भोलि
bholi[bʱo̤li]
The English word "tomorrow" is translated into Nepali as भोलि (bholi).
भोलि is a common way to say tomorrow in Nepali. You may also encounter the informal phrase Bholi bhetne, which literally translates to "meeting tomorrow".
Meaning: on the day after the present day (adv)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is bholi.
Did you know?
- In Nepal, saying भोलि can sometimes be a polite way to avoid a commitment, similar to how some cultures use 'maybe' to mean 'no'.
- The term भोलि shares a root with भोलानाथ, one of the names for the deity Shiva.
- The word भोलि shares its roots with the Sanskrit word for 'dawn' or 'sunrise', meaning the concept of 'tomorrow' is etymologically tied to the arrival of light.
Examples in context
- भोलि पनि ठिक छ।Tomorrow is OK, too.Tatoeba #11768027 by taro, translation #11768025 by DJ_Saidez
- म भोलि बिदामा छु।I'm off tomorrow.Tatoeba #11825667 by taro, translation #2549309 by CK
- भोलि गर्मी हुनेछ ।It will be hot tomorrow.Tatoeba #11900655 by taro, translation #323287 by CK
- के तिम्रो बर्थडे भोली छ?Is your birthday tomorrow?
- 19 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Roshan and Pratiksha are discussing when to meet for coffee.
- रोशन Roshanहामी कहिले भेट्ने?Hami kahile bhetne?When shall we meet?
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaके भोलि मिल्छ?Ke bholi milcha?Does tomorrow work?
- रोशन Roshanहो, भोलि ठिक छ।Ho, bholi thik cha.Yes, tomorrow is fine.
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaम भोलि आउनेछु।Ma bholi aaunechu.I will come tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tomorrow” translations and entries भोलि, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries भोलि, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
