Basic Verbs

1. जाएब

   Jaa-eb

   To go

   Usage

   The base verb of movement; combine it with a destination.

   Grammar Note

   Dictionary forms end in "-ब". "जाएब" gives "हम जाइत छी" ("I go"). Not the Hindi "-ना" form.

2. आएब

   Aa-eb

   To come

   Usage

   For someone or something arriving where you are.

   Grammar Note

   Dictionary: "आएब" (to come). Past 1st person: "आएलहुँ".

3. खाएब

   Khaa-eb

   To eat

   Usage

   The base verb for anything about meals.

   Grammar Note

   The infinitive is "खाएब"; present "हम खाइत छी". No masculine/feminine difference.

4. पिअब

   Pi-ab

   To drink

   Usage

   Used for drinks and for taking medicine.

   Grammar Note

   Dictionary: "पिअब" (to drink).

5. किनब

   Ki-nab

   To buy

   Usage

   The base verb for stating you want to purchase something.

   Grammar Note

   Dictionary: "किनब" (to buy, purchase).

6. देखब

   De-khab

   To see

   Usage

   Covers both sightseeing and checking something.

   Grammar Note

   Dictionary: "देखब" (to see, notice).

7. प्रतीक्षा करब

   Pra-tik-shaa ka-rab

   To wait

   Usage

   For queues and for arranging to meet.

   Grammar Note

   "प्रतीक्षा" (waiting) is dictionary-verified; noun + "करब" forms the verb. Composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar.

8. हम जाए चाहैत छी।

   Ham jaa-e chaa-hait chhi.

   I want to go

   Usage

   The pattern for naming a destination in a taxi or at a counter; put the place before it.

   Grammar Note

   "चाहब" (to want) is dictionary-verified; "want to X" = verb stem + "ए" + "चाहैत छी". Composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar.

9. हम खाए चाहैत छी।

   Ham khaa-e chaa-hait chhi.

   I want to eat

   Usage

   The pattern for naming a dish you want.

   Grammar Note

   "खाए चाहैत छी" = "I want to eat". Composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar.

10. हमरा ई चाही।

    Ham-raa i chaa-hi.

    I want it

    Usage

    Point at something and say it; works as an order on its own.

    Grammar Note

    "चाही" is listed as "modal v. should"; "I need X" = "हमरा" + thing + "चाही". Composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar.

11. हमरा नहि चाही।

    Ham-raa na-hi chaa-hi.

    I don't need it

    Usage

    To decline a bag, a receipt or a tout.

    Grammar Note

    "नहि" stands before "चाही". Composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar.

12. हम खोजि रहल छी।

    Ham kho-ji ra-hal chhi.

    I'm looking for it

    Usage

    For naming what you are looking for; showing a photo speeds it up.

    Grammar Note

    "खोजब" (search, seek) is dictionary-verified; progressive = conjunctive + "रहल" + "छी". Composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar.

13. हमरा लग अछि।

    Ham-raa lag a-chhi.

    I have it

    Usage

    To state you have something, typically tickets or documents.

    Grammar Note

    Literally "it is at hand with me" ("लग" = near). Same idea as Hindi "मेरे पास है". Composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar.

14. हमरा लग नहि अछि।

    Ham-raa lag na-hi a-chhi.

    I don't have it

    Usage

    To state you do not have something, e.g. small change or a card.

    Grammar Note

    "नहि" stands before "अछि". Composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar.

15. हम टाका निकालए चाहैत छी।

    Ham taa-kaa ni-kaa-le chaa-hait chhi.

    I'll withdraw money

    Usage

    When looking for an ATM or explaining you need cash first.

    Grammar Note

    "निकालब" appears in the dictionary with the sense "extract, take out". "Withdraw money" is the everyday use; native check advised. Composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar.

16. हम स्थान आरक्षित करए चाहैत छी।

    Ham sthaan aa-rak-shit ka-re chaa-hait chhi.

    I'll make a reservation

    Usage

    To offer to book a room, a table or a tour.

    Grammar Note

    "I want to reserve a place"; "आरक्षित करब" = to reserve. Composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar.

17. एहिमे हमर सहायता करू।

    E-hi-me ha-mar sa-haay-taa ka-ru.

    Please help me with it

    Usage

    For concrete assistance, e.g. lifting a bag or working a machine.

    Grammar Note

    "-मे" is the locative postposition, not Hindi "में". Composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar.

18. हमरा कहू।

    Ham-raa ka-hu.

    Please tell me

    Usage

    When you want information such as directions or times.

    Grammar Note

    The honorific imperative of "कहब" (to say) is "कहू". Composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar.

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