Telling Time (समय)
Learn to tell time in Nepali - hours, time vocabulary, daily schedule, and time-related questions.
How to Tell Time in Nepali
In Nepali, time is expressed using बजेको छ (bajeko chha), which means “has struck.” So “It is 3 o'clock” becomes तीन बजेको छ (tin bajeko chha). Half hours use साढे (sadhe), quarter past uses सवा (sawa), and quarter to uses पौने (paune).
This page covers clock time, time vocabulary (today, tomorrow, morning, etc.), daily schedule sentences, and time-related questions & answers - everything kids need to talk about time in Nepali.
१२ बजेको छ
12 bajeko chha
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Telling the Time (समय भन्ने तरिका)
Time Vocabulary (समय शब्दहरू)
Daily Schedule (दैनिक तालिका)
Time Questions & Answers (समय प्रश्नोत्तर)
Tips for Teaching Time in Nepali
- Use a real clock. Point to the clock throughout the day and say the time in Nepali. 'अहिले चार बजेको छ' (It's 4 o'clock now). Real-time practice is the best teacher.
- Connect time to daily routines. Link time expressions to activities: 'बिहान ७ बजे स्कुल जान्छु' (I go to school at 7 AM). This makes abstract time concrete.
- Practice time vocabulary with days and months. Combine 'आज' (today) with day names and 'बिहान' (morning) with scheduled activities for natural conversations. Learn Days & Months →
- Start with whole hours, then add halves and quarters. Young kids can master 'बजेको छ' (o'clock) first, then gradually learn साढे (half past), सवा (quarter past), and पौने (quarter to).
- Play 'What time is it?' games. Ask कति बज्यो? at random moments and have kids answer in Nepali. Turn it into a fun family challenge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nepali Time
Common questions about telling time in Nepali.
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