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Tense of surprised discovery21 Aug
In Nepali we tense called the tense of surprised or discovery.This tense is also known as the unknown past.Use of this tense when the speaker does not notice what happened in the past but now,at the present time,knows the fact. the construction is :simple Past +chha conjugation.(vs+rahenachha)for negative e.g.a) u ghar gaechha. Now I know [...]
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CLP Memories from the Nov. 2008 VSO Group08 Jul
After many, many attempts via slow computer networks and even dial-up Internet accoess (yes, Internet dial-up using 28.8 kbps is still a reality here), I have successfully uploaded a 25-minute video of our time here in Nepal during VSO’s in-country-training program. In this video (hosted by Vimeo) you will find photos and video footage of [...]
Udaya\'s Culture Corner
Marriage custom (Nepali bihaa)02 Jul
In Nepali society, men usually get married before they reached 25 and women before they reached 20 years old. Most of the time arranged marriages. Arranged marriage happens within the same caste. The date and time for marriage is usually decided by consulting the horoscope. The marriage ceremony starts when a procession form the bride [...]
Udaya\'s Culture Corner
Welcome to Udaya’s Language and Cross Cultural Blog25 Jun
Hello Dear all VSO volunteers and friends I am starting Udaya’s Language and cross cultural section in VSO News letters. I hope this section will help you to learn Nepali and culture. Please give me suggestion and comment, which I always appreciated. Some common expression: a) ek chin basera kuraa garau: Lets sit and talk. [...]
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Good Nepali Language Books22 Mar
It’s “only” been a little over 4 months, but of course it feels like ages since we left home. Both the shreemati and I are pretty much settled and adjusted to the Nepali culture, lifestyle, and language. Without a doubt, we are learning new Nepali sabda’s (words) and phrases a day. Most of the time [...]
