Detailed
Explanation of Conjunctions in English (with Nepali meanings and examples)
Conjunctions are words that join words, phrases, or clauses together to
make sentences meaningful and connected.
Nepali: संयोजक
(Sanyojak)
There are three main types:
1.
Coordinating Conjunctions
2.
Subordinating Conjunctions
3.
Correlative Conjunctions
1. Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS)
These connect two equal and
independent words, phrases, or clauses.
Nepali: संयोजक
अव्यय
(Sanyojak Avyaya)
FANBOYS
= For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
|
Letter |
English |
Nepali
(Script) |
Function |
Example
(English) |
Example
(Nepali) |
|
F |
For |
किनभने (Kinabhane) |
Reason / purpose |
I studied hard, for I wanted to
pass. |
मैले
धेरै
पढें,
किनभने म
उत्तीर्ण हुन
चाहन्थें। |
|
A |
And |
र
(Ra) |
Addition |
She likes tea and coffee. |
उसलाई चिया
र
कफी
मन
पर्छ। |
|
N |
Nor |
न
(Na) / वा
होइन |
Negative addition |
He doesn’t eat meat, nor does he
eat fish. |
ऊ
मासु
खाँदैन, न
माछा
खान्छ। |
|
B |
But |
तर
(Tara) |
Contrast |
He is rich but unhappy. |
ऊ
धनी
छ
तर
दुखी
छ। |
|
O |
Or |
वा
(Wa) / अथवा
(Athawa) |
Choice |
Should I stay or go? |
म
बसूँ
वा
जाऊँ? |
|
Y |
Yet |
तैपनि (Taipani) |
Unexpected contrast |
It was cold, yet she went out. |
जाडो
थियो,
तैपनि ऊ
बाहिर गइन्। |
|
S |
So |
त्यसैले (Tyasaile) |
Result |
It was raining, so we stayed home. |
पानी
परिरहेको थियो,
त्यसैले हामी
घरमै
बस्यौं। |
2. Subordinating Conjunctions
These connect a main clause
(independent) with a dependent clause (cannot stand alone).
Nepali: अधीनस्थ संयोजक
(Adhinastha Sanyojak)
|
English |
Nepali
(Script) |
Function |
Example
(English) |
Example
(Nepali) |
|
Because |
किनभने (Kinabhane) |
Cause / reason |
I stayed home because it was
raining. |
म
घरमै
बसेँ
किनभने पानी
परिरहेको थियो। |
|
Although / Though |
यद्यपि (Yadyapi) |
Contrast |
Although tired, he finished the
work. |
यद्यपि थाकेको थियो,
उसले
काम
सक्यो। |
|
If |
यदि
(Yadi) |
Condition |
You will pass if you study. |
यदि
तिमी
पढ्यौ भने
उत्तीर्ण हुनेछौ। |
|
When |
जब
(Jaba) |
Time |
When the bell rang, the students
left. |
जब
घण्टी बज्यो, विद्यार्थीहरू गए। |
|
While |
जबकि
(Jabaki) / भएको
बेला |
Simultaneous time |
She listened to music while
cooking. |
उसले
पकाउने बेला
संगीत सुनिन्। |
|
Until |
नभएसम्म (Nabhaesamma) |
Time limit |
Wait here until I return. |
म
फर्किए नभएसम्म यहाँ
पर्ख। |
|
Since |
भएदेखि (Bhaedekhi) |
Time / Reason |
I have lived here since 2010. |
म
२०१०
भएदेखि यहाँ
बसेको छु। |
|
So that |
ताकि
(Taaki) |
Purpose |
He saved money so that he could
buy a car. |
उसले
पैसा
जम्मा गर्यो ताकि
गाडी
किन्न सकोस्। |
3. Correlative Conjunctions
These work in pairs to
connect equal grammatical structures.
Nepali: सहसंबोधी संयोजक
(Sahasambodhi Sanyojak)
|
Pair
(English) |
Nepali
Equivalent |
Function |
Example
(English) |
Example
(Nepali) |
|
Both...and |
दुबै...र (Dubai... ra) |
Inclusion |
Both Rima and Sita are coming. |
दुबै
रिमा
र
सिता
आउँदै छन्। |
|
Either...or |
या
त...वा (Ya ta...wa) |
Choice |
You can either call or email me. |
तपाईं या
त
फोन
गर्नुहोस् वा
इमेल
गर्नुहोस्। |
|
Neither...nor |
न
त...न (Na ta...na) |
Negative choice |
He neither smokes nor drinks. |
ऊ
न
त
धुम्रपान गर्छ
न
मदिरा पिउँछ। |
|
Not only...but also |
मात्र होइन...बरु (Matra haina...baru) |
Emphasis |
She is not only beautiful but also
intelligent. |
ऊ
मात्र होइन
सुन्दर, बरु
बुद्धिमान् पनि
छिन्। |
|
Whether...or |
कि...कि (Ki...ki) |
Doubt / choice |
I don’t know whether to go or
stay. |
मलाई
थाहा
छैन
कि
जाने
कि
बस्ने। |
|
As...as |
जत्ति...त्यत्ति (Jatti...tyatti) |
Comparison |
He is as tall as his father. |
ऊ
आफ्नो बुबा
जत्ति अग्लो त्यत्ति छ। |
|
Rather...than |
भन्दा बरु
(Bhanda baru) |
Preference |
I would rather read than watch TV. |
टिभी
हेर्नु भन्दा बरु
म
पढ्नेछु। |
Quick Summary Table
|
Type |
English
Term |
Nepali
Term |
Key
Feature |
Example |
|
Coordinating |
FANBOYS |
संयोजक अव्यय |
Connects equal parts |
I like apples and oranges. |
|
Subordinating |
because, if, when, although |
अधीनस्थ संयोजक |
Main + dependent clause |
If you try, you will succeed. |
|
Correlative |
both/and, either/or, neither/nor |
सहसंबोधी संयोजक |
Works in pairs |
Neither Ram nor Shyam came. |
ATI
TEAS Version 7 – Conjunctions Practice (50 Questions)
(Each question has 4 options +
correct answer immediately after)
1.
I wanted to go to the party, _____ I had to study for an exam.
A) and
B) but
C) so
D) or
Answer: B) but
2.
She studied hard, _____ she passed the exam easily.
A) so
B) but
C) or
D) nor
Answer: A) so
3.
You can take the bus _____ walk to school.
A) and
B) but
C) or
D) so
Answer: C) or
4.
He did not call me, _____ did he send a message.
A) nor
B) or
C) so
D) but
Answer: A) nor
5.
I stayed home _____ it was raining heavily.
A) although
B) because
C) but
D) or
Answer: B) because
6.
She is smart _____ hardworking.
A) or
B) and
C) but
D) so
Answer: B) and
7.
_____ I was tired, I finished my homework.
A) Because
B) Although
C) So
D) And
Answer: B) Although
8.
You will pass the test _____ you study regularly.
A) if
B) so
C) but
D) and
Answer: A) if
9.
It was cold, _____ we wore jackets.
A) so
B) but
C) or
D) nor
Answer: A) so
10.
He neither smiled _____ spoke.
A) or
B) nor
C) and
D) but
Answer: B) nor
11.
I will wait here _____ you come back.
A) until
B) because
C) but
D) so
Answer: A) until
12.
She was tired, _____ she kept working.
A) but
B) so
C) or
D) and
Answer: A) but
13.
_____ you need help, call me.
A) If
B) And
C) But
D) So
Answer: A) If
14.
I like tea _____ coffee.
A) or
B) and
C) but
D) so
Answer: B) and
15.
He is rich _____ unhappy.
A) and
B) but
C) or
D) so
Answer: B) but
16.
We stayed inside _____ it was snowing.
A) because
B) so
C) but
D) or
Answer: A) because
17.
I will go to bed early _____ I am tired.
A) but
B) because
C) or
D) nor
Answer: B) because
18.
She studied hard, _____ she did not pass.
A) so
B) but
C) and
D) or
Answer: B) but
19.
You can choose _____ tea or juice.
A) both
B) either
C) neither
D) so
Answer: B) either
20.
_____ he is young, he is very responsible.
A) Because
B) Although
C) So
D) And
Answer: B) Although
21.
I will go out _____ I finish my work.
A) when
B) or
C) but
D) and
Answer: A) when
22.
He was late, _____ he missed the bus.
A) so
B) but
C) or
D) nor
Answer: A) so
23.
She doesn’t like apples, _____ does she like oranges.
A) nor
B) or
C) so
D) but
Answer: A) nor
24.
I wanted to sleep, _____ the noise kept me awake.
A) so
B) but
C) and
D) or
Answer: B) but
25.
We will go hiking _____ the weather is good.
A) if
B) so
C) but
D) nor
Answer: A) if
26.
He is not only kind _____ helpful.
A) but also
B) or
C) so
D) and
Answer: A) but also
27.
I like both coffee _____ tea.
A) or
B) and
C) but
D) so
Answer: B) and
28.
I don’t know _____ he will come or not.
A) whether
B) so
C) but
D) and
Answer: A) whether
29.
She worked hard _____ she succeeded.
A) so
B) but
C) or
D) nor
Answer: A) so
30.
He is tall _____ his brother is short.
A) and
B) but
C) or
D) so
Answer: B) but
31.
I will stay here _____ you return.
A) until
B) because
C) so
D) and
Answer: A) until
32.
You can have cake _____ ice cream.
A) or
B) and
C) but
D) so
Answer: A) or
33.
She is tired, _____ she continues working.
A) but
B) so
C) or
D) nor
Answer: A) but
34.
I went to bed early _____ I was exhausted.
A) because
B) so
C) but
D) or
Answer: A) because
35.
He studied hard _____ he failed the exam.
A) so
B) but
C) or
D) and
Answer: B) but
36.
_____ you practice, you will improve.
A) If
B) So
C) But
D) Or
Answer: A) If
37.
I like reading _____ writing.
A) and
B) or
C) but
D) so
Answer: A) and
38.
He was sick, _____ he went to work.
A) but
B) so
C) or
D) and
Answer: A) but
39.
She is kind _____ intelligent.
A) and
B) but
C) or
D) so
Answer: A) and
40.
I will stay here _____ the rain stops.
A) until
B) because
C) so
D) or
Answer: A) until
41.
He didn’t study, _____ he failed.
A) so
B) but
C) or
D) and
Answer: A) so
42.
She is happy _____ she passed the test.
A) because
B) but
C) or
D) and
Answer: A) because
43.
You can eat _____ drink later.
A) or
B) and
C) but
D) so
Answer: A) or
44.
He is poor _____ honest.
A) but
B) and
C) or
D) so
Answer: A) but
45.
I stayed inside _____ it was cold.
A) because
B) but
C) or
D) so
Answer: A) because
46.
She will come _____ she is free.
A) if
B) so
C) but
D) and
Answer: A) if
47.
He works hard _____ he is successful.
A) so
B) but
C) or
D) nor
Answer: A) so
48.
I like pizza _____ burgers.
A) or
B) and
C) but
D) so
Answer: B) and
49.
She didn’t study, _____ she passed.
A) but
B) so
C) or
D) and
Answer: A) but
50.
I will call you _____ I arrive.
A) when
B) so
C) but
D) or
Answer: A) when
🔵 COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS (FANBOYS)
For
(किनभने – Kinabhane)
1.
He is happy, for he has a loving
family.
ऊ
खुसी
छ,
किनभने
उसको
मायालु
परिवार
छ।
2.
She was tired, for she worked all
day.
उनी
थाकेकी
थिइन्,
किनभने
उनले
दिनभर
काम
गरिन्।
And
(र – Ra)
3.
I bought apples and oranges.
मैले
स्याउ
र
सुन्तला किनें।
4.
He reads books and writes stories.
ऊ
किताब
पढ्छ
र
कथा
लेख्छ।
Nor
(न – Na)
5.
He does not drink tea, nor does he
drink coffee.
उसले
चिया
पिउँदैन, न
कफी
पिउँछ।
6.
She didn’t call, nor did she
message.
उनले
फोन
गरिनन्,
न
सन्देश
पठाइन्।
But
(तर – Tara)
7.
I tried hard, but I failed.
मैले
धेरै
प्रयास
गरें,
तर
असफल
भएँ।
8.
He is poor but honest.
ऊ
गरिब
छ
तर
इमानदार छ।
Or
(वा – Wa / अथवा – Athawa)
9.
Do you want tea or coffee?
तिमीलाई चिया
वा
कफी
चाहिन्छ?
10. Should we stay or leave?
हामी
बस्ने
कि
जाने?
Yet
(तैपनि – Taipani)
11. It was raining, yet they went out.
पानी
परिरहेको थियो,
तैपनि
उनीहरू
बाहिर
गए।
12. He is young, yet very wise.
ऊ
जवान
छ,
तैपनि
धेरै
बुद्धिमान् छ।
So
(त्यसैले – Tyasaile)
13. It was late, so we went home.
ढिलो
भयो,
त्यसैले हामी
घर
गयौं।
14. She studied hard, so she passed.
उनीले
धेरै
पढिन्,
त्यसैले उत्तीर्ण भइन्।
🟡 SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS
Because
(किनभने – Kinabhane)
15. I stayed home because it was raining.
म
घरमै
बसेँ
किनभने
पानी
परिरहेको थियो।
16. She smiled because she was happy.
उनी
मुस्कुराइन् किनभने
उनी
खुसी
थिइन्।
Although
/ Though (यद्यपि – Yadyapi)
17. Although it was cold, he went out.
यद्यपि
चिसो
थियो,
ऊ
बाहिर
गयो।
18. Though she was sick, she attended class.
यद्यपि
उनी
बिरामी
थिइन्,
कक्षामा गइन्।
If
(यदि – Yadi)
19. If you study, you will pass.
यदि
तिमी
पढ्यौ
भने
उत्तीर्ण हुनेछौ।
20. If it rains, we will stay home.
यदि
पानी
पर्यो भने हामी
घरमै
बस्नेछौं।
When
(जब – Jaba)
21. When I arrived, the class had started.
जब
म
पुगेँ,
कक्षा
सुरु
भइसकेको थियो।
22. She cried when she heard the news.
जब
उनले
समाचार
सुनिन्,
उनी
रोइन्।
While
(जबकि – Jabaki)
23. I was reading while he was sleeping.
म
पढ्दै
थिएँ
जबकि
ऊ
सुतिरहेको थियो।
24. She cooked while listening to music.
उनले
संगीत
सुन्दै
खाना
पकाइन्।
Until
(नभएसम्म – Nabhaesamma)
25. Wait here until I come back.
म
फर्किए
नभएसम्म यहाँ
पर्ख।
26. He didn’t leave until the meeting ended.
बैठक
नसकिएसम्म ऊ
गएन।
Since
(भएदेखि – Bhaedekhi / किनभने – Kinabhane)
27. I have lived here since 2010.
म
२०१०
भएदेखि
यहाँ
बसेको
छु।
28. Since you are busy, I will leave.
तिमी
व्यस्त
भएकाले
म
जान्छु।
So
that (ताकि – Taaki)
29. I studied hard so that I could pass.
मैले
मेहनत
गरें
ताकि
म
पास
हुन
सकूँ।
30. Speak clearly so that everyone understands.
स्पष्ट
बोल
ताकि
सबैले
बुझून्।
🟣 CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTIONS
Both…
and (दुबै… र – Dubai… ra)
31. Both Ram and Sita are coming.
दुबै
राम
र
सीता
आउँदै
छन्।
32. She is both smart and kind.
उनी
दुबै
बुद्धिमान् र
दयालु
छिन्।
Either…
or (या त… वा – Ya ta… wa)
33. You can either stay or leave.
तिमी
या
त
बस
वा
जाऊ।
34. Either he calls or he emails.
या
त
उसले
फोन
गर्छ
वा
इमेल
गर्छ।
Neither…
nor (न त… न – Na ta… na)
35. He neither smokes nor drinks.
ऊ
न
त
धुम्रपान गर्छ
न
मदिरा
पिउँछ।
36. She neither came nor called.
उनी
न
त
आइन्
न
फोन
गरिन्।
Not
only… but also (मात्र होइन… बरु – Matra haina… baru)
37. He is not only a doctor but also a writer.
ऊ
मात्र
होइन
डाक्टर,
बरु
लेखक
पनि
हो।
38. She not only sang but also danced.
उनीले
मात्र
होइन
गाइन्,
बरु
नाचिन्
पनि।
Whether…
or (कि… कि – Ki… ki)
39. I don’t know whether to go or stay.
मलाई
थाहा
छैन
कि
जाने
कि
बस्ने।
40. Whether you agree or not, we will continue.
तिमी
सहमत
होऊ
वा
नहोऊ,
हामी
जारी
राख्छौं।
As…
as (जत्ति… त्यत्ति – Jatti… tyatti)
41. She is as tall as her brother.
उनी
आफ्ना
दाजु
जत्ति
अग्लो
त्यत्ति छिन्।
42. This task is as easy as that one.
यो
काम
त्यो
जत्ति
नै
सजिलो
छ।
Rather…
than (भन्दा बरु – Bhanda baru)
43. I would rather read than watch TV.
म
टिभी
हेर्नु
भन्दा
बरु
पढ्छु।
44. He would rather walk than drive.
ऊ
गाडी
चलाउनु
भन्दा
बरु
हिँड्छ।
So…
that (यति… कि – Yati… ki)
45. He was so tired that he slept instantly.
ऊ
यति
थाकेको
थियो
कि
तुरुन्तै सुत्यो।
46. The box was so heavy that I couldn’t lift it.
बाकस
यति
भारी
थियो
कि
म
उठाउन
सकिनँ।
Such…
that (यस्तो… कि – Yasto… ki)
47. It was such a hot day that we stayed inside.
यस्तो
गर्मीको दिन
थियो
कि
हामी
भित्रै
बस्यौं।
48. It was such a loud noise that everyone woke up.
यस्तो
ठूलो
आवाज
थियो
कि
सबै
ब्यूँझिए।
Final
Mixed Sentences
49. He is kind and helpful, but sometimes strict.
ऊ
दयालु
र
सहयोगी
छ,
तर
कहिलेकाहीँ कडा
हुन्छ।
50. If you work hard and stay focused, you will succeed.
यदि
तिमी
मेहनत
गर्छौ
र
ध्यान
केन्द्रित गर्छौ
भने,
सफल
हुनेछौ।
COORDINATING
CONJUNCTIONS (FANBOYS)
For
(किनभने – Kinabhane)
English: She must be sleeping, for
the lights are off.
Nepali: उनी
सुतेकी
हुनुपर्छ, किनभने
बत्ती
बलेको
छैन।
English: He apologized, for he
realized his mistake.
Nepali: उसले
माफी
माग्यो,
किनभने
उसले
आफ्नो
गलती
बुझ्यो।
English: They are happy, for their
son has returned.
Nepali: उनीहरू
खुसी
छन्,
किनभने
उनीहरूको छोरा
फर्किएको छ।
And
(र – Ra)
English: I woke up and brushed my
teeth.
Nepali: म
उठें
र
दाँत
माझें।
English: She bought a red saree and
matching earrings.
Nepali: उनले
रातो
सारी
र
मिल्दो
गहना
किनिन्।
English: He laughed loudly and
everyone stared at him.
Nepali: ऊ
ठूलो
स्वरले
हास्यो
र
सबैले
उसलाई
हेरे।
English: We need milk, bread, and
eggs.
Nepali: हामीलाई दूध,
रोटी,
र
अन्डा
चाहियो।
English: The movie was long and
boring.
Nepali: चलचित्र लामो
र
बोरिंग
थियो।
Nor
(न – Na)
English: He didn't eat rice, nor did
he eat bread.
Nepali: उसले
भात
खाएन,
न
रोटी
खायो।
English: She never calls, nor does
she reply to messages.
Nepali: उनी
कहिल्यै फोन
गर्दिनन्, न
सन्देशको जवाफ
दिन्छिन्।
English: The shop wasn't open, nor
was the owner there.
Nepali: पसल
खुलेको
थिएन,
न
त्यहाँ
मालिक
थिए।
But
(तर – Tara)
English: He studied hard, but he
couldn't score high.
Nepali: उसले
धेरै
पढ्यो,
तर
उच्च
अंक
ल्याउन
सकेन।
English: I love you, but I cannot
marry you.
Nepali: म
तिमीलाई माया
गर्छु,
तर
तिमीसँग बिहा
गर्न
सक्दिन।
English: The food looked delicious,
but it tasted bad.
Nepali: खाना
स्वादिष्ट देखिन्थ्यो, तर
स्वाद
खराब
थियो।
English: She is very young, but she
is very responsible.
Nepali: उनी
धेरै
कान्छी
छिन्,
तर
धेरै
जिम्मेवार छिन्।
English: I wanted to help, but he
refused.
Nepali: म
मद्दत
गर्न
चाहन्थें, तर
उसले
इन्कार
गर्यो।
Or
(वा – Wa / अथवा – Athawa)
English: Please sit down or leave
the room.
Nepali: कृपया
बस्नुहोस् वा
कोठा
छोड्नुहोस्।
English: Would you like tea or cold
drink?
Nepali: तपाईंलाई चिया
वा
चिसो
पेय
पदार्थ
चाहियो?
English: Hurry up, or you will miss
the train.
Nepali: छिटो
गर,
नत्र
तिमी
रेल
हराउनेछौ।
English: Is the answer correct or
wrong?
Nepali: जवाफ
सही
छ
कि
गलत?
English: We can eat now or wait for
father.
Nepali: हामी
अहिले
खान
सक्छौं
वा
बुबाको
पर्खन
सक्छौं।
Yet
(तैपनि – Taipani)
English: He failed many times, yet
he never gave up.
Nepali: ऊ
धेरै
पटक
असफल
भयो,
तैपनि
उसले
हार
मानेन।
English: The weather was terrible,
yet they went for a walk.
Nepali: मौसम
भयानक
थियो,
तैपनि
उनीहरू
हिँड्न
गए।
English: She is very busy, yet she
finds time for her hobby.
Nepali: उनी
धेरै
व्यस्त
छिन्,
तैपनि
आफ्नो
शौकको
लागि
समय
निकाल्छिन्।
So
(त्यसैले – Tyasaile)
English: He ate too much, so he felt
sick.
Nepali: उसले
धेरै
खायो,
त्यसैले उसलाई
बिरामी
जस्तो
भयो।
English: She woke up late, so she
missed the bus.
Nepali: उनी
ढिलो
उठिन्,
त्यसैले उनले
बस
छुटाइन्।
English: The bag was torn, so I
bought a new one.
Nepali: झोला
च्यातिएको थियो,
त्यसैले मैले
नयाँ
किनें।
English: He is honest, so everyone
trusts him.
Nepali: ऊ
इमानदार छ,
त्यसैले सबैले
उसलाई
विश्वास गर्छन्।
SUBORDINATING
CONJUNCTIONS
Because
(किनभने – Kinabhane)
English: He is crying because he
lost his pen.
Nepali: ऊ
रुँदै
छ
किनभने
उसको
कलम
हरायो।
English: I like this place because
it is peaceful.
Nepali: मलाई
यो
ठाउँ
मन
पर्छ
किनभने
यो
शान्त
छ।
English: She is angry because you
lied to her.
Nepali: उनी
रिसाएकी छिन्
किनभने
तिमीले
उनलाई
झूट
बोल्यौ।
Although
/ Though (यद्यपि – Yadyapi)
English: Although it was raining, we
played football.
Nepali: यद्यपि
पानी
परिरहेको थियो,
हामीले
फुटबल
खेल्यौं।
English: Though he is rich, he is
not happy.
Nepali: यद्यपि
ऊ
धनी
छ,
ऊ
खुसी
छैन।
English: Although I was scared, I
spoke the truth.
Nepali: यद्यपि
म
डराएको
थिएँ,
मैले
सत्य
बोलें।
If
(यदि – Yadi)
English: If you heat ice, it melts.
Nepali: यदि
तिमीले
बरफ
ततायौ
भने,
यो
पग्लन्छ।
English: If she comes, I will tell
her the news.
Nepali: यदि
उनी
आइन्
भने,
म
उनलाई
खबर
सुनाउनेछु।
English: If you don't eat, you will
feel weak.
Nepali: यदि
तिमीले
खाएनौ
भने,
तिमी
कमजोर
महसुस
गर्नेछौ।
When
(जब – Jaba)
English: When I was young, I lived
in a village.
Nepali: जब
म
सानो
थिएँ,
म
गाउँमा
बस्थें।
English: When does the train arrive?
Nepali: जब
रेल
आउँछ?
English: She smiled when she saw me.
Nepali: जब
उनले
मलाई
देखिन्,
उनी
मुस्कुराइन्।
While
(जबकि – Jabaki / भएको बेला – Bhaeko bela)
English: While I was walking, I met
an old friend.
Nepali: म
हिँड्दै भएको
बेला
मेरो
पुरानो
साथी
भेटियो।
English: He listened to music while
studying.
Nepali: उसले
पढ्ने
भएको
बेला
संगीत
सुन्यो।
English: While you were sleeping, I
finished all the work.
Nepali: जबकि
तिमी
सुतिरहेका थियौ,
मैले
सबै
काम
सकें।
Until
(नभएसम्म – Nabhaesamma)
English: Don't open the door until I
say so.
Nepali: मैले
नभने
नभएसम्म ढोका
नखोल।
English: Until you apologize, I
won't talk to you.
Nepali: तिमीले
माफी
नमागे
नभएसम्म म
तिमीसँग बोल्दिन।
Since
(भएदेखि – Bhaedekhi / किनभने – Kinabhane)
English: Since we have no money, we
cannot buy a car.
Nepali: हामीसँग पैसा
नभएकोले, हामी
गाडी
किन्न
सक्दैनौं।
English: I have known him since we
were children.
Nepali: म
उसलाई
हामी
बाल्यकाल भएदेखि
चिन्छु।
So
that (ताकि – Taaki)
English: He turned off the TV so
that the baby could sleep.
Nepali: उसले
टिभी
बन्द
गर्यो
ताकि
बच्चा
सुत्न
सकोस्।
English: I left early so that I
wouldn't be late.
Nepali: म
ढिलो
नहोऊँ
भनेर
ताकि
म
छिटो
हिँडें।
As
long as (जबसम्म – Jabasamma)
English: You can stay here as long
as you behave well.
Nepali: जबसम्म
तिमी
राम्रो
व्यवहार गर्छौ,
तिमी
यहाँ
बस्न
सक्छौ।
English: As long as you try, you
will improve.
Nepali: जबसम्म
तिमी
प्रयास
गर्छौ,
तिमी
सुधार
हुनेछौ।
Even
if (भए पनि – Bhae pani)
English: I will go to the party even
if I am tired.
Nepali: म
थाकेको
भए
पनि
म
पार्टीमा जानेछु।
English: Even if it rains, we will
play.
Nepali: पानी
परेको
भए
पनि,
हामी
खेल्नेछौं।
As
if (जस्तो कि – Jasto ki)
English: He talks as if he knows
everything.
Nepali: ऊ
जस्तो
कि
सबै
थाहा
छ,
त्यसरी
बोल्छ।
English: She looked at me as if I
were a stranger.
Nepali: उनले
मलाई
जस्तो
कि
म
अपरिचित थिएँ,
त्यसरी
हेरिन्।
In
order that (ताकि – Taaki)
English: He works hard in order that
his family can live well.
Nepali: उसले
कडा
मेहनत
गर्छ
ताकि
उसको
परिवार
राम्रोसँग बाँच्न
सकोस्।
CORRELATIVE
CONJUNCTIONS
Both…
and (दुबै… र – Dubai… ra)
English: Both my mother and father
are teachers.
Nepali: दुबै
मेरी
आमा
र
बुबा
शिक्षक
हुनुहुन्छ।
English: She is both beautiful and
talented.
Nepali: उनी
दुबै
सुन्दर
र
प्रतिभाशाली छिन्।
Either…
or (या त… वा – Ya ta… wa)
English: Either you pay the bill or
leave the restaurant.
Nepali: या
त
तिमी
बिल
तिर
वा
रेस्टुरेन्ट छोड।
English: We can go either by train
or by bus.
Nepali: हामी
या
त
रेलमा
वा
बसमा
जान
सक्छौं।
Neither…
nor (न त… न – Na ta… na)
English: Neither the cat nor the dog
is inside.
Nepali: न
त
बिरालो
न
कुकुर
भित्र
छन्।
English: He could neither read nor
write.
Nepali: ऊ
न
त
पढ्न
सक्थ्यो न
लेख्न
सक्थ्यो।
Not
only… but also (मात्र होइन… बरु – Matra haina… baru)
English: She not only lost her phone
but also her wallet.
Nepali: उनले
मात्र
होइन
आफ्नो
फोन
हराइन्,
बरु
पर्स
पनि
हराइन्।
English: He not only paints
beautifully but also sculpts.
Nepali: ऊ
मात्र
होइन
राम्रो
चित्र
कोर्छ,
बरु
मूर्ति
पनि
बनाउँछ।
Whether…
or (कि… कि – Ki… ki)
English: I am unsure whether he is
lying or telling the truth.
Nepali: म
निश्चित छैन
कि
ऊ
झूट
बोल्दै
छ
कि
सत्य।
English: Whether rich or poor,
everyone deserves respect.
Nepali: धनी
होऊन्
वा
गरिब,
सबैले
सम्मान
पाउनु
पर्छ।
As…
as (जत्ति… त्यत्ति – Jatti… tyatti)
English: This task is as easy as
drinking water.
Nepali: यो
काम
पानी
पिउनु
जत्ति
नै
सजिलो
त्यत्ति छ।
English: He runs as fast as a
cheetah.
Nepali: ऊ
चितुवा
जत्ति
नै
छिटो
त्यत्ति दौडन्छ।
Rather…
than (भन्दा बरु – Bhanda baru)
English: I would rather be poor than
be dishonest.
Nepali: म
बेइमान
हुनु
भन्दा
बरु
गरिब
हुनेछु।
English: She would rather cook at
home than eat outside.
Nepali: उनी
बाहिर
खानु
भन्दा
बरु
घरमै
पकाउँछिन्।
So…
that (यति… कि – Yati… ki)
English: The music was so loud that
my ears hurt.
Nepali: संगीत
यति
ठूलो
थियो
कि
मेरो
कान
दुख्यो।
English: He ran so fast that nobody
could catch him.
Nepali: ऊ
यति
छिटो
दौड्यो
कि
कसैले
उसलाई
समात्न
सकेन।
Such…
that (यस्तो… कि – Yasto… ki)
English: It was such a funny joke
that everyone laughed.
Nepali: यस्तो
हाँसोको जोक
थियो
कि
सबै
हाँसे।
English: She made such delicious
food that I ate three plates.
Nepali: उनले
यस्तो
स्वादिष्ट खाना
बनाइन्
कि
मैले
तीन
प्लेट
खाएँ।
No
sooner… than (न... साथै – Na... sathai)
English: No sooner had he arrived
than it started raining.
Nepali: ऊ
आउन
न
पाउँदै
साथै
पानी
पर्न
थाल्यो।
English: No sooner did she see me
than she ran away.
Nepali: उनले
मलाई
देख्न
न
पाउँदै
साथै
भागिन्।
Hardly…
when (गाह्रो... जब – Garho... jaba)
English: I had hardly closed my eyes
when the phone rang.
Nepali: मैले
गाह्रो
मात्र
आँखा
चिम्लें जब
फोन
बज्यो।
English: She had hardly started
singing when everyone clapped.
Nepali: उनले
गाह्रो
मात्र
गाउन
थालिन्
जब
सबैले
ताली
बजाए।
Scarcely…
when (मुश्किलले... जब – Mushkil le... jaba)
English: We had scarcely left home
when it snowed.
Nepali: हामी
मुश्किलले घरबाट
निस्किएका थियौं
जब
हिउँ
पर्यो।
MIXED
SENTENCES (Review of all types)
English: I was tired, so I went to
bed early.
Nepali: म
थाकेको
थिएँ,
त्यसैले म
चाँडै
सुतें।
English: Because it was dark, we
used a torch.
Nepali: किनभने
अँध्यारो थियो,
हामीले
टर्च
प्रयोग
गर्यौं।
English: Both the shirt and the
pants are expensive.
Nepali: दुबै
सर्ट
र
प्यान्ट महँगो
छन्।
English: He is funny, yet nobody
laughs at his jokes.
Nepali: ऊ
हाँसो
छ,
तैपनि
उसको
जोकमा
कोही
हाँस्दैन।
English: If you want to succeed, you
must work hard.
Nepali: यदि
तिमी
सफल
हुन
चाहन्छौ भने,
तिमीले
मेहनत
गर्नुपर्छ।
English: Neither the teacher nor the
student was present.
Nepali: न
त
शिक्षक
न
विद्यार्थी उपस्थित थिए।
English: She wanted to dance, but
she was shy.
Nepali: उनी
नाच्न
चाहन्थिन्, तर
उनी
लाजाळू
थिइन्।
English: Although he apologized, she
didn't forgive him.
Nepali: यद्यपि
उसले
माफी
माग्यो,
उनले
उसलाई
माफ
गरिनन्।
English: You can either pay online
or at the store.
Nepali: तपाईं
या
त
अनलाइन
तिर्नुहोस् वा
पसलमा।
English: I called you, but you
didn't answer.
Nepali: मैले
तिमीलाई फोन
गरें,
तर
तिमीले
उठाएनौ।
English: When the teacher entered,
everyone stood up.
Nepali: जब
शिक्षक
भित्र
पसे,
सबै
उठे।
English: Not only did he steal, but
also he lied.
Nepali: उसले
मात्र
होइन
चोरी
गर्यो,
बरु
झूट
पनि
बोल्यो।
English: She is rich, yet she lives
simply.
Nepali: उनी
धनी
छिन्,
तैपनि
सादगीले बाँच्छिन्।
English: Since you are here, let's
start the meeting.
Nepali: तिमी
यहाँ
भएकोले,
हामी
बैठक
सुरु
गरौं।
English: As the sun rose, the fog
disappeared.
Nepali: जसै
सूर्य
उदायो,
कुहिरो
हरायो।
English: Either you leave now or I
will call the police.
Nepali: या
त
तिमी
अहिले
जाऊ
वा
म
प्रहरी
बोलाउँछु।
English: He is old, so he cannot
walk fast.
Nepali: ऊ
बुढो
छ,
त्यसैले ऊ
छिटो
हिँड्न
सक्दैन।
English: Even if you beg, I won't
change my mind.
Nepali: तिमी
बिन्ती
गरे
पनि,
म
आफ्नो
मन
फेर्दिन।
English: Both my brother and I love
football.
Nepali: दुबै
मेरो
दाइ
र
मलाई
फुटबल
मन
पर्छ।
English: He was hungry, for he
hadn't eaten all day.
Nepali: ऊ
भोको
थियो,
किनभने
उसले
दिनभर
केही
खाएको
थिएन।
English: As long as you are with me,
I fear nothing.
Nepali: जबसम्म
तिमी
मेरो
साथ
छौ,
म
केही
डराउँदिन।
