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Nepali (individual language) Grammar - How to Use "Have"

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In this lesson, we will learn about using the word "have" in Nepali (individual language) grammar. This lesson is designed for intermediate learners who already have a good understanding of basic Nepali (individual language) grammar rules. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use "have" correctly in Nepali (individual language) sentences. So, let's get started!

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What is "Have" in Nepali (individual language)

"Have" is a verb that is primarily used to express possession or the presence of certain qualities in a subject. In Nepali (individual language), "have" is usually translated as "chha" or "cha" depending on the context. For example:

• "मेरो घरमा चारजना छन्।" (mero ghar-ma chaar-jana chhan) means "There are four people at my home".
• "तपाईंको ज्वाईंति लामो छ।" (tapaa'iiNko jwaa'iNTi laamo chha) means "Your hair is long".
• "मेरो मोबाइल फोन छैन।" (mero mobile phon chhain) means "I don't have a mobile phone".

In some cases, "have" can also be used to form perfect tenses in Nepali (individual language) grammar, which we will discuss in detail later in this lesson.

Using "Have" in Possession Sentences

One of the most common uses of "have" is to express possession of something. In Nepali (individual language), "have" is usually translated as "chha" or "cha" depending on the context. To form possession sentences using "have" in Nepali (individual language), we follow the structure below:

SUBJECT + "को" + OBJECT + "छ" / "छन"

Here "को" (ko) is a particle that signifies possession, and "छ" (chha) or "छन" (chhan) indicate the presence of possession. Let's look at some examples below:

Nepali (individual language)	Pronunciation	English
तपाईंको नाम के हो?	taPaa'iiN-ko naam ke ho?	What is your name?
मेरो नाम सन्दीप हो।	mero naam sandiip ho.	My name is Sandeep.
तपाईंको बहिनी छ?	taPaa'iiN-ko bahinii chha?	Do you have a sister?
होइन, मलाई दुई छोरा छन्।	ho'iiN, malaai du'i choraa chhan.	No, I have two sons.
मेरो घरमा एक कुत्ता छ।	mero ghar-ma ek kutt-aa cha.	There is a dog at my home.
मेरो मोबाइल फोन छैन।	mero mobile phon chhain.	I don't have a mobile phone.

Using "Have" to Form Perfect Tenses

In Nepali (individual language) grammar, "have" can also be used to form perfect tenses. A perfect tense is a grammatical construction that indicates that an action or situation occurred before and continues up to the present moment or has just been completed. To form perfect tenses using "have" in Nepali (individual language), we follow the structure below:

SUBJECT + OBJECT + "लाई" + HELPING VERB + "छ" / "छन"

Here, "लाई" (laai) is a particle that signifies the object of the sentence, and "छ" (chha) or "छन" (chhan) indicate the presence of the helping verb. Let's look at some examples below:

Nepali (individual language)	Pronunciation	English
उनी छाडिन्छन्।	uni chhaaDiN-chhan.	He is leaving.
उनी छाडेको छ।	uni chhaaDeko chha.	He has left.
म खाना खाएको छु।	ma khaaNaa khaae-ko chu.	I have eaten food.
उनी गम्भीर बीमारी थिएकी थिए।	uni gambhiir biimaaRii thiye-ki thiye.	He has been seriously ill.
हामी पढ्ने पुस्तक समाप्त गरेका छौं।	haamii paDN-e pustak samaapt garekaa chhaum.	We have finished reading the book.

Summary

In this lesson, we learned about using "have" in Nepali (individual language) grammar. We saw that "have" is primarily used to express possession or the presence of certain qualities in a subject. We also learned how to use "have" in possession sentences and to form perfect tenses. By mastering the use of "have" in Nepali (individual language) grammar, you can effectively communicate in a variety of situations. To improve your Nepali (individual language) Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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