बिहीबार
bihibar
The English word Thursday is translated into Nepali as बिहीबार (bihibar).
Meaning: day of the week (noun)
Which one should you use?
While बिहीबार is the standard term, there are formal alternatives. गुरुबार is an acceptable formal term, and बृहस्पतिबार is a formal way to say Thursday that connects the day to the planet Jupiter.
How do you pronounce it?
bihibar
Did you know?
- In some traditional Nepali communities, it is customary for women to fast on बिहीबार to pray for the longevity of their husbands.
- Many Nepali Hindus avoid eating certain foods or performing specific tasks on बिहीबार to honor the deity Vishnu.
- While English names for days like 'Thursday' come from Norse gods, Nepali names like बिहीबार are rooted in Vedic astrology.
Examples in context
- आज बिहीबार हो।āja bihībāra ho.Today is Thursday.
- म बिहीबार आउँछु।ma bihībāra ā'ūchu.I will come on Thursday.
- हाम्रो बैठक बिहीबार छ।hāmrō baiṭhaka bihībāra cha.Our meeting is on Thursday.
Example conversation
Pratiksha and Avinash are discussing their next meeting.
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaहामी कहिले भेट्ने?Hami kahile bhetne?When shall we meet?
- अविनाश Avinashके बिहीबार ठीक छ?Ke bihibara thik cha?Is Thursday okay?
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaहो, बिहीबार हुन्छ।Ho, bihibara huncha.Yes, Thursday works.
- अविनाश Avinashहुन्छ, त्यही दिन भेटौं।Huncha, tyahi din bhetaun.Okay, let's meet that day.
