Meaning
Completing school assignments
Cultural Background
Education is highly prioritized. Parents often say 'Grihakarya gara' as a way to encourage discipline, even if the child has finished their work. During the 'Ihi' or 'Bel Bibaha' ceremonies, children are often given books and pens, emphasizing that their primary 'Karya' (work) is 'Grihakarya' and learning. In villages, children often do their 'Grihakarya' by candlelight or small solar lamps. The community respects a child seen doing 'Grihakarya' as it symbolizes a path out of subsistence farming. In the UK, USA, or Australia, Nepali parents use 'Grihakarya' to maintain the language at home, even if the homework itself is in English.
Use 'Homework' in the city
If you are in Kathmandu, using 'Homework' is perfectly natural and less stiff.
Past Tense Particle
Don't forget the 'le' in 'Maile grihakarya gare'. It's the most common error for beginners.
Meaning
Completing school assignments
Use 'Homework' in the city
If you are in Kathmandu, using 'Homework' is perfectly natural and less stiff.
Past Tense Particle
Don't forget the 'le' in 'Maile grihakarya gare'. It's the most common error for beginners.
Metaphorical Use
Use this in a business meeting to impress colleagues with your preparation.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'garnu'.
मैले हिजो राती गृहकार्य ______।
The sentence uses 'hijo rati' (last night), so the past tense 'gare' is required.
Which sentence correctly means 'I am doing homework'?
Select the correct option:
'Gardaichu' is the present continuous form. 'Ghar ko kaam' means housework.
Match the Nepali phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are essential distinctions for A1 learners.
Complete the dialogue.
Teacher: के तिमीले गृहकार्य गर्यौ? Student: नाइँ सर, मैले ______।
The student is saying 'No Sir, I haven't done it.'
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesमैले हिजो राती गृहकार्य ______।
The sentence uses 'hijo rati' (last night), so the past tense 'gare' is required.
Select the correct option:
'Gardaichu' is the present continuous form. 'Ghar ko kaam' means housework.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are essential distinctions for A1 learners.
Teacher: के तिमीले गृहकार्य गर्यौ? Student: नाइँ सर, मैले ______।
The student is saying 'No Sir, I haven't done it.'
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsNo, university students and even adults in professional training use it, though 'Assignment' is also common for higher education.
No, 'banauchu' means to build or create. Use 'garchu' (to do).
'Grihakarya' is the specific task assigned. 'Padhai' is the general act of studying or education.
It is neutral to formal. It is the standard term used in all official educational contexts.
Related Phrases
पढाइ गर्नु
similarTo study
कक्षाकार्य गर्नु
specialized formTo do classwork
लेखपढ गर्नु
similarTo read and write
घरको काम गर्नु
contrastTo do housework
