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English words, with meanings in Nepali. नेपाली

ENGLISH → NEPALI

meatgrinder

/ˈmiːtɡɹaɪndə(ɹ)/noun
01
noun

उच्च हताहत वा क्षय दर भएको गतिविधि, जस्तै सैन्य युद्ध वा कुनै व्यावसायिक वा खेलकुद सम्बन्धी गतिविधि।

An activity with a high casualty or attrition rate, such as a military battle or an occupational or athletic activity.

In a sentence

The mountainous second day of the race was a real meatgrinder, with 20% of racers dropping out.

दौडको पहाडी दोस्रो दिन साँच्चै निकै कठिन रहयो, जसमा २०% प्रतिस्पर्धी बीचैमा छोडेर गए।

A note on usage

informal

02
noun

मासुलाई धेरै सानो टुक्रामा काट्ने उपकरण।

A device for cutting meat into very small pieces.

In a sentence

Keep your fingers away from the throat of the meatgrinder.

आफ्ना औंलाहरूलाई मासु पिस्ने मेसिनको मुखबाट टाढा राख्नुहोस्।

03
noun

यस्तो प्रक्रिया जो गैर-भौतिक रूपमा हानिकारक हुन सक्छ।

A process that is likely to be injurious in a non-physical way.

In a sentence

Senate confirmation hearings are a real meatgrinder, discouraging people from government service.

सिनेटका पुष्टि सुनुवाइहरू साँच्चै निकै कठिन हुन्छन्, जसले मानिसहरूलाई सरकारी सेवाबाट निरुत्साहित गर्छन्।

A note on usage

informal