Kathmandu Ma Bhetghat
Kathmandu Ma Bhetghat
Sikhne uddeshyaharu
Learning goals and warm-up
Namaste Calypso!
Hello Calypso!
Yo pathma hami kennismaking (parichaya) bare sikhnechhau.
In this lesson, we will learn about introductions.
Sikhne uddeshyaharu:
Learning goals:
- Tapai aphno parichaya (kennismaking) garna saknu hunchha.
You can introduce yourself. - Vartaman kaal (presens) ko prayog garna saknu hunchha.
You can use the present tense. - Pesha (beroep) bare kura garna saknu hunchha.
You can talk about professions.
Abhyas (oefening) garau: Tapai ko naam ke ho?
Let's practice: What is your name?
Café ma bhetghat
Reading text with vocabulary
Read the following story about Calypso and Arun.
Calypso ek yatri (reiziger) hun.
Calypso is a traveler.
Waha 29 barsha ko hunuhunchha.
She is 29 years old.
Waha Angrezi ra kala (kunst) ko shikshak (leraar) hun.
She is a teacher of English and art.
Kathmandu ko ek café ma waha Arun lai bhetnu hunchha.
In a café in Kathmandu, she meets Arun.
Arun Nepali hun ra waha sangeetkar (muzikant) hun.
Arun is Nepali and he is a musician.
Waha ghumne sahayak (gids) ra kath-shilpkar (houtbewerker) pani hun.
He is also a travel guide and a woodworker.
Calypso ra Arun stage ma sangeet bajauchhan (spelen).
Calypso and Arun play music on the stage.
Sabaile waha-haru lai man parauchhan.
Everyone likes them.
| Nepali | Nederlands | English |
|---|---|---|
| Yatri | reiziger | Traveler |
| Shikshak | leraar | Teacher |
| Sangeetkar | muzikant | Musician |
| Sahayak | gids / helper | Guide / helper |
| Bajauchhan | spelen (muziek) | To play (music) |
Sabdawali
Vocabulary list
Learn these useful words for your conversation.
| Nederlands | English | Nepali (Example) |
|---|---|---|
| Naam | Name | Mero naam Calypso ho. |
| Kala | Art | Ma kala man parauchhu. |
| Sangeet | Music | Hami sangeet bajauchhau. |
| Kath-kaam | Woodwork | Arun kath-kaam garchhan. |
| Saphaltā | Success | Hami saphaltā pauchhau. |
Vartaman kaal ko dhang
Grammar structure for the present tense
In Nepali, verbs change based on the person (I, you, he/she).
Verb: Hunnu (To be)
Use this for facts and identities.
| Person | Nepali | English |
|---|---|---|
| Ma (I) | chhu | I am |
| Tapaī (You - polite) | hunuhunchha | You are |
| Waha (He/She - polite) | hunuhunchha | He/She is |
| Hami (We) | chhau | We are |
Ma 29 barsha ko chhu.
I am 29 years old.
Khali thau bharne abhyas
Fill in the correct Nepali word. (English: Complete the sentences.)
Joda milaune abhyas
Match the Nepali word with its English meaning.
Chhito abhyas
Manan garne prashnaharu
Reflection questions
Think about these questions to check your progress.
Tapai aphno naam Nepali ma bhanna saknu hunchha?
Can you say your name in Nepali?
'Shikshak' ko matlab ke ho?
What does 'Shikshak' mean?
Vartaman kaal (presens) ma 'Ma' ko sath ke prayog hunchha?
What is used with 'Ma' in the present tense?
Sangeet bare kura garna saknu hunchha?
Can you talk about music?
Antya
Closing the lesson
Aaj hami-le parichaya ra sangeet bare sikh-yau.
Today we learned about introductions and music.
Calypso, tapaī sangeet man parauhunchha?
Calypso, do you like music?
Tapaī ko pragati dherai ramro chha!
Your progress is very good!
Feri bhetaula!
See you again!
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