Significado
The act of purchasing fresh produce.
Contexto cultural
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.
Significado
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.
Ponte a prueba
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).
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Ayudas visuales
Common items when you 'Tarkari Kinnu'
Roots
- • Aalu (Potato)
- • Gajar (Carrot)
- • Mula (Radish)
Greens
- • Saag (Spinach)
- • Chamsur (Cress)
- • Palungo (Spinach)
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosमैले 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.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
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).
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Preguntas frecuentes
8 preguntasYes, 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।
Frases relacionadas
बजार गर्नु
similarTo do the market / general shopping
मोलतोल गर्नु
builds onTo bargain
ताजा तरकारी
specialized formFresh vegetables
तरकारी पकाउनु
builds onTo cook vegetables
