{"id":2248,"date":"2026-05-22T03:43:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T07:43:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nepali\/?post_type=chapter&p=2248"},"modified":"2026-05-29T00:54:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T04:54:23","slug":"chapter-2-learning-in-practice","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nepali\/chapter\/chapter-2-learning-in-practice\/","title":{"raw":"Learning in Practice","rendered":"Learning in Practice"},"content":{"raw":"In this unit, you will use the greetings and survival phrases from this chapter in simple real-life situations. Practise slowly at first. Then try to speak a little more naturally.\r\n

Try it in real life<\/h2>\r\nGreet one person using Nepali. You can practise with a classmate, friend, family member, teacher, or language partner.\r\n\r\nStart with:\r\n\r\n\u0928\u092e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0947\u0964\r\nnamaste.<\/em>\r\nHello.\r\n\r\nThen ask:\r\n\r\n\u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u0915\u0938\u094d\u0924\u094b \u091b?\r\ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303l\u0101\u012b kasto cha?<\/em>\r\nHow are you?\r\n\r\nAnswer with:\r\n\r\n\u092e\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u0920\u0940\u0915 \u091b\u0964\r\nmal\u0101\u012b \u1e6dh\u012bk cha.<\/em>\r\nI am fine.\r\n\r\nThen end with:\r\n\r\n\u0927\u0928\u094d\u092f\u0935\u093e\u0926\u0964\r\ndhanyaw\u0101d.<\/em>\r\nThank you.\r\n

Practice task<\/h3>\r\nPractise this short exchange three times:\r\n\r\nA: \u0928\u092e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0947\u0964\r\nnamaste.<\/em>\r\n\r\nB: \u0928\u092e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0947\u0964\r\nnamaste.<\/em>\r\n\r\nA: \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u0915\u0938\u094d\u0924\u094b \u091b?\r\ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303l\u0101\u012b kasto cha?<\/em>\r\n\r\nB: \u092e\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u0920\u0940\u0915 \u091b\u0964 \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u0928\u093f?\r\nmal\u0101\u012b \u1e6dh\u012bk cha. tap\u0101\u012b\u0303l\u0101\u012b ni?<\/em>\r\n\r\nA: \u092e\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u092a\u0928\u093f \u0920\u0940\u0915 \u091b\u0964 \u0927\u0928\u094d\u092f\u0935\u093e\u0926\u0964\r\nmal\u0101\u012b pani \u1e6dh\u012bk cha. dhanyaw\u0101d.<\/em>\r\n

Mini culture note<\/h2>\r\n\u0928\u092e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0947 (namaste<\/em>) is one of the most useful greetings in Nepali. You can use it with elders, teachers, strangers, friends, neighbours, and community members.\r\n\r\nIn many situations, \u0928\u092e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0947 (namaste<\/em>) is safer than casual greetings because it sounds respectful and appropriate. When you are not sure how formal to be, \u0928\u092e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0947 (namaste<\/em>) is a good choice.\r\n

Common mistake<\/h2>\r\nDo not use overly casual language with elders, teachers, or people you do not know well.\r\n\r\nFor now, use \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902 (tap\u0101\u012b\u0303<\/em>) when speaking to others. It is respectful and appropriate for beginners.\r\n\r\nBetter for beginners:\r\n\r\n\u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u0915\u0938\u094d\u0924\u094b \u091b?\r\ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303l\u0101\u012b kasto cha?<\/em>\r\nHow are you?\r\n\r\nAvoid using very informal forms unless you know the relationship is close and casual.\r\n

Say it aloud<\/h2>\r\nPractise these phrases slowly. Listen to your pronunciation, then repeat them more naturally.\r\n

After you practise, use the audio recorder below to record yourself. Listen to your recording and try again if you want to improve your pronunciation.<\/p>\r\n\u0928\u092e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0947\u0964\r\nnamaste.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u0927\u0928\u094d\u092f\u0935\u093e\u0926\u0964\r\ndhanyaw\u0101d.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u092e\u093e\u092b \u0917\u0930\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964\r\nm\u0101ph garnuhos.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u092b\u0947\u0930\u093f \u092d\u0928\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964\r\npheri bhannuhos.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u092e\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u0925\u093e\u0939\u093e \u091b\u0948\u0928\u0964\r\nmal\u0101\u012b th\u0101h\u0101 chaina.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u0920\u0940\u0915 \u091b\u0964\r\n\u1e6dh\u012bk cha.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u0939\u0941\u0928\u094d\u091b\u0964\r\nhuncha.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u0939\u094b\u0907\u0928\u0964\r\nhoina.<\/em>\r\n

Rhythm practice<\/h3>\r\nRead this short exchange aloud:\r\n\r\n\u0928\u092e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0947\u0964\r\nnamaste.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u0915\u0938\u094d\u0924\u094b \u091b?\r\ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303l\u0101\u012b kasto cha?<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u092e\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u0920\u0940\u0915 \u091b\u0964\r\nmal\u0101\u012b \u1e6dh\u012bk cha.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u0927\u0928\u094d\u092f\u0935\u093e\u0926\u0964\r\ndhanyaw\u0101d.<\/em>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"605\"]\r\n

Can-do checklist<\/h2>\r\nBy the end of this chapter, I can:\r\n
    \r\n \t
  • greet someone politely in Nepali<\/li>\r\n \t
  • use \u0928\u092e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0947 (namaste<\/em>) in respectful situations<\/li>\r\n \t
  • ask \u201cHow are you?\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t
  • answer \u201cI am fine\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t
  • say thank you<\/li>\r\n \t
  • say excuse me \/ sorry<\/li>\r\n \t
  • ask someone to repeat<\/li>\r\n \t
  • say \u201cI don\u2019t know\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t
  • use \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902 (tap\u0101\u012b\u0303<\/em>) respectfully<\/li>\r\n \t
  • begin and end a very short Nepali conversation<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","rendered":"

    In this unit, you will use the greetings and survival phrases from this chapter in simple real-life situations. Practise slowly at first. Then try to speak a little more naturally.<\/p>\n

    Try it in real life<\/h2>\n

    Greet one person using Nepali. You can practise with a classmate, friend, family member, teacher, or language partner.<\/p>\n

    Start with:<\/p>\n

    \u0928\u092e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0947\u0964
    \nnamaste.<\/em>
    \nHello.<\/p>\n

    Then ask:<\/p>\n

    \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u0915\u0938\u094d\u0924\u094b \u091b?
    \ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303l\u0101\u012b kasto cha?<\/em>
    \nHow are you?<\/p>\n

    Answer with:<\/p>\n

    \u092e\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u0920\u0940\u0915 \u091b\u0964
    \nmal\u0101\u012b \u1e6dh\u012bk cha.<\/em>
    \nI am fine.<\/p>\n

    Then end with:<\/p>\n

    \u0927\u0928\u094d\u092f\u0935\u093e\u0926\u0964
    \ndhanyaw\u0101d.<\/em>
    \nThank you.<\/p>\n

    Practice task<\/h3>\n

    Practise this short exchange three times:<\/p>\n

    A: \u0928\u092e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0947\u0964
    \nnamaste.<\/em><\/p>\n

    B: \u0928\u092e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0947\u0964
    \nnamaste.<\/em><\/p>\n

    A: \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u0915\u0938\u094d\u0924\u094b \u091b?
    \ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303l\u0101\u012b kasto cha?<\/em><\/p>\n

    B: \u092e\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u0920\u0940\u0915 \u091b\u0964 \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u0928\u093f?
    \nmal\u0101\u012b \u1e6dh\u012bk cha. tap\u0101\u012b\u0303l\u0101\u012b ni?<\/em><\/p>\n

    A: \u092e\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u092a\u0928\u093f \u0920\u0940\u0915 \u091b\u0964 \u0927\u0928\u094d\u092f\u0935\u093e\u0926\u0964
    \nmal\u0101\u012b pani \u1e6dh\u012bk cha. dhanyaw\u0101d.<\/em><\/p>\n

    Mini culture note<\/h2>\n

    \u0928\u092e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0947 (namaste<\/em>) is one of the most useful greetings in Nepali. You can use it with elders, teachers, strangers, friends, neighbours, and community members.<\/p>\n

    In many situations, \u0928\u092e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0947 (namaste<\/em>) is safer than casual greetings because it sounds respectful and appropriate. When you are not sure how formal to be, \u0928\u092e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0947 (namaste<\/em>) is a good choice.<\/p>\n

    Common mistake<\/h2>\n

    Do not use overly casual language with elders, teachers, or people you do not know well.<\/p>\n

    For now, use \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902 (tap\u0101\u012b\u0303<\/em>) when speaking to others. It is respectful and appropriate for beginners.<\/p>\n

    Better for beginners:<\/p>\n

    \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u0915\u0938\u094d\u0924\u094b \u091b?
    \ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303l\u0101\u012b kasto cha?<\/em>
    \nHow are you?<\/p>\n

    Avoid using very informal forms unless you know the relationship is close and casual.<\/p>\n

    Say it aloud<\/h2>\n

    Practise these phrases slowly. Listen to your pronunciation, then repeat them more naturally.<\/p>\n

    After you practise, use the audio recorder below to record yourself. Listen to your recording and try again if you want to improve your pronunciation.<\/p>\n

    \u0928\u092e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0947\u0964
    \nnamaste.<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u0927\u0928\u094d\u092f\u0935\u093e\u0926\u0964
    \ndhanyaw\u0101d.<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u092e\u093e\u092b \u0917\u0930\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964
    \nm\u0101ph garnuhos.<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u092b\u0947\u0930\u093f \u092d\u0928\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964
    \npheri bhannuhos.<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u092e\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u0925\u093e\u0939\u093e \u091b\u0948\u0928\u0964
    \nmal\u0101\u012b th\u0101h\u0101 chaina.<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u0920\u0940\u0915 \u091b\u0964
    \n\u1e6dh\u012bk cha.<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u0939\u0941\u0928\u094d\u091b\u0964
    \nhuncha.<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u0939\u094b\u0907\u0928\u0964
    \nhoina.<\/em><\/p>\n

    Rhythm practice<\/h3>\n

    Read this short exchange aloud:<\/p>\n

    \u0928\u092e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0947\u0964
    \nnamaste.<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u0915\u0938\u094d\u0924\u094b \u091b?
    \ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303l\u0101\u012b kasto cha?<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u092e\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u0920\u0940\u0915 \u091b\u0964
    \nmal\u0101\u012b \u1e6dh\u012bk cha.<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u0927\u0928\u094d\u092f\u0935\u093e\u0926\u0964
    \ndhanyaw\u0101d.<\/em><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

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