it was built during the british era. it is still very strong.

yo angrezo ka bakhatar banyoch. yo aji bhi bhal jagg chha.


i heard about a game called 'bagh-bakri'. how was it played?

mi 'bagh-bakri' naamak khel baarer suni. we kas kari khelich?


it's a strategy game for two people, played with stones on a drawn board. it's like chess.

we dui janank ek buddik khel chha, jo pathar le banayr paatar khelich. shatranj jaso.


why is the patal bhuvaneshwar cave considered so sacred?

patal bhuvaneshwar gupha tilik paavan kile maninch?


it is believed that all 33 crore gods and goddesses reside inside that cave.

maninch ki we guphak bhitir teris koti dew-dyavta baas karchhan.


was there any famous queen in kumaon's history?

kumaunak itihasar koi naamwali rani chhai?


yes, jiya rani was a very brave queen. there are many folk tales about her courage.

hao, jiya rani ek bhal himmati rani chhin. unar himmatak bhal kissa-kath chhan.


what is the 'bhitauli' ritual? i have only heard the name.

'bhitauli' ki reet kya chha? mi khali naam suni rakho.


in the month of chaitra, a brother would visit his married sister with gifts and sweets. it was a very important custom.

chaitak mainar bhai apun byoli didi-buli se bhetan janchho, bhet aur mithai lhaiber. yo bhal jaruri riwaaj chho.


how did people cope when the hailstorm destroyed all the crops?

jab nylapani le sab paal-paat nas kar di, tab mankhin le kas kari din kaati?


it was very difficult. people had to survive on stored grains and by selling their animals.

bhal muskil chho. mankhin le dharr anaj aur apun dangar bechiber kaam chalayo.


in old times, how did you grind wheat and corn?

phelak bakhatar, tum gyun-mungri kas kari pishanchha?


we used to go to the water mill ('gharat'). it was a day's work.

ham paanik gharatar jaanchhya. wer din bhar lagi jaanchho.


what is the story behind celebrating the 'jaagar' for golu devta?

golu dyavtak jaagar lagunak pachhn ki kya kath chha?


people invoke his spirit to seek justice for their problems. he is known as the god of justice.

mankhi apun taklifak anyay lijiye unar dhaan jagunchhan. we anyayak dyavta maninan.


she was a very famous writer from kumaon. her stories beautifully depicted our culture.

we kumaunki ek bhal naamwali lekhika chhin. unar kathan mein hamar pahnawa-sanskritik sundar chitran chha.


when was the first post office opened in this area?


i think it was opened in the 1970s. before that, mail used to come by foot.

miki lagan ki we 1970k dashakar khulyo. webhat peli chiththi khut le anichhi.


this primary school seems quite old. who funded its construction?

yo primary school bhal jyun lagan. ekai banoonk lijiye paisa ko le di?


a rich trader from our village, who lived in the city, donated all the money for it.

hamar gaank ek thul byapari, jo shaharar racho, le ekai lijiye sab paisa daan kari.


was the thal mela as crowded in your childhood as it is today?

thalak mel tumar naninpanar bhi tilik hi bheed walo hunchho jaso aaj hunch?


it was crowded, but different. it was more about trade and meeting relatives than just entertainment.

bheed to hunchhi, par alag kisamki. we manoranjan bati jyada byapar aur nata-gotiyon se bhetan lijiye hunchho.


they say this old peepal tree is sacred. why so?

kehnchhan ki yo jyun peepalak jhaad deoni chha. kile?


it is believed that a divine spirit resides in it. no one dares to cut its branches.

maninch ki er ek dyavta baas karchan. koi eki haang kaatank aagar ni karno.


is the legend of the airi devta true? was he really a ghost?

airi dyavtak kath sach chha? we sach mein bhoot chhe?


he is a protector spirit of the boundaries and forests, not a ghost. we worship him.

we bhoot ni, syem-banak rakshak dyavta chhan. ham unar pooja karchhyan.


did people celebrate nauratri with a 'kalash sthapana' in the old days too?

phelak dinanar bhi mankhi 'kalash sthapana' kariber nauratri manana chhe?


yes, this tradition is very ancient. we also used to plant 'jau' (barley) in a pot.

hao, yo parampara bhal jyun chha. ham ek paatar 'jau' bhi ugona chhya.


how did the village survive the terrible landslide of 1998?

1998k thul bhu-skhalan bati gaan kas kari bachyo?


many houses were destroyed, but everyone helped each other rebuild their lives. the unity was strong.

bhal ghar nas jhai gye, par sab le ek-dusarak madat kari jyun jodanar. ekta bhal jagg chhi.


grandma, what kind of clothes did you wear when you were a bride?

aama, jab tum byoli chhe, tab tum le kasto kapad paheri chhe?


i wore a red 'pichhaura' and a silver 'nath'. there were no lehengas back then.

mi le laal 'pichhaura' aur chandik 'nath' paheri chhi. we bakhat lehenga ni hunchhe.


why is it a tradition to prepare 'bade' (urad dal fritters) during festivals?

tyoharanar 'bade' banoonk parampara kile chha?


they are considered auspicious and are first offered to the gods before we eat them.

we shubh maninan aur khano bati peli dyavtank chadhai jaanchhan.


who was anasuya prasad bahuguna? i saw a statue of him in the city.

anasuya prasad bahuguna ko chhe? mi shaharar unar murti dekhi.


he was a great leader from garhwal who fought against british rule and social evils.

we garhwalak ek thul neta chhe jo angrezi shasan aur samajik buraik khilaaf ladi.


i heard people used to communicate using drum beats. is that true?

suni ki mankhi dhol bajaiber khabar bhejnan chhe. yo sach chha?


yes, for calling people for a meeting or warning about a danger. different beats had different meanings.

hao, mankhink baithak lijiye bulun ya khatrak chetauni deen lijiye. alag-alag taalak alag matlab hunchho.


this suspension bridge seems to be from the british era.


you are right. it was built by them to cross the river. it's over a hundred years old.

sahi kahnachha. we un le gad paar karan lijiye banayo chho. yo sau saal bati jada jyun chha.


tell me about the wrestling competitions ('dangal') that used to happen at the fair.

melar jo 'dangal' hunchhe, unar baarer batao.


wrestlers used to come from far and wide. the winner was given a turban and a lot of respect.

pehlwan dur-dur bati anan chhe. jeetn walak pagdi aur bhal maan milno chho.


what is the story of this 'haat kalika' temple?

yo 'haat kalika' mandirak kya kath chha?


it is said that adi shankaracharya himself established the idol of the goddess here.

kehjanch ki adi shankaracharya le apu yahan dyavtak murti sthapit kari chhi.


is the story of the 'ghostly lights' on the hill true?


it is just a legend. scientists say it is some kind of gas.

we khali ek kath chha. vaigyanik kehnchhan ki we koi kisamak gas hunch.


why is the 'olgia' or 'ghee sankranti' festival not so common now?

'olgia' ya 'ghee sankranti' tyohar ab tilik prachalit kile ni chha?


it was a harvest festival. as farming declined, so did the festival.

we paal-paatak tyohar chho. jaso kheti kam hwai, usni tyohar bhi kam jhai go.


i heard a cholera epidemic spread in the village a long time ago.

suni ki bhal peli gaanar haijak mahamari phaili chhi.


yes, many people died because there were no doctors or hospitals nearby.

hao, bhal mankhi mari gye kileki najikar koi doctor ya aspatal ni chhe.


what was the staple food of our ancestors? was it rice?

hamar purkhank mukhya khan kya chho? bhaat chho kya?


no, it was mostly millet ('madua') and barley ('jau'). rice was cooked only on special occasions.

na, jada kariber 'madua' aur 'jau' hunchho. bhaat to khaas maukanar banno chho.


why is it a tradition to make 'aipan' art at the entrance of the house?

gharak dwarar 'aipan' banoonk parampara kile chha?


it is done to welcome the gods and to bring good fortune to the home.

yo dyavtank swagat lijiye aur gharar bhal saubhagya laun lijiye kanich.


tell me about chandra singh garhwali. was he from our region?

chandra singh garhwalik baarer batao. we hamar ilakak chhe kya?


he was from garhwal, but he is a hero for all of uttarakhand. he refused to fire on unarmed freedom fighters.

we garhwalak chhe, par we pura uttarakhand lijiye ek nayak chhan. u le nihatthe senaniyon par goli chalunbhati naa kar di chhi.


when did people in the village start building concrete houses?

gaanar mankhin le linterak ghar kail bati banoon shuru karyo?


it started in the late 80s when people started earning money in the cities.

yo 80k dashakak aakhirar shuru bhai, jab mankhin le shaharonar paisa kamoon shuru karyo.


who laid the foundation stone of this ramleela ground?


the village elders and the then pradhan ji together laid its foundation in 1975.

gaank bud-bajyun le aur we bakhatak pradhan ji le miliber 1975r eki neev rakhi.


did you see the traditional 'chholiya' dance at the fair?

melar paramparik 'chholiya' naach dekhi tum le?


yes, but the real chholiya dance used to be much more energetic and skilled.

hao, par asli chholiya naach ebhati bhi jada joshilo aur kaladar hunchho.


why is the binsar mahadev temple surrounded by a dense forest?

binsar mahadev mandir thul ban le kile ghiri chha?


it is a protected area. it's believed that lord shiva meditated here, so the forest is sacred.

yo ek sanrakshit jagah chha. maninch ki bhagwaan shiv le yahan tap kari chho, tele ban deoni chha.


is any nrega work starting in the village?


yes, they will be digging the canal from next week. you can get your name listed.

hao, agla hafta bati we gul khodala. tum apun naam likhai sakchha.


i heard your son has gone to delhi to find a job.

suni ki tumar chyal dilli kaam khojan go chha.


yes, there is no work here. he will try to find work in some company.

hao, yahan kaam hi ni chha. we koi companyar kaam khojalo.


the wheat crop is turning yellow. what should we do?


it needs urea fertilizer. we will have to bring it from the market.

ekai urea khaad chahini. ham le bajar bati lhyoon padali.


sister, will you come with me tomorrow to cut grass for the cows?

buli, kaal gor lijiye ghas kaatan mi sang aali?


yes, let's go early in the morning. it gets too hot later in the day.

hao, bihan-bihan jaula. dinar pher bhal ghaam jhai janch.


my plough is broken. can i borrow yours for a day?

mer hail tuti go. tumar ek din lijiye painch mili jaal?


yes, take it. but its blade is a bit blunt. you'll have to sharpen it.

hao, lhi ja. par weki faali thodi bhutir chha. tule dhaar lagun padali.


did you hear? mohan's son got a job in the army.

suni tum le? mohan dak chyal faujar lagi go.


that's wonderful news! his family's hardships will now end.

yo to bhal khabar chha! ab unar gharak dukh taal jala.


are you going to the forest to collect firewood tomorrow?


yes, the firewood at home is finished. let's go together.

hao, gharak lakad ses jhai gye. sangi jaula.


we need to take the potatoes to the haldwani market. how will we go?

aalu haldwani mandi lhi jaan chhan. kas kari jaala?


let's hire a jeep together. the cost will be divided.

sangi miliber ek jeep kar laula. kharch bati jaal.


how much milk is your buffalo giving these days?


about three liters a day. i sell two liters to the dairy.

andajn tin liter ek dinar. dui liter dairyar bechi dinu.


look at the new jacket your son brought from delhi. it's very nice.

tumar chyal jo dilli bati new jacket lhyayo, dekho. bhal chha.


yes, he brought clothes for everyone in the family.

hao, we gharar saban lijiye kapad lhyayo.


what is the daily wage for the road construction work?


they are giving 400 rupees, but the work is very hard.

char sau rupya dinchhan, par kaam bhal mahenatak chha.


my son is not happy in the city. he wants to come back.

mer chyal shaharar khush ni chha. we pachh oon chunan.


city life is not for everyone. what work will he do here?

shaharak jyun saban lijiye ni huno. yahan aiber kya kaam karalo we?


this year, the rice crop is not good due to lack of rain.

yo saal, paani ni honle dhaanak paal bhal ni bhai.


you are right. all our hard work will go in vain.

sahi kahnachha. hamar sabi mahenat bekar jhai jaali.


i need help bringing the fodder down from the hill.

miki daana bati ghask bhulo tal launar madat chahini.


okay, i will come in the evening. we will bring it together.

theek chha, mi belyan aal. ham sangi lhi aala.


the handle of my sickle is broken. can the carpenter fix it?

mer daatulak bent tuti go. badhai theek kar delo?


yes, he will fit a new handle. it will cost about fifty rupees.

hao, we nawo bent lagai delo. andajn pachas rupya lagla.


i heard ramu sent a lot of money from dubai.

suni ki ramu le dubai bati bhal paisa bheji.


yes, they are building a new concrete house now.

hao, we ab nawo linterak ghar banoonnan.


we need to collect dried pine needles ('pirul') for the cowshed.

ham le goth lijiye pirul jama karun chha.


let's go tomorrow. the forest floor is covered with it.

kaal jaula. bank jameen we le bhari chha.


what price are they offering for tomatoes in the market?


the price has dropped a lot. it's only ten rupees a kilo.

bhav bhal kam jhai go. bas das rupya kilo chha.


my cow seems sick. she is not eating the feed.

mer goru bimmar lagani. we char ni khani.


you should call the vet. it might affect her milk.

tule daktar buloon chain. eko asar wek dudar padi sakch.


your daughter came back from the city. did she bring a gift for you?

tumar cheli shahar bati pachh aai. tumar lijiye bhet lhyai?


yes, she brought a very beautiful saree for me.


the nrega payment hasn't come for three months.


yes, everyone is troubled. we should go and ask the pradhan.

hao, sab dikkatar chhan. ham le pradhan ji se puchan jaan padal.


is it better to work in a hotel in nainital or go to delhi?

nainitalak hotelar kaam karun bhal chha ya dilli jaan?


delhi has more opportunities, but the expenses are also very high there.

dillar mauka jada chhan, par waan kharch bhi bhal jada chha.


we need to repair the walls of the terrace fields before the rains.

barkhaat bati peli pangarak diwal theek karun padali.


yes, otherwise all the soil will be washed away.


the grass in the upper forest is very long and good.

palla banak ghas bhal lami aur bhal jhai rai.


but it's risky to go there alone. a leopard is often seen there.

par waan ekal jaan khatarnak chha. waan aksar bagh dekhi janch.


my axe needs a new handle. where can i get it?

mer kulhadak nawo bent chaino. khan milalo?


go to the carpenter in the market. he keeps good quality wooden handles.

bajarak badhai dagad ja. we bhal kadak lakadak bent rakch.


bishan singh's pension from the army has started.

bishan singhak faujak pensan shuru jhai gai.


that's good. now he can live his life comfortably.

bhal chha. ab we apuni jindagi suk le kaati sakal.


the forest guard is not allowing us to collect firewood.


he only allows collecting fallen branches, not cutting trees.

we khali sukhi haang lhen dench, jhad kaatan ni den.


should we sell the ginger now or wait for the price to increase?

aadrak aji bech dyun ya bhav badhanak baat chyuno?


wait for a month. the price will definitely go up after the rains.

ek main ruki ja. barkhaatak baad bhav pakka badhal.


i want to sell my goat. do you know any buyer?

mi apun bakri bechani. koi lhenwal chha tumar najarar?


the butcher from the town comes on sundays. you can talk to him.

kasaai shahar bati aitvaarak aanch. tum wese baat kari sakchha.


you bought new shoes from the city? they look very expensive.

shahar bati nawa joota lhyaya? bhal mehenga lagan.


no, they are not expensive. there's a big sale in the city these days.

na, mehenga ni chhan. shaharar aajkal thul sel lagi chha.


is there any other work available besides nrega?


sometimes there is work at the new resort being built, but it's not regular.

kaik ber u nawo resort jo banan, waan kaam mil janch, par roj ni milo.


life in delhi is very difficult. it's hard to save any money.

dillik jyun bhal kathin chha. paisa bachan bhal muskil chha.


that is true. but what to do? there is no livelihood here.

yo to sach chha. par kya karun? yahan roji-roti ni chha.


yes, the timely rains were very beneficial.

hao, bakhatar jo paani padyo, we le bhal faida jhai go.


there is no grass left in the nearby forest.


we will have to go to the far forest now. it's a whole day's work.

ab ham le durak ban jaan padal. wer din bhar lagi janch.


i need to get my sickle sharpened. is the blacksmith in the market today?

mi apun daatular dhaar lagun chhi. lwaar aaj bajarar chha kya?


yes, he sits there every tuesday. you will find him there.

hao, we har mangalwaarak waan baithch. tumak mili jaal.


is it true that soldiers get a lot of facilities?

sach chha ki faujiyonak bhal suvidha milanch?


yes, their children get a good education and they get a pension after retirement.

hao, unar bal-bachchanak bhal padhai milanch aur retirementak baad pensan milanch.


be careful while going to the forest. the forest ranger is on patrol.

ban janaf bakhat dhyaan diye. banak adhkari gast par chha.


okay, thank you for the warning. i will only collect dry wood.

theek chha, chetauni lijiye dhanyavad. mi khali sukhi lakad hi jama karul.


i need to sell the turmeric. is the market rate good?

mi haldi bechani. bajarak bhav bhal chha?


yes, the rate is good right now. you should sell it.

hao, aji bhav theek chha. tule bechi deen chain.


yes, it's sunday. they have a holiday on sunday.

hao, aaj aitvaar chha. unar aitvaarak chutti hunch.


your son has become very stylish after living in the city.

tumar chyal shaharar raiber bhal stylish jhai go.


yes, but he still respects the village traditions. that's what matters.

hao, par we aji bhi gaank reet-riwaajak maan rakch. wei jaruri chha.


we worked for 15 days in nrega, but the money has not been credited.

ham le naregar pandra din kaam karyo, par paisa aji tak ni aayo.


the money comes from the government. it always takes time.

paisa sarkar bati aunch. wer hamesha bakhat laganch.


ramu has come back from haldwani. he didn't get any job.

ramu haldwani bati pachh aai go. wek kunu kaam ni milo.


it's very difficult to find a job without any skills.

bina kunu hunarak kaam milan bhal muskil chha.


this time, insects have infested the bean crop.


we need to spray some insecticide. otherwise, the whole crop will be ruined.

ham le kir-maar dawa chhitkan padali. nati to puri paal nas jhai jaali.


my hands are hurting from cutting so much grass.

tilik ghas kaatan le mer hath dukhi gye.


yes, it's a very laborious job. but we have to do it for the animals.

hao, yo bhal mahenatak kaam chha. par dangar lijiye karun to padal.


can you lend me your spade? i need to dig a small pit.

tumar kudal painch mil jaal? mi le ek nan khad khodan chha.


sure, take it. it is lying near the cowshed.

jarur, lhi ja. we gothak najik padi chha.


he seems very proud after getting a government job.

sarkari naukri lagan baad we bhal ghamandi jhai go.


is it allowed to take wood from the community forest ('van panchayat')?

van panchayatak ban bati lakad launk ijajat chha?


yes, but only for personal use and you have to take permission first.

hao, par khali apun istamal lijiye aur peli ijajat leni padanch.


what is the going rate for cucumbers in the city market?

shaharak bajarar kakdik kya bhav chalan?


it's around 20 rupees per kg. it's better to sell it here in the local market.

andajn bis rupya kilo chha. ese bhal yakhi bajarar bechi dyo.


i have to give my cow a calcium injection. where can i get it?

mi le apun goruk calciumak sween lagun chhi. khan milali?


you will get it at the veterinary hospital in the main market.

tuk mukhya bajarak dangarak haspatalar mili jaali.


yes, he brought a box of 'bal mithai'. it was very tasty.

hao, we ek dabbo 'bal mithai' lhyayo. bhal meethi chhi.


when will the nrega muster roll be prepared?


the gram panchayat adhikari will come tomorrow to list the names.

panchayatak adhikari kaal naam likhan lijiye aal.


my brother has found a job in a hotel in mussoorie.

mer bhaik mussooriek ek hotelar kaam mili go.


that's very good. the salary in hotels is good during the tourist season.

bhal bhal. ghumnak mausamar hotelak talab bhal hunch.


we need to sow the millet ('madua') now. the time is right.

ab ham le madua boon chaino. bakhat theek chha.


today, i have to go far to fetch fodder. can you look after my child?

aaj mi ghas lhen dur jaan chha. mer nanatik dekhi sakchha?


yes, don't worry. leave him here with me.

hao, fikar ni kara. wek yakhi mi dagad chodi ja.


i need to borrow a spade and a pickaxe for a day.

miki ek din lijiye kudal aur gainti painch chahini.


take them, but please return them by the evening.

lhi ja, par kirpa kari belyan tak pachh di diye.


he has changed so much after going abroad. he doesn't even talk properly.

bidesh jaiber we bhal badli go. theek se baat bhi ni karno.


money changes people. we should stay away from such people.

paisa mankhik badli dinch. ham le yaso mankhin bati dur ran chain.


is it allowed to graze cattle in the reserve forest?

reserve banar dangar charunk ijajat chha?


no, it is strictly forbidden. there is a heavy fine for it.

na, we bilkul mana chha. we lijiye thul jurmana hunch.


the middlemen in the market are giving a very low price for our produce.

mandik aadatiya hamar paalak bhal kam bhav dinchhan.


that's why we should try to sell it directly to the customers.

tele ham le wek sida grahakak bechank koshish karun chain.


the quality of the cattle feed from the government store is very bad.

sarkari dukanak charak quality bhal kharab chha.


you are right. it's better to buy from a private shop, even if it's expensive.

sahi kahnachha. ese bhal niji dukan bati lhyoon chha, bhalai mehengo ho.


the jeans your son brought look very modern.

tumar chyal jo jeans lhyayo, we bhal modern lagani.


yes, this is the fashion in the cities these days.

hao, shaharonar aajkal yei fashion chha.


grandfather, do you remember the old path that went through the forest to the temple?

bubu, tumak we jyun baat yaad chha jo ban bati mandir jaanchhi?


oh yes. it was a narrow, winding path. we were always scared of wild animals on that route.

are hao. we ek sankur, ghumdar baat chhi. hamak we baatar hamesha jangli janwarak dar lagno chho.


did you really listen to cricket commentary on the radio all day?

tum sach mein din bhar radioar cricketak aankho-dekha haal sunana chhe?


yes! the whole village would gather at the pradhan's house. it was more exciting than watching tv today.

hao! puro gaan pradhan jik ghar jami jaanchho. we aaj tv dekhan bati jada majadaar lagno chho.


is it true you used to steal mangoes from the landlord's orchard as a child?

sach chha ki tum naninpanar jamidarak bagan bati aam churan chhe?


haha, yes. and once the watchman caught us and made us stand in the sun for an hour.

haha, hao. aur ek ber chowkidar le hamak pakdi lhi aur ek ghanta ghaamar khado kar di.


how long did it take for a letter to arrive from the city in your days?

tumar bakhatar shahar bati chiththi anar kati din lagan chhe?


it could take anywhere from 15 days to a month. we used to wait eagerly for the postman.

pandra din bati ek main tak lagi jaanchho. ham dakiyak bhalai baat chhana chhya.


did people really sleep on the open terrace during summer nights?

mankhi sach mein garmiyonak raatir khula anganar sunan chhe?


absolutely. under the starry sky. we would listen to stories from our grandmother until we fell asleep.

bilkul. taron le bhari akasak tal. ham aama bati kath suni-suni sui jaanchhya.


what was your reaction when you first saw a train?

jab tum le pehli ber railgadi dekhi tab tumar kya pratikriya chhi?


i thought it was a giant iron snake! i was so scared i hid behind my father.

mi sochi ki we ek thul lukhak saap chha! mi tilik dari geyon ki apun bubuk pachhn luki geyon.


do you remember the big peepal tree that used to be at the village entrance?

tumak we thul peepalak jhad yaad chha jo gaank naumukhar hunchho?


yes, all village meetings used to happen under that tree. it was like our assembly hall.

hao, gaank sabi baithak we jhadak tal hunchhin. we hamar sabha ghar jaso chho.


radioak kun karyakram tumar sabse pasandak chho?


i never missed 'binaca geetmala' on wednesdays. ameen sayani's voice was magical.

mi budhwarak 'binaca geetmala' kabhai ni chhodano chho. ameen sayani jik awaajar jadu chho.


did you ever get a scolding for playing pranks on the village elders?

gaank bud-bajyun dagad chhal-maskari karan par kabhai daant padi tuk?


many times! once we hid the headman's walking stick and got a good thrashing.

bhal ber! ek ber ham le mukhiyak lathi lukai di aur pher bhal maar padi.


was it difficult to write letters? did everyone know how to write?

chiththi likhan muskil hunchho? sab mankhinak likhan aanchho?


no, very few people were literate. we used to go to the schoolmaster to get our letters written.

na, bhal kam mankhi padh-lekh chhe. ham apun chiththi likhun lijiye schoolak master ji dagad jaanchhya.


i heard people used to drink water directly from the natural springs ('naulas').

suni ki mankhi sida 'naul' bati paani peenan chhe.


yes, the water was so pure and sweet back then. we didn't need any filters.

hao, we bakhatar paani tilik saaf aur meeth hunchho. hamak kunu filterak jarurat ni padan chhi.


when i went to nainital for the first time as a child. i thought it was some kind of sweet, cold butter!

jab mi naninpanar pehli ber nainital go chhi. mi sochi ki we kunu meeth, thando nauni chha!


what was the village like before this main road was built?

yo mukhya sadak banan bati peli gaan kaso chho?


it was very quiet and peaceful. there were only footpaths connecting us to the world.

bhal shaant aur sukun walo chho. hamak duniya se jodan lijiye khali khut-baat chhin.


did you ever send a song request on the radio?

tum le kabhai radioar geetak farmaish bheji?


yes, through a postcard. and when they announced my name and played the song, i felt like a celebrity!

hao, postcard le. aur jab un le mer naam lhaiber geet chalayo, miki to thul admi jaso lagyo!


what was the most common mischief you did in your childhood?

tumar naninpanak sabse aam chhal-maskari kya chhi?


ringing someone's doorbell and running away. it was simple but so much fun.

kasak gharak ghanti bajaiber bhaji jaan. we saral chhi par bhal maja aanchho.


how did you feel when you received a letter from family while working in the city?

jab tum shaharar kaam karana chhe, ghar bati chiththi milan par kaso lagno chho?


it felt like they had come to meet me in person. i used to read it over and over again.

aso lagno chho jaso we apu bhetan aai gye. mi wek baar-baar padhano chho.


is it true that wedding processions used to travel for two or three days?

sach chha ki byok baraat dui-tin din tak safar karni chhi?


yes, if the bride's village was far away. they used to rest in villages along the way.

hao, agar byolik gaan dur hunchho. we baatar padan wal gaanar aaram kran chhe.


how did it feel to see a movie in a cinema hall for the first time?

pehli ber sinema gharar film dekhanak anubhav kaso chho?


it was magical! such big people on a screen. i couldn't believe my eyes.

jadui chho! pardaar tilik thul-thul mankhi. miki apun aankhar biswas ni bhai.


do you miss the old mud houses with thatched roofs?

tumak we jyun maatik ghas-paatak chhanak ghar yaad aanchhan?


yes, they were cool in summers and warm in winters. these concrete houses feel like ovens.

hao, we garmir thanda aur jadar taata hunchhe. yo linterak ghar to bhatti jasta lagan.


was the radio the only source of news back then?

we bakhatar radioi khabarak ekmatra saadhan chho?


yes, we used to wait for the 8 o'clock news to know what was happening in the country and the world.

hao, ham desh-duniyar kya huno, yo jannan lijiye aath bajak samacharak baat chhana chhya.


tell me a story of your mischief at school.

miki apun schoolak kunu chhal-maskarik kath sunao.


once we let a calf loose in the headmaster's office. we got suspended for a week!

ek ber ham le headmaster saabak daftarar ek bachha chodi diyo. ek hafta lijiye suspend jhai geyon chhya!


yes, my brother used to send his salary by money order from the army. the postman was a very important person for us.

hao, mer bhai fauj bati apun talab mani-aadar le bhejano chho. dakiya hamar lijiye bhal khaas admi hunchho.


i heard people used to gather for a community bonfire ('ghuri') every night in winter.

suni ki mankhi jadar har raat saamuuhik aag ('ghuri') taapan lijiye jami jaanchhe.


yes, it was a time for gossip, storytelling, and singing. those nights were beautiful.

hao, we gap-shap, kissa-kath aur geet-gaunk bakhat hunchho. we raati bhal sundar hunchhin.


what was the first vehicle you ever sat in?

pehli gaadi jar tum baithe, we kun chhi?


it was an old, rattling bus to haldwani. i felt sick the whole way, but it was an adventure.

we haldwani jan wali ek jyun, khadkhad kran wali bas chhi. miki puri baatar ulti aai, par we ek anubhav chho.


i feel the taste of vegetables grown in our own fields was different back then.

miki lagan ki we bakhatar apun khetar ugr tarkarik swad alag hunchho.


it was, because we didn't use any chemical fertilizers. everything was organic and pure.

hao chho, kileki ham kunu rasayanik khaad ni dalana chhya. sabkuch jaivik aur saaf hunchho.


did the radio have programs for farmers too?

radioar kisan lijiye bhi karyakram aana chhe kya?


yes, a program called 'krishi jagat' used to air in the evening. it was very informative.

hao, 'krishi jagat' naamak ek karyakram belyan aanchho. we bhal jankari walo hunchho.


did you ever get punished for not doing your homework?

gharak kaam ni karan par kabhai saja mili tuk?


our master ji used to make us stand on the bench with our hands up. it was very embarrassing.

hamar master ji hamak benchar hath mathi kariber khado kar dinain chhe. bhal laj lagan chhi.


how did you send urgent news before phones existed?

phone hon bati peli tum jaruri khabar kas kari bhejan chhe?


we had to send someone running to the next village or send a message via telegram from the city.

ham le kasak bagalak gaan bhajaber bhejan padano chho ya shahar bati taar bhejan padano chho.


is it true that there were no fans in houses, even in summer?

sach chha ki gharar pankha ni hunchhe, garmir bhi?


yes, there were no fans. but the mud houses were naturally cool, and we had the fresh mountain breeze.

hao, pankha ni chhe. par maatik ghar apui thanda hunchhe, aur pahadak taaji hawa chhi.


when you first visited a big city like delhi, what amazed you the most?

jab tum pehli ber dilli jaso thul shahar gya, tumak sabse jada kya chakit karyo?


the tall buildings and the endless stream of cars! i had never seen anything like it.

uunch-uunch imarat aur gaadiyonak na ses hon wali bheed! mi yaso kuch kabhai ni dekhi chho.


do you remember the community water mill ('gharat')?

tumak u saamuuhik paanik gharat yaad chha?


of course. it was a meeting spot for all the women. we used to sing songs while waiting for our turn.

bilkul. we sabi swainiyonak bhetanak adda hunchho. ham apun paalik baat chhan bakhat geet gaana chhya.


was listening to the radio a family activity?

radio sunan ek parivarik kaam hunchhi kya?


yes, after dinner, the whole family would sit together and listen. there was only one radio in the house.

hao, belyakak khanak baad puro parivar sang baithiber sunano chho. gharar bas eki radio hunchho.


what happened when you were caught stealing sugarcane from the fields?

jab tum khet bati gann churanar pakdi gya tab kya bhai?


the farmer made us eat the entire bundle right there! i felt sick for two days.

kisan le hamak puro gathar ukhi khilai diyo! mi dui din tak bimmar raye.


were letters the only way to stay in touch with relatives living far away?

kya chiththii dur ran wal nata-gotiyon se jodi ranak ekmatra tarika chhi?


yes, that was the only way. a letter was a precious thing in those days.

hao, wei ek tarika chho. we dinanar ek chiththi bhal kimti cheej hunchhi.


did you really use stone grinders ('chakki') to make flour at home?

tum sach mein gharar aato banoon lijiye patharak jaant istamal kran chhe?


yes, every morning. it was hard work but the rotis made from that flour were very tasty.

hao, har bihan. we kathin kaam chho par we aatak rot bhal meethi hunchhi.


what was the first 'mithai' (sweet) you ever tasted from a shop?

pehli mithai jo tum le kabhai dukan bati khaai, we kun chhi?


it was a 'jalebi'. i still remember its taste. it felt like nectar.

we 'jalebi' chhi. miki aji bhi wek swad yaad chha. amrit jasi lagan chhi.


i miss the sound of the cowbells in the evening when the cattle returned home.

miki belyanak we ghantiyonak awaaj bhal yaad aunch, jab dangar ghar pachh anan chhe.


me too. that sound meant the day's work was over and it was time to rest.

miki bhi. we awaajak matlab hunchho ki din bharak kaam ses jhai go aur ab aaramak bakhat chha.


no, the cells were very precious. we only switched it on for important programs.

na, sel bhal kimti hunchhe. ham wek khali jaruri karyakram lijiyei chalan chhya.


remember how we used to swim in the river, against our parents' warnings?

yaad chha kas kari ham gadar tairan chhya, apun ij-bubuk chetaunik baad bhi?


yes, and we would come home and lie that we fell in the stream by mistake.

hao, aur ghar aiber jhooth bolan chhya ki ham galti le gadherar padi geyon.


was the postman a respected figure in the village?

dakiya gaanar ek maani-guni mankhi hunchho?


very much so. he brought news from our loved ones. everyone used to offer him tea and water.

bhal jada. we hamar apun mankhinak khabar lhyancho. sab wek cha-paani puchen chhe.


how did you manage without refrigerators in the past?

phelak bakhatar tum bina fridgek kas kari kaam chalan chhe?


we used to keep milk and yogurt in earthen pots to keep them cool. nature was our refrigerator.

ham dudh-dahi thando rakhan lijiye maatik bhagatar rakhan chhya. kudrati hamar fridge chhi.


how did you feel when you held a camera for the first time?

jab tum le pehli ber camera pakdi, kaso lagyo?


i was afraid i would break it! it seemed like a very complex and magical device.

miki dar chhi ki mi wek todi ni dyun! we ek bhal jatil aur jadui yantar jaso lagyo.


we bakhatar jindagi jada saral lagan chhi, hain na?


it was harder, but simpler. people had less, but they were more content.

kathin chhi, par saral chhi. mankhin dagad kam chho, par we jada santusht rane chhe.


i remember the crackling sound of the radio when the signal was weak.

miki radioak we charcharatak awaaj yaad chha jab signal kamjor hunchho.


yes, we had to constantly adjust the antenna to catch the station.

hao, ham le station pakdan lijiye lagatar antenna ghumoon padano chho.


did you ever bunk school to go to the village fair?

tum kabhai school chhoiber gaank melar gya?


haha, once. but my father saw me there and the consequences were not pleasant.

haha, ek ber. par mer bubu le miki waan dekhi liyo aur weko natija bhal ni bhai.


what was written in the inland letters? were they just for news?

antar-desiya chiththinar kya lekh hunchho? we khali khabar lijiye hunchhin?


news, well-wishes, requests for money... a person's entire world was in that small blue paper.

khabar, bhal-buro, paisak binti... ek mankhik puri duniya we nan neel kaagajar hunchhi.


did you use lanterns for light at night?

tum raati ujyal lijiye laalten istamal kran chhe?


yes, lanterns and small earthen lamps ('diya'). the whole village would go dark by 9 pm.

hao, laalten aur nan maatik diya. puro gaan nau baj tak andhyarar dubi jaanchho.


when you first saw people wearing jeans, what did you think?

jab tum le pehli ber mankhinak jeans paheri dekhi, tum le kya sochi?


i thought they were very strange clothes. it looked so tight and uncomfortable!

mi sochi ki we bhal anoot kapad chhan. we tilik tang aur kathin lagan chhe!


did you go to the forest for firewood today?


no, i couldn't go today. i'll go early tomorrow morning.

na, aaj ni japai. bhol bihan jaldi jaal.


a big pine tree has fallen and blocked the main path.

ek thul sallak jhad padiber mukhya baat band jhai go.


oh, really? now we'll have to take the longer route around the fields.

achha? ab ta khetak bagal bati lamo baat jaan padal.


the monkeys from the jungle have ruined all the cucumbers.


ours too. they don't leave anything to eat.


i heard the forest guard caught hari with illegal wood.

mi suni ki bank adhkari le harik chorik lakad sang pakdi liyo.


hao, paanch hajarak jurmana lagi go wepar.


the path to the spring is very overgrown with bushes.

naulak baatar bhal jhad-jhangad jhai go chha.


sahi kahnachha, wek jaldi saaf karan padal.


let's go together tomorrow to collect fodder.


i am going to collect some dry twigs for kindling.

mi jhadak keni sukhi syala chhantan jani.


alright, but don't go too deep into the woods.

theek chha, par bhal bhitir banar ni jayi.


did you find any mushrooms in the forest?


no, it hasn't rained enough yet. maybe next week.

na, aji paani theek se ni padyo. agla hafta mili sakdan.


some government people were surveying the forest.

sarkari mankhi aare chhe banak naap-jokh lhen.


yes, i saw them. they were marking the trees.

hao, mi bhi dekhi. we jhadar nisan lagoonan chhe.


someone is cutting oak trees without permission.


this is very wrong. the whole forest will be destroyed like this.

yo bhal galat chha. yaso ma ta puro ban nas jhai jaal.


yes, i am very tired. the good wood is very far now.

hao, mi bhal thaki geyi. ab bhal lakad bhal dur milni.


a wild boar dug up my potato field last night.

ek jangali bura le rati mer aaluak khet khodi diyo.


yes, they are called kafal. they are very sweet when ripe.

hao, enak kafal kehnchhan. pakiber bhal meeth hunan.


i saw leopard pugmarks near the river this morning.

mi aaj bihan gadherak najik baghak pag dekhya.


be careful then. don't go out alone after dark.

tab sambhaliber rai. andhyar baad ekal bahar ni nikli.


the firewood is still damp from yesterday's rain.

lakad aji bhi gili chha, kaalak paani le.


keep it in the sun for a while, it will dry out.


why is the forest department fencing off that area?

bank adhkari we jagahar kaan kile lagoonan?


they are planting new saplings there, so they are protecting them.

waan nawa jhad lagoonan, tele unak bachan chhan.


the shortcut through the woods is impassable.

bank beechak chor-baat bilkul band chha.


mine too. we'll have to go to the forest this week.


yes, it feels like spring is here. they sing so sweetly.

hao, basant aai go jaso lagan. bhal meeth gaanchhan we.


did you get the permit to collect fodder from the community forest?

gaank ban bati ghas launk parchi mili ge tuk?


not yet, the pradhan will distribute them tomorrow.


let's go look for some 'lingadu' (fiddlehead ferns) by the stream.

chala, gadherak dagad thoda lingadu dekhi aul.


bhal soch chha! weki tarkari bhal meethi hunch.


the wind last night broke a big branch off our walnut tree.

ratik hawa le hamar aakhotak jhadak ek thul haang todi di.


at least you will get some good firewood from it.

chala, kam se kam tuk we bati keni bhal lakad mil jaali.


i hear someone is illegally selling pine resin.

sunanar aayo ki koi chor-chori leesa bechno.


they will get caught one day. these things don't stay hidden.

ek din pakdi jaala. yaso cheej luki ni ran.


i need to wake up early to go collect fallen sticks.

mi bihan jaldi uthiber lakad chhantan jaan chha.


yes, it's better to go before the sun gets too strong.

hao, bhal ghaam hon bati peli jaan theek chha.


the forest floor is covered in pine needles.


we should collect them for the cowshed bedding.

ham le unak goth lijiye jama karan chain.


is it true that the old path through the dense forest is haunted?

sach chha ki thul banak beechak jyun baatar bhoot chha?


people say so. i have never gone there at night.

mankhi ta kehnchhan. mi ratik we baatar kabhai ni gayo.


i almost slipped on the mossy stones in the forest.

mi banar kai lagyr patharar phislani walo chhi.


be very careful, especially after the rain.

bhal sambhaliber chali, khaas kari paanik baad.


do you know any herbs from the forest for coughs?

tuk banak kunu jadi-buti pata chha khansi lijiye?


yes, the leaves of the 'timur' plant are very good. just chew them.

hao, 'timurak paat bhal bhal hunchh. bas chabai lya.


why were the forest officials taking photos?


they were documenting the damage from the recent forest fire.

we haalar lagi aag le hwayr nuksanak hisab banoonan chhe.


the barking deer are getting very bold, they come right up to the village.

kakar ab bhal himmat wala jhai gye, sida gaan tak aai janan.


yes, i saw one near the school yesterday.


did you see that beautiful bird with a long tail?

tumi we lami puchhak sundar chidiya dekhi?


yes, it's called a magpie. they are common in these woods.

hao, wek lam-puchhari kehnchhan. yo banar bhal dikhni.


someone has stripped the bark from the pine trees again.


they use it to sell for roofing. it kills the tree.

we wek chhan lijiye bechanan. we le jhad mari janchha.


we need to clear the stinging nettles from the path.

ham le baat bati sisoon saaf karan padal.


let's do it this sunday. it's becoming a real problem.

yo aitvaarak karla. yo bhal dikkat deen lagi go.


i'm planning to go to the upper forest for wood. will you come?

mi palla banar lakad lhenk sochnu. tum aali?


yes, let's go. we'll find good, dry oak wood there.

hao, chala. waan bhal sukhi baanjhak lakad mil jaali.


the forest smells so good after the rain.


yes, the smell of wet earth and pine is wonderful.

hao, gili maati aur pirulak baas bhal sundar hunch.


the forest department has banned entry into the core zone.

bank adhkari le thul banak bhitir jaank rok lagai di.


why? is it because of the leopard sightings?


yes, some of them are black now. they are good for an upset stomach.

hao, keni kaala jhai gye. pet kharab lijiye bhal hunchhan.


a whole troop of langurs is sitting on the oak trees.

gunak puro jhund baanjhak jhadar baitho chha.


they are probably eating the fresh leaves.


the village council has decided to fine anyone caught cutting green trees.

gaank panchayat le hariyo jhad kaatan walar jurmana lagunk faisla kari.


that is a very good decision. it was much needed.

yo bhal bhal faisla chha. eki bhal jarurat chhi.


they are excellent for starting a fire in the winter.

jadar aag jalaun lijiye bhal bhal hunchhan.


the path down to the stream is very slippery.


yes, be careful. the moss on the rocks is dangerous.

hao, dhyaan le jaiya. patharak uparak kai khatarnak chha.


is oak wood better than pine for burning?

baanjhak lakad salla bati bhal jaldi kya?


yes, oak burns slowly and gives more heat.

hao, baanjh dhil-dhil jalni aur jada taap deni.


did the forest fire reach near our village?

bank aag hamar gaank najik tak pahunchi kya?


no, thankfully the wind changed direction.

na, bhagwanak daya le hawak disha badli ge.


who's making that tapping sound in the forest?


it must be a woodpecker. they are always pecking at dead trees.

hudil holi. we hamesha sukhi jhadar thung maarni.


they are building a new forest rest house on the hill.

we daana par ek nawo bank bangla banoonan chhe.


i saw that. it will bring more tourists here.

mi dekhi we. we le yahan aur mankhi ghuman aala.


my grandfather knows a lot about medicinal plants from the forest.

mer bubu bank dawaik jhad-paatak baarer bhal jaanchhan.


the old generation has so much knowledge about these things.

jyun mankhinak in cheejak baarer bhal gyan chha.


the path is blocked by a landslide from the upper forest.

palla ban bati maati khisan le baat band jhai go.


we will have to clear it ourselves. no one else will come.

ham lei saaf karan padal. koi aur ni auno.


the birds are eating all the ripe peaches.


yes, especially the parrots. they come in flocks.

hao, khaas kari suwa. we jhundar aanchhan.


i'm going to the forest to collect 'gethi' (a type of yam).


be careful, the soil is very hard there.


did you see how many new stumps are in the forest?

tumi dekhi banar kati nawa thunth jhai gye?


yes, illegal felling is increasing day by day.

hao, chor-chori jhad kaatan din-din badhno.


the forest department is organizing a tree planting drive next week.

bank adhkari agla hafta jhad lagunk kaam karnan.


that's a great initiative. we should all participate.

yo bhal bhal kaam chha. ham sab le bhaag len chain.


let's all go together to clear the village path on sunday.

chala, sab sangi miliber aitvaarak gaank baat saaf karla.


be careful of leeches in the forest during monsoon.


oh yes, they are everywhere once it starts raining.

oh hao, paani shuru hunai har jagah jhai jani.


i saw a porcupine on the way back from the forest.


they are shy creatures, you were lucky to see one.

we bhal sarmeel hunchhan, tum khushkismat chhiya jo dekhi.


why is the forest so silent today? no birds singing.

aaj ban tilik chup kile chha? kunu chidiya ni gaani.


maybe it's going to rain heavily. animals can sense it.

sayad bhal paani padal. janwarak peli pata chali jani.


they are auctioning the fallen trees from the forest.


the village should try to buy some for community use.

gaan le bhi keni leen chain gaank kaam lijiye.


i am looking for 'bichhu ghas' (stinging nettle) to make a dish.

mi 'sisoonak tarkari banoon lijiye khojnu.


you'll find plenty near the damp areas by the stream.

tuk gadherak najik gili jagahar bhal mili jaal.


the forest guard was asking who built a new shed near the forest boundary.

bank chowkidar poochan chho ki bank kinar nawo chhan ko le banayo.


it's not allowed to build anything so close to the reserve forest.

reserve bank tilik najik ke bhi banoon mana chha.


my axe handle is broken. i need to make a new one.

mer kuladak bent tuti go. nawo banoon padal.


use wood from the 'khair' tree, it's very strong.

khairak lakadak banai, we bhal jagg hunch.


i can hear a stream flowing somewhere deep inside the forest.

mi banak bhal bhitir koi gadher baganak awaaj sunanu.


yes, there is a small spring there, but the path is very difficult.

hao, waan ek nan naul chha, par baat bhal kathin chha.


did you see the smoke rising from the forest?


yes, i hope it's not another forest fire.

hao, aasha chha ki pher banar aag ni lagi ho.


we need to collect more grass for the cattle before winter.

ham le jada bati peli dangar lijiye aur ghas jama karan chha.


the sound of the cicadas in the evening is so loud.

belyanak in tyonak awaaj bhal jorak hunch.


it means the monsoon is here to stay for a while.


the forest department fined some tourists for lighting a campfire.

bank adhkari le keni ghuman walan par aag jalaunr jurmana lagai.


it's very risky. a small spark can burn the whole forest.

yo bhal khatarnak chha. ek nan chingari le puro ban jali janchha.


let's go look for her before it gets dark.

chala, andhyar hon bati peli wek khoji aul.


the rhododendron flowers are blooming beautifully.


yes, we should make some juice from them.


the government is giving subsidies for planting fruit trees.

sarkar phalak jhad lagunk lijiye chhoot din.


that's good. it will help both the people and the forest.

yo bhal chha. we le mankhi aur ban dunok faida hol.


the timber smugglers are getting more active these days.

lakadak taskar aajkal jadai sakriya jhai gye.


the villagers should form a watch group to patrol at night.

gaank mankhin le ek dal banaiber ratik pehra deen chain.


i found a piece of 'guggul' resin in the forest.


it's very good for burning as incense during prayers.

poojar dhoop jalaun lijiye bhal bhal hunchha.


the new forest ranger seems very strict.


it's good. maybe now the illegal activities will stop.

bhal chha. sayad ab chorik kaam band jhai jaala.


my sickle is blunt. i can't cut the grass.

mer daatul bhutir jhai go. ghas ni katani.


you should sharpen it on the stone near the temple.

tule wek mandirak najikak patharar dhaar lagun chain.


yes, in the upper regions. but they rarely come down.

hao, palla taraf. par we bhal kam tal aanchhan.


we need to chop the big logs into smaller pieces.

ham le thul lakadak nan tukad karan chhan.


let's do it this afternoon when the sun is not so harsh.


the forest department check post is stopping everyone.


they are checking for illegal timber being transported.

we chorik lakad lijaan walak jaanch karnan.


look at the fireflies! the forest looks magical.


it's one of the most beautiful sights in the summer evenings.

garmik belyanak yo sabse sundar najaran bati ek chha.


did you collect the leaves for making plates?


yes, i got a big bundle of 'maalu' leaves.

hao, mi maaluak paatak ek thul bhado lhyayo.


i'm worried the spring in the forest will dry up this summer.

miki chinta chha ki bank naul yo garmir suki jaal.


it might. the water level is already very low.

ho sakch. paani pelii bati bhal kam jhai go.


the forest looks so green and fresh after the first rains.

pehli barkhaatak baad ban bilkul hariyo aur taaj lagan.


it's as if the whole jungle has taken a bath.

aso lagan jaso ki pura ban le nhei liyo ho.


a tree fell on prem's cowshed during the storm.


someone has set traps for wild animals in the forest.

koi le banar jangli janwar lijiye jaal lagai diyo.


this is illegal and very cruel. we must inform the forest guard.

yo gairkanuni aur bhal nirdayi kaam chha. ham le bank adkharik batoon chain.


yes, at night, when everything is quiet, the sound travels far.

hao, ratik, jab sab chupchap hunch, awaaj dur tak aunch.


the new saplings we planted are growing well.

jo nawa jhad ham le lagayi chhe, we bhal jaman.


that's good to see. our hard work is paying off.

dekhiber bhal lagan. hamar mahenat kaam aani.


the monkeys are now snatching food from people's hands.

bandar ab mankhinak hath bati khan bhi chhinan lagi gye.


they have become fearless. we need to do something.

we bilkul nidar jhai gye. ham le kuch karan padal.


i'm going to collect some 'bhangjeera' from the forest edges.

mi bank kinar bati thodo bhangjeer lhen jani.


theek chha, weki chatni bhal meethi hunch.


is there a forest committee in our village?


yes, but it's not very active these days.


the ropes made from 'bhabhar' grass are very strong.

bhabhar ghasak banal rassi bhal jagg hunch.


yes, we use them for tying the firewood bundles.

hao, ham wek lakadak bhado baandhan lijiye kaamar lyonchhyan.


the old forest temple has a very peaceful atmosphere.


true. i go there sometimes just to sit quietly.

sahi chha. mi kabhai-kabhai waan bas chupchap baithan jani.


they say a big snake lives in the hollow of that old tree.

kehnchhan ki we jyun jhadak kholar ek thul saap ranch.


could be true. it's best not to go near it.

ho sakch. wek najik ni jaani theek chha.


the wind is making a strange whistling sound in the pine trees.

hawa sallak jhadar anoot sithi jasi awaaj karni.


did you take the cattle for grazing today?


yes, i took them to the new pasture across the stream.

hao, gadherak par wali new bugyalar lhi gayo chhi.


i saw beehives hanging from the tall cliffs.

mi uunch daanar mohanak chhat latki dekhi.


the honey from there is very pure, but it's very dangerous to get.

waanak mohan bhal asli hunch, par nikalan bhal khatarnak chha.


the school children went for a nature walk in the forest today.

schoolak nan-tin aaj banar ghuman gye chhe.


that's a good way for them to learn about our trees and plants.

yo bhal tarika chha unak hamar jhad-paatak baarer sikhan lijiye.


my feet are sore from walking so much in the forest.

banar tilik hiti-hitiber mer khut piran lagi gye.


wash them with warm salt water. you will feel better.

tato noonak paani le dhoi lya. bhal lagal.


is the rumor true that they found some old coins in the forest?

yo khabar sach chha ki unak banar keni jyun sikka milya?


i also heard about it, but i don't know if it's true.

mi bhi suni, par pata ni ki sach chha ki jhooth.


the mist is coming down from the forest. it's going to get cold.

ban bati kuhed tal aan lagi go. ab jaad hol.


someone has lit a fire in the forest to clear land for farming.

koi le kheti lijiye jameen saaf karank khatir banar aag lagai di.


the forest guard will be very angry if he finds out.

bank adkharik pata chal go ta bhal gussa hola.


i'm making a broom with the wild grass from the forest.


they last much longer than the ones from the market.


the forest path is filled with dry, slippery pine needles.

bank baat sukhi pirul le bhari chha, bhal chipal jhai ro.


yes, it's very difficult to walk on the slopes.


the partridges are calling. it's a very pleasant sound.

titar bolnan. bhal bhal awaaj hunch weki.


yes, especially in the mornings and evenings.


i need to repair the fence to keep the wild boars out.

mi jangali burak rokan lijiye baad theek karan chha.


use thorny branches. they are very effective.

kandak haang istamal kara. we bhal kaam aanchhin.


do you remember when we used to play in that part of the forest as kids?

tuk yaad chha jab ham naninpanar bank we hissaar khelan chhya?


yes, those were good days. the forest seemed so big then.

hao, we bhal din chhe. tab ban bhal thul lagan chho.


i have to go deep into the forest to get good soil for my plants.

mi apun jhad-paat lijiye bhal maati lhenk lijiye banak bhal bhitir jaan padni.


the soil under the oak trees is the best, very fertile.

baanjhak jhadak talak maati sabse bhal hunch, bhal upjau.


my goat ate some poisonous plant in the forest and got sick.

mer bakri le banar kunu jaharilo paat khai liyo aur bimmar jhai ge.


you have to be very watchful. there are many such plants.

bhal dhyaan rakhan padanch. waan yaso bhal paat chhan.


i saw some city people having a picnic and leaving all their trash behind.

mi keni shaharak mankhinak picnic manoon aur apun sab kachra chodi jaan dekhi.


that is so irresponsible. they are spoiling our forests.

yo bhal gair-jimmedar kaam chha. we hamar ban kharab karnan.


i collected some 'timur' to keep with the grains.

mi anaj sang rakhan lijiye thodo 'timur' jama karyo.


the forest department has built a water hole for the animals.

bank adhkari le janwar lijiye ek paanik taalab banayo chha.


that's good. they won't have to come to the village for water in the summer.

yo bhal chha. ab unak garmir paani lijiye gaan ni aan padal.


the oak trees are shedding their leaves now.


this dry leaf litter is good for making manure.

yo sukhi paat khaad banoon lijiye bhal bhal hunch.


did you hear that owl hooting all night?


yes, it was sitting on the big tree just behind my house.

hao, we mer gharak theek pachhn thul jhadar baitho chho.


a branch fell on the roof and broke some tiles.

chhanar ek haang padi aur keni pathal todi di.


we should cut the overhanging branches before the next storm.

ham le agli tufaan bati peli latki haang kaat deen chain.


the soil erosion from the deforested hill is getting worse.

jhad katal daana bati maatik kataav aur kharab huno.


yes, we need to plant more trees to hold the soil.

hao, ham le maati pakdan lijiye aur jhad lagun padala.


let's sit here in the shade of this tree for a while.

chala, thodi der yo jhadak chhanwar baith jaula.


good idea, i'm tired of walking in the sun.

bhal soch chha, mi ghaamar hitiber thaki geyi.


i got scared by a squirrel that suddenly ran past my feet.

mi ek kathait le dari geyi jo achanak mer khutak najik bati bhaji.


they are so quick! you barely see them before they are gone.

we bhal tej hunchhin! dekhan bati pelii gayab jhai janchhin.


the forest is our real wealth, we must protect it.

bani hamar asli daulat chha, ham le eki raksha karan chain.


you are absolutely right. our life depends on it.

tum bilkul theek kani. hamar jyun epari nirbhar chha.


i am looking for 'buransh' flowers to offer at the temple.

mi mandirar chadhan lijiye 'buranshak phool khojnu.


you will find them on the trees on the upper slope.


is it okay to take fallen wood from the reserve forest?

reserve ban bati padal lakad lhen theek chha?


only small twigs for domestic use. taking big logs is not allowed.

khali gharak kaam lijiye nan syala. thul lakad lhen mana chha.


i tied a swing on the big banyan tree for the children.

mi nan-tin lijiye we thul badhak jhadar pingul baandhi di.


that's lovely. they will have a lot of fun.


the wild plums are ripe and falling from the trees.

jangali pulam paakiber jhad bati jhadan.


let's go and collect some. we can make chutney.

chala thoda jama kari aul. ham chatni banoi sakdan.


the forest guard put up a new sign about not littering.

bank adhkari le kachra ni phelunk nawo board lagayo chha.


i hope people will read it and follow the rule.

aasha chha ki mankhi wek padhala aur niyam manala.


i think i have a thorn in my foot from the forest path.

miki lagan mer khutar bank baatak kaan chumi go.


let me see. we need to take it out carefully.

dekhan dya. wek dhyaan le nikalan padal.


the government is promoting beekeeping in the villages.

sarkar gaanar mohan paalanak badhawa den.


it's a good source of income and helps pollinate the crops.

yo amdanik bhal jariya chha aur paalar bhi madat karch.


this part of the forest is so dense, the sunlight barely reaches the ground.

bank yo hissa tilik ghan chha, ki ghaam muskil le jameen tak pahunch.


yes, it stays cool here even in the summer.


yo ghaatir awaajak padghaj bhal gajab chha.


we need to go and fetch our buffalo from the forest.

ham le ban bati apun bhains lhen jaan chha.


theek chha, chala. jaldi andhyar jhai jaal.


the forest department is cutting down the old, dangerous trees near the road.

bank adhkari sadakak najikak jyun, khatarnak jhad katnan.


it's a good thing. they could fall during a storm.

yo bhal kaam chha. we tufaanar padi sakdan chhe.


miki 'deodar' jhadak baas bhal bhal lagni.


i'm going to soak some 'gahat' dal that i brought from the village fields.

mi gaank khet bati lyayl gahatak daal bhigon jani.


oh, its soup is very delicious and warming in the winter.

oh, weko ras jadar bhal meeth aur taat hunch.


true. we must respect them to live in harmony.

sahi chha. ham le mil-juliber ran lijiye unk maan karan chain.


the children are collecting acorns from the forest floor.

nan-tin bank jameen bati baanjhak phal jama karnan.


a truck carrying logs overturned on the forest road.

lakad lhijaan walo ek truck bank baatar palti go.


was anyone hurt? the road is very narrow there.

kasak chot to ni lagi? waan baat bhal sankur chha.


we should go to the forest today, the weather is perfect.

ham le aaj ban jaan chain, mausam bilkul bhal chha.


that part of the forest is a sacred grove.


yes, no one is allowed to cut any trees or plants there.

hao, waan kasak bhi jhad ya paat kaatan mana chha.


they are good to have around, they keep snakes away.

unk aas-paas hon bhal chha, we saapak dur rakhan.


the forest department is encouraging people to report illegal felling.

bank adhkari mankhinak chorik kataik khabar deenk lijiye badhawa denan.


they have even announced a reward for informers.

un le to khabar deen walak inaamak bhi ghoshna kari chha.


look at the patterns the lichen makes on the tree bark.

jhadak bokalar kai le banyl design dekha.


do these mushrooms grow back in the same spot every year?

yo chyun har saal eki jagahar uganan kya?


yes, if the conditions are right. we must not damage the soil there.

hao, agar mausam theek ho. ham le waanak maati kharab ni karan chain.


the sound of the wind in the bamboo grove is very soothing.

baansak jhundar hawak awaaj bhal shanti deni.


hao chha. mi wek ghanton tak suni saknu.


we need to go and bring back the log we left in the forest.

ham le banar chodil lakadak gutka lhen jaan chha.


chala, wek khichan lijiye balad lhi jaula.


the forest ranger is a good man, he always helps the villagers.

bank adhkari bhal mankhi chha, we hamesha gaan walak madat karch.


yes, he understands our needs and problems.

hao, we hamar jarurat aur dikkat samjhan.


i'm making a walking stick from a sturdy branch i found.

mi ek milyal jagg haang le hitanak lathi banoonu.


it will be very useful on the steep paths.


the wild jasmine is in bloom, the whole forest is fragrant.

jangali chameli khili chha, puro ban mehekno.


yes, the fragrance is especially strong in the evenings.

hao, baas khaas kari belyanak jada hunch.


the village women have gone to worship the forest deity.

gaank didi-buli bank dyavtak pooja lijiye geyi chhan.


it's an old tradition to thank the forest for its bounty.

yo jyun parampara chha bank weki den lijiye dhanyavad karank.


mi ek jhadar chhadan wali 'chitrauli' dekhi.


they are very agile. it's rare to spot them during the day.

we bhal furteeli hunchhin. dinar unk dekhan muskil hunch.


the forest department has created fire lines to stop fires from spreading.

bank adhkari le aagak phailan bati rokan lijiye fire line banoi chha.


yo bhal kadam chha. aasha chha ki kaam karal.


we need to stack the firewood properly so it stays dry.

ham le lakad theek se lagun chain jaso ki we sukhi rai.


yes, let's make a 'lutta' (stack) in the shed.

hao, chala chhanar ek 'lutto' banoi dya.


the forest provides us with so much, from wood to water.

ban hamak bhal kuch dinch, lakad bati paani tak.


it is our duty to take care of it in return.

badlar weki dekhbhal karan hamar kartavya chha.


i'm going to collect clay from the forest for plastering the walls.

mi diwalar lipan lijiye ban bati maati lhen jani.


the red clay near the stream is very good for that.

gadherak najikak laal maati we lijiye bhal bhal hunch.


a flock of wild pigeons just flew overhead.

jangali parak ek jhund ajik mathi bati udyo.


they are probably going towards the fields to feed.

we sayad khet taraf charan jannan holan.


be careful while chopping wood, the axe is very sharp.

lakad kaatan bakhat dhyaan rakhi, kulad bhal dharil chha.


don't worry, i have been doing this since i was a child.

fikar ni kara, mi yo naninpan bati kanoo.


the forest guard warned us not to venture out at night because of the leopard.

bank adhkari le baghak wajah le ratik bahar ni niklank chetauni di.


it's better to be safe. we should listen to him.

surakshit ran bhal chha. ham le weki baat maanan chain.


can you identify this plant? i found it in the forest.

tum yo paat pehchani sakchha? miki banar milyo.


this is 'dolu'. its root is used in many traditional medicines.

yo 'dolu' chha. eki jad bhal jyun dawair kaam aunch.


the sound of the crickets is a lullaby of the forest.


it's so peaceful, it helps you fall asleep.

tilik shaant chha, we le neend aai jani.


is it true they are making a road through the forest?

sach chha ki we bank beech bati baat banoonan?


hao, bhal jhad katala. bhal dukhak baat chha.


the air feels so clean here, away from the city smoke.

yahan hawa kitik saaf lagani, shaharak dhung bati dur.


we should teach our children about the importance of the forest.

ham le apun nan-tink banak mahatvak baarer sikhoon chain.


absolutely. they are the future guardians of this land.

bilkul. wei yo jameenak aglik rakhwala chhan.


the forest provides fodder for our animals all year round.

ban hamar dangar lijiye saal bhar char dinch.


without the forest, we couldn't keep cattle.


i'm looking for a special kind of smooth stone from the river for grinding spices.

mi gad bati masalo pishan lijiye ek khaas kisamak chikan pathar khojnu.


you'll find many good ones in the deeper parts of the stream.

tuk gadherak ghaur hissaar bhal bhal mili jaala.


the government has put a ban on grazing in the newly planted area.

sarkar le nawa jhad lagayl jagahar chaaranr rok lagai di.


it's necessary to let the young saplings grow without disturbance.

nan jhadak bina kunu dikkatak badhan deenk lijiye yo jaruri chha.


the forest changes its colours with every season.


it's always beautiful, whether it's green in monsoon or golden in autumn.

yo hamesha sundar lagno, chahe barsatar hariyo ho ya patjhadar sunaharo.


i heard a strange animal call from the forest last night.

mi kaal rati ban bati ek anoot janwarak awaaj suni.


it might have been a fox. they make very sharp sounds.

sayad syal hol. we bhal tej awaaj karchan.


i need to go collect some pine sap for sealing the water pot.

miki paanik gagri theek karan lijiye thodo leesa lhen jaan chha.


the forest has given us life, and we are destroying it.

ban le hamak jyun di, aur ham wei ses karnan.


it's a sad truth. we need to wake up before it's too late.

yo dukhak sach chha. ham le der hon bati peli jaagan chain.


my radio isn't working. it just makes a humming sound.

mer radio ni chalan. bas ghun-ghunak awaaj karni.


try hitting it firmly on the side a couple of times. sometimes the old ones start working like that.

wek bagalar jor le dui-tin ber thapkai dya. jyun wala kabhai-kabhai yasoi theek jhai janan.


i have a bad cough. do you know any home remedy?

miki bhal khansi lagi chha. kunu gharelu dawai chha kya?


mix some honey with black pepper powder and lick it slowly. it gives great relief.

mohanar thodi kaal mirach pisiber milai lya aur wek dhil-dhil chaata. bhal aaram milal.


these ants are not going away. what should i do?


draw a line with turmeric powder where they come from. they won't cross it.

jahan bati aanchhan, waan haldik ek dhari khichi dya. we wek paar ni karala.


i'm using wood ash to clean the utensils today.

mi aaj chulak bhasam le bhanda maanjanu.


yes, it makes them shine like new. it's better than soap powder.

hao, we le bilkul nawa jaso chamak janan. sabun bati bhi bhal hunch.


how do you keep the monkeys away from the cornfields?

tum khetar mungrik bandar bati kas bachan chha?


we've tied shiny ribbons and old cassette tapes on sticks. their flashing scares the monkeys.

ham le dandaar chamkili patti aur jyun cassettek tape bandi chhan. unak chamak le bandar daran.


my son is asking for a toy. what can i make quickly?

mer chyal khilona maangno. jaldi ke banoi saknu?


take a small bamboo stick and make a few holes in it. a small flute will be ready.

ek nan baansak lakad lya aur wer keni chhed kar dya. ek nan bansuri ban jaali.


the roof is leaking right above the bed. the rain has started again.

chhan theek palangak mathi bati chuno. paani pher shuru jhai go.


for now, put a large plastic sheet on the roof and place heavy stones on its corners.

aji lijiye, chhanar ek thul tirpal hali dya aur wek konaar gichi pathar rakhi dya.


i heard you are washing your sweaters with 'reetha' (soapnuts).

sunanar aayo ki tum reetha le sweater dhunan chhau.


yes, it cleans them well and doesn't spoil the wool. it's completely natural.

hao, we le bhal saaf hunchhan aur uun bhi kharab ni huno. bilkul prakritik chha.


i'm thinking of growing broccoli in a small patch this time.

mi yo ber ek nan khetar broccoli ugoonk sochnu.


that's a good experiment. let's see how it grows in our soil and climate.

yo bhal prayog chha. dekhla hamar maati aur mausamar kas hunch.


i have a terrible headache. the sun was very strong today.

mer mud bhal piran lagi go. aaj ghaam bhal tej chhi.


grind some sandalwood and apply the paste on your forehead. you will get relief.

thodo chandan pisiber apun ninadar lagai lya. tuk aaram milal.


how do you preserve seeds for the next sowing season?

tum agli berk buwai lijiye biya kas bachan chha?


we mix them with wood ash and store them in a dry place. insects don't infest them.

ham wer bhasam milaiber sukhi jagahar rakhi dinchhyan. wer kir ni lagan.


a rat has entered the house and is causing a lot of trouble.

gharar ek musa badi go aur bhal dikkat karno.


make a dough of flour and jaggery and place it inside a tin box trap.

aat aur gudak goli banoiber ek tinak dabbak pinjaraar rakhi dya.


the fan's speed is not changing. it's stuck on slow.

pankhak speed ni badalani. dhil gatiri atki go.


open the regulator and clean the dust from the contact points with an old toothbrush. it might work.

regulator kholiber puran brush le wek pointak dhul saaf kara. sayad kaam kar jao.


quickly apply some turmeric powder on it. it will stop the bleeding and prevent infection.

jaldi se wepar thodi haldi lagai dya. lhoo band jhai jaal aur paakal ni.


the floor of the courtyard has become very dusty.


let's plaster it with cow dung and clay tomorrow. it will be clean and solid.

bhol wek gobar-maati le lipi dela. saaf aur jagg jhai jaal.


good. put a black pot on its head, birds are more scared of that.

bhal. wek mundar ek kalo gagri rakhi dya, chidiya we le jada daran.


i have a sore throat. i can't even speak properly.

mer galo dukhno. theek se boli bhi ni sakanu.


gargle with warm water mixed with salt and a pinch of turmeric. do it three times a day.

tato paanir noon aur chutki bhar haldi milaiber garara kara. dinar tin ber kara.


my sickle handle broke. i need to lop some branches.

mer daatulak bent tuti go. miki keni haang kaatan chhan.


tie the sickle firmly to a long bamboo pole with a strong rope. your work will be done.

daatulak ek lamo baansar jagg rassi le kasiber baandhi lya. tumar kaam jhai jaal.


how to keep the stored grains safe from weevils?

jama karal anajak ghun bati kas bachan chha?


put some dried neem leaves in the grain container. their smell keeps the insects away.

anajak dabba-r keni sukhi neemak paat hali dya. weki baas le kir dur ranan.


give him some juice of giloy leaves. and keep a wet cloth on his forehead.

wek giloyak paatak ras pila dya. aur wek ninadar gilo kapad rakha.


this plastic bucket has a small crack and is leaking.

yo plasticak baltir ek nan darar aai ge aur paani chuno.


heat a knife and melt the plastic slightly around the crack to seal it. it's a temporary fix.

ek chakku tato kariber dararak aas-paas thodo plastic pighlai dya. thodi der lijiye band jhai jaal.


i am going to make a natural pesticide spray at home.

mi ghari prakritik kir-maar dawa banoon walo chhu.


what will you mix in it? neem leaves and chili?


press a clove under that tooth. its oil will numb the pain.

wek daantak tal ek laung dabai lya. wek tel le pir kam jhai jaali.


rub it with half a lemon and some salt. it will shine again.

wepar aadho nimbu aur thodo noon ragada. pher chamki jaal.


the birds are eating all the chili peppers.


stretch old, shiny cassette tapes across the plants. the reflection and movement will scare them away.

paudhak upar jyun chamkila cassettek tape baandhi dya. weki chamak aur hilane le we dari jaala.


chew some ajwain (carom seeds) with a pinch of black salt and drink warm water.

thodo ajwain kaal noon sang chabai lya aur tato paani pi lya.


how can i make a simple toy car for my nephew?

mi apun bhanj lijiye ek sadharan motor kas banoi saknu?


take an old slipper, attach four bottle caps as wheels, and tie a string to pull it.

ek jyun chappal lya, we ma char dhakkanak paiya lagai dya, aur khichan lijiye ek dori baandhi dya.


this year i have planted some yellow watermelons in my field.

yo saal mi apun khetar keni peela tarbuj lagayi chhan.


oh really? i have never seen a yellow watermelon before. i'm excited to see how they turn out.

sachhi? mi peela tarbuj peli kabhai ni dekhi. dekhan chahunchhu kas holan.


i'm applying mustard oil to my feet before sleeping.

mi suno bati peli apun khutar saryunk tel lagoonu.


my grandmother used to say it improves eyesight and helps you sleep well.

mer aama kehnchhin ki we le aankhak roshni badhanch aur neend bhal aunch.


put a small wooden wedge in the gap and hammer it in. it will become tight again.

khaali jagah ma ek nan lakadak pachri hali ber hathodi le thok dya. pher jagg jhai jaal.


the wall has a small crack. rainwater seeps in.

diwalar ek nan darar aai ge. paani bhitir aai jano.


fill it with a mixture of clay, cow dung, and straw. it's a very effective traditional plaster.

wek maati, gobar aur bhusak mishran le bhari dya. yo bhal asardar jyun leep chha.


i am sun-drying tomatoes and cauliflower to use in the winter.

mi jada lijiye istamal karan lijiye tamatar aur gobhi ghaamar sukhoonu.


that's a good idea. their taste becomes very different and delicious.

yo bhal soch chha. unk swad bhal alag aur meeth jhai jani.


rasoi ma makh bati kas chhutkara paan chha?


keep a bowl of water with a little bit of camphor in it. the flies dislike its smell.

ek katorar paani sang thodo kapoor rakhi dya. makhik weki baas bhal ni lagani.


my child is not drinking milk. how can i make it tasty for him?

mer nan-tin dudh ni pino. wek lijiye swadisht kas banau?


crush two almonds, add a pinch of turmeric and some jaggery to the milk. he will like it.

dui badam pisi lya, dudhar ek chutki haldi aur thodo gud hali dya. wek bhal lagal.


take out the battery cells, rub them against each other, and put them back. it might work for a little while.

sel nikali ber unk aapasar ragada, aur pher hali dya. thodi der lijiye kaam kari sakdan.


is it true that marigold leaf paste can heal wounds?

sach chha ki hajarak paatak lep ghaav theek kari sakch?


yes, it's a very old remedy. it has antiseptic properties.

hao, yo bhal jyun nuskha chha. we ma kitanu-rodhak gun hunchhan.


i'm making a swing for the children using an old tyre.

mi nan-tin lijiye ek jyun tyre le pingul banoonu.


that's a great jugaad! just make sure the rope is strong.

yo bhal bhal jugaad chha! bas dhyaan rakhi ki rassi jagg ho.


i'm trying to make a small water channel to my kitchen garden using bamboo.

mi baans le apun baadi tak ek nan paanik gul banoonk koshish kanoo.


you'll have to split the bamboo in half. it works very well.

tule baans aadha cheern padal. yo bhal bhal kaam karch.


how to clean the chimney pipe? it's full of soot.

chimnik pipe kas saaf karu? puro kaalikh le bhari go.


tie a thick cloth bundle to a rope, drop it from the top and pull it through a few times.

ek rassir kapadak thul gutuk baandhi ber mathi bati hala aur dui-tin ber khicha.


it's very good for digestion and coughs. it's one of the three fruits in 'triphala'.

yo pachan aur khansi lijiye bhal bhal hunch. 'triphalak' tin phal bati ek chha yo.


i'm building a small fence around the vegetable patch with thorny bushes.

mi tarkarik khetak charai taraf kandak jhad le baad banoonu.


that will keep the goats and cows out for sure.

we le bakri aur gai-gor pakka dur raala.


petak jalan lijiye kunu gharelu upai chha?


drink a glass of cold milk slowly. it gives instant relief.

ek glass thando dudh dhil-dhil piya. turant aaram milal.


for now, prop a thick wooden stick against it from the inside. it's a solid temporary lock.

aji lijiye, bhitir bati ek moti lakadak tek lagai dya. yo jagg kaam-chalau taalo chha.


i'm using the leftover tea leaves as manure for the rose plant.

mi bachi chai-patti gulabak paudhar khaad lijiye haalnu.


yes, it's very good for flowering plants.

hao, yo phoolak paudha lijiye bhal bhal hunch.


how did you fix the leaking tap with just a thread?

tumi bas ek dhaag le chuno nal kas theek kar diyo?


i wrapped the thread tightly around the tap's screw threads. it stopped the leak.

mi nalak chudi ma dhaag kasiber lapeti diyo. we le paani band jhai go.


my feet are swollen after walking so much.


soak them in warm water with a little bit of salt. all the swelling will go down.

unk tato paanir thodo noon haliber rakha. sabi sujan kam jhai jaali.


the birds are pecking at the windows early in the morning.

chidiya bihan-bihan jaldi khidkir thung maarni.


hang some old cds near the window. their reflection will keep the birds away.

khidkik najik keni jyun cd latkai dya. unk chamak chidiyan'k dur rakhal.


i want to make a kite, but i don't have the proper sticks.

mi patang banoon chahunchhu, par mer dagad theek lakad ni chhan.


use the thin sticks from an old broom (jhadu). they are light and strong.

jyun jhaduk patli seenk istamal kara. we halki aur jagg hunchhin.


is it true that applying onion juice can help with hair fall?

sach chha ki pyajak ras lagun le baal jhadan kam hunchhan?


yes, many people in the village believe so. but its smell is very strong.

hao, gaan ma bhal mankhi yo maanan. par weki baas bhal tej hunch.


the mortar and pestle has become smooth and doesn't grind well.

sil batto chikan jhai go, theek se ni pishano.


you need to get it re-carved. the mason will make it rough again with his chisel.

tule wek pher kudoon padal. mistri apun chheni le wek pher khurdur banoi delo.


eat a banana with a spoonful of ghee. it gives instant energy.

ek kela ek chammach ghyu sang khaya. turant takat milali.


how to sharpen a knife at home without a sharpening stone?

gharar chakku bina pathar'k kas tej karu?


rub its edge on the back of a ceramic cup. it works surprisingly well.

weki dhaar'k chini mittik cupak pachhn hissar ragada. bhal bhal kaam karch.


the pages of my old books are turning yellow.

mer jyun kitabak panna peela hon lagi gye.


keep some dried neem leaves or camphor between the pages. it helps prevent yellowing.

pannak beech ma keni sukhi neemak paat ya kapoor rakhi dya. we le peela ni hunan.


i'm trying to make a small shelter for the calf using scrap wood and tin sheets.

mi bachhda lijiye bekar lakad aur tin le ek nan chhan banoonk koshish kanoo.


that's a good use of scrap material. it will protect it from the rain.

yo bekar saamanak bhal istamal chha. we le we paani bati bachi jaal.


i got a burn on my hand from the hot pan.


immediately apply some raw potato paste or honey. it will prevent blisters.

turant kacha aaluak lep ya mohan lagai dya. we le fuka ni padal.


after washing, apply a thin layer of cooking oil on it before storing.

dhono baad, rakhan bati peli wepar khanak telak patli parat lagai dya.


chew a small piece of mulethi (licorice root). it will bring relief.


i twisted three smaller ropes together. it's much stronger now.

mi tin nan rassi'k ek sang marodi diyo. ab yo bhal jada jagg chha.


the hinge of the window is making a squeaking noise.


put a drop of mustard oil in it. the noise will stop.

we ma ek boond saryunk tel hali dya. awaaj band jhai jaali.


i am putting up a clay pot full of water for the birds on the roof.

mi chhanar chidiyan lijiye paani bhariber ek maatik bhagat rakhanu.


that is a very good deed, especially in this heat.

yo bhal punyak kaam chha, khaas kari yo ghaamar.


eat a spoonful of sugar slowly or hold your breath for a few seconds. it might work.

ek chammach cheeni dhil-dhil khaya ya keni der apun saans roka. sayad kaam kar jao.


my clothes smell damp because of the monsoon.

barsatak wajah le mer kapad bati seelak baas aani.


when you store them, put a few cloves or a small bag of rice in the cupboard.

jab tum unk rakha, almari ma keni laung ya chaulak ek nan potli rakhi dya.


rub some pencil lead (graphite) on the key and try again. it might open.

chabi par thodi pencilak nok ragadiber pher koshish kara. sayad khuli jao.


rub some onion juice or a wet paste of baking soda on it. it will reduce the pain.

wepar thodo pyajak ras ya khanak sodak gilo lep lagaya. pir kam jhai jaali.


i need to make a temporary shelter from the sun. i have a long journey on foot.

miki ghaam bati bachan lijiye ek kaam-chalau chhan banoon chha. lamo khut-baat chha.


cut some large leaves, like from a maalu tree, and pin them together to make a large hat.

maaluak jhad jaso thul paat kaati lya, aur unk jodiber ek thul topi banoi lya.


is there a desi way to check if the ghee is pure?

ghyu asli chha ki ni, yo jachan lijiye kunu desi tarika chha?


put a spoonful in your palm. if it melts by itself, it is pure.

ek chammach apun hatheli ma rakha. agar we apu-ap pighli gayo, to asli chha.


the cow dung cakes are not burning properly. they are giving out a lot of smoke.

gobarak gutka theek se ni jalan. bhal dhung karno.


they must be damp from the inside. let them dry in the sun for a few more days.

we bhitir bati gila hola. unk keni din aur ghaamar sukhaye lya.


i'm making a paste of neem leaves to apply on my skin rash.

mi apun chamak khujli lijiye neemak paatak lep banoonu.


yes, neem is very effective for any kind of skin problem.

hao, neem har kisamak chamak samasya lijiye bhal asardar hunch.


for now, tie it up tightly with a thin wire. it will hold until you can get to a cobbler.

aji lijiye, wek ek patli taar le kasiber baandhi lya. mochi tak pahunchan tak chali jaal.


i am planting marigolds around my vegetable patch.

mi apun tarkarik khetak charai taraf hajarak phool lagoonu.


that's a smart idea. their smell keeps many harmful insects away.

yo bhal hoshiyarik kaam chha. weki baas le bhal nuksan kran wal kir dur ranan.


apply a little bit of ghee or mustard oil on your navel before sleeping.

suno bati peli apun naabhir thodo ghyu ya saryunk tel lagaya.


i need to carry water, but my bucket broke. what can i do?

miki paani lhyoon chha, par mer balti tuti ge. ke karu?


use a large, clean tin canister from oil. it will work just fine for now.

telak ek thul, saaf tinak dabbo istamal kara. aji lijiye bhal kaam karal.


the ink from my pen leaked onto my shirt.


rub some tomato juice on the stain before washing it. the stain will lighten.

dhono bati peli daagar thodo tamatarak ras ragada. daag halko jhai jaal.


i'm trying to sprout lentils on a wet cloth.

mi ek gila kapadar daal ankurit karank koshish kanoo.


that's very healthy. sprouted lentils are full of energy.

yo bhal faydemand hunch. ankurit daalar bhal takat hunch.


wrap a wet cloth around the earthen pot (gagri). as the water evaporates, it will cool the pot.

maatik gagrik charai taraf ek gilo kapad lapeti dya. jaso paani udal, gagri thandi jhai jaali.


there is a power cut, and i need to study. the lantern is out of oil.

batti chi ge, aur miki padhan chha. laltenar tel ses jhai go.


for now, make a lamp using a small potato. carve a hole, fill it with oil, and put a cotton wick in it.

aji lijiye, ek nan aaluak diyo banoi lya. chhed kara, tel bhara, aur ruik batti hali dya.


is there a desi remedy for dark circles under the eyes?

aankhak tal kaala ghera lijiye kunu desi nuskha chha?


apply a little bit of almond oil and massage gently before sleeping.

suno bati peli thodo badamak tel lagai ber halka hath le malish kara.


rub a candle or a bar of soap along the zipper teeth. it will become smooth.

chainak daatar mombatti ya sabunak tikki ragada. chikan jhai jaali.


i'm trying to make a compost pit in my backyard.

mi apun gharak pachhn ek khaadak gaddh banoonk koshish kanoo.


good idea. put kitchen waste, leaves, and a little cow dung in it. you will get great manure.

bhal soch chha. we ma rasoik kachra, paat, aur thodo gobar hala. bhal bhal khaad milali.


apply a paste of gram flour (besan) and milk cream (malai). it's a natural moisturizer.

besan aur dudhak malaik lep lagaya. yo prakritik moisturizer chha.


how to keep lizards away from the house?

ghar bati chhipkali kas dur rakhan chha?


keep some peacock feathers or empty eggshells in the corners. they are scared of them.

konar keni morak pankh ya andak khali khol rakhi dya. we un bati daran.


i need to seal a plastic bag, but i don't have a rubber band.

miki ek plasticak thaili band karan chha, par rubber ni chha.


hold the open end over a candle flame for a second. the plastic will melt and seal.

wek khula hissak ek second lijiye mombattik upar rakha. plastic pighli ber band jhai jaal.


my throat is itchy due to the changing weather.

badalno mausamak wajah le mer galar kharash jhai rai.


chew on a piece of raw turmeric. it's a very effective antiseptic.

kachi haldik ek tukad chabaya. yo bhal asardar antiseptic hunch.


my pressure cooker's whistle is not working.


clean the small hole in the whistle with a thin pin or needle. it must be blocked.

sitik nan chhedak ek patli sui le saaf kara. we band jhai go hol.


the chickens are ruining my kitchen garden.


make a low fence of crisscrossing threads. they hesitate to cross it.

dhaagok jaal jasi ek nan baad banoi dya. we wek paar karan ma hichkichan.


i'm trying to make curd, but it's not setting well in this cold weather.

mi dahi jamoonk koshish kanoo, par yo jadar theek se ni jamano.


keep the pot inside a wheat flour container or wrap it in a woolen cloth. it needs warmth.

bhagatak aatak dabbak bhitir rakha ya ek uuni kapadar lapeti dya. wek taato chaino.


there's a foul smell coming from the sink pipe.


pour a mixture of hot water, baking soda, and vinegar down the drain.

naalir tato paani, khanak soda, aur sirkak mishran hala.


my back is aching after working in the fields all day.

din bhar khetar kaam kariber mer peeth piran lagi ge.


get someone to massage it with warm mustard oil. you will feel much better.

kas le tato saryunk tel le malish karai lya. bhal bhal lagal tuk.


the pages of my book got wet in the rain.


place them under a heavy mattress for a day or two. they will become straight again.

unk ek-dui din lijiye gichi gaddak tal rakhi dya. we pher sida jhai jaala.


i'm making a homemade glue by boiling rice.


yes, the starchy water (maad) makes a very good adhesive for paper.

hao, bhatak maad kaaj chipkaan lijiye bhal bhal goond banchha.


i have an upset stomach from eating at the fair.


eat some curd with rice or banana. it will soothe your stomach.

dahi sang bhat ya kela khaya. tumar petak aaram milal.


the wick of my lantern keeps extinguishing.

mer laltenak batti baar-baar bujhi jani.


soak the wick in saltwater and let it dry completely before using. it will burn better.

battik noonak paanir bhigai lya aur istamal bati peli puro sukhan dya. we bhal jalali.


how to get rid of termites in wooden furniture?

lakadak saamanar lagi deemak bati kas chhutkara paan chha?


apply a paste of asafoetida (hing) and water to the affected areas. they hate the smell.

deemak lagan jagah par hing aur paanik lep lagaya. unk weki baas bilkul pasand ni aani.


i'm making a small water wheel toy from coconut shells.

mi nariyalak khol le paanik chakkar walo khilona banoonu.


that requires a lot of skill! the children will love it.

we ma ta bhal karigari lagali! nan-tin'k bhal pasand aal.


my hands are smelling of garlic after cooking.

khan banoon baad mer hath lasun baasnan.


rub them on a stainless steel spoon under running water. the smell will go away.

unk steelak chammachar paanik tal ragada. baas chali jaali.


boil them with reetha (soapnut) powder and a small piece of aluminum foil.

unk reethak powder aur foilak ek nan tukda sang ubaala.


i'm trying to grow mint in a broken pot.

mi ek tutal gamlar pudina ugoonk koshish kanoo.


mint grows very fast. soon you'll have enough for chutney every day.

pudina bhal jaldik badhni. jaldi'i tumar dagad har din chatni lijiye jhai jaal.


apply a paste of ripe banana on them for 15 minutes before washing. it helps a lot.

unpar paakal kelak lep 15 minute lijiye lagaya dhono bati peli. bhal fayda hunch.


the battery connection in my torch is loose.

mer torchak batteryko connection dheel chha.


put a small folded piece of aluminum foil near the spring. it will tighten the connection.

springak najik foilak ek nan mudi tukad rakhi dya. connection jagg jhai jaal.


make him sit and lean forward slightly. and put a drop of onion juice in his nose. it's an old trick.

wek baithai ber thodo agadi jhukaya. aur naakar ek boond pyajak ras hala. yo jyun nuskha chha.


i need to make a temporary gate for the cowshed.

miki goth lijiye ek kaam-chalau dwar banoon chha.


make a frame with bamboo and weave old plastic sacks through it.

baansak ek frame banaya aur we ma jyun plastick katta bun dya.


i want to remove a sticker from this steel box.

mi yo steelak dabba bati sticker nikalan chahunchhu.


apply some cooking oil to it and leave it for a while. it will peel off easily.

wepar thodo khanak tel lagai ber thodi der chodi dya. aasani le nikali jaal.


i'm making a decoction of tulsi, ginger, and black pepper for my cold.

mi apun jukam lijiye tulsi, aadrak, aur kaal mirachak kadha banoonu.


that is the best medicine for a cold. drink it while it's hot.

jukam lijiye yo sabse bhal dawai chha. tato-tato pi lya.


i am putting a garland of garlic and chilies outside the door.

mi darwajak bahar lasun aur mirachak maala lagoonu.


people believe it wards off the evil eye.

mankhi maanan ki we le buri najar ni lagani.


the white clothes have become yellowish.


soak them in water with some lemon juice and then dry them in the sun.

unk nimbuk ras wal paanir bhigai lya aur pher ghaamar sukhai lya.


mix boric powder with flour and sugar and keep small balls in the corners.

boric powderak aat aur cheeni sang milaya aur nan goli banoiber konar rakha.


i have an allergy and i am sneezing constantly.

miki allergy jhai ge aur lagatar chheenk aani.


take steam with a few drops of eucalyptus oil in the water. you will get relief.

paanir neelgiri telak keni boond haliber bhaap lya. aaram milal.


i need a weight to hold down the pickle jar's lid. it keeps opening.

miki achaarak dabbak dhakkan daboon lijiye ek gichi cheej chahini. we khuli jano.


use a clean, heavy stone. it's the best and most easily available weight.

ek saaf, gichi pathar istamal kara. yo sabse bhal aur aasani le milan walo bojh chha.


the wooden chair is infested with woodworms.


inject kerosene into the small holes using a syringe. it will kill them.

ek sui le nan chhedar mitti tel hala. we le we mari jaala.


i am making a water sprinkler for my garden using a plastic bottle.

mi apun baadi lijiye ek plasticak botal le paani chhitkan walo banoonu.


smell a lemon or chew a piece of ginger. it helps with nausea.

ek nimbu soongha ya aadrakak tukad chabaya. we le ulti jaso man theek hunch.


for now, join it with a thin wire and wrap it with strong tape.

aji lijiye, wek ek patli taar le joda aur jagg tape lapeti dya.


how to clean a thermos flask from the inside?


put some crushed eggshells, soap, and warm water in it and shake well.

we ma pisyal andak khol, sabun, aur tato paani haliber jor le hilaya.


i am using the water from boiled rice (maad) to starch my cotton clothes.

mi apun suti kapadar kaalaf lagun lijiye bhatak maad istamal kanoo.


it's the best traditional starch. better than the market-bought ones.

yo sabse bhal jyun kaalaf chha. bajar wal bati bhi bhal.


apply a paste of turmeric and slaked lime (chuna). and don't move it too much.

haldi aur chunak lep lagaya. aur jada ni hilaya.


i'm tying bells on the necks of my goats.


it's a good way to know where they are when they go for grazing.

yo bhal tarika chha pata karan lijiye ki we charan bakhat kahan chhan.


tighten the tiny screw with the tip of a knife or a safety pin.

chakkuk nok ya ek pin le nan pech kasi lya.


i am trying to make a small check dam in the stream with stones.

mi gadherar pathar le ek nan bandh banoonk koshish kanoo.


it will help raise the water level and will be useful for everyone.

we le paanik star mathi aai jaal aur sabak kaam aal.


my throat is sore from singing too much at the wedding.


boil some ajwain in water and drink it. it will clear your throat.

paanir thodo ajwain ubali ber piya. galo saaf jhai jaal.


miki ek keep chahini, par mer dagad ni chha.


roll a thick piece of paper or a large leaf into a cone shape. your work will be done.

ek mota kaaj ya thul paatak gol-gol modiber cone jaso banoi lya. tumar kaam jhai jaal.


i'm applying a paste of red clay (geru) on the outer walls of the house.

mi gharak bahar diwalar geruk lep lagoonu.


it gives a beautiful traditional look and also keeps the house cool.

we le bhal sundar jyun look aunch aur ghar bhi thand ranch.


how to keep the milk from spoiling in this heat without a fridge?

yo garmir dudhak bina fridgek kharab hon bati kas bachau?


boil it two or three times during the day. it will stay fresh.

wek dinar dui-tin ber ubaal dya. taja raal.


last night, i saw a snake in my dream. i got very scared.

rati sweenar mi saamp dekhi. bhal dar lagi go miki.


don't be scared. sometimes seeing a snake in a dream is a sign of wealth coming your way.

dara ni. kabhai kabhai sweenar saamp dekhno dhan aanak sanket bhi hunch.


i dreamt that i was falling from a high mountain.

mi sween dekhi ki mi uunch daana bati giranu.


falling in a dream is not considered a good sign. it can mean some kind of trouble.

sweenar girno bhal ni manino. kunu pareshani aai sakni weko matlab.


i saw my late grandfather in my dream. he was smiling.

mi apun swargiya bubuk sweenar dekhi. we hasanan chhe.


that's a very good dream. it means his blessings are with you.

yo bhal bhal sween chha. matlab unak ashirwad tumar sang chha.


what does it mean if you see a river full of clean water in your dream?

sweenar saaf paani le bhari gad dekhank ke matlab hunch?


seeing clean water is very auspicious. it means success in your work.

saaf paani dekhan bhal shubh hunch. matlab tumar kaamar safalta milali.


i had a dream this morning that i was eating ripe mangoes.

aaj bihan mi sween dekhi ki mi paakal aam khanu.


they say that a morning dream always comes true. this is a very good sign.

kehnchhan ki bihanak sween hamesha sach hunch. yo bhal bhal sanket chha.


i saw my own wedding in a dream. what could it mean?

mi sweenar apun byo huno dekhi. eko matlab ke hol?


seeing one's own wedding is not considered good. it is said to be a sign of some impending crisis.

apun byo dekhan bhal ni manino. kehnchhan ki kunu sankat aanak sanket hunch.


i dreamt of a big fire, but it wasn't burning anything.

mi ek thul aagak sween dekhi, par we le kuch ni dalano chho.


if the fire isn't destructive, it means you will get some unexpected gain and your respect will increase.

agar aag nuksan ni karni to matlab tuk achanak laabh milal aur tumar ijjat badhali.


in my dream, i saw that all my teeth had fallen out.

mer sweenar, mi dekhi ki mer sabi daant tuti gye.


oh lord. this is considered a very bad omen, especially for a close relative.

hey bhagwan. yo bhal ashubh manino, khaas kari kunu najikak nata-goti lijiye.


i was flying like a bird in my dream last night.


wow, that's a wonderful dream! flying means you will be free from all your worries.

wah, yo to bhal bhal sween chha! udan matlab tum sab pareshani bati mukt jhai jaala.


auntie, i saw a temple and a ringing bell in my dream.

kaki, mi sweenar mandir aur bajani ghanti dekhi.


that's a divine sign, son. some good news is about to come.

yo ta dewi sanket chha, chyal. kunu bhal khabar aan wali chha.


what if a dead relative asks for water in a dream?

agar kunu mari gyo nata-goti sweenar paani maango to ke hunch?


it might mean they are not at peace. you should offer water in their name at the temple.

matlab unk aatmak shanti ni mili ho. unak naam le mandirar paani chadhai ber aaya.


dreaming of crying is actually considered good. it means you will get happiness in real life.

sweenar rono asal ma bhal manino. matlab asli jyunar khushi milali.


i keep dreaming of my exams, even though i finished studying years ago.

miki hamesha apun examak sween aanch, bhalai mer padhai saalan peli puri jhai ge.


it means you are worried about some test or challenge in your life right now.

eko matlab chha ki tum aji apun jyunar kunu pariksha ya chunauti lijiye pareshan chha.


that is not a good sign. it indicates illness or problems. be careful.

yo bhal sanket ni huno. yo bimari ya pareshani sanket dinch. dhyaan rakhi.


mi sween dekhi ki ek saamp le mer khutar dasi diyo.


a snake bite in a dream can mean that a long-standing problem will now be resolved.

sweenar saampak dasan matlab yo bhi hunch ki kunu jyun samasya ab ses jhai jaali.


i saw a woman in a red saree, but i couldn't see her face.

mi ek laal saadir swain dekhi, par weko mukh ni dekhi saki.


seeing the goddess or devi in this form is very auspicious. your wishes will be fulfilled.

dewik yo roopar dekhan bhal shubh hunch. tumar manokamna puri holi.


mi sweenar bhal jorak paani padano dekhi.


heavy rain can be a sign of good things coming. it means blessings from the heavens.

bhal barkhaat aan wali bhal cheejak sanket ho sakch. eko matlab mathi bati ashirwad milan.


what does it mean to see gold coins in a dream?

sweenar sonak sikka dekhank ke matlab hunch?


strangely, seeing money or gold is considered a sign that you might lose money in reality.

ajeeb baat chha, par paisa ya sona dekhan matlab asliyatar dhan-hanik sanket manino.


i saw my late mother. she was telling me not to worry.

mi apun swargiya ijak dekhi. we mi se chinta ni karan lijiye ken chhin.


then you must not worry. it was her soul assuring you that everything will be alright.

tab tule chinta ni karan chain. we unk aatma chhi jo tuk himmat deni ki sab theek jhai jaal.


is it true that dreams seen before sunrise come true?

yo sach chha ki suraj ugan bati peli dekhyal sween sach hunch?


yes, our elders have always said that dreams of the 'brahma muhurta' often come to pass.

hao, hamar bud-bajyu hamesha kehnchhan ki 'brahma muhurtak' sween aksar sach jhai jani.


climbing upwards is a great sign. it means you will get a promotion or success in your work.

mathi chhadan bhal bhal sanket chha. matlab tuk apun kaamar tarakki ya safalta milali.


mi sweenar ek goru aur weko bachhda dekhi.


seeing a cow is very auspicious. it brings happiness and prosperity to the home.

goru dekhan bhal shubh hunch. we le gharar sukh-samriddhi aunch.


in my dream, i was searching for something but couldn't find it.

sweenar, mi kuch khojanu par miki ni milyo.


this means you are dissatisfied with your current situation and are looking for a change.

eko matlab chha ki tum apun ajik sthiti bati khush ni chha aur kunu badlav khojan chha.


last night, i dreamt that my house was being built.


seeing a house being built is a sign of good fortune and an increase in your reputation.

ghar banano dekhan bhal bhagyak aur ijjat badhanak sanket hunch.


i keep seeing the same dream again and again.


if a dream repeats, it means your mind is trying to tell you something important. try to understand its message.

agar ek sween baar-baar aunch, to matlab tumar man tuk kuch jaruri batoonk koshish kano. weko matlab samjhanak koshish kara.


i saw myself laughing loudly in my dream. was it a good sign?

mi apun aapuk sweenar jor le hasano dekhi. yo bhal sanket chha?


they say dreaming of laughing can mean some sadness might come. it's the opposite of crying.

kehnchhan ki hasank sween dekhan matlab kunu dukh aai sakch. yo ronak ulto hunch.


auntie, i dreamt i was pregnant. but i am not even married.

kaki, mi sween dekhi ki mi garbhwati chhu. par mer byo bhi ni jhai ro.


don't worry. for an unmarried girl, this dream means good luck is coming and you will be respected.

fikar ni kar. kwari chyal lijiye yo sween matlab bhal kismat aani aur ijjat milali.


i saw a dead body in my dream. i am very disturbed.

mi sweenar ek laash dekhi. mi bhal pareshan chhu.


it's strange, but seeing a dead body in a dream is considered a good omen. it means your troubles are over.

yo ajeeb chha, par sweenar laash dekhan bhal shagun manino. matlab tumar pareshani ses jhai ge.


this shows that you are running away from some responsibility or fear in your real life.

yo batunch ki tum asli jyunar kunu jimmedari ya dar bati bhajanu.


some dreams are just thoughts from our day, but some, especially morning dreams, can hold a meaning.

keni sween ta bas hamar din bharak soch hunchhan, par keni, khaas kari bihanak sween, ko matlab jhai sakch.