Gender-specific Nepali Nouns: Practice Exercises

Mastering gender-specific nouns is a crucial step in learning Nepali, as the language often distinguishes between masculine and feminine forms. These distinctions permeate various aspects of the language, from everyday conversation to formal writing. Understanding how to correctly use gender-specific nouns will not only enhance your grammatical accuracy but also enrich your ability to communicate more naturally with native speakers. This set of practice exercises is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of gender-specific nouns in Nepali, ensuring that you can confidently navigate this essential aspect of the language. These exercises encompass a variety of contexts and scenarios, offering a well-rounded approach to learning. You'll encounter sentences and phrases that highlight the differences between masculine and feminine nouns, allowing you to practice and internalize these distinctions. By engaging with these exercises, you'll build a solid foundation in Nepali grammar, making it easier to progress to more advanced topics. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your existing skills, these practice exercises are tailored to support your journey toward fluency in Nepali.

Exercise 1

1. रमेश *बाबु* हुन् (masculine term for a young boy).

2. सिता *दिदी* हुन् (feminine term for an older sister).

3. मेरो *दाइ* भरत हो (masculine term for an older brother).

4. म *छोरा* हुँ (masculine term for a son).

5. उसलाई आफ्नो *आमा* धेरै मन पर्छ (feminine term for mother).

6. उसको *छोरी* धेरै बाठो छ (feminine term for a daughter).

7. मसँग एउटी *साथी* छिन् (feminine term for a friend).

8. मेरो *श्रीमान* घरमा हुनुहुन्छ (masculine term for husband).

9. उनले *पत्नी* संग भेट गरे (feminine term for wife).

10. हाम्रो *गुरु* धेरै जानकार छन् (masculine term for teacher).

Exercise 2

1. ऊ *छोरा* हो (पुत्र)।

2. उसको *छोरी* सानै छ (पुत्री)।

3. रमेशको *बुबा* किसान हुन् (पिता)।

4. सरिताको *आमा* शिक्षिका हुन् (माता)।

5. त्यो *मानिस* इन्जिनियर हो (व्यक्ति)।

6. मेरी *दिदी* स्कूल जान्छिन् (ठूली बहिनी)।

7. मेरो *दाजु* विदेशमा पढ्छन् (ठूलो भाइ)।

8. उसको *पिता* डाक्टर हुन् (बुबा)।

9. मेरी *आजी* गाउँमा बस्नुहुन्छ (हजुरआमा)।

10. मेरो *हजुरबुबा* ८० वर्षका हुनुहुन्छ (आजा)।

Exercise 3

1. मेरो *दाजु* आज विद्यालय जानुभएको छ। (older brother)

2. मेरी *दिदी* मलाई पढ्न सहयोग गर्नुहुन्छ। (older sister)

3. उसको *बुबा* अस्पतालमा काम गर्नुहुन्छ। (father)

4. मेरी *आमा* खाना पकाउँदै हुनुहुन्छ। (mother)

5. त्यो *केटा* कक्षा मा पहिलो आयो। (boy)

6. ऊ *केटी* साथीलाई भेट्न गएको थियो। (girl)

7. उनको *श्रीमान* विदेशमा छन्। (husband)

8. मेरी *श्रीमती* घरमा पर्खिरहेकी छन्। (wife)

9. मेरो *छोरा* खेल्न गएको छ। (son)

10. मेरी *छोरी* गीत गाउन मनपराउँछिन्। (daughter)