{"id":2297,"date":"2026-05-22T04:22:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T08:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nepali\/?post_type=chapter&p=2297"},"modified":"2026-05-29T01:05:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T05:05:45","slug":"chapter-16-learning-in-practice","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nepali\/chapter\/chapter-16-learning-in-practice\/","title":{"raw":"Learning in Practice","rendered":"Learning in Practice"},"content":{"raw":"In this section, you will use shopping phrases in simple real-life situations. You will practise asking prices, describing cost, and making polite requests in a market or shop.\r\n

Try it in real life<\/h2>\r\nChoose three objects near you, such as a book, pen, bag, phone, or notebook. Pretend you are buying them in a shop. Ask the price of each item.\r\n\r\nExample:\r\n\r\n\u092f\u094b \u0915\u0924\u093f \u0939\u094b?\r\nyo kati ho?<\/em>\r\nHow much is this?\r\n\r\n\u092f\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u0915\u0924\u093f \u0939\u094b?\r\nyo kit\u0101b kati ho?<\/em>\r\nHow much is this book?\r\n\r\n\u092f\u094b \u091d\u094b\u0932\u093e \u0915\u0924\u093f \u0939\u094b?\r\nyo jhol\u0101 kati ho?<\/em>\r\nHow much is this bag?\r\n\r\n\u092f\u094b \u0927\u0947\u0930\u0948 \u092e\u0939\u0901\u0917\u094b \u092d\u092f\u094b\u0964\r\nyo dherai maha\u1e45go bhayo.<\/em>\r\nThis is too expensive.\r\n\r\n\u0905\u0932\u093f \u0915\u092e \u0917\u0930\u093f\u0926\u093f\u0928\u0941\u0938\u094d \u0928\u0964\r\nali kam garidinus na.<\/em>\r\nPlease reduce it a little.\r\n

Practice task<\/h3>\r\nPractise this short exchange with a partner:\r\n\r\nA: \u0928\u092e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0947\u0964 \u092f\u094b \u0915\u0924\u093f \u0939\u094b?\r\nnamaste. yo kati ho?<\/em>\r\n\r\nB: \u092f\u094b \u092a\u093e\u0901\u091a \u0938\u092f \u0930\u0941\u092a\u0948\u092f\u093e\u0901 \u0939\u094b\u0964\r\nyo p\u0101\u0303c saya rupaiy\u0101\u0303 ho.<\/em>\r\n\r\nA: \u0927\u0947\u0930\u0948 \u092e\u0939\u0901\u0917\u094b \u092d\u092f\u094b\u0964 \u0905\u0932\u093f \u0915\u092e \u0917\u0930\u093f\u0926\u093f\u0928\u0941\u0938\u094d \u0928\u0964\r\ndherai maha\u1e45go bhayo. ali kam garidinus na.<\/em>\r\n\r\nB: \u0939\u0941\u0928\u094d\u091b\u0964 \u091a\u093e\u0930 \u0938\u092f \u092a\u091a\u093e\u0938 \u0930\u0941\u092a\u0948\u092f\u093e\u0901 \u0926\u093f\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964\r\nhuncha. c\u0101r saya pac\u0101s rupaiy\u0101\u0303 dinuhos.<\/em>\r\n\r\nA: \u0920\u0940\u0915 \u091b\u0964 \u0927\u0928\u094d\u092f\u0935\u093e\u0926\u0964\r\n\u1e6dh\u012bk cha. dhanyav\u0101d.<\/em>\r\n\r\nB: \u0927\u0928\u094d\u092f\u0935\u093e\u0926\u0964\r\ndhanyav\u0101d.<\/em>\r\n

Mini culture note<\/h2>\r\nShopping language is useful in markets, small shops, street stalls, and everyday community interactions. In some Nepali market settings, polite bargaining may be acceptable, especially when prices are not fixed.\r\n\r\nHowever, bargaining is not appropriate everywhere. In supermarkets, restaurants, ticket counters, and formal stores, prices are usually fixed. When you are not sure, be polite and gentle.\r\n

Common mistake<\/h2>\r\nDo not bargain too directly or aggressively. A softer phrase sounds more respectful.\r\n\r\nBetter:\r\n\r\n\u0905\u0932\u093f \u0915\u092e \u0917\u0930\u093f\u0926\u093f\u0928\u0941\u0938\u094d \u0928\u0964\r\nali kam garidinus na.<\/em>\r\nPlease reduce it a little.\r\n\r\n\u0905\u0932\u093f \u0938\u0938\u094d\u0924\u094b \u0939\u0941\u0928\u094d\u091b?\r\nali sasto huncha?<\/em>\r\nCan it be a little cheaper?\r\n\r\nAvoid sounding too blunt:\r\n\r\n\u0927\u0947\u0930\u0948 \u092e\u0939\u0901\u0917\u094b \u091b\u0964\r\ndherai maha\u1e45go cha.<\/em>\r\nIt is very expensive.\r\n\r\nThis sentence is grammatically fine, but in a real shopping situation, \u0927\u0947\u0930\u0948 \u092e\u0939\u0901\u0917\u094b \u092d\u092f\u094b (dherai maha\u1e45go bhayo<\/em>) often sounds more natural and conversational.\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\u0915\u0924\u093f?\r\nkati?<\/em>\r\nHow much?\r\n\r\n\u092f\u094b \u0915\u0924\u093f \u0939\u094b?\r\nyo kati ho?<\/em>\r\nHow much is this?\r\n\r\n\u0930\u0941\u092a\u0948\u092f\u093e\u0901\u0964\r\nrupaiy\u0101\u0303.<\/em>\r\nRupees.\r\n\r\n\u092e\u0939\u0901\u0917\u094b\u0964\r\nmaha\u1e45go.<\/em>\r\nExpensive.\r\n\r\n\u0938\u0938\u094d\u0924\u094b\u0964\r\nsasto.<\/em>\r\nCheap \/ inexpensive.\r\n\r\n\u0905\u0932\u093f\u0964\r\nali.<\/em>\r\nA little.\r\n\r\n\u0927\u0947\u0930\u0948 \u092e\u0939\u0901\u0917\u094b \u092d\u092f\u094b\u0964\r\ndherai maha\u1e45go bhayo.<\/em>\r\nThat is too expensive.\r\n\r\n\u0905\u0932\u093f \u0915\u092e \u0917\u0930\u093f\u0926\u093f\u0928\u0941\u0938\u094d \u0928\u0964\r\nali kam garidinus na.<\/em>\r\nPlease reduce it a little.\r\n

Rhythm practice<\/h3>\r\nRead this short exchange aloud:\r\n\r\n\u092f\u094b \u0915\u0924\u093f \u0939\u094b?\r\nyo kati ho?<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u092f\u094b \u092a\u093e\u0901\u091a \u0938\u092f \u0930\u0941\u092a\u0948\u092f\u093e\u0901 \u0939\u094b\u0964\r\nyo p\u0101\u0303c saya rupaiy\u0101\u0303 ho.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u0927\u0947\u0930\u0948 \u092e\u0939\u0901\u0917\u094b \u092d\u092f\u094b\u0964\r\ndherai maha\u1e45go bhayo.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u0905\u0932\u093f \u0915\u092e \u0917\u0930\u093f\u0926\u093f\u0928\u0941\u0938\u094d \u0928\u0964\r\nali kam garidinus na.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u0920\u0940\u0915 \u091b\u0964\r\n\u1e6dh\u012bk cha.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u0927\u0928\u094d\u092f\u0935\u093e\u0926\u0964\r\ndhanyav\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
  • ask how much something costs<\/li>\r\n \t
  • use \u0915\u0924\u093f (kati<\/em>) to ask \u201chow much?\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t
  • name basic shopping items<\/li>\r\n \t
  • understand simple prices<\/li>\r\n \t
  • say something is expensive or cheap<\/li>\r\n \t
  • use \u0905\u0932\u093f (ali<\/em>) to soften a request<\/li>\r\n \t
  • ask politely for a lower price<\/li>\r\n \t
  • use \u0927\u0928\u094d\u092f\u0935\u093e\u0926 (dhanyav\u0101d<\/em>) in a shopping exchange<\/li>\r\n \t
  • participate in a simple market conversation in Nepali<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","rendered":"

    In this section, you will use shopping phrases in simple real-life situations. You will practise asking prices, describing cost, and making polite requests in a market or shop.<\/p>\n

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

    Choose three objects near you, such as a book, pen, bag, phone, or notebook. Pretend you are buying them in a shop. Ask the price of each item.<\/p>\n

    Example:<\/p>\n

    \u092f\u094b \u0915\u0924\u093f \u0939\u094b?
    \nyo kati ho?<\/em>
    \nHow much is this?<\/p>\n

    \u092f\u094b \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u0915\u0924\u093f \u0939\u094b?
    \nyo kit\u0101b kati ho?<\/em>
    \nHow much is this book?<\/p>\n

    \u092f\u094b \u091d\u094b\u0932\u093e \u0915\u0924\u093f \u0939\u094b?
    \nyo jhol\u0101 kati ho?<\/em>
    \nHow much is this bag?<\/p>\n

    \u092f\u094b \u0927\u0947\u0930\u0948 \u092e\u0939\u0901\u0917\u094b \u092d\u092f\u094b\u0964
    \nyo dherai maha\u1e45go bhayo.<\/em>
    \nThis is too expensive.<\/p>\n

    \u0905\u0932\u093f \u0915\u092e \u0917\u0930\u093f\u0926\u093f\u0928\u0941\u0938\u094d \u0928\u0964
    \nali kam garidinus na.<\/em>
    \nPlease reduce it a little.<\/p>\n

    Practice task<\/h3>\n

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

    A: \u0928\u092e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0947\u0964 \u092f\u094b \u0915\u0924\u093f \u0939\u094b?
    \nnamaste. yo kati ho?<\/em><\/p>\n

    B: \u092f\u094b \u092a\u093e\u0901\u091a \u0938\u092f \u0930\u0941\u092a\u0948\u092f\u093e\u0901 \u0939\u094b\u0964
    \nyo p\u0101\u0303c saya rupaiy\u0101\u0303 ho.<\/em><\/p>\n

    A: \u0927\u0947\u0930\u0948 \u092e\u0939\u0901\u0917\u094b \u092d\u092f\u094b\u0964 \u0905\u0932\u093f \u0915\u092e \u0917\u0930\u093f\u0926\u093f\u0928\u0941\u0938\u094d \u0928\u0964
    \ndherai maha\u1e45go bhayo. ali kam garidinus na.<\/em><\/p>\n

    B: \u0939\u0941\u0928\u094d\u091b\u0964 \u091a\u093e\u0930 \u0938\u092f \u092a\u091a\u093e\u0938 \u0930\u0941\u092a\u0948\u092f\u093e\u0901 \u0926\u093f\u0928\u0941\u0939\u094b\u0938\u094d\u0964
    \nhuncha. c\u0101r saya pac\u0101s rupaiy\u0101\u0303 dinuhos.<\/em><\/p>\n

    A: \u0920\u0940\u0915 \u091b\u0964 \u0927\u0928\u094d\u092f\u0935\u093e\u0926\u0964
    \n\u1e6dh\u012bk cha. dhanyav\u0101d.<\/em><\/p>\n

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

    Mini culture note<\/h2>\n

    Shopping language is useful in markets, small shops, street stalls, and everyday community interactions. In some Nepali market settings, polite bargaining may be acceptable, especially when prices are not fixed.<\/p>\n

    However, bargaining is not appropriate everywhere. In supermarkets, restaurants, ticket counters, and formal stores, prices are usually fixed. When you are not sure, be polite and gentle.<\/p>\n

    Common mistake<\/h2>\n

    Do not bargain too directly or aggressively. A softer phrase sounds more respectful.<\/p>\n

    Better:<\/p>\n

    \u0905\u0932\u093f \u0915\u092e \u0917\u0930\u093f\u0926\u093f\u0928\u0941\u0938\u094d \u0928\u0964
    \nali kam garidinus na.<\/em>
    \nPlease reduce it a little.<\/p>\n

    \u0905\u0932\u093f \u0938\u0938\u094d\u0924\u094b \u0939\u0941\u0928\u094d\u091b?
    \nali sasto huncha?<\/em>
    \nCan it be a little cheaper?<\/p>\n

    Avoid sounding too blunt:<\/p>\n

    \u0927\u0947\u0930\u0948 \u092e\u0939\u0901\u0917\u094b \u091b\u0964
    \ndherai maha\u1e45go cha.<\/em>
    \nIt is very expensive.<\/p>\n

    This sentence is grammatically fine, but in a real shopping situation, \u0927\u0947\u0930\u0948 \u092e\u0939\u0901\u0917\u094b \u092d\u092f\u094b (dherai maha\u1e45go bhayo<\/em>) often sounds more natural and conversational.<\/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

    \u0915\u0924\u093f?
    \nkati?<\/em>
    \nHow much?<\/p>\n

    \u092f\u094b \u0915\u0924\u093f \u0939\u094b?
    \nyo kati ho?<\/em>
    \nHow much is this?<\/p>\n

    \u0930\u0941\u092a\u0948\u092f\u093e\u0901\u0964
    \nrupaiy\u0101\u0303.<\/em>
    \nRupees.<\/p>\n

    \u092e\u0939\u0901\u0917\u094b\u0964
    \nmaha\u1e45go.<\/em>
    \nExpensive.<\/p>\n

    \u0938\u0938\u094d\u0924\u094b\u0964
    \nsasto.<\/em>
    \nCheap \/ inexpensive.<\/p>\n

    \u0905\u0932\u093f\u0964
    \nali.<\/em>
    \nA little.<\/p>\n

    \u0927\u0947\u0930\u0948 \u092e\u0939\u0901\u0917\u094b \u092d\u092f\u094b\u0964
    \ndherai maha\u1e45go bhayo.<\/em>
    \nThat is too expensive.<\/p>\n

    \u0905\u0932\u093f \u0915\u092e \u0917\u0930\u093f\u0926\u093f\u0928\u0941\u0938\u094d \u0928\u0964
    \nali kam garidinus na.<\/em>
    \nPlease reduce it a little.<\/p>\n

    Rhythm practice<\/h3>\n

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

    \u092f\u094b \u0915\u0924\u093f \u0939\u094b?
    \nyo kati ho?<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u092f\u094b \u092a\u093e\u0901\u091a \u0938\u092f \u0930\u0941\u092a\u0948\u092f\u093e\u0901 \u0939\u094b\u0964
    \nyo p\u0101\u0303c saya rupaiy\u0101\u0303 ho.<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u0927\u0947\u0930\u0948 \u092e\u0939\u0901\u0917\u094b \u092d\u092f\u094b\u0964
    \ndherai maha\u1e45go bhayo.<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u0905\u0932\u093f \u0915\u092e \u0917\u0930\u093f\u0926\u093f\u0928\u0941\u0938\u094d \u0928\u0964
    \nali kam garidinus na.<\/em><\/p>\n

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

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

     <\/p>\n

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