sourabsb/english-kumaoni_translation_dataset huggingface dataset:
English: who built this old temple of the village goddess?
Kumaoni: yo gaunk devi'k puran mandir ko le banayo?
English: our great-grandfathers built it together by contributing money and labor.
Kumaoni: hamar pad-dajyu le miliber chanda aur mehnat le banayo.
English: did people really used to trade goods at the jauljibi mela instead of using money?
Kumaoni: saanchi ma log jauljibi mela ma paisak badle saamanak adla-badli karana chhi?
English: yes, people from nepal would bring ghee and we would trade it for salt and grains.
Kumaoni: hoye, nepal bhati log ghyu lhaana chhi aur aami noon aur anaaj le badalana chhiya.
English: why is the water from this particular spring ('naula') considered so pure?
Kumaoni: yo khaas naulak paani ituk pabitra kele maani janch?
English: legend says that the pandavas drank water from here during their exile.
Kumaoni: kath chha ki pandav le apun banwaas bakhat yath paani piyo chhiyo.
English: is there a story about why this hill is called 'banasur ka kila'?
Kumaoni: koi kath chha ki yo daan ke 'banasur ka kila' kele kanchan?
English: yes, its believed that the demon king banasur had his fortress here in ancient times.
Kumaoni: hoye, maani janch ki puran jaman ma asur raja banasur'ak kila yath chhiyo.
English: why don't we see the 'chaitol' festival anymore?
Kumaoni: ab aami 'chaitol' tyohar kele ni dekhanu?
English: with time, people moved to cities and the old traditions slowly faded away.
Kumaoni: bakhat sang log sheher chali ge aur puran parampara dhire-dhire khatam hwe ge.
English: was the big flood of '78 very destructive?
Kumaoni: '78'k thul baadh bhal vinaashkaari chhi?
English: very. it washed away all the fields near the river. we lost everything that year.
Kumaoni: bhal jaada. we le gad najikak sab khet bagai di. we saal hamar sabkuch barbaad hwe go.
English: what did children do for entertainment before there was any tv?
Kumaoni: jab tv ni chhiyo, tab naun-naatin manoranjan le ke karana chhi?
English: we used to listen to stories from our grandmothers and play games like 'bagh-bakri'.
Kumaoni: aami apun aama bhati kaath sunana chhiya aur 'bagh-bakri' jaso khel khelana chhiya.
English: what is the reason behind singing 'baithki holi' songs?
Kumaoni: 'baithki holi'k geet gaanak pichhne ke kaaran chha?
English: its a classical tradition where we welcome the spring season by singing songs in praise of god.
Kumaoni: yo ek shaastriya parampara chha jema aami basant mausmak swagat bhagwanak bhajan goru ber karchu.
English: who was sumitranandan pant? i have heard his name.
Kumaoni: sumitranandan pant ko chhi? me unar naam suni rakho.
English: he was a very famous poet from our kumaon, born in kausani.
Kumaoni: u hamar kumaon'k ek bhal parsidh kavi chhi, jinar janam kausani ma hwe chhiyo.
English: do you remember when the first bus reached our village?
Kumaoni: tumun yaad chha ki hamar gaun pehli bus kab pahuchi?
English: yes, i remember it clearly. the whole village had gathered to see it. it was a big event.
Kumaoni: hoye, meken bhal ber yaad chha. puro gaun weke dekhanak le jama hwe chhiyo. bhal thul baat chhi wa.
English: how was this village school built? did the government make it?
Kumaoni: yo gaunk school kasan banyo? sarkaar le banayo?
English: no, our forefathers donated the land and built the first two rooms themselves.
Kumaoni: na, hamar pitaron le jameen daan kari aur pehla dui kamra khud banaye.
English: apart from gilli-danda, what other games did you play as a child?
Kumaoni: gilli-danda'k alawa, tum bachpan ma aur kun khel khelana chhiya?
English: we used to play 'daandi-par', a game similar to kabaddi. it required a lot of strength.
Kumaoni: aami 'daandi-par' khelana chhiya, kabaddi jaso ek khel. wema bhal takat laagani chhi.
English: is it true that the idol in the jageshwar temple appeared on its own?
Kumaoni: yo saanchi chha ki jageshwar mandirak murti apuni aap pragat hwe chhi?
English: that is the belief. its a very ancient and powerful temple.
Kumaoni: maanyata to yei chha. u bhal puran aur shaktishaali mandir chha.
English: tell me the story of gangnath devta. why is he worshipped?
Kumaoni: gangnath devta'k kaath bataa. unar pooja kele huni?
English: he was a prince who was betrayed and killed. now he is worshipped as a god of justice.
Kumaoni: u ek rajkumar chhi jwe sang dhokha hwe aur u maari gachhi. ab unar pooja nyaayak devta rup ma huni.
English: what was the 'hariyala' festival like in the old days?
Kumaoni: puran dinan ma 'hariyala' tyohar kaso huno chhiyo?
English: it was a big celebration of farming. we used to make dolls of shiva-parvati and worship them.
Kumaoni: u khetik ek thul jashan huno chhiyo. aami shiva-parvati'k gudiya banai ber unar pooja karana chhiya.
English: i heard there was a great famine (sukaal') long ago. was it true?
Kumaoni: suni ki bhal pehle ek bhayankar sukaal padyo chhiyo. yo saanchi chha?
English: yes, my grandfather used to tell stories about it. there was no water or food for months.
Kumaoni: hoye, myar bubu wek kaath sunana chhi. mainon tak na paani chhiyo na khaan.
English: how were weddings conducted in your time? were they so grand?
Kumaoni: tumar jaman ma byo kasan hunchhi? ituk thul hunchhi?
English: no, no. they were simple. the grooms party would come on foot, and the feast was simple dal and rice.
Kumaoni: na, na. saadharan hunchhi. baraati paidal aana chhi, aur bhatoj ma saadi daal-bhaat hunchhi.
English: why do we apply 'pithya' (rice paste) on the forehead during puja?
Kumaoni: aami puja ma takkur par 'pithya' kele lagoonchu?
English: it is considered auspicious and is a symbol of purity and blessings.
Kumaoni: yo shubh maani janch aur shuddhta wa aasirbaadak prateek chha.
English: did any freedom fighter from our village participate in the struggle against the british?
Kumaoni: hamar gaun bhati koi swatantrata senani le angrez khilaaf ladai ma bhaag liyo chhiyo?
English: yes, mohan singh from the lower village was a brave freedom fighter. he was even jailed for it.
Kumaoni: hoye, talla gaunk mohan singh ek bahadur senani chhi. u we le jel bhi ge.
English: what was peoples reaction when the first radio came to the village?
Kumaoni: jab gaun ma pehlo radio aayo to logonak ke pratikriya chhi?
English: they used to call it the 'box that sings'. people would gather from far away just to listen to it.
Kumaoni: u weke 'gaani waal dabba' kaana chhi. log dur-dur bhati bas weke sunanak le aana chhi.
English: this bridge seems very old. when was it built?
Kumaoni: yo pul bhal jyun lagan. yo kail banyoch?
English: it was built during the british era. it is still very strong.
Kumaoni: yo angrezo ka bakhatar banyoch. yo aji bhi bhal jagg chha.
English: i heard about a game called 'bagh-bakri'. how was it played?
Kumaoni: mi 'bagh-bakri' naamak khel baarer suni. we kas kari khelich?
English: its a strategy game for two people, played with stones on a drawn board. its like chess.
Kumaoni: we dui janank ek buddik khel chha, jo pathar le banayr paatar khelich. shatranj jaso.
English: why is the patal bhuvaneshwar cave considered so sacred?
Kumaoni: patal bhuvaneshwar gupha tilik paavan kile maninch?
English: it is believed that all 33 crore gods and goddesses reside inside that cave.
Kumaoni: maninch ki we guphak bhitir teris koti dew-dyavta baas karchhan.
English: was there any famous queen in kumaons history?
Kumaoni: kumaunak itihasar koi naamwali rani chhai?
English: yes, jiya rani was a very brave queen. there are many folk tales about her courage.
Kumaoni: hoye, jiya rani ek bhal himmati rani chhin. unar himmatak bhal kissa-kath chhan.
English: what is the 'bhitauli' ritual? i have only heard the name.
Kumaoni: 'bhitauli' ki reet kya chha? mi khali naam suni rakho.
English: in the month of chaitra, a brother would visit his married sister with gifts and sweets. it was a very important custom.
Kumaoni: chaitak mainar bhai apun byoli didi-buli se bhetan janchho, bhet aur mithai lhaiber. yo bhal jaruri riwaaj chho.
English: how did people cope when the hailstorm destroyed all the crops?
Kumaoni: jab nylapani le sab paal-paat nas kar di, tab mankhin le kas kari din kaati?
English: it was very difficult. people had to survive on stored grains and by selling their animals.
Kumaoni: bhal muskil chho. mankhin le dharr anaj aur apun dangar bechiber kaam chalayo.
English: in old times, how did you grind wheat and corn?
Kumaoni: phelak bakhatar, tum gyun-mungri kas kari pishanchha?
English: we used to go to the water mill ('gharat'). it was a days work.
Kumaoni: ham paanik gharatar jaanchhya. wer din bhar lagi jaanchho.
English: what is the story behind celebrating the 'jaagar' for golu devta?
Kumaoni: golu dyavtak jaagar lagunak pachhn ki kya kath chha?
English: people invoke his spirit to seek justice for their problems. he is known as the god of justice.
Kumaoni: mankhi apun taklifak anyay lijiye unar dhaan jagunchhan. we anyayak dyavta maninan.
English: who was gaura pant shivani'?
Kumaoni: gaura pant shivani' ko chhin?
English: she was a very famous writer from kumaon. her stories beautifully depicted our culture.
Kumaoni: we kumaunki ek bhal naamwali lekhika chhin. unar kathan mein hamar pahnawa-sanskritik sundar chitran chha.
English: when was the first post office opened in this area?
Kumaoni: yo ilakar pehlo daak ghar kail khulyo?
English: i think it was opened in the 1970s. before that, mail used to come by foot.
Kumaoni: miki lagan ki we 1970k dashakar khulyo. webhat peli chiththi khut le anichhi.
English: this primary school seems quite old. who funded its construction?
Kumaoni: yo primary school bhal jyun lagan. ekai banoonk lijiye paisa ko le di?
English: a rich trader from our village, who lived in the city, donated all the money for it.
Kumaoni: hamar gaank ek thul byapari, jo shaharar racho, le ekai lijiye sab paisa daan kari.
English: was the thal mela as crowded in your childhood as it is today?
Kumaoni: thalak mel tumar naninpanar bhi tilik hi bheed walo hunchho jaso aaj hunch?
English: it was crowded, but different. it was more about trade and meeting relatives than just entertainment.
Kumaoni: bheed to hunchhi, par alag kisamki. we manoranjan bhati jyada byapar aur nata-gotiyon se bhetan lijiye hunchho.
English: they say this old peepal tree is sacred. why so?
Kumaoni: kehnchhan ki yo jyun peepalak jhaad deoni chha. kile?
English: it is believed that a divine spirit resides in it. no one dares to cut its branches.
Kumaoni: maninch ki er ek dyavta baas karchan. koi eki haang kaatank aagar ni karno.
English: is the legend of the airi devta true? was he really a ghost?
Kumaoni: airi dyavtak kath sach chha? we sach mein bhoot chhe?
English: he is a protector spirit of the boundaries and forests, not a ghost. we worship him.
Kumaoni: we bhoot ni, syem-banak rakshak dyavta chhan. ham unar pooja karchhyan.
English: did people celebrate nauratri with a 'kalash sthapana' in the old days too?
Kumaoni: phelak dinanar bhi mankhi 'kalash sthapana' kariber nauratri manana chhe?
English: yes, this tradition is very ancient. we also used to plant 'jau' (barley) in a pot.
Kumaoni: hoye, yo parampara bhal jyun chha. ham ek paatar 'jau' bhi ugona chhya.
English: how did the village survive the terrible landslide of 1998?
Kumaoni: 1998k thul bhu-skhalan bhati gaan kas kari bachyo?
English: many houses were destroyed, but everyone helped each other rebuild their lives. the unity was strong.
Kumaoni: bhal ghar nas jhai gye, par sab le ek-dusarak madat kari jyun jodanar. ekta bhal jagg chhi.
English: grandma, what kind of clothes did you wear when you were a bride?
Kumaoni: aama, jab tum byoli chhe, tab tum le kasto kapad paheri chhe?
English: i wore a red 'pichhaura' and a silver 'nath'. there were no lehengas back then.
Kumaoni: mi le laal 'pichhaura' aur chandik 'nath' paheri chhi. we bakhat lehenga ni hunchhe.
English: why is it a tradition to prepare 'bade' (urad dal fritters) during festivals?
Kumaoni: tyoharanar 'bade' banoonk parampara kile chha?
English: they are considered auspicious and are first offered to the gods before we eat them.
Kumaoni: we shubh maninan aur khano bhati peli dyavtank chadhai jaanchhan.
English: who was anasuya prasad bahuguna? i saw a statue of him in the city.
Kumaoni: anasuya prasad bahuguna ko chhe? mi shaharar unar murti dekhi.
English: he was a great leader from garhwal who fought against british rule and social evils.
Kumaoni: we garhwalak ek thul neta chhe jo angrezi shasan aur samajik buraik khilaaf ladi.
English: i heard people used to communicate using drum beats. is that true?
Kumaoni: suni ki mankhi dhol bajaiber khabar bhejnan chhe. yo sach chha?
English: yes, for calling people for a meeting or warning about a danger. different beats had different meanings.
Kumaoni: hoye, mankhink baithak lijiye bulun ya khatrak chetauni deen lijiye. alag-alag taalak alag matlab hunchho.
English: this suspension bridge seems to be from the british era.
Kumaoni: yo jhula pul angrezok bakhatak lagan.
English: you are right. it was built by them to cross the river. its over a hundred years old.
Kumaoni: sahi kahnachha. we un le gad paar karan lijiye banayo chho. yo sau saal bhati jada jyun chha.
English: tell me about the wrestling competitions ('dangal') that used to happen at the fair.
Kumaoni: melar jo 'dangal' hunchhe, unar baarer batao.
English: wrestlers used to come from far and wide. the winner was given a turban and a lot of respect.
Kumaoni: pehlwan dur-dur bhati anan chhe. jeetn walak pagdi aur bhal maan milno chho.
English: what is the story of this 'haat kalika' temple?
Kumaoni: yo 'haat kalika' mandirak kya kath chha?
English: it is said that adi shankaracharya himself established the idol of the goddess here.
Kumaoni: kehjanch ki adi shankaracharya le apu yahan dyavtak murti sthapit kari chhi.
English: is the story of the 'ghostly lights' on the hill true?
Kumaoni: daanapar 'airdik kahani sach chha?
English: it is just a legend. scientists say it is some kind of gas.
Kumaoni: we khali ek kath chha. vaigyanik kehnchhan ki we koi kisamak gas hunch.
English: why is the 'olgia' or 'ghee sankranti' festival not so common now?
Kumaoni: 'olgia' ya 'ghee sankranti' tyohar ab tilik prachalit kile ni chha?
English: it was a harvest festival. as farming declined, so did the festival.
Kumaoni: we paal-paatak tyohar chho. jaso kheti kam hwai, usni tyohar bhi kam jhai go.
English: i heard a cholera epidemic spread in the village a long time ago.
Kumaoni: suni ki bhal peli gaanar haijak mahamari phaili chhi.
English: yes, many people died because there were no doctors or hospitals nearby.
Kumaoni: hoye, bhal mankhi mari gye kileki najikar koi doctor ya aspatal ni chhe.
English: what was the staple food of our ancestors? was it rice?
Kumaoni: hamar purkhank mukhya khan kya chho? bhaat chho kya?
English: no, it was mostly millet ('madua') and barley ('jau'). rice was cooked only on special occasions.
Kumaoni: na, jada kariber 'madua' aur 'jau' hunchho. bhaat to khaas maukanar banno chho.
English: why is it a tradition to make 'aipan' art at the entrance of the house?
Kumaoni: gharak dwarar 'aipan' banoonk parampara kile chha?
English: it is done to welcome the gods and to bring good fortune to the home.
Kumaoni: yo dyavtank swagat lijiye aur gharar bhal saubhagya laun lijiye kanich.
English: tell me about chandra singh garhwali. was he from our region?
Kumaoni: chandra singh garhwalik baarer batao. we hamar ilakak chhe kya?
English: he was from garhwal, but he is a hero for all of uttarakhand. he refused to fire on unarmed freedom fighters.
Kumaoni: we garhwalak chhe, par we pura uttarakhand lijiye ek nayak chhan. u le nihatthe senaniyon par goli chalunbhati naa kar di chhi.
English: when did people in the village start building concrete houses?
Kumaoni: gaanar mankhin le linterak ghar kail bhati banoon shuru karyo?
English: it started in the late 80s when people started earning money in the cities.
Kumaoni: yo 80k dashakak aakhirar shuru bhai, jab mankhin le shaharonar paisa kamoon shuru karyo.
English: who laid the foundation stone of this ramleela ground?
Kumaoni: yo ramleela maidaanak neev ko le rakhi?
English: the village elders and the then pradhan ji together laid its foundation in 1975.
Kumaoni: gaank bud-bajyun le aur we bakhatak pradhan ji le miliber 1975r eki neev rakhi.
English: did you see the traditional 'chholiya' dance at the fair?
Kumaoni: melar paramparik 'chholiya' naach dekhi tum le?
English: yes, but the real chholiya dance used to be much more energetic and skilled.
Kumaoni: hoye, par asli chholiya naach ebhati bhi jada joshilo aur kaladar hunchho.
English: why is the binsar mahadev temple surrounded by a dense forest?
Kumaoni: binsar mahadev mandir thul ban le kile ghiri chha?
English: it is a protected area. its believed that lord shiva meditated here, so the forest is sacred.
Kumaoni: yo ek sanrakshit jagah chha. maninch ki bhagwaan shiv le yahan tap kari chho, tele ban deoni chha.
English: is any nrega work starting in the village?
Kumaoni: gaanar naregak koi kaam shuru huno kya?
English: yes, they will be digging the canal from next week. you can get your name listed.
Kumaoni: hoye, agla hafta bhati we gul khodala. tum apun naam likhai sakchha.
English: i heard your son has gone to delhi to find a job.
Kumaoni: suni ki tumar chyal dilli kaam khojan go chha.
English: yes, there is no work here. he will try to find work in some company.
Kumaoni: hoye, yahan kaam hi ni chha. we koi companyar kaam khojalo.
English: the wheat crop is turning yellow. what should we do?
Kumaoni: gyunk paal pili padni. kya karoon chha?
English: it needs urea fertilizer. we will have to bring it from the market.
Kumaoni: ekai urea khaad chahini. ham le bajar bhati lhyoon padhali.
English: sister, will you come with me tomorrow to cut grass for the cows?
Kumaoni: buli, kaal gor lijiye ghas kaatan mi sang aali?
English: yes, lets go early in the morning. it gets too hot later in the day.
Kumaoni: hoye, bihan-bihan jaula. dinar pher bhal ghaam jhai janch.
English: my plough is broken. can i borrow yours for a day?
Kumaoni: mer hail tuti go. tumar ek din lijiye painch mili jaal?
English: yes, take it. but its blade is a bit blunt. you'll have to sharpen it.
Kumaoni: hoye, lhi ja. par weki faali thodi bhutir chha. tule dhaar lagun padhali.
English: did you hear? mohans son got a job in the army.
Kumaoni: suni tum le? mohan dak chyal faujar lagi go.
English: thats wonderful news! his familys hardships will now end.
Kumaoni: yo to bhal khabar chha! ab unar gharak dukh taal jala.
English: are you going to the forest to collect firewood tomorrow?
Kumaoni: kaal bank lakad lhen jaani chha tum?
English: yes, the firewood at home is finished. lets go together.
Kumaoni: hoye, gharak lakad ses jhai gye. sangi jaula.
English: we need to take the potatoes to the haldwani market. how will we go?
Kumaoni: aalu haldwani mandi lhi jaan chhan. kas kari jaala?
English: lets hire a jeep together. the cost will be divided.
Kumaoni: sangi miliber ek jeep kar laula. kharch bhati jaal.
English: how much milk is your buffalo giving these days?
Kumaoni: tumar bhains aajkal kati dudh dinch?
English: about three liters a day. i sell two liters to the dairy.
Kumaoni: andajn tin liter ek dinar. dui liter dairyar bechi dinu.
English: look at the new jacket your son brought from delhi. its very nice.
Kumaoni: tumar chyal jo dilli bhati new jacket lhyayo, dekho. bhal chha.
English: yes, he brought clothes for everyone in the family.
Kumaoni: hoye, we gharar saban lijiye kapad lhyayo.
English: what is the daily wage for the road construction work?
Kumaoni: sadak banoonk kaamak dihadi kati chha?
English: they are giving 400 rupees, but the work is very hard.
Kumaoni: char sau rupya dinchhan, par kaam bhal mahenatak chha.
English: my son is not happy in the city. he wants to come back.
Kumaoni: mer chyal shaharar khush ni chha. we pachh oon chunan.
English: city life is not for everyone. what work will he do here?
Kumaoni: shaharak jyun saban lijiye ni huno. yahan aiber kya kaam karalo we?
English: this year, the rice crop is not good due to lack of rain.
Kumaoni: yo saal, barkha ni honle dhaanak paal bhal ni bhai.
English: you are right. all our hard work will go in vain.
Kumaoni: sahi kahnachha. hamar sabi mahenat bekar jhai jaali.
English: i need help bringing the fodder down from the hill.
Kumaoni: miki daana bhati ghask bhulo tal launar madat chahini.
English: okay, i will come in the evening. we will bring it together.
Kumaoni: theek chha, mi belyan aal. ham sangi lhi aala.
English: the handle of my sickle is broken. can the carpenter fix it?
Kumaoni: mer daatulak bent tuti go. badhai theek kar delo?
English: yes, he will fit a new handle. it will cost about fifty rupees.
Kumaoni: hoye, we nawo bent lagai delo. andajn pachas rupya lagla.
English: i heard ramu sent a lot of money from dubai.
Kumaoni: suni ki ramu le dubai bhati bhal paisa bheji.
English: yes, they are building a new concrete house now.
Kumaoni: hoye, we ab nawo linterak ghar banoonnan.
English: we need to collect dried pine needles ('pirul') for the cowshed.
Kumaoni: ham le goth lijiye pirul jama karun chha.
English: lets go tomorrow. the forest floor is covered with it.
Kumaoni: kaal jaula. bank jameen we le bhari chha.
English: what price are they offering for tomatoes in the market?
Kumaoni: bajarar tamatarak kya bhav milan?
English: the price has dropped a lot. its only ten rupees a kilo.
Kumaoni: bhav bhal kam jhai go. bas das rupya kilo chha.
English: my cow seems sick. she is not eating the feed.
Kumaoni: mer goru bimmar lagani. we char ni khani.
English: you should call the vet. it might affect her milk.
Kumaoni: tule daktar buloon chain. eko asar wek dudar padi sakch.
English: your daughter came back from the city. did she bring a gift for you?
Kumaoni: tumar cheli shahar bhati pachh aai. tumar lijiye bhet lhyai?
English: yes, she brought a very beautiful saree for me.
Kumaoni: hoye, we mi lijiye ek bhal saadi lhyai.
English: the nrega payment hasn't come for three months.
Kumaoni: naregak paisa tin main bhati ni aayo.
English: yes, everyone is troubled. we should go and ask the pradhan.
Kumaoni: hoye, sab dikkatar chhan. ham le pradhan ji se puchan jaan padhal.
English: is it better to work in a hotel in nainital or go to delhi?
Kumaoni: nainitalak hotelar kaam karun bhal chha ya dilli jaan?
English: delhi has more opportunities, but the expenses are also very high there.
Kumaoni: dillar mauka jada chhan, par waan kharch bhi bhal jada chha.
English: we need to repair the walls of the terrace fields before the rains.
Kumaoni: barkha bhati peli pangarak diwal theek karun padhali.
English: yes, otherwise all the soil will be washed away.
Kumaoni: hoye, nati to sabi maati bagi jaali.
English: the grass in the upper forest is very long and good.
Kumaoni: palla banak ghas bhal lami aur bhal jhai rai.
English: but its risky to go there alone. a leopard is often seen there.
Kumaoni: par waan ekal jaan khatarnak chha. waan aksar bagh dekhi janch.
English: my axe needs a new handle. where can i get it?
Kumaoni: mer kulhadak nawo bent chaino. khan milalo?
English: go to the carpenter in the market. he keeps good quality wooden handles.
Kumaoni: bajarak badhai dagad ja. we bhal kadak lakadak bent rakch.
English: bishan singhs pension from the army has started.
Kumaoni: bishan singhak faujak pensan shuru jhai gai.
English: thats good. now he can live his life comfortably.
Kumaoni: bhal chha. ab we apuni jindagi suk le kaati sakal.
English: the forest guard is not allowing us to collect firewood.
Kumaoni: bank chowkidar hamak lakad ni lhen den.
English: he only allows collecting fallen branches, not cutting trees.
Kumaoni: we khali sukhi haang lhen dench, jhad kaatan ni den.
English: should we sell the ginger now or wait for the price to increase?
Kumaoni: aadrak aji bech dyun ya bhav badhanak baat chyuno?
English: wait for a month. the price will definitely go up after the rains.
Kumaoni: ek main ruki ja. barkha baad bhav pakka badhal.
English: i want to sell my goat. do you know any buyer?
Kumaoni: mi apun bakri bechani. koi lhenwal chha tumar najarar?
English: the butcher from the town comes on sundays. you can talk to him.
Kumaoni: kasaai shahar bhati aitvaarak aanch. tum wese baat kari sakchha.
English: you bought new shoes from the city? they look very expensive.
Kumaoni: shahar bhati nawa joota lhyaya? bhal mehenga lagan.