Language/Nepali-individual-language/Vocabulary/Plural-and-Fractional-Numbers
Nepali (individual language) uses a unique numbering system that can take some time and practice to get used to. In this lesson, we will focus on plural and fractional numbers in Nepali. Plural numbers are numbers that indicate more than one, while fractional numbers indicate a part of a whole.
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Plural Numbers
In Nepali (individual language), plural numbers are formed by adding an "-हरु" (-haru) suffix to a noun or a number. The "-हरु" (-haru) suffix is equivalent to the English suffix "-s". Here are some examples:
| Nepali (individual language) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| घर | ghara | house |
| घरहरु | ghara-haru | houses |
| किताब | kitab | book |
| किताबहरु | kitab-haru | books |
Note that in Nepali, the plural noun may undergo certain modifications depending on the word ending. For instance, the plural form of "ghar" (house) becomes "gharharu", with an added "r" sound between the two halves of the word. Similarly, the plural form of "kitab" (book) becomes "kitabharu".
Here are some more plural numbers in Nepali:
- संख्या (saṃkhyā) - numbers
- छात्र (chātra) - students
- बालक (bālaka) - boys
- लड़कियां (laṛkiyā̃) - girls
Fractional Numbers
Fractional numbers in Nepali are formed using arithmetic operations. Here are some examples:
- अर्ध (ardha) - half
- एक तिहाई (eka tihāī) - one third
- दुई तिहाई (dui tihāī) - two thirds
- तीन चौथाइ (tin cauthāī) - three fourths
Fractional numbers can be useful in a variety of situations, such as when dividing up money or measuring ingredients for a recipe.
Recap
In this lesson, we have learned about plural numbers and fractional numbers in Nepali (individual language). We have seen that the "-हरु" (-haru) suffix is used to indicate plurality, and that the formation of fractional numbers involves arithmetic operations. By mastering these concepts, we can expand our vocabulary and communicate more effectively in Nepali.
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