु।Dhanyabaad, Pratiksha, ma prayas garnechhu.Thank you, Pratiksha, I will try.
