المعنى
The act of purchasing fresh produce.
خلفية ثقافية
Bargaining is expected. If you don't bargain while 'tarkari kinnu', you might be overcharged, and the vendor might even find the transaction less engaging. The Kalimati Fruit and Vegetable Market is the largest hub. People often go there at 4 AM to buy vegetables at wholesale prices. Due to the flat land, vegetables are abundant and often cheaper. The term 'Sabji' is more prevalent here than in the hills. Plastic bags are officially banned in many cities. When you go to 'tarkari kinnu', it is culturally polite and environmentally responsible to bring your own cloth bag (thailo).
The 'Morning' Rule
If you want the best 'tarkari', go before 8 AM. That's when the farmers bring their fresh harvest.
Check the Weights
Some vendors use traditional weights (dharni/pau). 1 Pau is about 200g. 1 Dharni is about 2.4kg.
المعنى
The act of purchasing fresh produce.
The 'Morning' Rule
If you want the best 'tarkari', go before 8 AM. That's when the farmers bring their fresh harvest.
Check the Weights
Some vendors use traditional weights (dharni/pau). 1 Pau is about 200g. 1 Dharni is about 2.4kg.
Ask for 'Dhungri'
After buying a lot, ask for a little extra 'Dhungri' (free coriander or a green chili). It's a common friendly gesture.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'kinnu' for the past tense.
मैले हिजो बजारमा तरकारी ____।
The sentence is in the past tense ('hijo' = yesterday), so 'kine' is the correct first-person past form.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I am going to buy vegetables'?
Select the correct option:
'Kinnu' means to buy, which is the correct verb for shopping.
Match the Nepali words with their English meanings.
Match the following:
Basic vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तपाईं कहाँ जाँदै हुनुहुन्छ? B: म बजारमा ____ जाँदैछु।
Buying vegetables is the most logical activity to do at a market (bazaar).
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Common items when you 'Tarkari Kinnu'
Roots
- • Aalu (Potato)
- • Gajar (Carrot)
- • Mula (Radish)
Greens
- • Saag (Spinach)
- • Chamsur (Cress)
- • Palungo (Spinach)
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينमैले हिजो बजारमा तरकारी ____।
The sentence is in the past tense ('hijo' = yesterday), so 'kine' is the correct first-person past form.
Select the correct option:
'Kinnu' means to buy, which is the correct verb for shopping.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
Basic vocabulary matching.
A: तपाईं कहाँ जाँदै हुनुहुन्छ? B: म बजारमा ____ जाँदैछु।
Buying vegetables is the most logical activity to do at a market (bazaar).
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
8 أسئلةYes, in the context of buying. However, in a meal, 'Tarkari' refers to the vegetable curry dish.
Technically yes, but in Nepal, 95% of 'tarkari kinnu' refers to fresh, non-frozen produce.
It's an influence from Hindi. It's perfectly understood but 'Tarkari' is the native Nepali word.
You say 'मलाई तरकारी किन्नु छ' (Ma-lai tarkari kinnu chha).
No, prices are fixed in supermarkets (like Bhat-Bhateni). Bargaining is for local street vendors.
It remains 'Tarkari'. You can add 'हरु' (haru) to make it 'Tarkari-haru', but it's rarely used for vegetables.
It is neutral. The formal version is 'kharid garnu'.
तपाईं 'तरकारी कहाँ किन्न पाइन्छ?' (Tarkari kaha kinnu painchha?) भन्न सक्नुहुन्छ।
عبارات ذات صلة
बजार गर्नु
similarTo do the market / general shopping
मोलतोल गर्नु
builds onTo bargain
ताजा तरकारी
specialized formFresh vegetables
तरकारी पकाउनु
builds onTo cook vegetables
