मंगलवार
mangalbar
Tuesday in Nepali is मंगलवार (mangalbar).
The word is used to refer to the day of the week known as Tuesday.
Meaning: day of the week (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is derived from the root Mangal, which means auspicious or fortunate.
How do you pronounce it?
mangalbar
Did you know?
- While the word मंगलवार means 'fortunate day', some traditional Nepali beliefs suggest avoiding starting major new ventures or signing contracts on this day.
- In some Nepali households, it is customary to avoid cutting hair or nails on मंगलवार to avoid bad luck.
- In Nepali culture, the concept of 'auspiciousness' in मंगलवार is tied to the color red, which is often worn or used in rituals on this day.
Examples in context
- आज मंगलवार हो।āja maṅgalvār ho.Today is Tuesday.
- मलाई मंगलवार मनपर्छ।malāī maṅgalvār manaparcha.I like Tuesday.
- हाम्रो बैठक मंगलवार छ।hāmrō baiṭaka maṅgalvār cha.Our meeting is on Tuesday.
Example conversation
Anita and Dipesh are discussing their meeting schedule.
- अनीता Anitaहामी कहिले भेट्ने?Haami kahile bhetne?When shall we meet?
- दिपेश Dipeshमंगलवार ठीक हुन्छ?Mangalbar thik huncha?Is Tuesday okay?
- अनीता Anitaहो, मंगलवार हुन्छ।Ho, mangalbar huncha.Yes, Tuesday works.
- दिपेश Dipeshहुन्छ, त्यतिबेला भेटौँ।Huncha, tyatibela bhetaun.Okay, let's meet then.
