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Learn Nepali Reading – Letter र (Ra)
Nepali Letter: र | Romanized: Ra | Type: Consonant
र
Pronunciation Guide
र (Ra) is an alveolar tap consonant sound. It is pronounced by briefly tapping the tip of the tongue against the alveolar ridge (the area just behind the upper front teeth), similar to a single quick flap of an “r” sound. It is an unaspirated, voiced consonant. Practice saying र (Ra) slowly and clearly, noticing how it appears at the beginning, middle, or end of words.
50
VOCABULARY WORDS
15
PRACTICE SENTENCES
Vocabulary – Letter र
| Nepali | Romanized Nepali | English |
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Practice Sentences – Letter र
| Nepali | Romanized Nepali | English |
|---|---|---|
| आज रात धेरै चिसो छ। | Aaja raat dherai chiso chha. | Tonight is very cold. |
| मलाई रातो रङ मन पर्छ। | Malai rato rang man parchha. | I like the red colour. |
| राजा दरबारमा बस्नुहुन्छ। | Raja darbarma basnuhunchha. | The king lives in the palace. |
| रानी धेरै राम्री हुनुहुन्छ। | Rani dherai ramri hunuhunchha. | The queen is very beautiful. |
| मेरो एउटा ठूलो रहर छ। | Mero eutaa thulo rahar chha. | I have a big dream. |
| आफ्नो सामान सुरक्षित राख्नुहोस्। | Aafno saman surakshit rakhnu hos. | Keep your belongings safe. |
| बच्चा ठूलो स्वरले रोयो। | Bachcha thulo swarle royo. | The child cried loudly. |
| मैले नयाँ जुत्ता रोजेँ। | Maile naya jutta roje. | I chose new shoes. |
| बजारमा ताजा तरकारी पाइन्छ। | Bazar ma taja tarkari painchha. | Fresh vegetables are available in the market. |
| हाम्रो घर सफा छ। | Hamro ghar safa chha. | Our house is clean. |
| यो काम गर्न धेरै परिश्रम चाहिन्छ। | Yo kaam garna dherai parishram chahinchha. | This work requires a lot of hard work. |
| मेहनतले राम्रो परिणाम दिन्छ। | Mehanatle ramro parinam dinchha. | Hard work gives good results. |
| आजको समाचार राम्रो छ। | Aajako samachar ramro chha. | Today’s news is good. |
| परीक्षाको तयारी राम्रोसँग गर्नुहोस्। | Parikshako tayari ramrosanga garnuhos. | Prepare well for the examination. |
| नेपालको संस्कृति धेरै रमाइलो छ। | Nepalko sanskriti dherai ramailo chha. | Nepal’s culture is very interesting. |
Mini Conversation – Letter र
Topic: Planning a Trip with a Friend| Nepali | Romanized Nepali | English |
|---|---|---|
| A: तिमीलाई घुम्न जाने रहर छ? | Timilai ghumna jane rahar chha? | Do you feel like going on a trip? |
| B: हो, मलाई नयाँ ठाउँ घुम्न मन पर्छ। | Ho, malai naya thau ghumna man parchha. | Yes, I like exploring new places. |
| A: हामी पोखरा जाऔँ न। | Hami Pokhara jaaun na. | Let’s go to Pokhara. |
| B: राम्रो विचार! त्यहाँ धेरै रमाइला ठाउँहरू छन्। | Ramro bichar! Tyaha dherai ramaila thauharu chhan. | Good idea! There are many interesting places there. |
| A: हामी बिहानै यात्रा सुरु गरौँ। | Hami bihanaai yatra suru garaun. | Let’s start our journey early in the morning. |
| B: हुन्छ, म आफ्नो सामान तयार राख्छु। | Hunchha, ma aafno saman tayar rakhchhu. | Okay, I will keep my belongings ready. |
| A: यात्राका लागि केही रुपैयाँ पनि राख्नु। | Yatraka lagi kehi rupaiya pani rakhnu. | Keep some money for the trip too. |
| B: पक्कै! यो यात्रा धेरै रमाइलो हुनेछ। | Pakkai! Yo yatra dherai ramailo hunechha. | Definitely! This trip will be very enjoyable. |
Practice Activity
- Choose five vocabulary words containing र from the table above.
- Create your own original Nepali sentences using those words.
- Read your sentences aloud without relying on the Romanized column to reinforce correct pronunciation and fluency.
- Practice the mini conversation with both roles (A and B).
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