{"id":2283,"date":"2026-05-22T04:15:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T08:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nepali\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=2283"},"modified":"2026-05-29T01:01:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T05:01:10","slug":"chapter-9-learning-in-practice","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nepali\/chapter\/chapter-9-learning-in-practice\/","title":{"raw":"Learning in Practice","rendered":"Learning in Practice"},"content":{"raw":"In this section, you will use simple Nepali command and request forms in classroom and everyday situations. You will practise giving polite instructions, responding to instructions, and noticing the difference between casual and respectful forms.\r\n<h2>Try it in real life<\/h2>\r\nChoose five simple actions you can do in class or at home. Practise giving each instruction politely.\r\n\r\nExample:\r\n\r\n\u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e \u092c\u0938\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964\r\n<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101 basnuhos.<\/em>\r\nPlease sit.\r\n\r\n\u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e \u0938\u0941\u0928\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964\r\n<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101 sunnuhos.<\/em>\r\nPlease listen.\r\n\r\n\u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e \u092a\u0922\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964\r\n<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101 pa\u1e0dhnuhos.<\/em>\r\nPlease read.\r\n\r\n\u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e \u0932\u0947\u0916\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964\r\n<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101 lekhnuhos.<\/em>\r\nPlease write.\r\n\r\n\u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e \u092b\u0947\u0930\u093f \u092d\u0928\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964\r\n<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101 pheri bhannuhos.<\/em>\r\nPlease say it again.\r\n<h3>Practice task<\/h3>\r\nPractise this short exchange with a partner:\r\n\r\nA: \u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e \u092c\u0938\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964\r\n<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101 basnuhos.<\/em>\r\n\r\nB: \u0939\u0941\u0928\u094d\u091b\u0964\r\n<em>huncha.<\/em>\r\n\r\nA: \u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e \u0938\u0941\u0928\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964\r\n<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101 sunnuhos.<\/em>\r\n\r\nB: \u0939\u0941\u0928\u094d\u091b\u0964\r\n<em>huncha.<\/em>\r\n\r\nA: \u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e \u092f\u094b \u0935\u093e\u0915\u094d\u092f \u092a\u0922\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964\r\n<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101 yo v\u0101kya pa\u1e0dhnuhos.<\/em>\r\n\r\nB: \u0939\u0941\u0928\u094d\u091b, \u092e \u092a\u0922\u094d\u091b\u0941\u0964\r\n<em>huncha, ma pa\u1e0dhchu.<\/em>\r\n\r\nA: \u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e \u092b\u0947\u0930\u093f \u092d\u0928\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964\r\n<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101 pheri bhannuhos.<\/em>\r\n\r\nB: \u0939\u0941\u0928\u094d\u091b, \u092e \u092b\u0947\u0930\u093f \u092d\u0928\u094d\u091b\u0941\u0964\r\n<em>huncha, ma pheri bhanchu.<\/em>\r\n<h2>Mini culture note<\/h2>\r\nIn Nepali, commands and requests change depending on the relationship between speakers. With teachers, elders, guests, strangers, and people you do not know well, respectful forms are usually expected.\r\n\r\nFor beginners, forms ending in -\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d (<em>-nuhos<\/em>) are useful because they sound polite and appropriate in many classroom and community situations.\r\n<h2>Common mistake<\/h2>\r\nDo not use casual command forms with people you do not know well.\r\n\r\nCasual:\r\n\r\n\u092c\u0938\u0964\r\n<em>basa.<\/em>\r\nSit.\r\n\r\n\u092a\u0922\u0964\r\n<em>pa\u1e0dha.<\/em>\r\nRead.\r\n\r\n\u0932\u0947\u0916\u0964\r\n<em>lekha.<\/em>\r\nWrite.\r\n\r\nBetter for beginners:\r\n\r\n\u092c\u0938\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964\r\n<em>basnuhos.<\/em>\r\nPlease sit.\r\n\r\n\u092a\u0922\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964\r\n<em>pa\u1e0dhnuhos.<\/em>\r\nPlease read.\r\n\r\n\u0932\u0947\u0916\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964\r\n<em>lekhnuhos.<\/em>\r\nPlease write.\r\n\r\nUse \u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e (<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101<\/em>) when you want to make the request even more polite.\r\n<h2>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\u092c\u0938\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964\r\n<em>basnuhos.<\/em>\r\nPlease sit.\r\n\r\n\u0938\u0941\u0928\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964\r\n<em>sunnuhos.<\/em>\r\nPlease listen.\r\n\r\n\u092a\u0922\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964\r\n<em>pa\u1e0dhnuhos.<\/em>\r\nPlease read.\r\n\r\n\u0932\u0947\u0916\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964\r\n<em>lekhnuhos.<\/em>\r\nPlease write.\r\n\r\n\u092b\u0947\u0930\u093f \u092d\u0928\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964\r\n<em>pheri bhannuhos.<\/em>\r\nPlease say it again.\r\n\r\n\u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e \u092c\u0938\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964\r\n<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101 basnuhos.<\/em>\r\nPlease sit.\r\n<h3>Rhythm practice<\/h3>\r\nRead this short exchange aloud:\r\n\r\n\u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e \u092c\u0938\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964\r\n<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101 basnuhos.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u0939\u0941\u0928\u094d\u091b\u0964\r\n<em>huncha.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e \u0938\u0941\u0928\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964\r\n<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101 sunnuhos.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u0939\u0941\u0928\u094d\u091b\u0964\r\n<em>huncha.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e \u092a\u0922\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964\r\n<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101 pa\u1e0dhnuhos.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u0939\u0941\u0928\u094d\u091b, \u092e \u092a\u0922\u094d\u091b\u0941\u0964\r\n<em>huncha, ma pa\u1e0dhchu.<\/em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"605\"]\r\n<h2>Can-do checklist<\/h2>\r\nBy the end of this chapter, I can:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>recognize simple command forms<\/li>\r\n \t<li>use respectful request forms ending in -\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d (<em>-nuhos<\/em>)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>give basic classroom instructions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>respond to instructions with \u0939\u0941\u0928\u094d\u091b (<em>huncha<\/em>)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>use \u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e (<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101<\/em>) to make requests more polite<\/li>\r\n \t<li>understand the difference between casual and respectful commands<\/li>\r\n \t<li>avoid using casual commands with elders, teachers, and strangers<\/li>\r\n \t<li>use polite requests in simple real-life situations<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","rendered":"<p>In this section, you will use simple Nepali command and request forms in classroom and everyday situations. You will practise giving polite instructions, responding to instructions, and noticing the difference between casual and respectful forms.<\/p>\n<h2>Try it in real life<\/h2>\n<p>Choose five simple actions you can do in class or at home. Practise giving each instruction politely.<\/p>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<p>\u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e \u092c\u0938\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964<br \/>\n<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101 basnuhos.<\/em><br \/>\nPlease sit.<\/p>\n<p>\u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e \u0938\u0941\u0928\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964<br \/>\n<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101 sunnuhos.<\/em><br \/>\nPlease listen.<\/p>\n<p>\u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e \u092a\u0922\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964<br \/>\n<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101 pa\u1e0dhnuhos.<\/em><br \/>\nPlease read.<\/p>\n<p>\u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e \u0932\u0947\u0916\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964<br \/>\n<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101 lekhnuhos.<\/em><br \/>\nPlease write.<\/p>\n<p>\u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e \u092b\u0947\u0930\u093f \u092d\u0928\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964<br \/>\n<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101 pheri bhannuhos.<\/em><br \/>\nPlease say it again.<\/p>\n<h3>Practice task<\/h3>\n<p>Practise this short exchange with a partner:<\/p>\n<p>A: \u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e \u092c\u0938\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964<br \/>\n<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101 basnuhos.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>B: \u0939\u0941\u0928\u094d\u091b\u0964<br \/>\n<em>huncha.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A: \u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e \u0938\u0941\u0928\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964<br \/>\n<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101 sunnuhos.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>B: \u0939\u0941\u0928\u094d\u091b\u0964<br \/>\n<em>huncha.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A: \u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e \u092f\u094b \u0935\u093e\u0915\u094d\u092f \u092a\u0922\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964<br \/>\n<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101 yo v\u0101kya pa\u1e0dhnuhos.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>B: \u0939\u0941\u0928\u094d\u091b, \u092e \u092a\u0922\u094d\u091b\u0941\u0964<br \/>\n<em>huncha, ma pa\u1e0dhchu.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A: \u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e \u092b\u0947\u0930\u093f \u092d\u0928\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964<br \/>\n<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101 pheri bhannuhos.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>B: \u0939\u0941\u0928\u094d\u091b, \u092e \u092b\u0947\u0930\u093f \u092d\u0928\u094d\u091b\u0941\u0964<br \/>\n<em>huncha, ma pheri bhanchu.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Mini culture note<\/h2>\n<p>In Nepali, commands and requests change depending on the relationship between speakers. With teachers, elders, guests, strangers, and people you do not know well, respectful forms are usually expected.<\/p>\n<p>For beginners, forms ending in -\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d (<em>-nuhos<\/em>) are useful because they sound polite and appropriate in many classroom and community situations.<\/p>\n<h2>Common mistake<\/h2>\n<p>Do not use casual command forms with people you do not know well.<\/p>\n<p>Casual:<\/p>\n<p>\u092c\u0938\u0964<br \/>\n<em>basa.<\/em><br \/>\nSit.<\/p>\n<p>\u092a\u0922\u0964<br \/>\n<em>pa\u1e0dha.<\/em><br \/>\nRead.<\/p>\n<p>\u0932\u0947\u0916\u0964<br \/>\n<em>lekha.<\/em><br \/>\nWrite.<\/p>\n<p>Better for beginners:<\/p>\n<p>\u092c\u0938\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964<br \/>\n<em>basnuhos.<\/em><br \/>\nPlease sit.<\/p>\n<p>\u092a\u0922\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964<br \/>\n<em>pa\u1e0dhnuhos.<\/em><br \/>\nPlease read.<\/p>\n<p>\u0932\u0947\u0916\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964<br \/>\n<em>lekhnuhos.<\/em><br \/>\nPlease write.<\/p>\n<p>Use \u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e (<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101<\/em>) when you want to make the request even more polite.<\/p>\n<h2>Say it aloud<\/h2>\n<p>Practise these slowly. Then say them more naturally.<\/p>\n<p>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<p>\u092c\u0938\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964<br \/>\n<em>basnuhos.<\/em><br \/>\nPlease sit.<\/p>\n<p>\u0938\u0941\u0928\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964<br \/>\n<em>sunnuhos.<\/em><br \/>\nPlease listen.<\/p>\n<p>\u092a\u0922\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964<br \/>\n<em>pa\u1e0dhnuhos.<\/em><br \/>\nPlease read.<\/p>\n<p>\u0932\u0947\u0916\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964<br \/>\n<em>lekhnuhos.<\/em><br \/>\nPlease write.<\/p>\n<p>\u092b\u0947\u0930\u093f \u092d\u0928\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964<br \/>\n<em>pheri bhannuhos.<\/em><br \/>\nPlease say it again.<\/p>\n<p>\u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e \u092c\u0938\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964<br \/>\n<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101 basnuhos.<\/em><br \/>\nPlease sit.<\/p>\n<h3>Rhythm practice<\/h3>\n<p>Read this short exchange aloud:<\/p>\n<p>\u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e \u092c\u0938\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964<br \/>\n<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101 basnuhos.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u0939\u0941\u0928\u094d\u091b\u0964<br \/>\n<em>huncha.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e \u0938\u0941\u0928\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964<br \/>\n<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101 sunnuhos.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u0939\u0941\u0928\u094d\u091b\u0964<br \/>\n<em>huncha.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e \u092a\u0922\u094d\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964<br \/>\n<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101 pa\u1e0dhnuhos.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u0939\u0941\u0928\u094d\u091b, \u092e \u092a\u0922\u094d\u091b\u0941\u0964<br \/>\n<em>huncha, ma pa\u1e0dhchu.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"h5p-605\">\n<div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-605\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"605\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameBorder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"Audio Recorder\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Can-do checklist<\/h2>\n<p>By the end of this chapter, I can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>recognize simple command forms<\/li>\n<li>use respectful request forms ending in -\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d (<em>-nuhos<\/em>)<\/li>\n<li>give basic classroom instructions<\/li>\n<li>respond to instructions with \u0939\u0941\u0928\u094d\u091b (<em>huncha<\/em>)<\/li>\n<li>use \u0915\u0943\u092a\u092f\u093e (<em>k\u1e5bpay\u0101<\/em>) to make requests more polite<\/li>\n<li>understand the difference between casual and respectful commands<\/li>\n<li>avoid using casual commands with elders, teachers, and strangers<\/li>\n<li>use polite requests in simple real-life situations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"author":2466,"menu_order":9,"template":"","meta":{"pb_show_title":"on","pb_short_title":"","pb_subtitle":"","pb_authors":[],"pb_section_license":"cc-by-nc-sa"},"chapter-type":[],"contributor":[],"license":[57],"class_list":["post-2283","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry","license-cc-by-nc-sa"],"part":202,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nepali\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/2283","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nepali\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nepali\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nepali\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2466"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nepali\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/2283\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2766,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nepali\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/2283\/revisions\/2766"}],"part":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nepali\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts\/202"}],"metadata":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nepali\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/2283\/metadata\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nepali\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2283"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"chapter-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nepali\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapter-type?post=2283"},{"taxonomy":"contributor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nepali\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contributor?post=2283"},{"taxonomy":"license","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nepali\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/license?post=2283"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}