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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on ordinal numbers in Nepali! In this lesson, we will learn how to use ordinal numbers to indicate the position or order of objects or people. Ordinal numbers are an essential part of any language, and mastering them will greatly enhance your communication skills in Nepali. We will start by understanding the basic concept of ordinal numbers and then explore their usage in various contexts.

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently use ordinal numbers in Nepali, and you will have a deeper understanding of the cultural significance of these numbers in Nepali society. So let's dive in and explore the fascinating world of ordinal numbers!

Understanding Ordinal Numbers[edit | edit source]

Ordinal numbers are used to indicate the position or order of objects, people, or events in a sequence. They differ from cardinal numbers, which are used to represent quantity or countability. In Nepali, ordinal numbers are formed by adding a suffix to the cardinal number.

Let's take a look at the table below to understand how ordinal numbers are formed in Nepali:

Nepali	Pronunciation	English Translation
पहिलो	pahilo	first
दोस्रो	dosro	second
तेस्रो	tesro	third
चौथो	chautho	fourth
पाँचौं	panchaun	fifth
छैठो	chhaitho	sixth
सातौं	saun	seventh
आठौं	athaun	eighth
नौं	naun	ninth
दशौं	dashaun	tenth

As you can see, the suffix "ौं" (-aun) is added to the cardinal numbers to form the corresponding ordinal numbers. It is important to note that the suffix changes depending on the gender and case of the noun it modifies. We will explore these variations in detail in the next section.

Gender and Case Variations[edit | edit source]

In Nepali, the form of the ordinal number depends on the gender and case of the noun it modifies. Let's take a look at some examples to understand these variations:

Masculine Nouns[edit | edit source]

When modifying a masculine noun, the ordinal number remains unchanged. Let's see some examples:

पहिलो छोरा (pahilo chhora) - the first son
तेस्रो यात्री (tesro yaatri) - the third traveler
सातौं शिक्षक (saun shikshak) - the seventh teacher

Feminine Nouns[edit | edit source]

When modifying a feminine noun, the suffix "ी" (-i) is added to the cardinal number. Let's see some examples:

पहिली केटी (pahili keti) - the first girl
तेस्री बहिनी (tesri bahini) - the third sister
सातौं शिक्षिका (saun shikshika) - the seventh female teacher

Neuter Nouns[edit | edit source]

When modifying a neuter noun, the suffix "ो" (-o) is added to the cardinal number. Let's see some examples:

पहिलो फोन (pahilo phon) - the first phone
तेस्रो मन्दिर (tesro mandir) - the third temple
सातौं बार (saun baar) - the seventh time

Cultural Significance of Ordinal Numbers[edit | edit source]

Ordinal numbers hold cultural significance in Nepali society, especially in traditional ceremonies and rituals. For example, during wedding ceremonies, the bride and groom are often referred to as "पहिलो छोरा" (pahilo chhora) and "पहिली केटी" (pahili keti), meaning the first son and the first girl respectively. This reflects the importance placed on the order or position of individuals in these significant life events.

Similarly, in religious rituals and festivals, the order or sequence of events is often denoted using ordinal numbers. For example, during the Hindu festival of Dashain, the tenth day is known as "दशौं दिन" (dashaun din), meaning the tenth day. This day marks the culmination of the festival and is associated with the victory of good over evil.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we have learned about ordinal numbers in Nepali, let's put our knowledge into practice with some exercises. Choose the correct ordinal number to complete each sentence.

1. तिम्रो बिबाहमा, तिमीलाई __________ छोरी छ। 2. तिम्रो फोन __________ हो। 3. मेरो देशमा, यो दशौं __________ छ। 4. तिम्रो यात्रामा, तिमीलाई __________ यात्री भेटिए। 5. हामीले तिम्रो गीतमा, __________ पंक्ति गाए।

Solution: 1. तिम्रो बिबाहमा, तिमीलाई पहिली छोरी छ। 2. तिम्रो फोन पहिलो हो। 3. मेरो देशमा, यो दशौं छ। 4. तिम्रो यात्रामा, तिमीलाई तेस्री यात्री भेटिए। 5. हामीले तिम्रो गीतमा, सातौं पंक्ति गाए।

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations on completing this lesson on ordinal numbers in Nepali! In this lesson, we learned how to form and use ordinal numbers to indicate the position or order of objects or people. We explored the gender and case variations of ordinal numbers and discussed their cultural significance in Nepali society.

Now that you have a solid understanding of ordinal numbers, practice using them in everyday conversations to reinforce your learning. Remember, mastering ordinal numbers will greatly enhance your communication skills in Nepali and allow you to express yourself more accurately and precisely.

In the next lesson, we will continue our exploration of numbers in Nepali by learning about plural and fractional numbers. So stay tuned and keep up the great work!

Table of Contents - Nepali (individual language) Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Nouns and Pronouns

Verbs and Tenses

Adjectives and Adverbs

Negation and Interrogatives

Numbers in Nepali

Words and Phrases

Food and Drinks

Festivals in Nepal

Nepali Society

Nepali Cuisine

Nepali Arts and Crafts

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+== Introduction ==
-__TOC__
+Welcome to the lesson on ordinal numbers in Nepali! In this lesson, we will learn how to use ordinal numbers to indicate the position or order of objects or people. Ordinal numbers are an essential part of any language, and mastering them will greatly enhance your communication skills in Nepali. We will start by understanding the basic concept of ordinal numbers and then explore their usage in various contexts.
+By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently use ordinal numbers in Nepali, and you will have a deeper understanding of the cultural significance of these numbers in Nepali society. So let's dive in and explore the fascinating world of ordinal numbers!
-In this lesson, you will learn about ordinal numbers in Nepali. Ordinal numbers indicate the position or order of elements in a list, sequence, or series.
+== Understanding Ordinal Numbers ==
-== Ordinal Numbers in Nepali ==
+Ordinal numbers are used to indicate the position or order of objects, people, or events in a sequence. They differ from cardinal numbers, which are used to represent quantity or countability. In Nepali, ordinal numbers are formed by adding a suffix to the cardinal number.
-Ordinal numbers in Nepali are formed by adding the suffix "-ो" ("-o") to the end of the cardinal number. For example:
+Let's take a look at the table below to understand how ordinal numbers are formed in Nepali:
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Nepali (individual language) !! Pronunciation !! English
+! Nepali !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
+|-
+| पहिलो || pahilo || first
+|-
+| दोस्रो || dosro || second
 |-
-| फेरि (1st) || "pheri" || first
+| तेस्रो || tesro || third
 |-
-| दुईवटा (2nd) || "dui baṭā" || second
+| चौथो || chautho || fourth
 |-
-| तीनो (3rd) || "tīno" || third
+| पाँचौं || panchaun || fifth
 |-
-| चारो (4th) || "cāro" || fourth
+| छैठो || chhaitho || sixth
 |-
-| पाँचो (5th) || "pām̐co" || fifth
+| सातौं || saun || seventh
+|-
+| आठौं || athaun || eighth
+|-
+| नौं || naun || ninth
+|-
+| दशौं || dashaun || tenth
 |}
-Some exceptions to this rule include:
+As you can see, the suffix "ौं" (-aun) is added to the cardinal numbers to form the corresponding ordinal numbers. It is important to note that the suffix changes depending on the gender and case of the noun it modifies. We will explore these variations in detail in the next section.
+== Gender and Case Variations ==
+In Nepali, the form of the ordinal number depends on the gender and case of the noun it modifies. Let's take a look at some examples to understand these variations:
+=== Masculine Nouns ===
+When modifying a masculine noun, the ordinal number remains unchanged. Let's see some examples:
+* पहिलो छोरा (pahilo chhora) - the first son
+* तेस्रो यात्री (tesro yaatri) - the third traveler
+* सातौं शिक्षक (saun shikshak) - the seventh teacher
+=== Feminine Nouns ===
+When modifying a feminine noun, the suffix "ी" (-i) is added to the cardinal number. Let's see some examples:
-- पहिलो (pahilo) for "first" instead of "pheri".
+* पहिली केटी (pahili keti) - the first girl
-- दोस्रो (dosro) for "second" instead of "dui baṭā".
+* तेस्री बहिनी (tesri bahini) - the third sister
-- तेश्रो (tesro) for "third" instead of "tīno".
+* सातौं शिक्षिका (saun shikshika) - the seventh female teacher
-Note: "o" in the suffix "-ो" ("-o") should be pronounced with the nasal sound "ṃ" ("ŋ" in IPA) when followed by a consonant.
+=== Neuter Nouns ===
-== Examples ==
+When modifying a neuter noun, the suffix "ो" (-o) is added to the cardinal number. Let's see some examples:
-- The first day of the week is Sunday. = सप्ताहको पहिलो दिन आइतवार हो। (saptāhako pahilo din āitavār ho.)
+* पहिलो फोन (pahilo phon) - the first phone
-- This is my second visit to Nepal. = यो मेरो दोस्रो नेपाल भ्रमण हो। (yo mero dosro Nepāla bhramaṇa ho.)
+* तेस्रो मन्दिर (tesro mandir) - the third temple
-- She came in third in the race. = उनी दौडमा तेश्रो आएकी थिइन्। (unī ḍōḍamā teśro āekī thīin.)
+* सातौं बार (saun baar) - the seventh time
-== Notes ==
+== Cultural Significance of Ordinal Numbers ==
-- Ordinal numbers are commonly used in daily life, especially when referring to rankings or positions.
+Ordinal numbers hold cultural significance in Nepali society, especially in traditional ceremonies and rituals. For example, during wedding ceremonies, the bride and groom are often referred to as "पहिलो छोरा" (pahilo chhora) and "पहिली केटी" (pahili keti), meaning the first son and the first girl respectively. This reflects the importance placed on the order or position of individuals in these significant life events.
-- There may be slight variations in the suffix "-ो" ("-o") depending on the gender or number of the noun it modifies.
-I hope you found this lesson helpful in enhancing your Nepali language skills. In the next lesson, you will learn about plural and fractional numbers in Nepali.
+Similarly, in religious rituals and festivals, the order or sequence of events is often denoted using ordinal numbers. For example, during the Hindu festival of Dashain, the tenth day is known as "दशौं दिन" (dashaun din), meaning the tenth day. This day marks the culmination of the festival and is associated with the victory of good over evil.
+== Practice Exercises ==
+Now that we have learned about ordinal numbers in Nepali, let's put our knowledge into practice with some exercises. Choose the correct ordinal number to complete each sentence.
+. तिम्रो बिबाहमा, तिमीलाई __________ छोरी छ।
+. तिम्रो फोन __________ हो।
+. मेरो देशमा, यो दशौं __________ छ।
+. तिम्रो यात्रामा, तिमीलाई __________ यात्री भेटिए।
+. हामीले तिम्रो गीतमा, __________ पंक्ति गाए।
+Solution:
+. तिम्रो बिबाहमा, तिमीलाई पहिली छोरी छ।
+. तिम्रो फोन पहिलो हो।
+. मेरो देशमा, यो दशौं छ।
+. तिम्रो यात्रामा, तिमीलाई तेस्री यात्री भेटिए।
+. हामीले तिम्रो गीतमा, सातौं पंक्ति गाए।
+== Conclusion ==
+Congratulations on completing this lesson on ordinal numbers in Nepali! In this lesson, we learned how to form and use ordinal numbers to indicate the position or order of objects or people. We explored the gender and case variations of ordinal numbers and discussed their cultural significance in Nepali society.
+Now that you have a solid understanding of ordinal numbers, practice using them in everyday conversations to reinforce your learning. Remember, mastering ordinal numbers will greatly enhance your communication skills in Nepali and allow you to express yourself more accurately and precisely.
+In the next lesson, we will continue our exploration of numbers in Nepali by learning about plural and fractional numbers. So stay tuned and keep up the great work!
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