According to शैलीविज्ञान (Stylistics), language changes depending on situation. We use different writing styles for different contexts — formal writing for official work, spoken style for daily conversation, and literary style for creative work. In this lesson we focus on two essential formal writing skills.
| Situation | Style | Example |
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| Official / school work | Formal style | Letters, reports |
| Everyday conversation | Spoken style | Casual talk |
| Stories, poems | Literary style | Creative writing |
Letter writing means writing a message in written form to communicate with others. Letters are used for requests, sharing information, leave applications, and complaints.
| Type | Nepali | Used For |
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| Formal Letter | औपचारिक पत्र | School principal, office, official requests, applications |
| Informal Letter | अनौपचारिक पत्र | Friends, family, casual personal messages |
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मिति (Date) | Write the date at the top of the letter. |
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प्रापक (Receiver) | Name and address of the person you are writing to. |
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विषय (Subject) | A short, clear statement of the topic. |
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मुख्य भाग (Body) | Explain your reason, request, or message clearly. |
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अन्त्य (Closing) | Thank you / Yours sincerely / भवदीय |
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मिति: २०८२/०१/०८
प्रति,
प्रधानाध्यापकज्यू, श्री जनता माध्यमिक विद्यालय, काठमाडौं। विषय: बिदा सम्बन्धमा निवेदन।
आदरणीय सर/म्याम,
म यस विद्यालयको कक्षा १० मा अध्ययनरत विद्यार्थी हुँ। म अस्वस्थ भएको कारण विद्यालय आउन असमर्थ छु।
त्यसैले, मलाई दुई दिनको बिदा प्रदान गरिदिनुहुन विनम्र अनुरोध गर्दछु।
भवदीय,
रामबहादुर थापा कक्षा: १० |
Date: 2026/01/08
To,
The Principal, Shree Jana Secondary School, Kathmandu. Subject: Application for Leave
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am a student of Grade 10 in this school. I am unable to attend school because I am unwell.
Therefore, I kindly request you to grant me a leave of two days.
Yours faithfully,
Ram Bahadur Thapa Grade: 10 |
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प्रिय साथी,
म भोलि स्कुल आउँदिन किनकि म बिरामी छु। तिम्रो साथी, राम |
Dear friend,
I will not come to school tomorrow because I am sick. Your friend, Ram |
Report writing means writing facts about an event or situation in a clear, organized way. Reports are used to describe events, share information, and present facts — without personal feelings or opinions.
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शीर्षक (Title) | Write the name of the event or topic clearly. |
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परिचय (Introduction) | Briefly state what the report is about. |
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मुख्य भाग (Main Body) | Explain when, where, what happened, and who participated. |
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निष्कर्ष (Conclusion) | State the final result or outcome of the event. |
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मिति: २०८२/०१/०८
शीर्षक: वार्षिक कार्यक्रम प्रतिवेदन
परिचय:
श्री जनता माध्यमिक विद्यालयमा वार्षिक कार्यक्रम २०८२ साल वैशाख ७ गते शुक्रबार सम्पन्न भयो।
मुख्य भाग:
कार्यक्रम विद्यालयको प्राङ्गणमा बिहान १० बजे सुरु भयो। प्रधानाध्यापकले कार्यक्रमको उद्घाटन गर्नुभयो। विद्यार्थीहरूले गीत, नृत्य र भाषण प्रतियोगितामा भाग लिए। शिक्षक तथा अभिभावकहरूको उपस्थिति रहेको थियो।
निष्कर्ष:
कार्यक्रम शान्तिपूर्ण रूपमा सफलतापूर्वक सम्पन्न भयो।
प्रतिवेदक:
सीता मगर कक्षा: १० |
Date: 2026/01/08
Title: Annual Program Report
Introduction:
The annual program of Shree Jana Secondary School was successfully held on Friday, Baisakh 7, 2082.
Main Body:
The program started at 10:00 AM in the school playground. The Principal inaugurated the program. Students participated in singing, dancing, and speech competitions. Teachers and parents were also present.
Conclusion:
The program was completed successfully in a peaceful manner.
Reporter:
Sita Magar Grade: 10 |
Stylistics teaches us that language changes depending on situation. Here is the same idea expressed in three different styles:
| Writing Type | Example Sentence | Style |
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| ✉️ Letter | “I kindly request leave.” | Formal |
| 📄 Report | “The program was successfully completed.” | Formal / Factual |
| 🗣️ Spoken | “I got leave today!” | Casual |
What you need to remember about formal writing in Nepali.
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Principle 01
पत्र लेखन
Letter Writing Used for communication. Formal letters are polite, respectful, and structured. Informal letters are casual and personal. |
Principle 02
प्रतिवेदन लेखन
Report Writing Used for describing events. Always factual, formal, and objective — no personal emotions or opinions. |
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Principle 03
शैलीविज्ञान
Stylistics Language changes depending on the situation. Choose the right style — formal, factual, or casual — for the right context. |
Golden Rule
Right Style, Right Time
Good writing means using the right style at the right time — formal when needed, casual when appropriate. |
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