PTE Describe Image – Vocabulary Guide with Nepali Meanings
1. Useful Vocabulary (Words for Describing Charts/Graphs)
|
English
Word |
Nepali
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Example
Sentence |
|
Increase |
वृद्धि (Briddhi) |
rise, growth, surge, climb |
The graph shows a sharp increase
in population. |
|
Decrease |
कमी
(Kami) |
decline, drop, fall, reduction |
There is a steady decrease
in sales after 2010. |
|
Peak |
शिखर
(Shikhar) |
summit, highest point, maximum |
The number reached its peak
in 2015. |
|
Decline |
गिरावट (Giraawat) |
fall, drop, slump, downturn |
The chart indicates a gradual decline
in rainfall. |
|
Fluctuate |
उतारचढाव (Utaarchadhaav) |
vary, waver, oscillate |
The figures fluctuate
between 20 and 40. |
|
Significant |
महत्वपूर्ण (Mahatvapurna) |
notable, considerable, substantial |
There is a significant rise
in temperature. |
|
Slight |
थोरै
(Thorai) |
minor, small, marginal |
A slight decrease can be
seen in 2018. |
|
Steady |
स्थिर (Sthir) |
constant, stable, consistent |
The population shows a steady
growth. |
|
Majority |
बहुमत (Bahumat) |
most, larger part, bulk |
The majority of people
prefer mobile phones. |
|
Proportion |
अनुपात (Anupaat) |
ratio, percentage, share |
A large proportion of
students study science. |
|
Trend |
प्रवृत्ति (Prabritti) |
pattern, tendency, direction |
The overall trend is
upward. |
|
Figure |
आँकडा (Aankada) |
number, statistic, data |
The figures show a clear
difference. |
|
Approximately |
लगभग
(Lagbhag) |
about, roughly, around |
Approximately 60% of people agreed. |
|
Sharp |
तीव्र (Teevra) |
steep, sudden, rapid |
There is a sharp fall in
2020. |
|
Gradual |
क्रमिक (Kramik) |
slow, steady, progressive |
A gradual increase is
visible. |
2. Useful Verbs (for Describing Trends)
|
Verb |
Nepali
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Example |
|
Rise |
बढ्नु (Badhnu) |
increase, grow, climb |
The temperature rises
steadily. |
|
Fall |
घट्नु (Ghatnu) |
drop, decline, decrease |
The number falls after
2015. |
|
Reach |
पुग्नु (Pugnu) |
hit, arrive at, attain |
It reaches its highest
point in June. |
|
Remain |
रहनु
(Rahanu) |
stay, continue, persist |
The figure remains stable. |
|
Show |
देखाउनु (Dekhaunu) |
display, illustrate, depict |
The chart shows the
population trend. |
|
Represent |
प्रतिनिधित्व गर्नु (Pratinidhitwa garnu) |
depict, symbolize, stand for |
The blue bar represents
males. |
|
Compare |
तुलना गर्नु (Tulana garnu) |
contrast, differentiate |
The graph compares two
years. |
|
Indicate |
संकेत गर्नु (Sanket garnu) |
show, suggest, point out |
The data indicates a
positive trend. |
|
Account for |
हिस्सा ओगट्नु (Hissa ogatnu) |
make up, constitute |
Women account for 40% of
the workforce. |
|
Exceed |
नाघ्नु (Naghnu) |
surpass, go beyond |
The value exceeds 100 in
2019. |
3. Useful Conjunctions (Linking Words)
|
Conjunction |
Nepali
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Example |
|
However |
तर
/ यद्यपि (Tar / Yadyapi) |
nevertheless, nonetheless |
Sales rose; however,
profits fell. |
|
Moreover |
यसका
साथै
(Yaskaa saathai) |
furthermore, in addition |
Moreover, the trend continued. |
|
Therefore |
त्यसैले (Tyasaille) |
thus, hence, consequently |
It rained; therefore, sales
dropped. |
|
Whereas |
जबकि
(Jabki) |
while, on the other hand |
Men prefer A, whereas women
prefer B. |
|
Although |
यद्यपि (Yadyapi) |
even though, though |
Although it rose, it later fell. |
|
In contrast |
यसको
विपरीत (Yasko vipareet) |
on the contrary, conversely |
In
contrast, 2010 showed a decline. |
|
Overall |
समग्रमा (Samagrama) |
generally, on the whole |
Overall, the trend is upward. |
|
Meanwhile |
यसै
बीच
(Yasai beech) |
at the same time, simultaneously |
Meanwhile, the second group stayed stable. |
|
As a result |
परिणामस्वरूप (Parinaamsvarup) |
consequently, thus |
As a
result, numbers doubled. |
|
Besides |
यसका
अतिरिक्त (Yaskaa atirikta) |
apart from, in addition to |
Besides this, another factor matters. |
4. Sample PTE Describe Image Sentence Starters (with Nepali)
|
English |
Nepali
Meaning |
|
The given bar graph illustrates… |
दिइएको बार
ग्राफले … देखाउँछ। |
|
According to the chart… |
चार्ट अनुसार … |
|
It can be clearly seen that… |
यो
स्पष्ट रूपमा देख्न सकिन्छ कि
… |
|
The most striking feature is… |
सबैभन्दा आकर्षक विशेषता … हो। |
|
In conclusion, the overall trend
shows… |
निष्कर्षमा, समग्र प्रवृत्तिले … देखाउँछ। |
5. Model Answer Example (PTE Describe Image)
English:
"The
given bar graph illustrates the population growth of three cities from 2000 to
2020. Overall, City A shows a significant increase, whereas
City B remains stable. However, City C declines sharply
after 2015. Approximately 60% of the total population lives in City A. In
conclusion, the trend indicates gradual urbanization."
Nepali Meaning:
"दिइएको बार ग्राफले २०००
देखि
२०२०
सम्म
तीन
शहरहरूको जनसंख्या वृद्धि
देखाउँछ। समग्रमा, शहर
A ले
महत्वपूर्ण वृद्धि
देखाउँछ, जबकि
शहर
B स्थिर
रहन्छ।
तर,
शहर
C सन्
२०१५
पछि
तीव्र
रूपमा
घट्छ।
लगभग
६०%
जनसंख्या शहर
A मा
बस्छ।
निष्कर्षमा, प्रवृत्तिले क्रमिक
सहरीकरण संकेत
गर्छ।"
Tips for PTE Describe Image
- Start with an overview
sentence (Overall…)
- Use trend verbs (rise,
fall, peak, fluctuate)
- Link ideas with conjunctions
(however, whereas, therefore)
- Mention key figures
(approximately, significant, majority)
- End with a conclusion
sentence
