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27 Total Rules
67 Chapters
7 CEFR level
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Understand Nepali Grammar Faster

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A1
A1

A1 Chapters

Beginner · 9 Total Rules

You can understand and use everyday phrases. Grammar at this level covers present tense, basic sentence patterns, and simple questions.

Present tense basics Yes/no questions Articles & pronouns
6

The World of Pronouns

Learning how to refer to yourself and others. This includes an introduction to the three levels of honorifics.

4 rules

7

To Be or Not To Be: Ho vs Cha

Distinguishing between the two forms of the verb 'to be'. One defines identity while the other describes state or location.

3 rules

8

The Present Tense

Expressing current actions and habits. You will learn to conjugate regular verbs in the present affirmative.

0 rules

9

Postpositions: The Nepali Prepositions

Learning how to use markers like 'ma' (in) and 'lai' (to). These are placed after nouns to show relationships.

2 rules

10

Plurals and Possession

Making nouns plural and showing ownership. You will learn the 'ko' marker and its variations.

0 rules

11

Describing Your World

Using adjectives to add detail to your sentences. This covers color, size, and basic qualities.

0 rules

12

Asking Questions

Forming basic 'who', 'what', 'where', and 'why' questions. You will also learn yes/no question structures.

0 rules

13

Saying No: Basic Negation

How to turn positive statements into negative ones. This covers the negative forms of 'ho' and 'cha'.

0 rules

14

Time and Calendar

Days of the week, months, and telling time. You will learn how to schedule basic appointments.

0 rules

15

Daily Routines

Combining present tense and time expressions. You will learn to describe a typical day.

0 rules

16

Family and Relationships

Kinship terms and describing family structures. This includes specific terms for older and younger siblings.

0 rules

17

Direction and Movement

Verbs of motion like 'go' and 'come'. You will learn to give and follow simple directions.

0 rules

18

Food and Dining

Vocabulary for meals and ordering at a restaurant. You will learn how to express likes and dislikes.

0 rules

19

Basic Conjunctions

Connecting sentences with 'and', 'but', and 'because'. This allows for longer, more complex thoughts.

0 rules

A2
A2

A2 Chapters

Elementary · 3 Total Rules

You're building confidence. Grammar expands to past tense, comparisons, and connecting ideas with conjunctions.

Past tense forms Comparisons Connecting sentences
20

The Ergative Case: The Marker -le

Understanding the most important case marker in Nepali. You will learn when to use '-le' with subjects.

3 rules

21

Simple Past Tense

Talking about completed actions in the past. This covers the conjugation of common verbs.

0 rules

22

Habitual Past Tense

Describing things you used to do. This tense is used for past routines and states.

0 rules

23

The Future Tense

Expressing intentions and predictions. You will learn both the definite and indefinite future.

0 rules

24

Imperatives and Requests

Giving orders and making polite requests. This chapter emphasizes the use of honorifics in commands.

0 rules

25

Comparisons and Superlatives

Comparing two or more things. You will learn how to use 'bhanda' to show difference.

0 rules

26

The Infinitive Forms

Using verbs in their base form. This covers the '-nu', '-ne', and '-na' endings.

0 rules

27

Adverbs of Manner

Describing how an action is performed. You will learn to turn adjectives into adverbs.

0 rules

28

Numbers and Classifiers

Using counting words like 'wota' and 'jana'. This is crucial for counting objects versus people.

0 rules

29

Weather and Environment

Describing the climate and natural surroundings. You will learn impersonal verb constructions.

0 rules

30

Health and the Body

Parts of the body and expressing physical feelings. You will learn to describe symptoms to a doctor.

0 rules

31

Shopping and Bargaining

Advanced numbers and phrases for the market. You will learn the cultural nuances of price negotiation.

0 rules

32

Possessive Pronouns and Reflexives

Using 'afno' (one's own) and other reflexive terms. This clarifies who owns what in complex sentences.

0 rules

33

Basic Modal Verbs

Expressing ability, permission, and obligation. You will learn 'saknu', 'paunu', and 'parnu'.

0 rules

B1
B1

B1 Chapters

Intermediate · 3 Total Rules

The breakthrough level. You can express opinions, describe experiences, and handle most travel situations. Grammar covers conditionals, modal verbs, and passive voice.

Conditionals Modal verbs Reported speech
34

The Present Continuous

Describing actions happening right now. You will learn the auxiliary verb 'rahanchha' and its forms.

0 rules

35

The Past Continuous

Describing ongoing actions in the past. This is used for setting the scene in storytelling.

0 rules

36

Compound Verbs: The Logic of Pairs

Combining two verbs to add nuance. You will learn pairs like 'khai-halnu' for completed actions.

2 rules

37

Relative Clauses with 'Jun'

Connecting ideas using 'which' and 'who'. This allows for more descriptive and complex noun phrases.

0 rules

38

Real and Unreal Conditionals

Using 'bhane' to express 'if' statements. You will learn to talk about possibilities and hypothetical situations.

1 rules

39

The Passive Voice

Shifting focus from the doer to the action. You will learn the '-ie' verb endings.

0 rules

40

Reported Speech

Telling someone what another person said. You will learn to use the particle 're' and formal reporting.

0 rules

41

Expressing Necessity and Duty

Advanced use of 'parne' and 'chahinchha'. You will learn the difference between 'need' and 'must'.

0 rules

42

Conjunctions of Result and Purpose

Using 'tesaile' and 'kinabhane' to show cause and effect. This is vital for logical argumentation.

0 rules

43

The Perfect Tenses

Actions that have been completed relative to another time. This covers the present and past perfect.

0 rules

44

Participial Constructions

Using verbs as adjectives or to link actions. You will learn the '-eko' and '-era' forms.

0 rules

45

Emphatic Particles

Adding flavor to speech with 'nai', 'ta', and 'chaheen'. These small words change the focus of a sentence.

0 rules

B2
B2

B2 Chapters

Upper Intermediate · 2 Total Rules

You interact with fluency and spontaneity. Grammar at this level tackles advanced tenses, subjunctive mood, and nuanced sentence structures.

Advanced tenses Subjunctive mood Complex clauses
46

The Subjunctive Mood

Expressing doubt, hope, and uncertainty. You will learn the 'hola' and 'hos' constructions.

0 rules

47

Causative Verbs

Making someone else do something. You will learn the '-aunu' suffix for causative actions.

2 rules

48

Advanced Aspectual Nuances

Distinguishing between 'doing' and 'having done'. This covers the iterative and frequentative aspects.

0 rules

49

Nominalization of Clauses

Turning entire sentences into nouns. This is a key feature of advanced Nepali syntax.

0 rules

50

Formal and Legal Language

Vocabulary and structures used in official documents. You will learn the 'Ati-Uchha-Adar' (highest honorific).

0 rules

51

Complex Postpositions

Using compound markers like 'ko barema' (about) and 'ko nimti' (for the sake of).

0 rules

52

Expressing Probability and Conjecture

Using 'jasto cha' and 'ki kya ho' to guess. You will learn to express different degrees of certainty.

0 rules

53

Advanced Negation Strategies

Using 'na... na' (neither... nor) and other complex negative structures.

0 rules

54

Idiomatic Verb Phrases

Learning common idioms involving verbs like 'khannu' and 'khannu'. This adds naturalness to your speech.

0 rules

55

Sentence Endings and Nuance

How final particles like 'ni', 'kyare', and 'po' change the speaker's attitude.

0 rules

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