In nepali, this word means the same as it means in hindi – poor thing!
The occasion is dussehra holidays. We call it Dasai here in the local language. It’s a major festive event with loads of celebrating – eating, drinking and making merry. I called my maid today afternoon and we had this conversation.
Me: Here, I got you a few things for the dasai celebrations in your house.
She: Bichara, mam!!! There was no need…
Me: Dont be silly. Here’s a kilo of mutton for your family today evening. I know you cook fab so enjoy!
She: Bichara!!! Really, there was no need…
Me: And here’s a bottle of whiskey for your kind husband. Hope he likes it.
She: Bichara!!! Oh no… this is too much…
Me: Uff! I havent finished. Here’s a packet of gulab jamuns. These are for your children (she has four) I thought I’d get them something too.
She: Oh, you didnt have to take so much trouble… bichara…
Me: And last but not the least, here’s your salary for the last month. I’ve added some more cash so that you can go buy something nice you like.
She: Oh… oh… bichara…
Me: WILL YOU STOP SAYING BICHARA???
By the time she left (still saying bichara on her way out), I felt really sorry for myself.
Bichara……….. All those maids who are not working for you.
Bichara… unnikutta… we havent seen each other in 7 years either.
I’m just curious… why do you call her “unnikutta”? Does it have anything to do with “akkasoto”?
“Bichara” the most used word in Nepali:) , the usage and meaning varies with the circumstances.
ha ha ha
But why were u a “bichara” in this conversation??? for having so much money spent on her
Yes Deepak. Impressive mystery solving.
Akkusotto is her name.
While in collage hostel,we saw Yodha together.
Akkusotto..,
Akku means uncle in Nepali.Isn’t it?
If there was an employer of the year survey on maids, you’d come out as the top employer! Whoa girl!
@sreedevi: It was just some luck. Rinchen always reminds me of Dolma Ammayi, that’s how I made the connection.
ah! u r such a generous lady, and u ve got urself a grateful maid too. oh! now i envy u..btw happy dasai..(hope i got that rite)
Hey, who is Dolma Ammayi???
Deepak and Sree – In Yodha, the little (kidnapped) lama kid yells Akusotto!!! while Mohanlal runs after him saying Unnikutta!!!
Aku means Uncle, all right. Hahaha…
GWBE – I also want to apply for a job in that company.
Raven – happy dasai! The maid’s disappeared for a week, thanks to puja vacations. A certain generous lady’s house is a mess consequently.
Akusotto..
Dolma Ammayi is the Nepali wife of Mohanlal’s uncle in the same movie.
Ohhh… thats why the name Dolma! How duh of me
Ipo manasilai!
lol. Bichara….. like this word.
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