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As a Nepali language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to introduce you to the fascinating world of Nepali grammar. In this lesson, we will be exploring the different noun cases in Nepali.

In Nepali, noun cases are used to indicate the function of a noun in a sentence. There are five cases in Nepali: Nominative, Accusative, Dative, Genitive, and Ablative.

Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Interrogatives in Nepali & Pronouns in Nepali.

Nominative Case

The nominative case is used to indicate the subject of the sentence. In Nepali, the subject usually comes before the verb.

Here are some examples:

Nepali (individual language)	Pronunciation	English
मेरो नाम राज हो।	Mero naam raaj ho.	My name is Raj.
यो पुस्तक हो।	Yo pustak ho.	This is a book.
उनी यति उठ्न चाहन्छ।	Uni yati utna chahanchha.	She wants to get up early.

Accusative Case

The accusative case is used to indicate the direct object of a verb. In Nepali, it usually comes after the verb.

Here are some examples:

Nepali (individual language)	Pronunciation	English
मैले त्यो किताब खोलेँ।	Maile tyo kitaab kholen.	I opened that book.
उनी घरमा कल्ल तोड्छ।	Uni gharma kall todchha.	He breaks stones at home.
तपाईंलाई के खान दिनुभएको छ?	Tapailai ke khan dinubhayeko cha?	What have you been given to eat?

Dative Case

The dative case is used to indicate the indirect object of a verb. In Nepali, it usually comes before the direct object.

Here are some examples:

Nepali (individual language)	Pronunciation	English
म सिङ्गापुरमा मेरा साथीलाई उपहार दिनु पर्यो।	Ma Singapurama mera saathilai upahaar dinu paryo.	I had to give a gift to my friend in Singapore.
यो घडी मेरो बाबाको उपहार हो।	Yo ghadi mero babako upahaar ho.	This watch is a gift from my father.
मलाई यो घर लिनु पर्यो।	Malai yo ghar linu paryo.	I had to buy this house.

Genitive Case

The genitive case is used to indicate possession. In Nepali, it usually comes after the noun it modifies.

Here are some examples:

Nepali (individual language)	Pronunciation	English
मेरो घर	Mero ghar	My house
तपाईंको नाम के हो?	Tapainko naam ke ho?	What is your name?
उनीको काम	Uniko kaam	His work

Ablative Case

The ablative case is used to indicate the origin of something or someone. In Nepali, it usually comes after the noun it modifies.

Here are some examples:

Nepali (individual language)	Pronunciation	English
केही लोग भोजपुरबाट आएका थिए।	Kehi log Bhojpurbaat aayeka thiye.	Some people came from Bhojpur.
उसले अमेरिकाबाट फोन गरे।	Usle Amerikabat phone gare.	He called from America.
भारतमा संग्रम हुँदा	Bharatma sangram hunda	During the war in India

Now that you have a basic understanding of the different cases in Nepali nouns, it is time to start practicing to get a feel for how they are used in sentences. Don't be afraid to make mistakes, as practicing is the key to becoming proficient in any language.

Table of Contents - Nepali (individual language) Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Introduction to Nepali Nouns
• Noun Cases in Nepali
• Pronouns in Nepali

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Verbs and Tenses

• Introduction to Nepali Verbs
• Present Tense in Nepali
• Past Tense in Nepali
• Future Tense in Nepali

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjectives in Nepali
• Comparison of Adjectives in Nepali
• Adverbs in Nepali

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Negation and Interrogatives

• Negation in Nepali
• Interrogatives in Nepali

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Numbers in Nepali

• Cardinal Numbers
• Ordinal Numbers
• Plural and Fractional Numbers

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Words and Phrases

• Greetings and Introductions
• Common Nepali Words and Phrases

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Food and Drinks

• Food in Nepali
• Drinks in Nepali

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Festivals in Nepal

• Dashain Festival
• Tihar Festival
• Holi Festival

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Nepali Society

• Family and Marriage in Nepal
• Religion and Beliefs in Nepal

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Nepali Cuisine

• Traditional Nepali Dishes
• Nepali Spices and Herbs

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Nepali Arts and Crafts

• Nepali Handicrafts
• Nepali Music and Dance

Other Lessons

• Adverbs in Nepali
• Adjectives
• Negation in Nepali
• Give your Opinion
• Verbs kriyaharu क्रियाहरू
• 0 to A1 Course
• Future Tense
• Past Tense in Nepali
• Questions
• Introduction to Nepali Verbs

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