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Nepali (individual language) Grammar - Adjectives

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In this lesson, we will learn about adjectives in Nepali (individual language), including how they are used and their placement in sentences. We will also explore some cultural information and interesting facts about Nepal. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of Nepali (individual language) adjectives and be able to use them in your own sentences confidently.

Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Conditional Mood, Give your Opinion, Pronouns & Future Tense in Nepali.

Introduction to Adjectives in Nepali (individual language)

Before we dive into adjectives, let's first define what they are. Adjectives are words that describe or modify a noun or pronoun. They can be used to indicate shape, size, color, quantity, age, and more. For example, in the sentence "The big, red apple", "big" and "red" are adjectives that modify the noun "apple".

In Nepali (individual language), adjectives serve the same purpose as in English. They are used to provide more information and details about a noun. Most adjectives in Nepali (individual language) come after the noun they describe, unlike in English where they come before the noun. However, there are some exceptions to this rule which we will discuss in more detail later on.

Basic Adjectives in Nepali (individual language)

Let's start with some basic adjectives that are commonly used in Nepali (individual language):

Nepali (individual language)	Pronunciation	English
छोटो (chhoto)	[t͡ʃʰoʈo]	small
ठूलो (thulo)	[t̪ʰulɔ]	big
कालो (kalo)	[kɑːlo̞]	black
सेतो (seto)	[se̞to̞]	white
रातो (rato)	[ɽaːto̞]	red
हरियो (hariyo)	[hʌɾɪjo̞]	green

Here are some example sentences that use these basic adjectives:

• त्यो घर छोटो छ। (tyo ghar chhoto cha.) - That house is small.
• मेरो मोबाइल ठूलो छ। (mero mobail thulo cha.) - My phone is big.
• तपाईंको कुत्ता कालो हो। (tapaiko kutta kalo ho.) - Your dog is black.
• सेतो कुरा केहि छैन। (seto kura kehi chaina.) - The white thing is nothing.
• रातो फूल र हरियो पत्ता राम्रो देखिन्छन्। (rato phool ra hariyo patta ramro dekhinchhan.) - Red flowers and green leaves look good.

Comparison of Adjectives in Nepali (individual language)

In Nepali (individual language), when two or more things are being compared, adjectives are modified to show which one has a higher or lower degree of the quality being described. The following expressions are used for comparison:

• ठूलो भनेकोमा, (thulo bhanekoma,) meaning "bigger than"
• न्यून भनेकोमा, (nyun bhanekoma,) meaning "smaller than"
• सबैभन्दा ठूलो, (sabai bhandā thulō,) meaning "the biggest"
• सबैभन्दा न्यून, (sabai bhandā nyun,) meaning "the smallest"

For example:

• मेरो घर तपाईंको घरभन्दा ठूलो छ। (mero ghar tapaiko ghar bhandā thulo cha.) - My house is bigger than your house.
• तपाईंको कुकुर सर्बाधिक कालो छ। (tapaiko kukur sarbaadhik kalo cha.) - Your dog is the blackest.
• सबैभन्दा ठूलो महिला हुन् अर्की छैन्। (sabai bhandā thulō mahilā hun arkī chaina.) - She is the biggest among all women.
• सबैभन्दा न्यून बच्चा चोर होत। (sabai bhandā nyun bacchā chor hot.) - The smallest child is the thief.

Placement of Adjectives in Nepali (individual language)

As mentioned before, most adjectives in Nepali (individual language) come after the noun they describe. For example, in the sentence "तपाईंको कुत्ता कालो हो।" (tapaiko kutta kalo ho.) - "Your dog is black", "kalo" (black) comes after "kutta" (dog).

However, there are some exceptions to this rule. In some cases, adjectives come before the noun they describe to provide emphasis or when the adjective is used to intensify the meaning of the noun. Here are some examples:

• धेरै सानो बुढा (dherai saano budha) - very old man
• उनी एकजना सुन्दर छोरी हुन्। (uni ekajana sundar chhori hun.) - She is a beautiful girl.

In these examples, "saano" (small) and "sundar" (beautiful) come before the noun to intensify the meaning or add emphasis.

Cultural Information and Interesting Facts

Nepali (individual language) is the official language of Nepal and is spoken by over 20 million people worldwide. It is also one of the official languages of the Indian state of Sikkim and the language of instruction in many schools and universities in Nepal.

Nepal is a country rich in culture and tradition. The country is home to Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, and the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Nepal is also famous for its traditional music, dance, and art, such as Thangka paintings and woodcarvings.

In Nepal, it is customary to greet others with a "Namaste" (नमस्ते) or "Namaskar" (नमस्कार), which means "I bow to you". It is done by pressing one's palms together and bringing them to the chest while bowing.

Dialogue

Here is a dialogue between two friends that demonstrates the use of Nepali (individual language) adjectives in context:

• राजेश: हे रमेश, तपाईंको नयाँ कार कस्तो छ?

(Rajesh: Hey Ramesh, tapai ko nayaan kaar kasto chha?) (Rajesh: Hey Ramesh, what is your new car like?)

• रमेश: तपाईंले हेर्नुहोस्। यो हेर्नुहोस्, मलाई त्यो भित्र पछाडिएको रुख थुलो रेखेको छ।

(Ramesh: Tapai le hernuhos. Yo hernuhos, malaai tyo bhitra pachhaadiyeko rukh thulo rekhako chha.) (Ramesh: Look at this, there's a tall tree behind that.)

• राजेश: अहा, कतै देखिन्छौं। अर्को हेर्नुहोस्, नागरिकताका वर्ष हेर्नुहोस्।

(Rajesh: Aha, kati dekhinchhaun. Arko hernuhos, nagarikta kaa varsha hernuhos.) (Rajesh: Oh, I see it now. Look at the year of citizen.)

Conclusion

In this lesson, we learned about adjectives in Nepali (individual language) and how they are used to modify nouns. We also discussed the placement of adjectives and some basic adjectives in Nepali (individual language). Additionally, we explored some cultural information and interesting facts about Nepal.

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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Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: How to Use "Have", Future Tense, How to Use Be & Noun Cases in Nepali.

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