Language/Nepali-individual-language/Grammar/Adverbs-in-Nepali
Introduction
Adverbs are an important part of the Nepali language. They are words that modify or describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In this lesson, we will discuss the different types of adverbs in Nepali and their usage in sentences.
Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Adjectives in Nepali & Present Tense in Nepali.
Types of Adverbs
There are several types of adverbs in Nepali:
- Babyaas (बबयास) - Adverbs of time
- Thaahan (थाहाँ) - Adverbs of place
- Avyayi (अवयी) - Adverbs of affirmation and negation
- Sangyaakaaraka (संज्ञाकारक) - Adverbs of question
- Kriyaa visheshaNa (क्रिया विशेषण) - Adverbs of manner
- Upamaa beeja (उपमा बीज) - Adverbs of comparison
Babyaas (बबयास) - Adverbs of time
Babyaas are adverbs that indicate time.
| Nepali | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| अहिले (Ahile) | a-hi-lé | Now |
| धेरै (Dherai) | dhe-ra-i | Many, Much, Often |
| भोलि (Bholi) | bho-li | Later |
| हामीलाई (Hamilaai) | haa-mi-laa-i | We |
| थाहा (Thaaha) | tha-haa | Sure, Certain |
| तेस्रो (Tesro) | te-srô | Third |
Thaahan (थाहाँ) - Adverbs of place
Thaahan are adverbs that indicate a place.
| Nepali | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| बाहिर (Bahira) | ba-hi-ra | Outside |
| भित्र (Bhitr) | bhi-tr | Inside |
| यहाँ (Yahaan) | ya-haa-n | Here |
| त्यहाँ (Tyahaan) | tya-haa-n | There |
| कुनै स्थान (Kunai Sthaan) | kunai-sthâan | Anywhere |
| कुनै पनि स्थानमा (Kunai Pani Sthaanma) | kunai-pa-ni-sthâan-maa | Everywhere |
Avyayi (अवयी) - Adverbs of affirmation and negation
Avyayi are adverbs that indicate affirmation or negation.
| Nepali | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| हो (Ho) | ho | Yes |
| छैन (Chain) | cha-in | No |
| सहि छ (Sahi Cha) | sa-hi-cha | It is right, true |
| गलत छ (Galat Cha) | ga-lat-cha | It is wrong |
Sangyaakaaraka (संज्ञाकारक) - Adverbs of question
Sangyaakaaraka are adverbs that indicate a question.
| Nepali | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| किन (Kin) | kin | Why |
| कस्तो (Kasto) | kas-to | What kind of |
| कसरी (Kasari) | ka-sa-ri | How |
| कति (Kati) | ka-ti | How much/many |
Kriyaa visheshaNa (क्रिया विशेषण) - Adverbs of manner
Kriyaa visheshaNa are adverbs that indicate the manner in which an action is performed.
| Nepali | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| धेरै (Dherai) | dhê-ra-i | Very, Much |
| तीब्र (Tibra) | ti-bra | Fast, Hard |
| राम्रो (Ramro) | ram-ro | Good |
| बढि (Badhi) | ba-dhi | More |
| जति सक्दा (Jati Sakda) | ja-ti-sak-da | As much as possible |
Upamaa beeja (उपमा बीज) - Adverbs of comparison
Upamaa beeja are adverbs that indicate a comparison between two or more things.
| Nepali | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| तुल्य (Tulya) | tul-ya | Equal |
| जति धेरै त (Jati Dherai Ta) | ja-ti-dhe-ra-i-ta | Too much |
| सबैभन्दा धेरै (Sabai Vanda Dherai) | sa-bai-van-da-dhe-ra-i | More than anything |
| सत्य भनेर (Satya Bhanner) | sat-ya-bhan-ner | To tell the truth |
Usage of Adverbs in Sentences
Adverbs in Nepali can be used in a number of ways:
- As modifiers of verbs: Example - मैले धेरै पढेँ । (Maile dherai padhein.) Meaning - I studied a lot.
- As modifiers of adjectives: Example - तिनको बाल अत्यन्त राम्रो छ । (Tinko bal atyant ramro cha.) Meaning - Her hair is extremely beautiful.
- As modifiers of other adverbs: Example - मेरो छोरो धेरै नार्खेको खान्छ । (Mero chhoro dherai narkheko khanchha.) Meaning - My son eats very greedily.
Conclusion
In conclusion, adverbs are an important part of the Nepali language. Different types of adverbs are used to describe time, place, affirmation, negation, question, manner, and comparison. Understanding their usage is crucial to becoming proficient in the Nepali language.
Congratulations on finishing this lesson! Explore these related pages to keep learning: Negation in Nepali & How to Use Be.
Other Lessons
- Noun Cases in Nepali
- Comparison of Adjectives in Nepali
- Pronouns
- Future Tense
- Gender
- Introduction to Nepali Verbs
- Give your Opinion
- How to Use Be
- How to Use Have
- Negation