बोक्सी
boksi
The Nepali word for "witch" is बोक्सी (boksi).
The term refers to a person who uses magic.
Meaning: person who uses magic (noun)
Which one should you use?
While बोक्सी is the standard term, the informal forms डाइनि and डाइनी are also used to mean "witch".
How do you pronounce it?
boksi
Did you know?
- In some rural regions of Nepal, calling someone a बोक्सी (boksi) is not merely a fantasy description but can be a serious accusation that leads to social ostracization or even violence.
- In folk tales, a बोक्सी is often depicted as having the ability to remove their skin or change their physical form to deceive villagers.
- Accusing someone of being a बोक्सी was historically used as a tool for social exclusion or to seize land from women in rural Nepal.
Examples in context
- त्यो कथामा एउटी बोक्सी छिन्।tyo kathama euti boksi chhin.There is a witch in that story.
- कस्तो डरलाग्दो बोक्सी!kasto darlagdo boksi!What a scary witch!
Example conversation
Sumit and Maya are talking about a scary movie.
- माया Mayaयो फिल्मको बोक्सी एकदम डरलाग्दो छ।Yo filmko boksi ekdam darlagdo cha.The witch in this movie is very scary.
- सुमित Sumitहो, मलाई पनि त्यस्तै लाग्यो।Ho, malai pani tyastai lagyo.Yes, I thought so too.
- माया Mayaतिमीलाई बोक्सीको कथा मन पर्छ?Timilai boksiko katha man parcha?Do you like stories about witches?
- सुमित Sumitनाइँ, मलाई डर लाग्छ।Nai, malai dar lagcha.No, I get scared.
