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Nepali (individual language) Grammar - How to Use "Be"

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In this lesson, we will learn how to use "be" in Nepali (individual language). "Be" is an important verb as it helps in forming the present continuous tense and it is also used to describe a state of being. So, let's get started and learn how to use it correctly.

Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Nouns & Give your Opinion.

What is "Be" in Nepali (individual language)?

"Be" in Nepali (individual language) is translated as हुनु (hunu). It is used to indicate a state of being or existence.

Examples:

Nepali (individual language)	Pronunciation	English
हुनु (hunu)	hu-nu	to be
मैं छु (mai chu)	mai chuh	I am
तपाईंको नाम के हो? (tapaaiko naam ke ho?)	ta-pa-iiko naam ke ho?	What is your name?

Present Continuous Tense

"Be" is also used to form the present continuous tense in Nepali (individual language).

To construct the present continuous tense in Nepali (individual language), we use the following structure:

Template:कर्ता + हुनु (hunu) + Template:कार्य (Present participle verb)

The present participle in Nepali (individual language) is formed by adding -दैजाने (-daijaane) to the verb stem.

Examples:

Nepali (individual language)	Pronunciation	English
मैं सुत्न लागेको छु। (mai sutnaa laageko chu)	mai sut-nah laa-ge-ko chuh	I am sleeping.
तपाईंले काम गर्दै छिन्। (tapaaile kaam gardai chin)	ta-paa-i-le kaam gar-dai chin	You are working.
उनी खाना खाए जानेछन्। (uni khaanaa khaae jaanechhan)	u-ni khaa-naa kha-ae ja-ne-chhan	They are going to eat food.

Note: In Nepali (individual language), the present continuous tense is also formed by using the verb बस्नु (basnu) which means "to sit" along with -दैजाने (-daijaane) as a present participle verb. For example,

Nepali (individual language)	Pronunciation	English
म सुत्दै छु। (ma sutdai chu)	ma sut-dai chuh	I am sleeping.
तिमी काम गर्दै छौ। (timi kaam gardai chau)	ti-mi kaam gar-dai chau	You are working.
हामी खेल्दै छौं। (haami kheldaai chhaum)	haa-mi khel-dai chhaum	We are playing.

Vocabulary

Here are some vocabulary words that are related to "Be" in Nepali (individual language):

Nepali (individual language)	Pronunciation	English
हुनु (hunu)	hu-nu	to be
सुत्नु (sutnu)	sut-nu	to sleep
खाना खानु (khaanaa khaanu)	khaa-naa khaa-nu	to eat food
बास्नु (basnu)	ba-snu	to sit
बोल्नु (bolnu)	bo-lu-nu	to speak

Examples in Dialogue

To better understand how to use "Be" in Nepali (individual language), let's see an example in dialogue:

• Person 1: तपाईं कति वर्षकी हुनुहुन्छ? (tapaaee katai barshaki hunuhunchha?) (How old are you?)
• Person 2: म चालीस वर्षको हुनुहुन्छ। (ma chaalees varshako hunuhunchha.) (I am forty years old.)

Practice Exercise

Translate the following sentences from English to Nepali (individual language):

1. I am drinking water. 2. She is studying in the library. 3. They are playing soccer. 4. He is watching a movie. 5. We are eating dinner.

Conclusion

In conclusion, "be" is a very important verb in Nepali (individual language) as it indicates a state of being or existence and helps in constructing the present continuous tense. By using the correct form of "be" along with the present participle verb, you can express what you are doing at present. To improve your Nepali (individual language) Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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