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Overview<\/h2>\r\nIn Unit 8, you practised reading simple Nepali words and phrases.\r\n\r\nIn this unit, you will learn Nepali numerals.\r\n\r\nNepali uses its own number symbols.\r\n\r\nFor example:\r\n\r\n\u0967\r\nek<\/em>\r\none\r\n\r\n\u0968\r\ndu\u012b<\/em>\r\ntwo\r\n\r\n\u0969\r\nt\u012bn<\/em>\r\nthree\r\n\r\nYou will learn each number in three ways:\r\n
    \r\n \t
  1. the English digit<\/li>\r\n \t
  2. the Nepali digit<\/li>\r\n \t
  3. the Nepali word with transliteration<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nFor example:\r\n\r\n[table id=553 \/]\r\n\r\nYou will also learn how to count people, objects, and animals using classifiers.\r\n\r\nIn this unit, you will learn:\r\n
      \r\n \t
    1. Nepali numerals from \u0966 to \u0968\u0966<\/li>\r\n \t
    2. how to read Nepali number symbols<\/li>\r\n \t
    3. how to use numbers with nouns<\/li>\r\n \t
    4. how to use \u0935\u091f\u093e (wa\u1e6d\u0101<\/em>) for objects and animals<\/li>\r\n \t
    5. how to use \u091c\u0928\u093e (jan\u0101<\/em>) for people<\/li>\r\n \t
    6. how to ask \u201chow many?\u201d using \u0915\u0924\u093f (kati<\/em>)<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nYou do not need to memorize all the numbers immediately.\r\n\r\nThe goal is to recognize the symbols, read the words, and use numbers in simple phrases.\r\n

      1. Nepali Numerals<\/h2>\r\nNepali numerals are used in everyday life.\r\n\r\nYou may see them in:\r\n
        \r\n \t
      1. dates<\/li>\r\n \t
      2. page numbers<\/li>\r\n \t
      3. prices<\/li>\r\n \t
      4. phone numbers<\/li>\r\n \t
      5. bus numbers<\/li>\r\n \t
      6. addresses<\/li>\r\n \t
      7. clock times<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nFor example:\r\n\r\n\u0967 = ek<\/em>\r\n\u0968 = du\u012b<\/em>\r\n\u0969 = t\u012bn<\/em>\r\n

        Simple Rule<\/h2>\r\nLearn each number as a three-part unit:\r\n\r\nNepali digit + Nepali word + transliteration\r\n\r\nExample:\r\n\r\n\u096b\r\n\u092a\u093e\u0901\u091a\r\np\u0101\u0303c<\/em>\r\n

        2. Numbers \u0966\u2013\u0968\u0966<\/h2>\r\n

        Read and listen to the table slowly.<\/p>\r\n

        First, look at the Nepali digit.<\/p>\r\n

        Then listen to the audio.<\/p>\r\n

        Then read the Nepali word.<\/p>\r\n

        Finally, read the transliteration aloud.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

        Table 1.9.1 \u2013 Nepali Numbers \u0966\u2013\u0968\u0966<\/h2>\r\nA quick\u2011reference table of Nepali cardinal numbers.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
        English digit<\/th>\r\nNepali digit<\/th>\r\nNepali<\/th>\r\nTransliteration<\/th>\r\nAudio<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
        0<\/td>\r\n\u0966<\/td>\r\n\u0936\u0942\u0928\u094d\u092f<\/span><\/td>\r\n\u015b\u016bnya<\/span><\/em><\/td>\r\n[h5p id=\"116\"]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
        1<\/td>\r\n\u0967<\/td>\r\n\u090f\u0915<\/td>\r\nek<\/em><\/td>\r\n[h5p id=\"117\"]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
        2<\/td>\r\n\u0968<\/td>\r\n\u0926\u0941\u0908<\/td>\r\ndu\u012b<\/em><\/td>\r\n[h5p id=\"118\"]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
        3<\/td>\r\n\u0969<\/td>\r\n\u0924\u0940\u0928<\/td>\r\nt\u012bn<\/em><\/td>\r\n[h5p id=\"119\"]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
        4<\/td>\r\n\u096a<\/td>\r\n\u091a\u093e\u0930<\/td>\r\nc\u0101r<\/em><\/td>\r\n[h5p id=\"120\"]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
        5<\/td>\r\n\u096b<\/td>\r\n\u092a\u093e\u0901\u091a<\/td>\r\np\u0101\u0303c<\/em><\/td>\r\n[h5p id=\"121\"]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
        6<\/td>\r\n\u096c<\/td>\r\n\u091b<\/td>\r\ncha<\/em><\/td>\r\n[h5p id=\"122\"]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
        7<\/td>\r\n\u096d<\/td>\r\n\u0938\u093e\u0924<\/td>\r\ns\u0101t<\/em><\/td>\r\n[h5p id=\"123\"]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
        8<\/td>\r\n\u096e<\/td>\r\n\u0906\u0920<\/td>\r\n\u0101\u1e6dh<\/em><\/td>\r\n[h5p id=\"124\"]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
        9<\/td>\r\n\u096f<\/td>\r\n\u0928\u094c<\/td>\r\nnau<\/em><\/td>\r\n[h5p id=\"125\"]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
        10<\/td>\r\n\u0967\u0966<\/td>\r\n\u0926\u0936<\/td>\r\nda\u015b<\/em><\/td>\r\n[h5p id=\"126\"]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
        11<\/td>\r\n\u0967\u0967<\/td>\r\n\u090f\u0918\u093e\u0930<\/td>\r\negh\u0101ra<\/em><\/td>\r\n[h5p id=\"127\"]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
        12<\/td>\r\n\u0967\u0968<\/td>\r\n\u092c\u093e\u0939\u094d\u0930<\/td>\r\nb\u0101hra<\/em><\/td>\r\n[h5p id=\"128\"]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
        13<\/td>\r\n\u0967\u0969<\/td>\r\n\u0924\u0947\u0939\u094d\u0930<\/td>\r\ntehra<\/em><\/td>\r\n[h5p id=\"129\"]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
        14<\/td>\r\n\u0967\u096a<\/td>\r\n\u091a\u094c\u0927<\/td>\r\ncaudha<\/em><\/td>\r\n[h5p id=\"130\"]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
        15<\/td>\r\n\u0967\u096b<\/td>\r\n\u092a\u0928\u094d\u0927\u094d\u0930<\/td>\r\npandhra<\/em><\/td>\r\n[h5p id=\"131\"]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
        16<\/td>\r\n\u0967\u096c<\/td>\r\n\u0938\u094b\u0939\u094d\u0930<\/td>\r\nsohra<\/em><\/td>\r\n[h5p id=\"132\"]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
        17<\/td>\r\n\u0967\u096d<\/td>\r\n\u0938\u0924\u094d\u0930<\/td>\r\nsatra<\/em><\/td>\r\n[h5p id=\"133\"]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
        18<\/td>\r\n\u0967\u096e<\/td>\r\n\u0905\u0920\u093e\u0930<\/td>\r\na\u1e6dh\u0101ra<\/em><\/td>\r\n[h5p id=\"134\"]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
        19<\/td>\r\n\u0967\u096f<\/td>\r\n\u0909\u0928\u094d\u0928\u093e\u0907\u0938<\/td>\r\nunn\u0101is<\/em><\/td>\r\n[h5p id=\"135\"]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
        20<\/td>\r\n\u0968\u0966<\/td>\r\n\u092c\u0940\u0938<\/td>\r\nb\u012bs<\/em><\/td>\r\n[h5p id=\"136\"]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

        Learner Tip<\/h2>\r\nSome Nepali numbers have nasal sounds.\r\n\r\nFor example:\r\n\r\n\u092a\u093e\u0901\u091a\r\np\u0101\u0303c<\/em>\r\nfive\r\n\r\nPractise saying the nasal vowel gently.\r\n

        3. Try It Now<\/h2>\r\nRead the numbers aloud.\r\n

        Numbers \u0966\u2013\u0967\u0966<\/h2>\r\n\u0966 \u2014 \u0936\u0942\u0928\u094d\u092f \u2014 \u015b\u016bnya<\/em>\r\n\u0967 \u2014 \u090f\u0915 \u2014 ek<\/em>\r\n\u0968 \u2014 \u0926\u0941\u0908 \u2014 du\u012b<\/em>\r\n\u0969 \u2014 \u0924\u0940\u0928 \u2014 t\u012bn<\/em>\r\n\u096a \u2014 \u091a\u093e\u0930 \u2014 c\u0101r<\/em>\r\n\u096b \u2014 \u092a\u093e\u0901\u091a \u2014 p\u0101\u0303c<\/em>\r\n\u096c \u2014 \u091b \u2014 cha<\/em>\r\n\u096d \u2014 \u0938\u093e\u0924 \u2014 s\u0101t<\/em>\r\n\u096e \u2014 \u0906\u0920 \u2014 \u0101\u1e6dh<\/em>\r\n\u096f \u2014 \u0928\u094c \u2014 nau<\/em>\r\n\u0967\u0966 \u2014 \u0926\u0936 \u2014 da\u015b<\/em>\r\n\r\nRead slowly first.\r\n\r\nThen read again more naturally.\r\n\r\nYou can use the audio recorder below to record yourself. Listen to your recording and check whether each number is clear.\r\n

        4. Counting with Classifiers<\/h2>\r\nNepali often uses classifiers when counting nouns.\r\n\r\nA classifier is a short counting word.\r\n\r\nIt comes between the number and the noun.\r\n\r\nThe basic pattern is:\r\n\r\n[number] + [classifier] + [noun]\r\n\r\nFor example:\r\n\r\n\u090f\u0915 \u0935\u091f\u093e \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c\r\nek wa\u1e6d\u0101 kit\u0101b<\/em>\r\none book\r\n\r\n\u0926\u0941\u0908 \u091c\u0928\u093e \u0935\u093f\u0926\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0925\u0940\r\ndu\u012b jan\u0101 widy\u0101rth\u012b<\/em>\r\ntwo students\r\n\r\nAt the beginner level, focus on two common classifiers:\r\n
          \r\n \t
        1. \u0935\u091f\u093e (wa\u1e6d\u0101<\/em>)<\/li>\r\n \t
        2. \u091c\u0928\u093e (jan\u0101<\/em>)<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

          5. General Classifier: \u0935\u091f\u093e (wa\u1e6d\u0101<\/em>)<\/h2>\r\n\u0935\u091f\u093e (wa\u1e6d\u0101<\/em>) is a general classifier.\r\n\r\nIt is used for many countable things, such as:\r\n
            \r\n \t
          1. books<\/li>\r\n \t
          2. pens<\/li>\r\n \t
          3. notebooks<\/li>\r\n \t
          4. chairs<\/li>\r\n \t
          5. bags<\/li>\r\n \t
          6. animals<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nThe pattern is:\r\n\r\n[number] + \u0935\u091f\u093e (wa\u1e6d\u0101<\/em>) + [noun]\r\n\r\nExamples:\r\n\r\n\u0926\u0941\u0908 \u0935\u091f\u093e \u0915\u0932\u092e\r\ndu\u012b wa\u1e6d\u0101 kalam<\/em>\r\ntwo pens\r\n\r\n\u091a\u093e\u0930 \u0935\u091f\u093e \u0915\u0941\u0930\u094d\u0938\u0940\r\nc\u0101r wa\u1e6d\u0101 kurs\u012b<\/em>\r\nfour chairs\r\n

            Simple Rule<\/h2>\r\nUse \u0935\u091f\u093e (wa\u1e6d\u0101<\/em>) when counting many objects and animals.\r\n\r\n[table id=51 \/]\r\n

            Learner Tip<\/h2>\r\nNotice that the noun does not need to change.\r\n\r\nFor example:\r\n\r\n\u090f\u0915 \u0935\u091f\u093e \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c\r\nek wa\u1e6d\u0101 kit\u0101b<\/em>\r\none book\r\n\r\n\u0926\u0941\u0908 \u0935\u091f\u093e \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c\r\ndu\u012b wa\u1e6d\u0101 kit\u0101b<\/em>\r\ntwo books\r\n\r\nThe word \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c (kit\u0101b<\/em>) stays the same.\r\n

            7. Human Classifier: \u091c\u0928\u093e (jan\u0101<\/em>)<\/h2>\r\n\u091c\u0928\u093e (jan\u0101<\/em>) is used for counting people.\r\n\r\nThe pattern is:\r\n\r\n[number] + \u091c\u0928\u093e (jan\u0101<\/em>) + [person word]\r\n\r\nExamples:\r\n\r\n\u090f\u0915 \u091c\u0928\u093e \u0935\u093f\u0926\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0925\u0940\r\nek jan\u0101 widy\u0101rth\u012b<\/em>\r\none student\r\n\r\n\u0926\u0941\u0908 \u091c\u0928\u093e \u0936\u093f\u0915\u094d\u0937\u0915\r\ndu\u012b jan\u0101 \u015bik\u1e63ak<\/em>\r\ntwo teachers\r\n\r\n\u0924\u0940\u0928 \u091c\u0928\u093e \u0938\u093e\u0925\u0940\r\nt\u012bn jan\u0101 s\u0101th\u012b<\/em>\r\nthree friends\r\n

            Simple Rule<\/h2>\r\nUse \u091c\u0928\u093e (jan\u0101<\/em>) when counting people.\r\n\r\n[table id=52 \/]\r\n

            Learner Tip<\/h2>\r\nUse \u091c\u0928\u093e (jan\u0101<\/em>) only for people.\r\n\r\nFor objects, use \u0935\u091f\u093e (wa\u1e6d\u0101<\/em>).\r\n

            9. \u0935\u091f\u093e (wa\u1e6d\u0101<\/em>) or \u091c\u0928\u093e (jan\u0101<\/em>)?<\/h2>\r\nUse the chart below to help you choose.\r\n\r\n[table id=552 \/]\r\n

            Simple Rule<\/h2>\r\nObjects and animals: \u0935\u091f\u093e (wa\u1e6d\u0101<\/em>)\r\nPeople: \u091c\u0928\u093e (jan\u0101<\/em>)\r\n

            10. Asking \u201cHow Many?\u201d<\/h2>\r\nIn Nepali, \u0915\u0924\u093f (kati<\/em>) means \u201chow many?\u201d\r\n\r\nWhen asking about objects or animals, use:\r\n\r\n\u0915\u0924\u093f \u0935\u091f\u093e \u2026?\r\nkati wa\u1e6d\u0101 \u2026?<\/em>\r\nhow many \u2026?\r\n\r\nWhen asking about people, use:\r\n\r\n\u0915\u0924\u093f \u091c\u0928\u093e \u2026?\r\nkati jan\u0101 \u2026?<\/em>\r\nhow many people \u2026?\r\n

            11. Questions with \u0915\u0924\u093f \u0935\u091f\u093e (kati wa\u1e6d\u0101<\/em>)<\/h2>\r\nUse \u0915\u0924\u093f \u0935\u091f\u093e (kati wa\u1e6d\u0101<\/em>) when asking about objects or animals.\r\n

            Table 1.9.5 \u2013 \u0915\u0924\u093f \u0935\u091f\u093e \u2026? (kati wa\u1e6d\u0101 \u2026?<\/em>)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
            Nepali<\/th>\r\nTransliteration<\/th>\r\nEnglish<\/th>\r\nAudio<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
            \u092f\u0939\u093e\u0901 \u0915\u0924\u093f \u0935\u091f\u093e \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091b\u0928\u094d?<\/td>\r\nyah\u0101\u0303 kati wa\u1e6d\u0101 kit\u0101b chan?<\/em><\/td>\r\nHow many books are here?<\/td>\r\n[h5p id=\"137\"]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
            \u2192 \u092f\u0939\u093e\u0901 \u0926\u0941\u0908 \u0935\u091f\u093e \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091b\u0928\u094d\u0964<\/td>\r\nyah\u0101\u0303 du\u012b wa\u1e6d\u0101 kit\u0101b chan.<\/em><\/td>\r\nThere are two books here.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
            \u0915\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e\u092e\u093e \u0915\u0924\u093f \u0935\u091f\u093e \u0915\u0941\u0930\u094d\u0938\u0940 \u091b\u0928\u094d?<\/td>\r\nkak\u1e63\u0101m\u0101 kati wa\u1e6d\u0101 kurs\u012b chan?<\/em><\/td>\r\nHow many chairs are in the classroom?<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
            \u2192 \u0915\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e\u092e\u093e \u0926\u0936 \u0935\u091f\u093e \u0915\u0941\u0930\u094d\u0938\u0940 \u091b\u0928\u094d\u0964<\/td>\r\nkak\u1e63\u0101m\u0101 da\u015b wa\u1e6d\u0101 kurs\u012b chan.<\/em><\/td>\r\nThere are ten chairs in the classroom.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

            Try It Now<\/h2>\r\nPractise asking and answering:\r\n\r\n\u092f\u0939\u093e\u0901 \u0915\u0924\u093f \u0935\u091f\u093e \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091b\u0928\u094d?\r\nyah\u0101\u0303 kati wa\u1e6d\u0101 kit\u0101b chan?<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u092f\u0939\u093e\u0901 \u0926\u0941\u0908 \u0935\u091f\u093e \u0915\u093f\u0924\u093e\u092c \u091b\u0928\u094d\u0964\r\nyah\u0101\u0303 du\u012b wa\u1e6d\u0101 kit\u0101b chan.<\/em>\r\n

            12. Questions with \u0915\u0924\u093f \u091c\u0928\u093e (kati jan\u0101<\/em>)<\/h2>\r\nUse \u0915\u0924\u093f \u091c\u0928\u093e (kati jan\u0101<\/em>) when asking about people.\r\n

            Table 1.9.6 \u2013 \u0915\u0924\u093f \u091c\u0928\u093e \u2026? (kati jan\u0101 \u2026?<\/em>)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
            Nepali<\/th>\r\nTransliteration<\/th>\r\nEnglish<\/th>\r\nAudio<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
            \u0915\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e\u092e\u093e \u0915\u0924\u093f \u091c\u0928\u093e \u0935\u093f\u0926\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0925\u0940 \u091b\u0928\u094d?<\/td>\r\nkak\u1e63\u0101m\u0101 kati jan\u0101 widy\u0101rth\u012b chan?<\/em><\/td>\r\nHow many students are in the classroom?<\/td>\r\n[h5p id=\"138\"]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
            \u2192 \u0915\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e\u092e\u093e \u092a\u093e\u0901\u091a \u091c\u0928\u093e \u0935\u093f\u0926\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0925\u0940 \u091b\u0928\u094d\u0964<\/td>\r\nkak\u1e63\u0101m\u0101 p\u0101\u0303c jan\u0101 widy\u0101rth\u012b chan.<\/em><\/td>\r\nThere are five students in the classroom.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
            \u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0915\u094b \u092a\u0930\u093f\u0935\u093e\u0930\u092e\u093e \u0915\u0924\u093f \u091c\u0928\u093e \u091b\u0928\u094d?<\/td>\r\ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303ko pariw\u0101rm\u0101 kati jan\u0101 chan?<\/em><\/td>\r\nHow many people are in your family?<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
            \u2192 \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u092a\u0930\u093f\u0935\u093e\u0930\u092e\u093e \u091a\u093e\u0930 \u091c\u0928\u093e \u091b\u0928\u094d\u0964<\/td>\r\nmero pariw\u0101rm\u0101 c\u0101r jan\u0101 chan.<\/em><\/td>\r\nThere are four people in my family.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

            Try It Now<\/h2>\r\nPractise asking and answering:\r\n\r\n\u0924\u092a\u093e\u0908\u0902\u0915\u094b \u092a\u0930\u093f\u0935\u093e\u0930\u092e\u093e \u0915\u0924\u093f \u091c\u0928\u093e \u091b\u0928\u094d?\r\ntap\u0101\u012b\u0303ko pariw\u0101rm\u0101 kati jan\u0101 chan?<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u092a\u0930\u093f\u0935\u093e\u0930\u092e\u093e \u091a\u093e\u0930 \u091c\u0928\u093e \u091b\u0928\u094d\u0964\r\nmero pariw\u0101rm\u0101 c\u0101r jan\u0101 chan.<\/em>\r\n\r\nChange the number to match your own family.\r\n
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            Check Your Understanding<\/h2>\r\nUse the activity below to practise Nepali numbers and classifiers.\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"139\"]\r\n
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            [h5p id=\"571\"]<\/code><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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            Review Questions<\/h2>\r\nAnswer the questions.\r\n
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            1. How do you write the Nepali digit for 1?<\/li>\r\n \t
            2. How do you write the Nepali digit for 5?<\/li>\r\n \t
            3. How do you say 3 in Nepali?<\/li>\r\n \t
            4. How do you say 10 in Nepali?<\/li>\r\n \t
            5. What does \u0935\u091f\u093e (wa\u1e6d\u0101<\/em>) mean?<\/li>\r\n \t
            6. What does \u091c\u0928\u093e (jan\u0101<\/em>) mean?<\/li>\r\n \t
            7. Which classifier do you use for books?<\/li>\r\n \t
            8. Which classifier do you use for people?<\/li>\r\n \t
            9. How do you say \u201ctwo pens\u201d in Nepali?<\/li>\r\n \t
            10. How do you ask \u201cHow many books are here?\u201d in Nepali?<\/li>\r\n \t
            11. How do you ask \u201cHow many students are in the classroom?\u201d in Nepali?<\/li>\r\n \t
            12. What does \u092e\u0947\u0930\u094b \u092a\u0930\u093f\u0935\u093e\u0930\u092e\u093e \u091a\u093e\u0930 \u091c\u0928\u093e \u091b\u0928\u094d\u0964 mean?<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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              Self Reflection<\/h2>\r\n

              [h5p id=\"141\"]<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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              Key Takeaways<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n

              \r\n\r\nIn this unit, you learned that:\r\n
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              • Nepali uses its own numeral symbols, such as \u0967, \u0968, and \u0969.<\/li>\r\n \t
              • Nepali numerals are used in everyday contexts such as dates, prices, page numbers, and times.<\/li>\r\n \t
              • Each numeral can be learned as a digit, a Nepali word, and a transliteration.<\/li>\r\n \t
              • \u0967 is \u090f\u0915 (ek<\/em>).<\/li>\r\n \t
              • \u0968 is \u0926\u0941\u0908 (du\u012b<\/em>).<\/li>\r\n \t
              • \u096b is \u092a\u093e\u0901\u091a (p\u0101\u0303c<\/em>).<\/li>\r\n \t
              • Nepali often uses classifiers when counting nouns.<\/li>\r\n \t
              • \u0935\u091f\u093e (wa\u1e6d\u0101<\/em>) is used for objects and animals.<\/li>\r\n \t
              • \u091c\u0928\u093e (jan\u0101<\/em>) is used for people.<\/li>\r\n \t
              • The basic pattern is [number] + [classifier] + [noun].<\/li>\r\n \t
              • \u0915\u0924\u093f (kati<\/em>) means \u201chow many?\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t
              • \u0915\u0924\u093f \u0935\u091f\u093e (kati wa\u1e6d\u0101<\/em>) is used for objects and animals.<\/li>\r\n \t
              • \u0915\u0924\u093f \u091c\u0928\u093e (kati jan\u0101<\/em>) is used for people.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"

                Overview<\/h2>\n

                In Unit 8, you practised reading simple Nepali words and phrases.<\/p>\n

                In this unit, you will learn Nepali numerals.<\/p>\n

                Nepali uses its own number symbols.<\/p>\n

                For example:<\/p>\n

                \u0967
                \nek<\/em>
                \none<\/p>\n

                \u0968
                \ndu\u012b<\/em>
                \ntwo<\/p>\n

                \u0969
                \nt\u012bn<\/em>
                \nthree<\/p>\n

                You will learn each number in three ways:<\/p>\n

                  \n
                1. the English digit<\/li>\n
                2. the Nepali digit<\/li>\n
                3. the Nepali word with transliteration<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                  English digit<\/th>\nNepali digit<\/th>\nNepali<\/th>\nTransliteration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                  1<\/td>\n\u0967<\/td>\n\u090f\u0915<\/td>\nek<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  2<\/td>\n\u0968<\/td>\n\u0926\u0941\u0908<\/td>\ndu\u012b<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  3<\/td>\n\u0969<\/td>\n\u0924\u0940\u0928<\/td>\nt\u012bn<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                  <\/p>\n

                  You will also learn how to count people, objects, and animals using classifiers.<\/p>\n

                  In this unit, you will learn:<\/p>\n

                    \n
                  1. Nepali numerals from \u0966 to \u0968\u0966<\/li>\n
                  2. how to read Nepali number symbols<\/li>\n
                  3. how to use numbers with nouns<\/li>\n
                  4. how to use \u0935\u091f\u093e (wa\u1e6d\u0101<\/em>) for objects and animals<\/li>\n
                  5. how to use \u091c\u0928\u093e (jan\u0101<\/em>) for people<\/li>\n
                  6. how to ask \u201chow many?\u201d using \u0915\u0924\u093f (kati<\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    You do not need to memorize all the numbers immediately.<\/p>\n

                    The goal is to recognize the symbols, read the words, and use numbers in simple phrases.<\/p>\n

                    1. Nepali Numerals<\/h2>\n

                    Nepali numerals are used in everyday life.<\/p>\n

                    You may see them in:<\/p>\n

                      \n
                    1. dates<\/li>\n
                    2. page numbers<\/li>\n
                    3. prices<\/li>\n
                    4. phone numbers<\/li>\n
                    5. bus numbers<\/li>\n
                    6. addresses<\/li>\n
                    7. clock times<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      For example:<\/p>\n

                      \u0967 = ek<\/em>
                      \n\u0968 = du\u012b<\/em>
                      \n\u0969 = t\u012bn<\/em><\/p>\n

                      Simple Rule<\/h2>\n

                      Learn each number as a three-part unit:<\/p>\n

                      Nepali digit + Nepali word + transliteration<\/p>\n

                      Example:<\/p>\n

                      \u096b
                      \n\u092a\u093e\u0901\u091a
                      \np\u0101\u0303c<\/em><\/p>\n

                      2. Numbers \u0966\u2013\u0968\u0966<\/h2>\n

                      Read and listen to the table slowly.<\/p>\n

                      First, look at the Nepali digit.<\/p>\n

                      Then listen to the audio.<\/p>\n

                      Then read the Nepali word.<\/p>\n

                      Finally, read the transliteration aloud.<\/p>\n

                      Table 1.9.1 \u2013 Nepali Numbers \u0966\u2013\u0968\u0966<\/h2>\n

                      A quick\u2011reference table of Nepali cardinal numbers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
                      English digit<\/th>\nNepali digit<\/th>\nNepali<\/th>\nTransliteration<\/th>\nAudio<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                      0<\/td>\n\u0966<\/td>\n\u0936\u0942\u0928\u094d\u092f<\/span><\/td>\n\u015b\u016bnya<\/span><\/em><\/td>\n\n
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