संसार
sansar
The English word "world" is translated into Nepali as संसार (sansar).
The term refers to the inhabited planet.
Meaning: inhabited planet (noun)
Which one should you use?
संसार is the most common way to refer to the world or the universe in a general sense. In contrast, विश्व is a more formal or academic synonym used frequently in news, geography or official contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
sansar
Did you know?
- Traditional Nepali cosmology divides the 'world' into layers, including Pataala, a subterranean realm that exists beneath the surface of the known संसार.
- The word संसार is borrowed from the Sanskrit term 'samsara', which describes the eternal cycle of birth, death and rebirth. In a spiritual context, it refers to the world as a place of transient existence and suffering.
- The term संसार is closely tied to the concept of 'Maya', meaning it often implies that the material world is a deceptive illusion rather than a concrete reality.
Examples in context
- संसारभरि उनका साथी थिए ।He had friends all over the world.This sentence shows how to use संसार to express the idea of being all over the world.Tatoeba #11841610 by taro, translation #300280 by CK
- म नयाँ संसारको भगवान बन्छु।I will become God of the new world.This sentence uses संसार to refer to a new world.Tatoeba #11763937 by taro, translation #329003 by fcbond
- म दिव्य संसारको देवता बन्छु।I will become god of the celestial world.This sentence uses संसार to refer to a celestial world.Tatoeba #11763939 by taro, translation #6476005 by jasmaa
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about traveling during a break.
- रोशन Roshanयो संसार धेरै ठूलो छ।Yo sansar dherai thulo cha.This world is very big.
- माया Mayaहो, संसार घुम्न मन छ।Ho, sansar ghumna man cha.Yes, I want to travel the world.
- रोशन Roshanमाया, तिमी कहाँ जान चाहन्छौ?Maya, timi kaha jana chahanchhau?Maya, where do you want to go?
- माया Mayaम धेरै ठाउँ घुम्न चाहन्छु।Ma dherai thau ghumna chahanchhu.I want to visit many places.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
