सुभाय्
subhay
The English phrase "thank you" is expressed in Newari as सुभाय् (subhay).
सुभाय् is an expression of gratitude.
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Bhaktapur, people often say Dhanya bhaye to express their gratitude.
How do you pronounce it?
subhay
Did you know?
- In some Newari-speaking households, saying 'thank you' to an elder can actually be seen as too distant or formal, as it might imply you are treating them like a stranger rather than family.
- Newari is a Tibeto-Burman language, meaning the roots of its expressions of gratitude are distantly related to languages spoken in Tibet and Myanmar rather than the Indo-Aryan languages like Nepali.
- Because Newari was historically the court language of the Malla kings in the Kathmandu Valley, its expressions of politeness carry a legacy of royal etiquette.
Examples in context
- सुभाय् ।subhāy.Thank you.
- तपाय् सुभाय् ।tapāy subhāy.Thank you (to you).
Example conversation
Rajesh gives Punam a gift.
- पुनम Punamसुभाय्, राजेश!subhāy, rajesh!Thank you, Rajesh!
- राजेश Rajeshकेव्वाटः।kevvāṭaḥ.You are welcome.
- पुनम Punamथुकिंन्यः सुभाय्।thukiñyaḥ subhāy.Thank you for this.
- राजेश Rajeshमन्ला।manlā.No problem.
