Describing People and Places with Nepali Nouns: Exercises

Describing people and places accurately is a crucial skill in mastering any language, and Nepali is no exception. Understanding how to use Nepali nouns effectively can significantly enhance your ability to communicate with native speakers and engage with the rich cultural tapestry of Nepal. This set of exercises is designed to help you practice and perfect your use of nouns when describing people and places, allowing you to convey details with clarity and precision. Whether you are a beginner looking to build a solid foundation or an advanced learner aiming to refine your skills, these exercises will provide valuable practice. In these exercises, you will encounter a variety of scenarios and contexts that will challenge you to think critically about noun usage in Nepali. From describing the bustling streets of Kathmandu to the serene landscapes of Pokhara, and from detailing the features of a friend to depicting the atmosphere of a local market, you will develop a deeper understanding of how nouns function within the language. By engaging with these exercises, you will not only expand your vocabulary but also improve your overall fluency and confidence in using Nepali. Dive in and start exploring the nuances of describing people and places with Nepali nouns!

Exercise 1

1. उसको घरमा एक वटा *कुकुर* छ (animal that barks).

2. मेरो साथी *नेपाल* बाट हो (country in South Asia).

3. उसले *आलु* र टमाटर किन्यो (type of vegetable).

4. हाम्रो विद्यालय *ठूलो* छ (opposite of small).

5. हिजो हामी *फिल्म* हेर्न गयौं (form of visual entertainment).

6. त्यो किताब *रोचक* छ (synonym of interesting).

7. उनले बजारमा *फलफूल* किने (category of food that grows on trees).

8. मेरो बुबा *डाक्टर* हुनुहुन्छ (profession related to medical field).

9. हामीले पोखरामा *ताल* हेऱ्यौं (a body of water found in Pokhara).

10. उसले *गीत* गाइरहेको छ (form of musical expression).

Exercise 2

1. ऊ *ठूलो* स्कूलमा पढ्छ। (Adjective for large)

2. उसको *अनुहार* राम्रै छ। (Noun for face)

3. यो *गाउँ* धेरै शान्त छ। (Noun for village)

4. उनी *डाक्टर* हुन्। (Occupation noun)

5. त्यो *पहाड* धेरै अग्लो छ। (Noun for mountain)

6. उसको *घर* काठमाडौंमा छ। (Noun for house)

7. यो *पार्क* रमाइलो छ। (Noun for park)

8. त्यो *पुस्तकालय* ठुलो छ। (Noun for library)

9. उनी *इन्जिनियर* हुन्। (Occupation noun)

10. यो *सडक* लामो छ। (Noun for road)

Exercise 3

1. रामको घर *ठूलो* छ। (big)

2. गीता *उच्च* विद्यालयमा पढ्छिन्। (high)

3. यो *सहर* धेरै सफा छ। (city)

4. कृष्णको *किताब* हरायो। (book)

5. त्यो *पर्वत* निकै अग्लो छ। (mountain)

6. म *काठमाण्डौ* जान चाहन्छु। (name of a capital city)

7. माया *डाक्टर* हुन चाहन्छिन्। (doctor)

8. त्यो *बगैंचा* धेरै सुन्दर छ। (garden)

9. उसको *भाइ* निकै चलाख छ। (brother)

10. यो *दूध* ताजा छ। (milk)