timi and tapain in this context basically has to do with "rolemodeingl". In Nepali culture, the younger ones look up to their elders and the elders ones guide the younger ones, provided that the elder people act in most optimal ethical way that are supposed to be learned by the younger ones. Thus, we are talking about these kinds of level here.
Just a correction @ 3:40 Bahini is used not to confer lower status but as a form of sisterly affection to a younger person. "Aama" could also be used for a woman who is elderly. Nepalese feel comfortable if they evoke relationship with the person they are communicating with. It builds a sort of familial tie and instant comfort if one were to be addressed as one's own family...Just a thought. Cheers!
Chaina, masanga shriman chaina, ani malaai shriman cha daina!!!!!! (obviously I was asked this a lot!) mitho chaa, malaai nindra lagyo, madlap chaina!, Jai!!!!, Sunus!!! timi ramaylo ho, timi ramro ho, juane!, k chaa? La, la la, haas, thik chaa, mero mutu dukyo Etc..........This is basically where I am now, so I need to know more- verbs,communicating feelings etc., being able to ask questions about people to understand their feeling more.
A random selection of the Nepali I know-Malaai basic nepali thaa chaa-Mero naam Anna ho, Timilaai kasto chaa? ramro chaa, timilaai ni? malaai sushi man parchaa, tora malaai milk man pardaina, masanga ali ali bhatt chaa, tora masanga dahl chiana. Kati parchaa? Tyo kurta surwal-dheri mahangyo. Ali kaam garnus na? Malaai seto rang ghar chiyo, pahelo ghar, chiana, Malaai tapaiko maya lagchaa ani Ma timilaai mis garchuu, Malaai thulo angelo dinus, mitho sapanas, Timi bhola ho.....tbc
I was so busy with the kids I pulled off the street (24 hr. care) that I did not learn as much Nepali as would be expected for the length of my stay , but obviously I need 2 learn more to be more successful with my work in Nepal...and yes would love to learn what I told you before. thanks..........
I just returned from Nepal (Ahile, USAmaa) I was there for a year and am returning back in a month or so. I was in KTM for 4 months and Pokhara for the remainder. worked as a volunteer in nepali ngo, but split ways after 3 months to find my own cause to support. Currently working on registering my project for street kids
......"juane" I think it is. As in how to say, "I am going to the store" or "I am going to KTM by bus." also "busnus" (I think) which is used when saying where you live or "sit" or as in how do you say for example, "I live in Pokhara" or "I stay in Pokhara." etc....thanks.
@AnnaGill18 - So Anna - Hey! First of all thanks a lot for this helpful feedback. I think I am getting what u mean. I have already thought a bit about it and I am turning it around inside my head still.
So you wanna learn more about "jaanu" and "basnu"? As in "Ma dui mahina pachi Nepal jaanchu, tara ma aajkal Germany ma baschu." (I will go to Nepal after 2 months, but nowadays I live in Germany.) WE CAN DO THAT! ... for volume 4. Thanks a lot for the request.
I think you're awesome at nepali- i'm jealous- i just want future viewers that want to learn to keep their interest in your lessons without getting bored with all the extra stuff. I'm going to figure out some stuff in nepali i want to learn and see if you would be up for teaching it. I know the basic greetings, how to say i love you (ha) I like this, don't like this, I don't/do have this, I want/don't want this, I know how to shop/bargain in nepali, but want to learn about 'to go"
for example when you're explaining what "dai" means in relation to bhani, didi etc.-just vocally list out that dai is for older brother, bhai-younger brother, didi-older sister etc. instead of adding in the bit about the feeling of connection and your interest in wanting to know the connection of feeling nepali exerience when they say the word-its too much for someone just learning nepali-too much information basically and it will tire your viewers to find another nepali lesson video. tbc
Nice video. I've been in nepal for the last year, tora, mero nepali naramro-ha, I can speak a little, but want to learn more-find this- My suggestion for your videos if you will, your uniqueness is wonderful as you add your personality into what could be a boring lesson, but don't fill your video with so much extra talk, explanations etc. People can rewind if they need to. I've actually been fast forwarding through the filler talk inbetween-get to the point. (2b continued0
Nice video. I've been in nepal for the last year, tora, mero nepali naramro-ha, I can speak a little, but want to learn more-find this- My suggestion for your videos if you will, your uniqueness is wonderful as you add your personality into what could be a boring lesson, but don't fill your video with so much extra talk, explanations etc. People can rewind if they need to. I've actually been fast forwarding through the filler talk inbetween-get to the point. (to be continued)
Would you mind if i correct you so the response would be more appropriate? you could say - " ho ra! saachai sakchhu ta? " means - showing surprise, " can i really teach?". la or hawas is ued when you agree with or say "okay" to someone. I am saying so is because you may not say "okay" everyone. However, you did a great job. What amazed me is that you learned Nepali grammer with appropriate words accurately in such a short time. Im a Nepali, i appriciate your effort.
@luckyfanarun - thank you for the correction - I am very keen on bettering my Nepali.
I did not want to express surprise, though, as you suggested in ur example. I wanted to express that I agree with whatever darkcrystal says since he is the expert (being Nepali). In the sense of "If you say so, that is how it must be" - without any ironic connotation to it. Like really meaning it. How would you say that in Nepali?
I guess yo do not use la and hus together. la is like more impolite/uncivilized way "has" is more civilized. For an example you can use "la" among friends but with parents teachers or elder people using "la" is more like offensive/disrespect.
@apoudyal , Well gentleman/lady, "la" is not always impolite nor is it disrespect. The use depends upon the situation you are in or the person you are talking to. You may say "la" to your childrean, but it does not necesarily mean you are showing disrespect to your childrean. It also depends upon the tone you make! "la" might , however, show you being rude in responding to someone. "hus" is used while saying "okay" to elders.
You can explain the words better than nepalese people. You know different between each word and different form of verb. You should teach nepali subject in middle school. I bet you can teach better than nepali teacher.
But you sound like a very prudent nepali speaker
birbahadur 3 weeks ago
timi and tapain in this context basically has to do with "rolemodeingl". In Nepali culture, the younger ones look up to their elders and the elders ones guide the younger ones, provided that the elder people act in most optimal ethical way that are supposed to be learned by the younger ones. Thus, we are talking about these kinds of level here.
birbahadur 3 weeks ago
@ 4:30 "Ta" would more be like "huh"? How are you "Huh" didi? It has no meaning by its own...
XXXFreeSpirit 1 month ago
Just a correction @ 3:40 Bahini is used not to confer lower status but as a form of sisterly affection to a younger person. "Aama" could also be used for a woman who is elderly. Nepalese feel comfortable if they evoke relationship with the person they are communicating with. It builds a sort of familial tie and instant comfort if one were to be addressed as one's own family...Just a thought. Cheers!
XXXFreeSpirit 1 month ago
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youwanpras 1 month ago
Wow Namaste. I am impressed how you learned it all by yourself. ^ ^
laSangy 3 months ago
Chaina, masanga shriman chaina, ani malaai shriman cha daina!!!!!! (obviously I was asked this a lot!) mitho chaa, malaai nindra lagyo, madlap chaina!, Jai!!!!, Sunus!!! timi ramaylo ho, timi ramro ho, juane!, k chaa? La, la la, haas, thik chaa, mero mutu dukyo Etc..........This is basically where I am now, so I need to know more- verbs,communicating feelings etc., being able to ask questions about people to understand their feeling more.
AnnaGill18 5 months ago
A random selection of the Nepali I know-Malaai basic nepali thaa chaa-Mero naam Anna ho, Timilaai kasto chaa? ramro chaa, timilaai ni? malaai sushi man parchaa, tora malaai milk man pardaina, masanga ali ali bhatt chaa, tora masanga dahl chiana. Kati parchaa? Tyo kurta surwal-dheri mahangyo. Ali kaam garnus na? Malaai seto rang ghar chiyo, pahelo ghar, chiana, Malaai tapaiko maya lagchaa ani Ma timilaai mis garchuu, Malaai thulo angelo dinus, mitho sapanas, Timi bhola ho.....tbc
AnnaGill18 5 months ago
I was so busy with the kids I pulled off the street (24 hr. care) that I did not learn as much Nepali as would be expected for the length of my stay , but obviously I need 2 learn more to be more successful with my work in Nepal...and yes would love to learn what I told you before. thanks..........
AnnaGill18 5 months ago
I just returned from Nepal (Ahile, USAmaa) I was there for a year and am returning back in a month or so. I was in KTM for 4 months and Pokhara for the remainder. worked as a volunteer in nepali ngo, but split ways after 3 months to find my own cause to support. Currently working on registering my project for street kids
AnnaGill18 5 months ago
hi..
AnnaGill18 5 months ago
......"juane" I think it is. As in how to say, "I am going to the store" or "I am going to KTM by bus." also "busnus" (I think) which is used when saying where you live or "sit" or as in how do you say for example, "I live in Pokhara" or "I stay in Pokhara." etc....thanks.
AnnaGill18 6 months ago
@AnnaGill18 - So Anna - Hey! First of all thanks a lot for this helpful feedback. I think I am getting what u mean. I have already thought a bit about it and I am turning it around inside my head still.
So you wanna learn more about "jaanu" and "basnu"? As in "Ma dui mahina pachi Nepal jaanchu, tara ma aajkal Germany ma baschu." (I will go to Nepal after 2 months, but nowadays I live in Germany.) WE CAN DO THAT! ... for volume 4. Thanks a lot for the request.
Bipanah 5 months ago
I think you're awesome at nepali- i'm jealous- i just want future viewers that want to learn to keep their interest in your lessons without getting bored with all the extra stuff. I'm going to figure out some stuff in nepali i want to learn and see if you would be up for teaching it. I know the basic greetings, how to say i love you (ha) I like this, don't like this, I don't/do have this, I want/don't want this, I know how to shop/bargain in nepali, but want to learn about 'to go"
AnnaGill18 6 months ago
for example when you're explaining what "dai" means in relation to bhani, didi etc.-just vocally list out that dai is for older brother, bhai-younger brother, didi-older sister etc. instead of adding in the bit about the feeling of connection and your interest in wanting to know the connection of feeling nepali exerience when they say the word-its too much for someone just learning nepali-too much information basically and it will tire your viewers to find another nepali lesson video. tbc
AnnaGill18 6 months ago
@AnnaGill18 - oh and btw for how long and where did u stay in Nepal ("Nepal ma kati samay ko laagi ra kaha kaha baseki chau?") ... just curious
Bipanah 5 months ago
Nice video. I've been in nepal for the last year, tora, mero nepali naramro-ha, I can speak a little, but want to learn more-find this- My suggestion for your videos if you will, your uniqueness is wonderful as you add your personality into what could be a boring lesson, but don't fill your video with so much extra talk, explanations etc. People can rewind if they need to. I've actually been fast forwarding through the filler talk inbetween-get to the point. (2b continued0
AnnaGill18 6 months ago
Nice video. I've been in nepal for the last year, tora, mero nepali naramro-ha, I can speak a little, but want to learn more-find this- My suggestion for your videos if you will, your uniqueness is wonderful as you add your personality into what could be a boring lesson, but don't fill your video with so much extra talk, explanations etc. People can rewind if they need to. I've actually been fast forwarding through the filler talk inbetween-get to the point. (to be continued)
AnnaGill18 6 months ago
Haha, you sound so cute when you speak Nepali. How did you know Nepali? You are close to perfect!
shangrila628 6 months ago
Would you mind if i correct you so the response would be more appropriate? you could say - " ho ra! saachai sakchhu ta? " means - showing surprise, " can i really teach?". la or hawas is ued when you agree with or say "okay" to someone. I am saying so is because you may not say "okay" everyone. However, you did a great job. What amazed me is that you learned Nepali grammer with appropriate words accurately in such a short time. Im a Nepali, i appriciate your effort.
luckyfanarun 6 months ago
@luckyfanarun - thank you for the correction - I am very keen on bettering my Nepali.
I did not want to express surprise, though, as you suggested in ur example. I wanted to express that I agree with whatever darkcrystal says since he is the expert (being Nepali). In the sense of "If you say so, that is how it must be" - without any ironic connotation to it. Like really meaning it. How would you say that in Nepali?
Bipanah 6 months ago
I guess yo do not use la and hus together. la is like more impolite/uncivilized way "has" is more civilized. For an example you can use "la" among friends but with parents teachers or elder people using "la" is more like offensive/disrespect.
apoudyal 6 months ago
@apoudyal , Well gentleman/lady, "la" is not always impolite nor is it disrespect. The use depends upon the situation you are in or the person you are talking to. You may say "la" to your childrean, but it does not necesarily mean you are showing disrespect to your childrean. It also depends upon the tone you make! "la" might , however, show you being rude in responding to someone. "hus" is used while saying "okay" to elders.
luckyfanarun 6 months ago
You can explain the words better than nepalese people. You know different between each word and different form of verb. You should teach nepali subject in middle school. I bet you can teach better than nepali teacher.
darkcrystal400 7 months ago
@darkcrystal400 - La, hawas ;)
Bipanah 7 months ago