{"id":2263,"date":"2026-05-22T03:57:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T07:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nepali\/?post_type=chapter&p=2263"},"modified":"2026-05-29T00:55:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T04:55:52","slug":"chapter-3-learning-in-practice","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nepali\/chapter\/chapter-3-learning-in-practice\/","title":{"raw":"Learning in Practice","rendered":"Learning in Practice"},"content":{"raw":"In this unit, you will use the object-identification patterns from this chapter in simple real-life situations. You will practise asking what something is, answering with a noun, and using \u092f\u094b (yo<\/em>) and \u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b (tyo<\/em>) correctly.\r\n

Try it in real life<\/h2>\r\nLook around your room, classroom, or study space. Choose five objects. Point to each object and ask:\r\n\r\n\u092f\u094b \u0915\u0947 \u0939\u094b?\r\nyo ke ho?<\/em>\r\nWhat is this?\r\n\r\nThen answer:\r\n\r\n\u092f\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u0939\u094b\u0964\r\nyo kit\u0101b ho.<\/em>\r\nThis is a book.\r\n\r\nTry the same pattern with other objects:\r\n\r\n\u092f\u094b \u0915\u0932\u092e \u0939\u094b\u0964\r\nyo kalam ho.<\/em>\r\nThis is a pen.\r\n\r\n\u092f\u094b \u091d\u094b\u0932\u093e \u0939\u094b\u0964\r\nyo jhol\u0101 ho.<\/em>\r\nThis is a bag.\r\n\r\n\u092f\u094b \u092e\u094b\u092c\u093e\u0907\u0932 \u0939\u094b\u0964\r\nyo mob\u0101il ho.<\/em>\r\nThis is a mobile phone.\r\n\r\n\u092f\u094b \u0915\u0941\u0930\u094d\u0938\u0940 \u0939\u094b\u0964\r\nyo kurs\u012b ho.<\/em>\r\nThis is a chair.\r\n

Practice task<\/h3>\r\nPractise this short exchange with a partner:\r\n\r\nA: \u092f\u094b \u0915\u0947 \u0939\u094b?\r\nyo ke ho?<\/em>\r\n\r\nB: \u092f\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u0939\u094b\u0964\r\nyo kit\u0101b ho.<\/em>\r\n\r\nA: \u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b \u0915\u0947 \u0939\u094b?\r\ntyo ke ho?<\/em>\r\n\r\nB: \u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b \u091d\u094b\u0932\u093e \u0939\u094b\u0964\r\ntyo jhol\u0101 ho.<\/em>\r\n\r\nA: \u092f\u094b \u0915\u0932\u092e \u0939\u094b?\r\nyo kalam ho?<\/em>\r\n\r\nB: \u0939\u094b, \u092f\u094b \u0915\u0932\u092e \u0939\u094b\u0964\r\nho, yo kalam ho.<\/em>\r\n

Mini culture note<\/h2>\r\nIn Nepali, simple pointing words such as \u092f\u094b (yo<\/em>) and \u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b (tyo<\/em>) are very useful in everyday conversation. You can use them when asking about classroom objects, food, clothing, books, signs, and things in a market or home.\r\n\r\n\u092f\u094b (yo<\/em>) usually means \u201cthis\u201d and refers to something near the speaker. \u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b (tyo<\/em>) usually means \u201cthat\u201d and refers to something farther away.\r\n

Common mistake<\/h2>\r\nDo not confuse \u092f\u094b (yo<\/em>) and \u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b (tyo<\/em>).\r\n\r\nUse \u092f\u094b (yo<\/em>) for something near you:\r\n\r\n\u092f\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u0939\u094b\u0964\r\nyo kit\u0101b ho.<\/em>\r\nThis is a book.\r\n\r\nUse \u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b (tyo<\/em>) for something farther away:\r\n\r\n\u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b \u091d\u094b\u0932\u093e \u0939\u094b\u0964\r\ntyo jhol\u0101 ho.<\/em>\r\nThat is a bag.\r\n\r\nAlso remember: when asking about an object, use \u0915\u0947 (ke<\/em>), not \u0915\u094b (ko<\/em>).\r\n\r\nCorrect:\r\n\r\n\u092f\u094b \u0915\u0947 \u0939\u094b?\r\nyo ke ho?<\/em>\r\nWhat is this?\r\n\r\nNot:\r\n\r\n\u092f\u094b \u0915\u094b \u0939\u094b?\r\nyo ko ho?<\/em>\r\nWho is this?\r\n\r\nUse \u0915\u094b (ko<\/em>) when asking about a person.\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\u092f\u094b\u0964\r\nyo.<\/em>\r\nThis.\r\n\r\n\u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0964\r\ntyo.<\/em>\r\nThat.\r\n\r\n\u092f\u094b \u0915\u0947 \u0939\u094b?\r\nyo ke ho?<\/em>\r\nWhat is this?\r\n\r\n\u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b \u0915\u0947 \u0939\u094b?\r\ntyo ke ho?<\/em>\r\nWhat is that?\r\n\r\n\u092f\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u0939\u094b\u0964\r\nyo kit\u0101b ho.<\/em>\r\nThis is a book.\r\n\r\n\u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b \u091d\u094b\u0932\u093e \u0939\u094b\u0964\r\ntyo jhol\u0101 ho.<\/em>\r\nThat is a bag.\r\n

Rhythm practice<\/h3>\r\nRead this short exchange aloud:\r\n\r\n\u092f\u094b \u0915\u0947 \u0939\u094b?\r\nyo ke ho?<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u092f\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u0939\u094b\u0964\r\nyo kit\u0101b ho.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b \u0915\u0947 \u0939\u094b?\r\ntyo ke ho?<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b \u091d\u094b\u0932\u093e \u0939\u094b\u0964\r\ntyo jhol\u0101 ho.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u0939\u094b, \u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b \u091d\u094b\u0932\u093e \u0939\u094b\u0964\r\nho, tyo jhol\u0101 ho.<\/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
  • ask \u201cWhat is this?\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t
  • ask \u201cWhat is that?\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t
  • use \u092f\u094b (yo<\/em>) for something near me<\/li>\r\n \t
  • use \u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b (tyo<\/em>) for something farther away<\/li>\r\n \t
  • identify common classroom objects<\/li>\r\n \t
  • answer with \u092f\u094b ... \u0939\u094b (yo ... ho<\/em>)<\/li>\r\n \t
  • answer with \u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b ... \u0939\u094b (tyo ... ho<\/em>)<\/li>\r\n \t
  • understand the difference between \u0915\u0947 (ke<\/em>) and \u0915\u094b (ko<\/em>)<\/li>\r\n \t
  • use simple object-identification sentences in Nepali<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","rendered":"

    In this unit, you will use the object-identification patterns from this chapter in simple real-life situations. You will practise asking what something is, answering with a noun, and using \u092f\u094b (yo<\/em>) and \u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b (tyo<\/em>) correctly.<\/p>\n

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

    Look around your room, classroom, or study space. Choose five objects. Point to each object and ask:<\/p>\n

    \u092f\u094b \u0915\u0947 \u0939\u094b?
    \nyo ke ho?<\/em>
    \nWhat is this?<\/p>\n

    Then answer:<\/p>\n

    \u092f\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u0939\u094b\u0964
    \nyo kit\u0101b ho.<\/em>
    \nThis is a book.<\/p>\n

    Try the same pattern with other objects:<\/p>\n

    \u092f\u094b \u0915\u0932\u092e \u0939\u094b\u0964
    \nyo kalam ho.<\/em>
    \nThis is a pen.<\/p>\n

    \u092f\u094b \u091d\u094b\u0932\u093e \u0939\u094b\u0964
    \nyo jhol\u0101 ho.<\/em>
    \nThis is a bag.<\/p>\n

    \u092f\u094b \u092e\u094b\u092c\u093e\u0907\u0932 \u0939\u094b\u0964
    \nyo mob\u0101il ho.<\/em>
    \nThis is a mobile phone.<\/p>\n

    \u092f\u094b \u0915\u0941\u0930\u094d\u0938\u0940 \u0939\u094b\u0964
    \nyo kurs\u012b ho.<\/em>
    \nThis is a chair.<\/p>\n

    Practice task<\/h3>\n

    Practise this short exchange with a partner:<\/p>\n

    A: \u092f\u094b \u0915\u0947 \u0939\u094b?
    \nyo ke ho?<\/em><\/p>\n

    B: \u092f\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u0939\u094b\u0964
    \nyo kit\u0101b ho.<\/em><\/p>\n

    A: \u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b \u0915\u0947 \u0939\u094b?
    \ntyo ke ho?<\/em><\/p>\n

    B: \u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b \u091d\u094b\u0932\u093e \u0939\u094b\u0964
    \ntyo jhol\u0101 ho.<\/em><\/p>\n

    A: \u092f\u094b \u0915\u0932\u092e \u0939\u094b?
    \nyo kalam ho?<\/em><\/p>\n

    B: \u0939\u094b, \u092f\u094b \u0915\u0932\u092e \u0939\u094b\u0964
    \nho, yo kalam ho.<\/em><\/p>\n

    Mini culture note<\/h2>\n

    In Nepali, simple pointing words such as \u092f\u094b (yo<\/em>) and \u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b (tyo<\/em>) are very useful in everyday conversation. You can use them when asking about classroom objects, food, clothing, books, signs, and things in a market or home.<\/p>\n

    \u092f\u094b (yo<\/em>) usually means \u201cthis\u201d and refers to something near the speaker. \u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b (tyo<\/em>) usually means \u201cthat\u201d and refers to something farther away.<\/p>\n

    Common mistake<\/h2>\n

    Do not confuse \u092f\u094b (yo<\/em>) and \u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b (tyo<\/em>).<\/p>\n

    Use \u092f\u094b (yo<\/em>) for something near you:<\/p>\n

    \u092f\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u0939\u094b\u0964
    \nyo kit\u0101b ho.<\/em>
    \nThis is a book.<\/p>\n

    Use \u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b (tyo<\/em>) for something farther away:<\/p>\n

    \u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b \u091d\u094b\u0932\u093e \u0939\u094b\u0964
    \ntyo jhol\u0101 ho.<\/em>
    \nThat is a bag.<\/p>\n

    Also remember: when asking about an object, use \u0915\u0947 (ke<\/em>), not \u0915\u094b (ko<\/em>).<\/p>\n

    Correct:<\/p>\n

    \u092f\u094b \u0915\u0947 \u0939\u094b?
    \nyo ke ho?<\/em>
    \nWhat is this?<\/p>\n

    Not:<\/p>\n

    \u092f\u094b \u0915\u094b \u0939\u094b?
    \nyo ko ho?<\/em>
    \nWho is this?<\/p>\n

    Use \u0915\u094b (ko<\/em>) when asking about a person.<\/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

    \u092f\u094b\u0964
    \nyo.<\/em>
    \nThis.<\/p>\n

    \u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0964
    \ntyo.<\/em>
    \nThat.<\/p>\n

    \u092f\u094b \u0915\u0947 \u0939\u094b?
    \nyo ke ho?<\/em>
    \nWhat is this?<\/p>\n

    \u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b \u0915\u0947 \u0939\u094b?
    \ntyo ke ho?<\/em>
    \nWhat is that?<\/p>\n

    \u092f\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u0939\u094b\u0964
    \nyo kit\u0101b ho.<\/em>
    \nThis is a book.<\/p>\n

    \u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b \u091d\u094b\u0932\u093e \u0939\u094b\u0964
    \ntyo jhol\u0101 ho.<\/em>
    \nThat is a bag.<\/p>\n

    Rhythm practice<\/h3>\n

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

    \u092f\u094b \u0915\u0947 \u0939\u094b?
    \nyo ke ho?<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u092f\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u0939\u094b\u0964
    \nyo kit\u0101b ho.<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b \u0915\u0947 \u0939\u094b?
    \ntyo ke ho?<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b \u091d\u094b\u0932\u093e \u0939\u094b\u0964
    \ntyo jhol\u0101 ho.<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u0939\u094b, \u0924\u094d\u092f\u094b \u091d\u094b\u0932\u093e \u0939\u094b\u0964
    \nho, tyo jhol\u0101 ho.<\/em><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

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