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Learn Nepal Bhasa / Newari – Chapter 17

Posted on January 22, 2014 | 1 comment

Fruits and Vegetables

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Nepal Basa
Anise So-bu-sah
Bitter ground Ka-kah-chaa
Cabbage Bandaa
Cowpea Bhu-ti
Fenugreek mi-chah
Gumbo (lady’s finger) Ram-tor-yaa
Hog plum Am-li
Lettuce Ji-saah
Mushroom Mhu-kaa-cha
Mustard greens Pach-chhai
Pepper grass Cha-suu
Potato aa-lu
Rape greens Tuu-kaa
Spinach Paa-law
Sweet potato Chaa-ku-hi
Tomato Gol-bhe-raa
Chilli Mal-taa
Coriander Dha-nyaa
Garlic La-bhaa
Ginger Paa-lu
Mint Na-wah-ghauaa
Shallot Chhah
Apple Syaa-u
Banana Ke-raa
Cucumber Tu-si
Lime Kaa-ga-ti
Melting pear Dhaa-paa-si
Orange San-tra-si
Pomegranate Dhaa-le
Raspberry i-si
How much are those onions? a-ma pyaaj-yaa gu-li?
Please give me a little discount. Bha-chaa paah ya-naa di-saa.
I will take a kilo. Chaa-guu kilo kaa-ye-gu.
I will pick. Jin lya-yaa kaa-ye.
Where is the radish from? Lain ga-na-yaa-gu khah?
Don’t you have pumpkins? Pha-sis ma-du laa?
Please take the money. Dhe-baa ka-yaa di-saa.
I don’t have smaller bills. Ji-ke chhah-chu ma-du.

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Another trip planned :)

Posted on January 21, 2014 | 28 comments

I have great news; I am going to Kathmandu again. And yes there is a reason we are going, yet another celebration. My brother in law is getting married. I will be there in a months’ time and it will be a great time to see my parents and in law again. It has been a year since we are back from our last trip but I can’t wait to go again.

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Our holiday has been approved at work and we have booked our tickets so it is all set, counting down the days now.

I have even started my shopping for gifts. Amazingly, we say, we will never do a big shopping for gifts each time we return from Nepal. But each time before we go there, we make a list of gifts. This time too the list is long with names of people we want to buy for but I am happy to buy as their smile is worth the trouble we go through. Looks like for the next few weekends that is all we will be going.

In addition, I will be buying things for my future SIL. I already bought things like perfumes, make-up and other items but still there are a few other things still on the list.

I have never met my soon to be SIL but we have chatted a few time on Facebook. She seems to be nice girl and I am sure she will make my BIL very happy.

Wedding always excites me and this time it is at home so it will a be really fun filled event  with lots of foods, music, dances, ritual and people. I will definitely report on everything.

As usual every time I plan to go to Nepal I have a long list of things to do and buy and I have never manged to cross off everything. I am hoping this time I will be able to do a lot.

I really want to buy some specific decoration items for our home here so every day I can see them and admire them. I am looking for one big painting (I am not very sure but still want to try before forking out money here) and some traditional masks.

I am also thinking I should look for some traditional cushions .

As usual, I need to buy lehengas and saris for the wedding and accessories to go with them. I am sure until the wedding is over, we will be extremely busy but I have a few weeks after the wedding when I can to do things that I like.

The top one is trekking somewhere in Nepal. I am not even sure that it will be possible, as trekking requires at least a week but I will try my best. My list has grown longer day by day so hope to tick off most of it while I am there.

Anyway looking forward to enjoying the company of my family and friends and be spoiled soon. Hope I might even meet a few of my blogging buddies there like last time.

Take care everyone ,

M from nepaliaustralian

XOXO

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Learn Nepal Bhasa / Newari – Chapter 16

Posted on January 20, 2014 | Leave a comment

 

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Nepal Basa
How much does this cost? Thu-ki-ya gu-li?
Do you have………….? Tha-na……….…..du laa?
Do you have it in a different color? Me-gu rangay du laa?
Do you have it in a different size? Me-gu saa-i-jay du laa?
Where can I buy…………? ……….ga-na nyaa-ya-du?
I have to buy………… …………nyaa-ye-maa-ni.
The shop is closed. Pa-sah ma-chaah.
When does it open? Gu-li ba-je-chaa-li-i?
Corn Kah-ni
Cumin seed Jii
Flour Chuu-chuu
Lentils Kenn
Milk Du-ru
Oil Chi-kaa
Pepper Ma-lay
Rice Jaa-ki
Riceflakes Ba-jii
Salt Chi
Soybean Mu-syaa
Spices Ma-sa-laa
Tea Chyaa
Turmeric Ha-luu
Wheat Chhwa
blanket Phangaa
Clothes Laa(as in long)
Gloves Pan-jaa
Lock Taah
Mattress Laa-saa
Mirror Nhay-kaa
Needle Mu-lu
Pillow Ohunga
Quilt Si-lah
Saree Par-si
Scissors Kayy-chi
Shawl Gaa
Shoes Laa-kaa
Socks Mu-jaa
Thread Su-kaa
Trousers Su-ru-waa

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Nepal’s ex-goddesses, Kumaris, to receive monthly allowance

Posted on January 17, 2014 | 12 comments

I talked about Kumari, the living Goddess of Nepal here before.

Just sharing the recent news about the Kumari from couriermail here.

NEPAL’S former Kumaris, girls worshipped as living goddesses in a centuries-old tradition, are to be awarded a pension to help them readjust to normal life.

Ten former Kumaris will receive the monthly allowance of 10,000 Nepalese rupees ($111) from July for the next 10 years, Kathmandu Metropolitan City chief executive officer Laxman Aryal said.

“Although most of the Kumaris come from well-to-do families, they miss a vital period of their lives and often lag behind in our increasingly competitive society,” Mr Aryal said.

The council made the decision this week as part of efforts to help the girls who are worshipped as goddesses, but lose their special status once they reach puberty.

The tradition has continued despite the end of the Shah monarchy in 2008.

The living goddess lives in a palace-temple in ancient Kathmandu’s Durbar Square and is a major attraction for foreign tourists.

In 2008, Nepal’s Supreme Court ruled the living goddess should be educated and they are now taught inside the palace where they live and are allowed to sit their exams there.

I am glad that at least there is some progress in this matter because I think they deserve it and more for their sacrifice and their understanding during the years they are Kumari.

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Nepal in TripAdvisor’s top travel destinations on the rise for 2014

Posted on December 11, 2013 | 6 comments

If you are still thinking about where to travel in 2014, maybe you should consider going to Nepal as your next travel destination.

TripAdvisor, one of the world’s largest travel websites, announced the winners of its 2013 Traveller’s Choice Awards for Destinations on the Rise – aka the “most improved” awards of travel. It rates the places that have seen the biggest increase in positive reviews from travellers on the site over the past year and Kathmandu, Nepal has topped the list in Asia.

“Kathmandu is mystical and magical place, a trove of ancient structures that are enveloped in folklore. Ancient Durbar Square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the heart of the city, home to the legendary Kasthamandap temple, courtyards, fountains and the old royal palace. Kathmandu is a terrific base for various Nepalese adventures and Himalayan treks. For a more spiritual journey, visit a peaceful yoga or meditation centre or enroll in a course at a Buddhist monastery.”

Apart from what Trip adviser states, Kathmandu has good weather, good food and cheaper accommodation to relax and enjoy your holiday. You can look at my blog to see that Nepal is very rich in culture and tradition and you will find nice people like me all over Nepal. 🙂

Once you have paid the most expensive portion of holiday, your flight ticket, accommodation, tours and food is comparatively cheap and reasonable. You can shop till you drop in Kathmandu or just visit one of the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu valley. You can take a short flight to Pokhara to paraglide or zipflyer or take a bus to Chitwan for an elephant ride, white water rafting in Seti river, trek to Annapurna Base camp or Everest base camp, or just visit one of the world’s most beautiful place, Mustang which was also featured in  Lonely Planet’s best in travel 2013 list. It’s your choice and you could pick from hundreds of exciting things to do.

Just google and you will find something you can do in Nepal. Hope to see in Nepal in 2014.

Here are other destinations on the list.

Top 10 Destinations on the Rise in Asia

1. Kathmandu, Nepal

2. Sapporo, Japan

3. Hanoi, Vietnam

4. Siem Reap, Cambodia

5. Hua Hin, Thailand

6. Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

7. Sanur, Indonesia

8. Macau, China

9. Jaipur, India

10. Busan, South Korea

Not only in Asia, but Kathmandu is on No.3 on the Rise in the World list too.

Top 10 Destinations on the Rise in the World:

1. Havana, Cuba

2. La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica

3. Kathmandu, Nepal

4. Jerusalem, Israel

5. Cusco, Peru

6. Ambergris Caye, Belize

7. Sapporo, Japan

8. Hanoi, Vietnam

9. Corralejo, Spain

10. Fortaleza, Brazil

Happy traveling everyone!!!

M from nepaliaustralian

XOXO

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