जिद्दी
jiddi
The English word stubborn is जिद्दी (jiddi) in Nepali.
This adjective is used to describe someone who refuses to move or change their opinion.
Meaning: refusing to move or change one's opinion (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
jiddi
Did you know?
- The word जिद्दी is not originally from the Nepali language but entered the vocabulary through Persian influence via Urdu and Hindi.
- In Nepali, the word जिद्दी can be used to describe a malfunctioning machine or a broken object that refuses to start, treating the object as if it has a willful personality.
- While जिद्दी is generally negative, Nepali parents frequently use the term affectionately to describe a child's persistence.
Examples in context
- उ धेरै जिद्दी छ।u dherai jiddi cha.He is very stubborn.
- त्यो बच्चा एकदम जिद्दी छ।tyo bachcha ekdam jiddi cha.That child is extremely stubborn.
Example conversation
Anita and Sumit are discussing a plan for the weekend.
- सुमित Sumitहामी आज बजार जानुपर्छ।Hami aaja bazar januparcha.We have to go to the market today.
- अनीता Anitaम जाँदिन, मलाई आराम गर्नु छ।Ma jandina, malai aaram garnu cha.I am not going, I want to rest.
- सुमित Sumitतिमी किन यति जिद्दी हुन्छौ?Timi kina yeti jiddi hunchau?Why are you so stubborn?
- अनीता Anitaम थकित छु, त्यसैले जाँदिन।Ma thakit chu, tyasaile jandina.I am tired, that is why I won't go.
