धेरै राम्रो
dherai ramro
धेरै राम्रो (dherai ramro) is the Nepali phrase for "very good".
This phrase is used to describe something of high quality or to express strong approval.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of धेरै (dherai) meaning "much/very" and राम्रो (ramro) meaning "good".
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective राम्रो (ramro) is invariant in gender and number, so धेरै राम्रो remains the same regardless of whether you are describing a masculine, feminine or neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
dherai ramro
Did you know?
- While you might use it for quality, saying धेरै राम्रो when looking at a person means they are 'very handsome' or 'very beautiful'.
- Although many people in Nepal believe राम्रो (ramro) is derived from the deity राम (Ram), they are actually linguistically unrelated.
- If you say धेरै राम्रो with a specific sharp tone, it can shift from a sincere compliment to a sarcastic remark.
Examples in context
- टम गणितमा धेरै राम्रो छैन।Tom isn't very good at mathematics.This sentence is useful for describing someone's proficiency in a subject using धेरै राम्रो.Tatoeba #11766435 by taro, translation #2734283 by CK
- मलाई लाग्दैन कि यो धेरै राम्रो विचार हो।I don't think this is a very good idea.This sentence is useful for expressing an opinion about an idea using धेरै राम्रो.Tatoeba #12054452 by taro, translation #3618489 by CK
- म नाच्न मा धेरै राम्रो छैन, तर म नाच्नु परेको बेला मा नाच्ने गर्छु।I'm not very good at dancing, but I dance when I have to.This sentence is useful for discussing physical skills or talents using धेरै राम्रो.Tatoeba #11763414 by taro, translation #11763415 by taro
- यो गीत एकदम राम्रो छ।This song is very good.
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Example conversation
Roshan and Pratiksha are talking about a painting Pratiksha made.
- रोशन Roshanप्रतिक्षा, तिम्रो चित्र धेरै राम्रो छ।Pratiksha, timro chitra dherai ramro cha.Pratiksha, your painting is very good.
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaधन्यवाद, रोशन!Dhanyabaad, Roshan!Thank you, Roshan!
- रोशन Roshanतिमीले रंगहरू धेरै राम्रो प्रयोग गर्यौ।Timile rangharu dherai ramro prayog garyau.You used the colors very well.
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaमलाई यो बनाउन रमाइलो लाग्यो।Malai yo banauna ramailo laagyo.I enjoyed making this.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries धेरै, राम्रो, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
