“Lau Aba Ke Garne?” – The Official Motto of Gen Z in Nepal

If you’ve ever been around Nepali Gen Z, you’ve probably heard this phrase more than once:
“Lau aba ke garne?”
It’s short, funny, and somehow fits almost every situation in life.

But how did this become the unofficial motto for an entire generation? Let’s find out.

What It Means

In simple words, “Lau aba ke garne?” means “Well… now what to do?”
It’s that moment when plans fail, when something unexpected happens, or when you just don’t care enough to be stressed.

When Gen Z Uses It

1. After a Power Cut in the Middle of Online Class
   Laptop battery: dead. Internet: gone. Teacher: frozen on screen.
   Gen Z: “Lau aba ke garne?”
   
2. When Plans Get Cancelled at the Last Minute
   Friend: “Sorry, I can’t come.”
   You: “Lau aba ke garne?”
   
3. During Group Assignments
   Nobody has started the work. Deadline is tomorrow.
   Whole group: “Lau aba ke garne?”
   
4. When Life Throws Unexpected Problems
   Missed the bus, forgot your wallet, or momo shop is closed?
   Perfect timing for: “Lau aba ke garne?”
   

Why It’s the Perfect Gen Z Motto

• Chill Attitude – Gen Z knows stressing too much won’t fix the problem.
  
• Adaptable – This phrase works for happy, sad, funny, or awkward moments.
  
• Relatable – Whether you’re in Kathmandu or Kanchanpur, every youth understands it.
  

Final Thought (Simple)

“Lau aba ke garne?” isn’t just a phrase — it’s a mindset.
Life will keep throwing surprises, but sometimes the best thing is to smile, shrug, and move on.