{"id":2285,"date":"2026-05-22T04:16:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T08:16:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nepali\/?post_type=chapter&p=2285"},"modified":"2026-05-29T01:01:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T05:01:50","slug":"chapter-10-learning-in-practice","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nepali\/chapter\/chapter-10-learning-in-practice\/","title":{"raw":"Learning in Practice","rendered":"Learning in Practice"},"content":{"raw":"In this section, you will use greetings and introduction phrases in simple real-life situations. You will practise introducing yourself, asking someone\u2019s name, saying where you are from, and continuing a short polite conversation.\r\n

Try it in real life<\/h2>\r\nPractise introducing yourself to a classmate, friend, teacher, or language partner. Say your name and where you are from.\r\n\r\nExample:\r\n\r\n\u0928\u092e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0947\u0964\r\nnamaste.<\/em>\r\nHello.\r\n\r\n\u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0928\u093e\u092e \u092c\u093f\u0928\u094b\u0926 \u0939\u094b\u0964\r\nmero n\u0101m Binod ho.<\/em>\r\nMy name is Binod.\r\n\r\n\u092e \u0915\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0928\u0921\u093e\u092c\u093e\u091f \u0906\u090f\u0915\u094b \u0939\u0941\u0901\u0964\r\nma Ky\u0101na\u1e0d\u0101b\u0101\u1e6da \u0101eko hu\u0303.<\/em>\r\nI am from Canada.\r\n\r\n\u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0915\u094b \u0928\u093e\u092e \u0915\u0947 \u0939\u094b?\r\ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303ko n\u0101m ke ho?<\/em>\r\nWhat is your name?\r\n

Practice task<\/h3>\r\nPractise this short exchange with a partner:\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: \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0928\u093e\u092e \u092e\u093e\u092f\u093e \u0939\u094b\u0964 \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0915\u094b \u0928\u093e\u092e \u0915\u0947 \u0939\u094b?\r\nmero n\u0101m M\u0101y\u0101 ho. tap\u0101\u012b\u0303ko n\u0101m ke ho?<\/em>\r\n\r\nB: \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0928\u093e\u092e \u0930\u093e\u091c \u0939\u094b\u0964\r\nmero n\u0101m R\u0101j ho.<\/em>\r\n\r\nA: \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902 \u0915\u0939\u093e\u0901\u092c\u093e\u091f \u0906\u0909\u0928\u0941\u092d\u090f\u0915\u094b \u0939\u094b?\r\ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303 kah\u0101\u0303b\u0101\u1e6da \u0101unubhaeko ho?<\/em>\r\n\r\nB: \u092e \u0915\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0928\u0921\u093e\u092c\u093e\u091f \u0906\u090f\u0915\u094b \u0939\u0941\u0901\u0964\r\nma Ky\u0101na\u1e0d\u0101b\u0101\u1e6da \u0101eko hu\u0303.<\/em>\r\n\r\nA: \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u092d\u0947\u091f\u0947\u0930 \u0916\u0941\u0936\u0940 \u0932\u093e\u0917\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0964\r\ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303l\u0101\u012b bhe\u1e6dera khu\u015b\u012b l\u0101gyo.<\/em>\r\n\r\nB: \u092e\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u092a\u0928\u093f \u0916\u0941\u0936\u0940 \u0932\u093e\u0917\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0964\r\nmal\u0101\u012b pani khu\u015b\u012b l\u0101gyo.<\/em>\r\n

Mini culture note<\/h2>\r\nIntroductions in Nepali often include more than just a name. People may also ask where someone is from, what they study, where they live, or how they are connected to the place or group.\r\n\r\nUsing \u0928\u092e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0947 (namaste<\/em>) and \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902 (tap\u0101\u012b\u0303<\/em>) helps make the introduction respectful. This is especially useful when meeting teachers, elders, hosts, community members, or people you do not know well.\r\n

Common mistake<\/h2>\r\nDo not translate English introductions word for word.\r\n\r\nIn Nepali, \u201cMy name is ...\u201d is usually expressed as:\r\n\r\n\u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0928\u093e\u092e ... \u0939\u094b\u0964\r\nmero n\u0101m ... ho.<\/em>\r\nMy name is ...\r\n\r\nNot:\r\n\r\n\u092e ... \u0928\u093e\u092e \u0939\u094b\u0964\r\nma ... n\u0101m ho.<\/em>\r\n\r\nAlso, remember to use \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0915\u094b \u0928\u093e\u092e \u0915\u0947 \u0939\u094b? (tap\u0101\u012b\u0303ko n\u0101m ke ho?<\/em>) when asking someone\u2019s name politely.\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\u0928\u092e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0947\u0964\r\nnamaste.<\/em>\r\nHello.\r\n\r\n\u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0928\u093e\u092e ... \u0939\u094b\u0964\r\nmero n\u0101m ... ho.<\/em>\r\nMy name is ...\r\n\r\n\u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0915\u094b \u0928\u093e\u092e \u0915\u0947 \u0939\u094b?\r\ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303ko n\u0101m ke ho?<\/em>\r\nWhat is your name?\r\n\r\n\u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902 \u0915\u0939\u093e\u0901\u092c\u093e\u091f \u0906\u0909\u0928\u0941\u092d\u090f\u0915\u094b \u0939\u094b?\r\ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303 kah\u0101\u0303b\u0101\u1e6da \u0101unubhaeko ho?<\/em>\r\nWhere are you from?\r\n\r\n\u092e \u0915\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0928\u0921\u093e\u092c\u093e\u091f \u0906\u090f\u0915\u094b \u0939\u0941\u0901\u0964\r\nma Ky\u0101na\u1e0d\u0101b\u0101\u1e6da \u0101eko hu\u0303.<\/em>\r\nI am from Canada.\r\n\r\n\u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u092d\u0947\u091f\u0947\u0930 \u0916\u0941\u0936\u0940 \u0932\u093e\u0917\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0964\r\ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303l\u0101\u012b bhe\u1e6dera khu\u015b\u012b l\u0101gyo.<\/em>\r\nNice to meet you.\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\u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0928\u093e\u092e \u092e\u093e\u092f\u093e \u0939\u094b\u0964\r\nmero n\u0101m M\u0101y\u0101 ho.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0915\u094b \u0928\u093e\u092e \u0915\u0947 \u0939\u094b?\r\ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303ko n\u0101m ke ho?<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0928\u093e\u092e \u0930\u093e\u091c \u0939\u094b\u0964\r\nmero n\u0101m R\u0101j ho.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u092d\u0947\u091f\u0947\u0930 \u0916\u0941\u0936\u0940 \u0932\u093e\u0917\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0964\r\ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303l\u0101\u012b bhe\u1e6dera khu\u015b\u012b l\u0101gyo.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u092e\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u092a\u0928\u093f \u0916\u0941\u0936\u0940 \u0932\u093e\u0917\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0964\r\nmal\u0101\u012b pani khu\u015b\u012b l\u0101gyo.<\/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<\/li>\r\n \t
  • introduce myself in Nepali<\/li>\r\n \t
  • say my name<\/li>\r\n \t
  • ask someone\u2019s name politely<\/li>\r\n \t
  • say where I am from<\/li>\r\n \t
  • ask where someone is from<\/li>\r\n \t
  • use \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902 (tap\u0101\u012b\u0303<\/em>) respectfully<\/li>\r\n \t
  • say \u201cNice to meet you\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t
  • take part in a short introductory conversation in Nepali<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","rendered":"

    In this section, you will use greetings and introduction phrases in simple real-life situations. You will practise introducing yourself, asking someone\u2019s name, saying where you are from, and continuing a short polite conversation.<\/p>\n

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

    Practise introducing yourself to a classmate, friend, teacher, or language partner. Say your name and where you are from.<\/p>\n

    Example:<\/p>\n

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

    \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0928\u093e\u092e \u092c\u093f\u0928\u094b\u0926 \u0939\u094b\u0964
    \nmero n\u0101m Binod ho.<\/em>
    \nMy name is Binod.<\/p>\n

    \u092e \u0915\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0928\u0921\u093e\u092c\u093e\u091f \u0906\u090f\u0915\u094b \u0939\u0941\u0901\u0964
    \nma Ky\u0101na\u1e0d\u0101b\u0101\u1e6da \u0101eko hu\u0303.<\/em>
    \nI am from Canada.<\/p>\n

    \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0915\u094b \u0928\u093e\u092e \u0915\u0947 \u0939\u094b?
    \ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303ko n\u0101m ke ho?<\/em>
    \nWhat is your name?<\/p>\n

    Practice task<\/h3>\n

    Practise this short exchange with a partner:<\/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: \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0928\u093e\u092e \u092e\u093e\u092f\u093e \u0939\u094b\u0964 \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0915\u094b \u0928\u093e\u092e \u0915\u0947 \u0939\u094b?
    \nmero n\u0101m M\u0101y\u0101 ho. tap\u0101\u012b\u0303ko n\u0101m ke ho?<\/em><\/p>\n

    B: \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0928\u093e\u092e \u0930\u093e\u091c \u0939\u094b\u0964
    \nmero n\u0101m R\u0101j ho.<\/em><\/p>\n

    A: \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902 \u0915\u0939\u093e\u0901\u092c\u093e\u091f \u0906\u0909\u0928\u0941\u092d\u090f\u0915\u094b \u0939\u094b?
    \ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303 kah\u0101\u0303b\u0101\u1e6da \u0101unubhaeko ho?<\/em><\/p>\n

    B: \u092e \u0915\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0928\u0921\u093e\u092c\u093e\u091f \u0906\u090f\u0915\u094b \u0939\u0941\u0901\u0964
    \nma Ky\u0101na\u1e0d\u0101b\u0101\u1e6da \u0101eko hu\u0303.<\/em><\/p>\n

    A: \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u092d\u0947\u091f\u0947\u0930 \u0916\u0941\u0936\u0940 \u0932\u093e\u0917\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0964
    \ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303l\u0101\u012b bhe\u1e6dera khu\u015b\u012b l\u0101gyo.<\/em><\/p>\n

    B: \u092e\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u092a\u0928\u093f \u0916\u0941\u0936\u0940 \u0932\u093e\u0917\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0964
    \nmal\u0101\u012b pani khu\u015b\u012b l\u0101gyo.<\/em><\/p>\n

    Mini culture note<\/h2>\n

    Introductions in Nepali often include more than just a name. People may also ask where someone is from, what they study, where they live, or how they are connected to the place or group.<\/p>\n

    Using \u0928\u092e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0947 (namaste<\/em>) and \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902 (tap\u0101\u012b\u0303<\/em>) helps make the introduction respectful. This is especially useful when meeting teachers, elders, hosts, community members, or people you do not know well.<\/p>\n

    Common mistake<\/h2>\n

    Do not translate English introductions word for word.<\/p>\n

    In Nepali, \u201cMy name is …\u201d is usually expressed as:<\/p>\n

    \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0928\u093e\u092e … \u0939\u094b\u0964
    \nmero n\u0101m … ho.<\/em>
    \nMy name is …<\/p>\n

    Not:<\/p>\n

    \u092e … \u0928\u093e\u092e \u0939\u094b\u0964
    \nma … n\u0101m ho.<\/em><\/p>\n

    Also, remember to use \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0915\u094b \u0928\u093e\u092e \u0915\u0947 \u0939\u094b? (tap\u0101\u012b\u0303ko n\u0101m ke ho?<\/em>) when asking someone\u2019s name politely.<\/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

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

    \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0928\u093e\u092e … \u0939\u094b\u0964
    \nmero n\u0101m … ho.<\/em>
    \nMy name is …<\/p>\n

    \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0915\u094b \u0928\u093e\u092e \u0915\u0947 \u0939\u094b?
    \ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303ko n\u0101m ke ho?<\/em>
    \nWhat is your name?<\/p>\n

    \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902 \u0915\u0939\u093e\u0901\u092c\u093e\u091f \u0906\u0909\u0928\u0941\u092d\u090f\u0915\u094b \u0939\u094b?
    \ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303 kah\u0101\u0303b\u0101\u1e6da \u0101unubhaeko ho?<\/em>
    \nWhere are you from?<\/p>\n

    \u092e \u0915\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0928\u0921\u093e\u092c\u093e\u091f \u0906\u090f\u0915\u094b \u0939\u0941\u0901\u0964
    \nma Ky\u0101na\u1e0d\u0101b\u0101\u1e6da \u0101eko hu\u0303.<\/em>
    \nI am from Canada.<\/p>\n

    \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u092d\u0947\u091f\u0947\u0930 \u0916\u0941\u0936\u0940 \u0932\u093e\u0917\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0964
    \ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303l\u0101\u012b bhe\u1e6dera khu\u015b\u012b l\u0101gyo.<\/em>
    \nNice to meet you.<\/p>\n

    Rhythm practice<\/h3>\n

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

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

    \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0928\u093e\u092e \u092e\u093e\u092f\u093e \u0939\u094b\u0964
    \nmero n\u0101m M\u0101y\u0101 ho.<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0915\u094b \u0928\u093e\u092e \u0915\u0947 \u0939\u094b?
    \ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303ko n\u0101m ke ho?<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u0928\u093e\u092e \u0930\u093e\u091c \u0939\u094b\u0964
    \nmero n\u0101m R\u0101j ho.<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u092d\u0947\u091f\u0947\u0930 \u0916\u0941\u0936\u0940 \u0932\u093e\u0917\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0964
    \ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303l\u0101\u012b bhe\u1e6dera khu\u015b\u012b l\u0101gyo.<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u092e\u0932\u093e\u0908 \u092a\u0928\u093f \u0916\u0941\u0936\u0940 \u0932\u093e\u0917\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0964
    \nmal\u0101\u012b pani khu\u015b\u012b l\u0101gyo.<\/em><\/p>\n

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