{"id":2279,"date":"2026-05-22T04:13:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T08:13:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nepali\/?post_type=chapter&p=2279"},"modified":"2026-05-29T00:59:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T04:59:22","slug":"chapter-7-learning-in-practice","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nepali\/chapter\/chapter-7-learning-in-practice\/","title":{"raw":"Learning in Practice","rendered":"Learning in Practice"},"content":{"raw":"In this section, you will use \u091b (cha<\/em>) and \u091b\u0948\u0928 (chaina<\/em>) to talk about what exists, what does not exist, and what someone has. You will practise simple sentences about belongings, classroom objects, and everyday items.\r\n

Try it in real life<\/h2>\r\nLook inside your bag, on your desk, or around your room. Choose five objects. Say what you have and what you do not have.\r\n\r\nExample:\r\n\r\n\u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091b\u0964\r\nmero kit\u0101b cha.<\/em>\r\nI have a book.\r\n\r\n\u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u0932\u092e \u091b\u0964\r\nmero kalam cha.<\/em>\r\nI have a pen.\r\n\r\n\u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u093e\u092a\u0940 \u091b\u0948\u0928\u0964\r\nmero k\u0101p\u012b chaina.<\/em>\r\nI do not have a notebook.\r\n\r\n\u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u092e\u094b\u092c\u093e\u0907\u0932 \u091b\u0964\r\nmero mob\u0101il cha.<\/em>\r\nI have a mobile phone.\r\n\r\n\u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u092a\u093e\u0928\u0940\u0915\u094b \u092c\u094b\u0924\u0932 \u091b\u0948\u0928\u0964\r\nmero p\u0101n\u012bko botal chaina.<\/em>\r\nI do not have a water bottle.\r\n

Practice task<\/h3>\r\nPractise this short exchange with a partner:\r\n\r\nA: \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0915\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091b?\r\ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303ko kit\u0101b cha?<\/em>\r\n\r\nB: \u0939\u094b, \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091b\u0964\r\nho, mero kit\u0101b cha.<\/em>\r\n\r\nA: \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0915\u094b \u0915\u0932\u092e \u091b?\r\ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303ko kalam cha?<\/em>\r\n\r\nB: \u0939\u094b, \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u0932\u092e \u091b\u0964\r\nho, mero kalam cha.<\/em>\r\n\r\nA: \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0915\u094b \u0915\u093e\u092a\u0940 \u091b?\r\ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303ko k\u0101p\u012b cha?<\/em>\r\n\r\nB: \u0939\u094b\u0907\u0928, \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u093e\u092a\u0940 \u091b\u0948\u0928\u0964\r\nhoina, mero k\u0101p\u012b chaina.<\/em>\r\n

Mini culture note<\/h2>\r\nIn Nepali, \u091b (cha<\/em>) is very useful. It can mean \u201cis,\u201d \u201cexists,\u201d or \u201chas,\u201d depending on the sentence.\r\n\r\nFor example, \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091b (mero kit\u0101b cha<\/em>) means \u201cI have a book.\u201d The sentence does not need a separate verb for \u201chave.\u201d This is an important Nepali pattern.\r\n

Common mistake<\/h2>\r\nDo not use \u0939\u094b (ho<\/em>) when you mean \u201chas\u201d or \u201cthere is.\u201d\r\n\r\nUse \u0939\u094b (ho<\/em>) to identify something:\r\n\r\n\u092f\u094b \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u0939\u094b\u0964\r\nyo mero kit\u0101b ho.<\/em>\r\nThis is my book.\r\n\r\nUse \u091b (cha<\/em>) to say that something exists or that someone has something:\r\n\r\n\u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091b\u0964\r\nmero kit\u0101b cha.<\/em>\r\nI have a book.\r\n\r\nUse \u091b\u0948\u0928 (chaina<\/em>) for the negative:\r\n\r\n\u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091b\u0948\u0928\u0964\r\nmero kit\u0101b chaina.<\/em>\r\nI do not have a book.\r\n

Say it aloud<\/h2>\r\nPractise these slowly. Then say them more naturally.\r\n\r\nAfter you practise, use the audio recorder below to record yourself. Listen to your recording and try again if you want to improve your pronunciation.\r\n\r\n\u091b\u0964\r\ncha.<\/em>\r\nThere is \/ has.\r\n\r\n\u091b\u0948\u0928\u0964\r\nchaina.<\/em>\r\nThere is not \/ does not have.\r\n\r\n\u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091b\u0964\r\nmero kit\u0101b cha.<\/em>\r\nI have a book.\r\n\r\n\u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u0932\u092e \u091b\u0964\r\nmero kalam cha.<\/em>\r\nI have a pen.\r\n\r\n\u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u093e\u092a\u0940 \u091b\u0948\u0928\u0964\r\nmero k\u0101p\u012b chaina.<\/em>\r\nI do not have a notebook.\r\n\r\n\u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0915\u094b \u091d\u094b\u0932\u093e \u091b?\r\ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303ko jhol\u0101 cha?<\/em>\r\nDo you have a bag?\r\n

Rhythm practice<\/h3>\r\nRead this short exchange aloud:\r\n\r\n\u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0915\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091b?\r\ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303ko kit\u0101b cha?<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u0939\u094b, \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091b\u0964\r\nho, mero kit\u0101b cha.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0915\u094b \u0915\u0932\u092e \u091b?\r\ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303ko kalam cha?<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u0939\u094b, \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u0932\u092e \u091b\u0964\r\nho, mero kalam cha.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0915\u094b \u0915\u093e\u092a\u0940 \u091b?\r\ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303ko k\u0101p\u012b cha?<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u0939\u094b\u0907\u0928, \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u093e\u092a\u0940 \u091b\u0948\u0928\u0964\r\nhoina, mero k\u0101p\u012b chaina.<\/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
  • use \u091b (cha<\/em>) to say that something exists<\/li>\r\n \t
  • use \u091b\u0948\u0928 (chaina<\/em>) to say that something does not exist<\/li>\r\n \t
  • say what I have<\/li>\r\n \t
  • say what I do not have<\/li>\r\n \t
  • ask if someone has something<\/li>\r\n \t
  • answer yes\/no questions about possession<\/li>\r\n \t
  • understand the difference between \u0939\u094b (ho<\/em>) and \u091b (cha<\/em>)<\/li>\r\n \t
  • use \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b ... \u091b (mero ... cha<\/em>) in simple sentences<\/li>\r\n \t
  • use \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b ... \u091b\u0948\u0928 (mero ... chaina<\/em>) in simple negative sentences<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","rendered":"

    In this section, you will use \u091b (cha<\/em>) and \u091b\u0948\u0928 (chaina<\/em>) to talk about what exists, what does not exist, and what someone has. You will practise simple sentences about belongings, classroom objects, and everyday items.<\/p>\n

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

    Look inside your bag, on your desk, or around your room. Choose five objects. Say what you have and what you do not have.<\/p>\n

    Example:<\/p>\n

    \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091b\u0964
    \nmero kit\u0101b cha.<\/em>
    \nI have a book.<\/p>\n

    \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u0932\u092e \u091b\u0964
    \nmero kalam cha.<\/em>
    \nI have a pen.<\/p>\n

    \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u093e\u092a\u0940 \u091b\u0948\u0928\u0964
    \nmero k\u0101p\u012b chaina.<\/em>
    \nI do not have a notebook.<\/p>\n

    \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u092e\u094b\u092c\u093e\u0907\u0932 \u091b\u0964
    \nmero mob\u0101il cha.<\/em>
    \nI have a mobile phone.<\/p>\n

    \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u092a\u093e\u0928\u0940\u0915\u094b \u092c\u094b\u0924\u0932 \u091b\u0948\u0928\u0964
    \nmero p\u0101n\u012bko botal chaina.<\/em>
    \nI do not have a water bottle.<\/p>\n

    Practice task<\/h3>\n

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

    A: \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0915\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091b?
    \ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303ko kit\u0101b cha?<\/em><\/p>\n

    B: \u0939\u094b, \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091b\u0964
    \nho, mero kit\u0101b cha.<\/em><\/p>\n

    A: \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0915\u094b \u0915\u0932\u092e \u091b?
    \ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303ko kalam cha?<\/em><\/p>\n

    B: \u0939\u094b, \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u0932\u092e \u091b\u0964
    \nho, mero kalam cha.<\/em><\/p>\n

    A: \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0915\u094b \u0915\u093e\u092a\u0940 \u091b?
    \ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303ko k\u0101p\u012b cha?<\/em><\/p>\n

    B: \u0939\u094b\u0907\u0928, \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u093e\u092a\u0940 \u091b\u0948\u0928\u0964
    \nhoina, mero k\u0101p\u012b chaina.<\/em><\/p>\n

    Mini culture note<\/h2>\n

    In Nepali, \u091b (cha<\/em>) is very useful. It can mean \u201cis,\u201d \u201cexists,\u201d or \u201chas,\u201d depending on the sentence.<\/p>\n

    For example, \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091b (mero kit\u0101b cha<\/em>) means \u201cI have a book.\u201d The sentence does not need a separate verb for \u201chave.\u201d This is an important Nepali pattern.<\/p>\n

    Common mistake<\/h2>\n

    Do not use \u0939\u094b (ho<\/em>) when you mean \u201chas\u201d or \u201cthere is.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Use \u0939\u094b (ho<\/em>) to identify something:<\/p>\n

    \u092f\u094b \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u0939\u094b\u0964
    \nyo mero kit\u0101b ho.<\/em>
    \nThis is my book.<\/p>\n

    Use \u091b (cha<\/em>) to say that something exists or that someone has something:<\/p>\n

    \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091b\u0964
    \nmero kit\u0101b cha.<\/em>
    \nI have a book.<\/p>\n

    Use \u091b\u0948\u0928 (chaina<\/em>) for the negative:<\/p>\n

    \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091b\u0948\u0928\u0964
    \nmero kit\u0101b chaina.<\/em>
    \nI do not have a book.<\/p>\n

    Say it aloud<\/h2>\n

    Practise these slowly. Then say 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

    \u091b\u0964
    \ncha.<\/em>
    \nThere is \/ has.<\/p>\n

    \u091b\u0948\u0928\u0964
    \nchaina.<\/em>
    \nThere is not \/ does not have.<\/p>\n

    \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091b\u0964
    \nmero kit\u0101b cha.<\/em>
    \nI have a book.<\/p>\n

    \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u0932\u092e \u091b\u0964
    \nmero kalam cha.<\/em>
    \nI have a pen.<\/p>\n

    \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u093e\u092a\u0940 \u091b\u0948\u0928\u0964
    \nmero k\u0101p\u012b chaina.<\/em>
    \nI do not have a notebook.<\/p>\n

    \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0915\u094b \u091d\u094b\u0932\u093e \u091b?
    \ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303ko jhol\u0101 cha?<\/em>
    \nDo you have a bag?<\/p>\n

    Rhythm practice<\/h3>\n

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

    \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0915\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091b?
    \ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303ko kit\u0101b cha?<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u0939\u094b, \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091b\u0964
    \nho, mero kit\u0101b cha.<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0915\u094b \u0915\u0932\u092e \u091b?
    \ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303ko kalam cha?<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u0939\u094b, \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u0932\u092e \u091b\u0964
    \nho, mero kalam cha.<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0915\u094b \u0915\u093e\u092a\u0940 \u091b?
    \ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303ko k\u0101p\u012b cha?<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u0939\u094b\u0907\u0928, \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0915\u093e\u092a\u0940 \u091b\u0948\u0928\u0964
    \nhoina, mero k\u0101p\u012b chaina.<\/em><\/p>\n

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