ENGLISH → NEPALI
lest
01
conjunction
कि (नकारात्मक निपात बिना; कुनै भावनाको कारण जनाउँछ)।
that (without the negative particle; introduces the reason for an emotion.)
In a sentence
There was danger/alarm lest the plan become known.
खतरा/चिन्ता थियो कि योजना जाहेर नहोस्।
I am afraid lest I revealed too much.
मलाई डर छ कि मैले धेरै कुरा नबताएँ।
A note on usage
formal; literary; after certain expressions denoting fear or apprehension
02
conjunction
यो डरले कि; नहोस् भनेर; केही हुनबाट रोक्न; हुनसक्ने अवस्थामा।
For fear that; that not; in order to prevent something from happening; in case.
In a sentence
He won't go outside, lest he be eaten by those ravenous eagles.
उनी बाहिर जाँदैनन्, कहीं ती भोका चीलहरूले खाइदिन्छन् कि।
I brought my notes lest faulty memory lead me astray.
मैले आफ्ना टिप्पणीहरू ल्याएँ, कहीं कमजोर सम्झनाले मलाई बाटो बिराउँछ कि।
A note on usage
formal; literary