मसँग बोल
masaṅga bola
To say "talk to me" in Nepali, use मसँग बोल (masaṅga bola).
मसँग बोल is a request or command for someone to speak with the speaker.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of म (me), the postposition सँग (with) and the imperative verb बोल (speak).
How does it change in a sentence?
The imperative बोल is the informal or low-honorific form. To be polite or formal, use the form मसँग बोल्नुहोस्. Additionally, when addressing someone formally, the word for "you" is तपाईं.
How do you pronounce it?
masaṅga bola
Did you know?
- While मसँग बोल means 'talk to me', adding the word नी at the end transforms it into a gentle, coaxing plea, often used between romantic partners or close friends.
- If you use the informal बोल with a stranger or an elder, it is not just rude, it can be seen as an aggressive act of social defiance.
- Nepali has a complex system of honorifics where the choice between बोल and बोल्नुहोस् isn't just about politeness, but can indicate a rigid caste or social hierarchy.
Examples in context
- मसँग बोल।masanga bola.Talk to me.
Example conversation
A man is trying to resolve a misunderstanding with a woman.
- दिपेश Dipeshप्रतिक्षा, प्लिज मसँग बोल।Pratikshya, please masanga bola.Pratikshya, please talk to me.
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaमलाई अहिले केही भन्न मन छैन।malai ahile kehi bhanna man chaina.I don't feel like saying anything right now.
- दिपेश Dipeshतर हामीले कुरा गर्नुपर्छ।tara hamile kura garnuparchha.But we need to talk.
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaभोलि कुरा गरौँला।bholi kura garaula.Let's talk tomorrow.
