Not a Kukri question but still a question about Nepal

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I realize this is a knife forum but I have a question about Nepal that I can't seem to find a definitive answer to ando since HI and the kukri are from Nepal I thought I would try here. When speaking 9f someone or something from Nepal is it proper to refer to that person or object as Nepalese or Nepali? An example would be "The kukri is of Nepalese/Nepali origin". I hope this isn't too dumb a question but I have been wondering and have heard both one or the other and also both could be interchangeable.
 
I don't think there is a definitive answer to this kind of question.

We're asking what is the correct written English version of words that originate in another language that uses a different alphabet and is rooted in a different historical and cultural background.

English itself is a hybrid language with as many exceptions as rules, and has no equivalent to the French Academy (Académie française) to determine standards, and even the French Academy is not universally accepted as an authority.

Just to cite a couple of examples of English weirdness:

1. We drive on the parkway and park in the driveway.

2. These three English words sound alike but have different meanings: to, too, two. How would you tell someone, in writing, usng correct Engish, that there are three tus in the English language? Keeping in mind that "tus" is not a real word.

On Jay's question, I personally prefer "khukuri," but that's just a personal preference. One could also ask what is the correct word for khukuri in Russian, or Chinese, or Tagalog. These questions have answers, but not definitive answers.
 
Someplace in the cellar the Khukri pronunciation was addressed. I believe Karda posted it after hearing it spoken by Yangdu or somebody as the Nepali would usually say it.

I'll root around some while I wait for Meister Tall to find it in 4 seconds and make my efforts a complete waste of time.
 
Here I am basking in the glow of victory and Meister Tall comes through with the correct thread I was desperately seeking. Obviously the pressure was too great on thee and I choked!

Thank you Meister Tall, I'm sorry about the whole closet, gag and cuff thing. I really thought I had this one.

I'll go back to my cubicle now wearing the crown of slow, dumb and downtrodden.
 
Bawanna said:
Here I am basking in the glow of victory and Meister Tall comes through with the correct thread I was desperately seeking. Obviously the pressure was too great on thee and I choked!

Thank you Meister Tall, I'm sorry about the whole closet, gag and cuff thing. I really thought I had this one.

I'll go back to my cubicle now wearing the crown of slow, dumb and downtrodden.
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I no longer try, he just makes it worse.
 
I now can painfully acknowledge that. They say when the going gets tough the tough get going but in this case the smart just coast and wait for the meister. I bow to his superiority............
 
davidf99 said:
I don't think there is a definitive answer to this kind of question. ... there are three tus in the English language? Keeping in mind that "tus" is not a real word.
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i always limit myself to two 'too's. and also have never worn a tutu.

the written nepali word for these bendy knives uses the local characters that theoretically sound like khu ku ri, so for me, it's a khukuri. regional accents of the nepalese may make it sound slightly different depending too on what area the nepali person is from.

p.s. i will hereafter, in this post use the word 'also' where needed in lieu of the synonymic "T" word. and also nepali (sing.) or nepalese (pl.) as deemed appropriate.

:D
 
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Thank you kronckrew. Nepali (sing) Nepalese (plural) could very well be the answer I was looking for.
 
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