कोठा (*kothā*) refers to a specific room within a building. It can be a bedroom, living room, or any other type of room that serves a particular function within a house or other structure.
यो मेरो कोठा हो।
Types of Rooms
सुत्ने कोठा (*sutne kothā*) – Bedroom
This is the room where people sleep. The term combines सुत्ने (*sutne*), which means “sleeping,” and कोठा (*kothā*).
म सुत्ने कोठामा किताब पढ्छु।
बस्ने कोठा (*basne kothā*) – Living Room
This room is typically used for social gatherings and relaxation. The term combines बस्ने (*basne*), meaning “sitting,” and कोठा (*kothā*).
हामी बस्ने कोठामा टिभी हेर्छौं।
भान्छा कोठा (*bhānchā kothā*) – Kitchen
This is the room where cooking and food preparation take place. The word भान्छा (*bhānchā*) means “kitchen.”
आमा भान्छा कोठामा खाना पकाउँदै हुनुहुन्छ।
पढ्ने कोठा (*padhne kothā*) – Study Room
This room is dedicated to studying or working. The term combines पढ्ने (*padhne*), which means “reading” or “studying,” with कोठा (*kothā*).
म पढ्ने कोठामा गृहकार्य गर्छु।
घर (*ghar*) – House
घर (*ghar*) refers to a building or structure that serves as a dwelling for one or more people. It encompasses all the rooms and living spaces within it.
मेरो घर ठूलो छ।
Types of Houses
काठको घर (*kāṭhko ghar*) – Wooden House
This type of house is made primarily out of wood. The term combines काठ (*kāṭh*), which means “wood,” with घर (*ghar*).
हाम्रो गाउँमा धेरै काठको घर छन्।
ईंटाको घर (*īṇṭāko ghar*) – Brick House
A house made from bricks. The word ईंटा (*īṇṭā*) means “brick.”
सहरमा धेरै ईंटाको घरहरू छन्।
कच्ची घर (*kaccī ghar*) – Mud House
This type of house is made from mud and other natural materials. The term कच्ची (*kaccī*) means “raw” or “unfinished.”
गाउँमा अझै कच्ची घरहरू छन्।
पक्की घर (*pakkī ghar*) – Cemented House
A house made from cement and other modern materials. The word पक्की (*pakkī*) means “cemented” or “permanent.”
हाम्रो पक्की घर नयाँ छ।
Additional Vocabulary
छाना (*chānā*) – Roof
The top covering of a building that protects it from weather elements.
हाम्रो घरको छाना रातो छ।
झ्याल (*jhyāl*) – Window
An opening in the wall of a building, typically fitted with glass, to let in light and air.
यो कोठामा ठूला झ्यालहरू छन्।
ढोका (*ḍhokā*) – Door
A hinged, sliding, or revolving barrier at the entrance to a building, room, or vehicle.
कृपया ढोका बन्द गर्नुहोस्।
फर्श (*pharś*) – Floor
The lower surface of a room on which one may walk.
फर्श सफा छ।
पर्खाल (*parkhāl*) – Wall
A continuous vertical brick or stone structure that encloses or divides an area of land.
यो पर्खाल उच्च छ।
आँगन (*āṅgan*) – Courtyard
An open space surrounded by walls or buildings, typically open to the sky.
हाम्रो घरको आँगनमा फुलबारी छ।
बरन्डा (*baranḍā*) – Veranda
A roofed platform along the outside of a house, level with the ground floor.
बरन्डामा बस्न रमाइलो हुन्छ।
तल (*talā*) – Floor (Level)
The term refers to the different levels within a building.
हाम्रो घरको दोस्रो तलामा सुत्ने कोठा छ।
सिँढी (*siṁḍhī*) – Stairs
A set of steps leading from one floor of a building to another.
सिँढी चढ्न गाह्रो छ।
भुइँ (*bhuīṁ*) – Ground
The solid surface of the earth or the floor surface of a building.
भुइँमा बस्नुपर्छ।
पानी ट्यांकी (*pānī ṭyaṅkī*) – Water Tank
A large container for storing water.
पानी ट्यांकी भरिएको छ।
बगैँचा (*bagaiṁchā*) – Garden
An area of ground where plants (such as flowers or vegetables) are grown.
हाम्रो बगैँचामा धेरै फूलहरू छन्।
फूलबारी (*phūlbārī*) – Flower Garden
A garden specifically for growing flowers.
फूलबारीमा गुलाब फुलेको छ।
पर्खालको चित्र (*parkhālko citra*) – Wall Painting
A painting or mural done on a wall.
पर्खालको चित्र सुन्दर छ।
फर्निचर (*pharnicar*) – Furniture
The movable articles that are used to make a room or building suitable for living or working in, such as tables, chairs, or desks.
नयाँ फर्निचर किन्नु पर्छ।
कालीन (*kālīn*) – Carpet
A floor covering made from thick woven fabric.
कोठामा रातो कालीन छ।
Conclusion
Understanding the difference between कोठा (*kothā*) and घर (*ghar*) is fundamental for anyone learning Nepali. While कोठा (*kothā*) refers to a specific room within a structure, घर (*ghar*) encompasses the entire building. Knowing these terms and their related vocabulary can significantly enhance your ability to describe living spaces in Nepali. Whether you’re talking about a specific room like a bedroom or kitchen, or describing the type of house you live in, these terms are indispensable.
Expanding your vocabulary to include other relevant terms such as झ्याल (*jhyāl*) for windows or फर्निचर (*pharnicar*) for furniture will also provide a more comprehensive understanding of the language. With practice and usage, these words will become a natural part of your Nepali lexicon, allowing you to communicate more effectively and with greater detail about your living spaces.
