sourabsb/english-kumaoni_translation_dataset huggingface dataset:
English: did you hear that owl hooting all night?
Kumaoni: tumi we ulluk puri raat bolano suni?
English: yes, it was sitting on the big tree just behind my house.
Kumaoni: hoye, we mer gharak theek pachhn thul jhadar baitho chho.
English: a branch fell on the roof and broke some tiles.
Kumaoni: chhanar ek haang padi aur keni pathal todi di.
English: we should cut the overhanging branches before the next storm.
Kumaoni: ham le agli tufaan bhati peli latki haang kaat deen chain.
English: the soil erosion from the deforested hill is getting worse.
Kumaoni: jhad katal daana bhati maatik kataav aur kharab huno.
English: yes, we need to plant more trees to hold the soil.
Kumaoni: hoye, ham le maati pakdan lijiye aur jhad lagun padhala.
English: lets sit here in the shade of this tree for a while.
Kumaoni: chala, thodi der yo jhadak chhanwar baith jaula.
English: good idea, i am tired of walking in the sun.
Kumaoni: bhal soch chha, mi ghaamar hitiber thaki geyi.
English: i got scared by a squirrel that suddenly ran past my feet.
Kumaoni: mi ek kathait le dari geyi jo achanak mer khutak najik bhati bhaji.
English: they are so quick! you barely see them before they are gone.
Kumaoni: we bhal tej hunchhin! dekhan bhati pelii gayab jhai janchhin.
English: the forest is our real wealth, we must protect it.
Kumaoni: bani hamar asli daulat chha, ham le eki raksha karan chain.
English: you are absolutely right. our life depends on it.
Kumaoni: tum bilkul theek kani. hamar jyun epari nirbhar chha.
English: i am looking for 'buransh' flowers to offer at the temple.
Kumaoni: mi mandirar chadhan lijiye 'buranshak phool khojnu.
English: you will find them on the trees on the upper slope.
Kumaoni: tuk palla ukalar jhadar mili jaala.
English: is it okay to take fallen wood from the reserve forest?
Kumaoni: reserve ban bhati padhal lakad lhen theek chha?
English: only small twigs for domestic use. taking big logs is not allowed.
Kumaoni: khali gharak kaam lijiye nan syala. thul lakad lhen mana chha.
English: i tied a swing on the big banyan tree for the children.
Kumaoni: mi nan-tin lijiye we thul badhak jhadar pingul baandhi di.
English: thats lovely. they will have a lot of fun.
Kumaoni: bhal bhal. unak bhal maja aal.
English: the wild plums are ripe and falling from the trees.
Kumaoni: jangali pulam paakiber jhad bhati jhadan.
English: lets go and collect some. we can make chutney.
Kumaoni: chala thoda jama kari aul. ham chatni banoi sakdan.
English: the forest guard put up a new sign about not littering.
Kumaoni: bank adhkari le kachra ni phelunk nawo board lagayo chha.
English: i hope people will read it and follow the rule.
Kumaoni: aasha chha ki mankhi wek padhala aur niyam manala.
English: i think i have a thorn in my foot from the forest path.
Kumaoni: miki lagan mer khutar bank baatak kaan chumi go.
English: let me see. we need to take it out carefully.
Kumaoni: dekhan dya. wek dhyaan le nikalan padhal.
English: the government is promoting beekeeping in the villages.
Kumaoni: sarkar gaanar mohan paalanak badhawa den.
English: its a good source of income and helps pollinate the crops.
Kumaoni: yo amdanik bhal jariya chha aur paalar bhi madat karch.
English: this part of the forest is so dense, the sunlight barely reaches the ground.
Kumaoni: bank yo hissa tilik ghan chha, ki ghaam muskil le jameen tak pahunch.
English: yes, it stays cool here even in the summer.
Kumaoni: hoye, yahan garmir bhi thand ranch.
English: the echo in this valley is amazing.
Kumaoni: yo ghaatir awaajak padghaj bhal gajab chha.
English: yes, shout out a name and listen!
Kumaoni: hoye, ek naam chilla aur suna!
English: we need to go and fetch our buffalo from the forest.
Kumaoni: ham le ban bhati apun bhains lhen jaan chha.
English: okay, lets go. it will be dark soon.
Kumaoni: theek chha, chala. jaldi andhyar jhai jaal.
English: the forest department is cutting down the old, dangerous trees near the road.
Kumaoni: bank adhkari sadakak najikak jyun, khatarnak jhad katnan.
English: its a good thing. they could fall during a storm.
Kumaoni: yo bhal kaam chha. we tufaanar padi sakdan chhe.
English: i love the smell of the 'deodar' trees.
Kumaoni: miki 'deodar' jhadak baas bhal bhal lagni.
English: me too. it is very refreshing.
Kumaoni: miki bhi. bhal taajgi deni.
English: i am going to soak some 'gahat' dal that i brought from the village fields.
Kumaoni: mi gaank khet bhati lyayl gahatak daal bhigon jani.
English: oh, its soup is very delicious and warming in the winter.
Kumaoni: oh, weko ras jadar bhal meeth aur taat hunch.
English: the forest has its own rules.
Kumaoni: bank apuni niyam hunchhan.
English: true. we must respect them to live in harmony.
Kumaoni: sahi chha. ham le mil-juliber ran lijiye unk maan karan chain.
English: the children are collecting acorns from the forest floor.
Kumaoni: nan-tin bank jameen bhati baanjhak phal jama karnan.
English: they are fun to play with.
Kumaoni: un le khelanr maja aunch.
English: a truck carrying logs overturned on the forest road.
Kumaoni: lakad lhijaan walo ek truck bank baatar palti go.
English: was anyone hurt? the road is very narrow there.
Kumaoni: kasak chot to ni lagi? waan baat bhal sankur chha.
English: we should go to the forest today, the weather is perfect.
Kumaoni: ham le aaj ban jaan chain, mausam bilkul bhal chha.
English: yes, its not too hot and not raining.
Kumaoni: hoye, na jada ghaam chha na barkha.
English: that part of the forest is a sacred grove.
Kumaoni: bank we hissa dev-ban chha.
English: yes, no one is allowed to cut any trees or plants there.
Kumaoni: hoye, waan kasak bhi jhad ya paat kaatan mana chha.
English: i saw a mongoose dart across the path.
Kumaoni: mi ek nyolak baat paar kran dekhi.
English: they are good to have around, they keep snakes away.
Kumaoni: unk aas-paas hon bhal chha, we saapak dur rakhan.
English: the forest department is encouraging people to report illegal felling.
Kumaoni: bank adhkari mankhinak chorik kataik khabar deenk lijiye badhawa denan.
English: they have even announced a reward for informers.
Kumaoni: un le to khabar deen walak inaamak bhi ghoshna kari chha.
English: look at the patterns the lichen makes on the tree bark.
Kumaoni: jhadak bokalar kai le banyl design dekha.
English: its so intricate and beautiful.
Kumaoni: bhali baareek aur sundar chha.
English: do these mushrooms grow back in the same spot every year?
Kumaoni: yo chyun har saal eki jagahar uganan kya?
English: yes, if the conditions are right. we must not damage the soil there.
Kumaoni: hoye, agar mausam theek ho. ham le waanak maati kharab ni karan chain.
English: the sound of the wind in the bamboo grove is very soothing.
Kumaoni: baansak jhundar hawak awaaj bhal shanti deni.
English: it is. i could listen to it for hours.
Kumaoni: hoye chha. mi wek ghanton tak suni saknu.
English: we need to go and bring back the log we left in the forest.
Kumaoni: ham le banar chodil lakadak gutka lhen jaan chha.
English: lets take the bullocks to drag it.
Kumaoni: chala, wek khichan lijiye balad lhi jaula.
English: the forest ranger is a good man, he always helps the villagers.
Kumaoni: bank adhkari bhal mankhi chha, we hamesha gaan walak madat karch.
English: yes, he understands our needs and problems.
Kumaoni: hoye, we hamar jarurat aur dikkat samjhan.
English: i am making a walking stick from a sturdy branch i found.
Kumaoni: mi ek milyal jagg haang le hitanak lathi banoonu.
English: it will be very useful on the steep paths.
Kumaoni: ukal baatar bhal kaam aali.
English: the wild jasmine is in bloom, the whole forest is fragrant.
Kumaoni: jangali chameli khili chha, puro ban mehekno.
English: yes, the fragrance is especially strong in the evenings.
Kumaoni: hoye, baas khaas kari belyanak jada hunch.
English: the village women have gone to worship the forest deity.
Kumaoni: gaank didi-buli bank dyavtak pooja lijiye geyi chhan.
English: its an old tradition to thank the forest for its bounty.
Kumaoni: yo jyun parampara chha bank weki den lijiye dhanyavad karank.
English: i saw a pine marten climbing a tree.
Kumaoni: mi ek jhadar chhadan wali 'chitrauli' dekhi.
English: they are very agile. its rare to spot them during the day.
Kumaoni: we bhal furteeli hunchhin. dinar unk dekhan muskil hunch.
English: the forest department has created fire lines to stop fires from spreading.
Kumaoni: bank adhkari le aagak phailan bhati rokan lijiye fire line banoi chha.
English: thats a smart move. i hope it works.
Kumaoni: yo bhal kadam chha. aasha chha ki kaam karal.
English: we need to stack the firewood properly so it stays dry.
Kumaoni: ham le lakad theek se lagun chain jaso ki we sukhi rai.
English: yes, lets make a 'lutta' (stack) in the shed.
Kumaoni: hoye, chala chhanar ek 'lutto' banoi dya.
English: the forest provides us with so much, from wood to water.
Kumaoni: ban hamak bhal kuch dinch, lakad bhati paani tak.
English: it is our duty to take care of it in return.
Kumaoni: badlar weki dekhbhal karan hamar kartavya chha.
English: i am going to collect clay from the forest for plastering the walls.
Kumaoni: mi diwalar lipan lijiye ban bhati maati lhen jani.
English: the red clay near the stream is very good for that.
Kumaoni: gadherak najikak laal maati we lijiye bhal bhal hunch.
English: a flock of wild pigeons just flew overhead.
Kumaoni: jangali parak ek jhund ajik mathi bhati udyo.
English: they are probably going towards the fields to feed.
Kumaoni: we sayad khet taraf charan jannan holan.
English: be careful while chopping wood, the axe is very sharp.
Kumaoni: lakad kaatan bakhat dhyaan rakhi, kulad bhal dharil chha.
English: don't worry, i have been doing this since i was a child.
Kumaoni: fikar ni kara, mi yo naninpan bhati kanoo.
English: the forest guard warned us not to venture out at night because of the leopard.
Kumaoni: bank adhkari le baghak wajah le ratik bahar ni niklank chetauni di.
English: its better to be safe. we should listen to him.
Kumaoni: surakshit ran bhal chha. ham le weki baat maanan chain.
English: can you identify this plant? i found it in the forest.
Kumaoni: tum yo paat pehchani sakchha? miki banar milyo.
English: this is 'dolu'. its root is used in many traditional medicines.
Kumaoni: yo 'dolu' chha. eki jad bhal jyun dawair kaam aunch.
English: the sound of the crickets is a lullaby of the forest.
Kumaoni: jhingurak awaaj bank lori jasi chha.
English: its so peaceful, it helps you fall asleep.
Kumaoni: tilik shaant chha, we le neend aai jani.
English: is it true they are making a road through the forest?
Kumaoni: sach chha ki we bank beech bhati baat banoonan?
English: yes, many trees will be cut. its sad.
Kumaoni: hoye, bhal jhad katala. bhal dukhak baat chha.
English: the air feels so clean here, away from the city smoke.
Kumaoni: yahan hawa kitik saaf lagani, shaharak dhung bhati dur.
English: thats the gift of our forests.
Kumaoni: yo hamar banak den chha.
English: we should teach our children about the importance of the forest.
Kumaoni: ham le apun nan-tink banak mahatvak baarer sikhoon chain.
English: absolutely. they are the future guardians of this land.
Kumaoni: bilkul. wei yo jameenak aglik rakhwala chhan.
English: the forest provides fodder for our animals all year round.
Kumaoni: ban hamar dangar lijiye saal bhar char dinch.
English: without the forest, we couldn't keep cattle.
Kumaoni: bank bina ham dangar ni paali sakdan.
English: i am looking for a special kind of smooth stone from the river for grinding spices.
Kumaoni: mi gad bhati masalo pishan lijiye ek khaas kisamak chikan pathar khojnu.
English: you'll find many good ones in the deeper parts of the stream.
Kumaoni: tuk gadherak ghaur hissaar bhal bhal mili jaala.
English: the government has put a ban on grazing in the newly planted area.
Kumaoni: sarkar le nawa jhad lagayl jagahar chaaranr rok lagai di.
English: its necessary to let the young saplings grow without disturbance.
Kumaoni: nan jhadak bina kunu dikkatak badhan deenk lijiye yo jaruri chha.
English: the forest changes its colours with every season.
Kumaoni: ban har mausam sang apun rang badalno.
English: its always beautiful, whether its green in monsoon or golden in autumn.
Kumaoni: yo hamesha sundar lagno, chahe barsatar hariyo ho ya patjhadar sunaharo.
English: i heard a strange animal call from the forest last night.
Kumaoni: mi kaal rati ban bhati ek anoot janwarak awaaj suni.
English: it might have been a fox. they make very sharp sounds.
Kumaoni: sayad syal hol. we bhal tej awaaj karchan.
English: i need to go collect some pine sap for sealing the water pot.
Kumaoni: miki paanik gagri theek karan lijiye thodo leesa lhen jaan chha.
English: be careful, its very sticky.
Kumaoni: dhyan le, yo bhal chipchipo hunch.
English: the forest has given us life, and we are destroying it.
Kumaoni: ban le hamak jyun di, aur ham wei ses karnan.
English: its a sad truth. we need to wake up before its too late.
Kumaoni: yo dukhak sach chha. ham le der hon bhati peli jaagan chain.
English: my radio isn't working. it just makes a humming sound.
Kumaoni: mer radio ni chalan. bas ghun-ghunak awaaj karni.
English: try hitting it firmly on the side a couple of times. sometimes the old ones start working like that.
Kumaoni: wek bagalar jor le dui-tin ber thapkai dya. jyun wala kabhai-kabhai yasoi theek jhai janan.
English: i have a bad cough. do you know any home remedy?
Kumaoni: miki bhal khansi lagi chha. kunu gharelu dawai chha kya?
English: mix some honey with black pepper powder and lick it slowly. it gives great relief.
Kumaoni: mohanar thodi kaal mirach pisiber milai lya aur wek dhil-dhil chaata. bhal aaram milal.
English: these ants are not going away. what should i do?
Kumaoni: yo kirmoda ni bhajana. ke karu?
English: draw a line with turmeric powder where they come from. they won't cross it.
Kumaoni: jahan bhati aanchhan, waan haldik ek dhari khichi dya. we wek paar ni karala.
English: i am using wood ash to clean the utensils today.
Kumaoni: mi aaj chulak bhasam le bhanda maanjanu.
English: yes, it makes them shine like new. its better than soap powder.
Kumaoni: hoye, we le bilkul nawa jaso chamak janan. sabun bhati bhi bhal hunch.
English: how do you keep the monkeys away from the cornfields?
Kumaoni: tum khetar mungrik bandar bhati kas bachan chha?
English: we've tied shiny ribbons and old cassette tapes on sticks. their flashing scares the monkeys.
Kumaoni: ham le dandaar chamkili patti aur jyun cassettek tape bandi chhan. unak chamak le bandar daran.
English: my son is asking for a toy. what can i make quickly?
Kumaoni: mer chyal khilona maangno. jaldi ke banoi saknu?
English: take a small bamboo stick and make a few holes in it. a small flute will be ready.
Kumaoni: ek nan baansak lakad lya aur wer keni chhed kar dya. ek nan bansuri ban jaali.
English: the roof is leaking right above the bed. the rain has started again.
Kumaoni: chhan theek palangak mathi bhati chuno. barkha pher shuru jhai go.
English: for now, put a large plastic sheet on the roof and place heavy stones on its corners.
Kumaoni: aji lijiye, chhanar ek thul tirpal hali dya aur wek konaar gichi pathar rakhi dya.
English: i heard you are washing your sweaters with 'reetha' (soapnuts).
Kumaoni: sunanar aayo ki tum reetha le sweater dhunan chhau.
English: yes, it cleans them well and doesn't spoil the wool. its completely natural.
Kumaoni: hoye, we le bhal saaf hunchhan aur uun bhi kharab ni huno. bilkul prakritik chha.
English: i am thinking of growing broccoli in a small patch this time.
Kumaoni: mi yo ber ek nan khetar broccoli ugoonk sochnu.
English: thats a good experiment. lets see how it grows in our soil and climate.
Kumaoni: yo bhal prayog chha. dekhla hamar maati aur mausamar kas hunch.
English: i have a terrible headache. the sun was very strong today.
Kumaoni: mer mud bhal piran lagi go. aaj ghaam bhal tej chhi.
English: grind some sandalwood and apply the paste on your forehead. you will get relief.
Kumaoni: thodo chandan pisiber apun ninadar lagai lya. tuk aaram milal.
English: how do you preserve seeds for the next sowing season?
Kumaoni: tum agli berk buwai lijiye biya kas bachan chha?
English: we mix them with wood ash and store them in a dry place. insects don't infest them.
Kumaoni: ham wer bhasam milaiber sukhi jagahar rakhi dinchhyan. wer kir ni lagan.
English: a rat has entered the house and is causing a lot of trouble.
Kumaoni: gharar ek musa badi go aur bhal dikkat karno.
English: make a dough of flour and jaggery and place it inside a tin box trap.
Kumaoni: aat aur gudak goli banoiber ek tinak dabbak pinjaraar rakhi dya.
English: the fans speed is not changing. its stuck on slow.
Kumaoni: pankhak speed ni badalani. dhil gatiri atki go.
English: open the regulator and clean the dust from the contact points with an old toothbrush. it might work.
Kumaoni: regulator kholiber puran brush le wek pointak dhul saaf kara. sayad kaam kar jao.
English: quickly apply some turmeric powder on it. it will stop the bleeding and prevent infection.
Kumaoni: jaldi se wepar thodi haldi lagai dya. lhoo band jhai jaal aur paakal ni.
English: the floor of the courtyard has become very dusty.
Kumaoni: anganak parsal bhal dhul walo jhai go.
English: lets plaster it with cow dung and clay tomorrow. it will be clean and solid.
Kumaoni: bhol wek gobar-maati le lipi dela. saaf aur jagg jhai jaal.
English: i am making a scarecrow for the field.
Kumaoni: mi khet lijiye ek 'dhajjo' banoonu.
English: good. put a black pot on its head, birds are more scared of that.
Kumaoni: bhal. wek mundar ek kalo gagri rakhi dya, chidiya we le jada daran.
English: i have a sore throat. i can not even speak properly.
Kumaoni: mer galo dukhno. theek se boli bhi ni sakanu.
English: gargle with warm water mixed with salt and a pinch of turmeric. do it three times a day.
Kumaoni: tatto paanir noon aur chutki bhar haldi milaiber garara kara. dinar tin ber kara.
English: my sickle handle broke. i need to lop some branches.
Kumaoni: mer daatulak bent tuti go. miki keni haang kaatan chhan.
English: tie the sickle firmly to a long bamboo pole with a strong rope. your work will be done.
Kumaoni: daatulak ek lamo baansar jagg rassi le kasiber baandhi lya. tumar kaam jhai jaal.
English: how to keep the stored grains safe from weevils?
Kumaoni: jama karal anajak ghun bhati kas bachan chha?
English: put some dried neem leaves in the grain container. their smell keeps the insects away.
Kumaoni: anajak dabba-r keni sukhi neemak paat hali dya. weki baas le kir dur ranan.
English: my child has a slight fever.
Kumaoni: mer nanatik halko jwar aayo chha.
English: give him some juice of giloy leaves. and keep a wet cloth on his forehead.
Kumaoni: wek giloyak paatak ras pila dya. aur wek ninadar gilo kapad rakha.
English: this plastic bucket has a small crack and is leaking.
Kumaoni: yo plasticak baltir ek nan darar aai ge aur paani chuno.
English: heat a knife and melt the plastic slightly around the crack to seal it. its a temporary fix.
Kumaoni: ek chakku tatto kariber dararak aas-paas thodo plastic pighlai dya. thodi der lijiye band jhai jaal.
English: i am going to make a natural pesticide spray at home.
Kumaoni: mi ghari prakritik kir-maar dawa banoon walo chhu.
English: what will you mix in it? neem leaves and chili?
Kumaoni: wer ke milala? neemak paat aur mirach?
English: my tooth is aching a lot.
Kumaoni: mer daant bhal piran lagi go.
English: press a clove under that tooth. its oil will numb the pain.
Kumaoni: wek daantak tal ek laung dabai lya. wek tel le pir kam jhai jaali.
English: the copper pot has turned black.
Kumaoni: yo taamak gagri kalo jhai go.
English: rub it with half a lemon and some salt. it will shine again.
Kumaoni: wepar aadho nimbu aur thodo noon ragada. pher chamki jaal.
English: the birds are eating all the chili peppers.
Kumaoni: chidiya sabi mirach khai janan.
English: stretch old, shiny cassette tapes across the plants. the reflection and movement will scare them away.
Kumaoni: paudhak upar jyun chamkila cassettek tape baandhi dya. weki chamak aur hilane le we dari jaala.
English: chew some ajwain (carom seeds) with a pinch of black salt and drink warm water.
Kumaoni: thodo ajwain kaal noon sang chabai lya aur tatto paani pi lya.
English: how can i make a simple toy car for my nephew?
Kumaoni: mi apun bhanj lijiye ek sadharan motor kas banoi saknu?
English: take an old slipper, attach four bottle caps as wheels, and tie a string to pull it.
Kumaoni: ek jyun chappal lya, we ma char dhakkanak paiya lagai dya, aur khichan lijiye ek dori baandhi dya.
English: this year i have planted some yellow watermelons in my field.
Kumaoni: yo saal mi apun khetar keni peela tarbuj lagayi chhan.
English: oh really? i have never seen a yellow watermelon before. i am excited to see how they turn out.
Kumaoni: sachhi? mi peela tarbuj peli kabhai ni dekhi. dekhan chahunchhu kas holan.
English: i am applying mustard oil to my feet before sleeping.
Kumaoni: mi suno bhati peli apun khutar saryunk tel lagoonu.
English: my grandmother used to say it improves eyesight and helps you sleep well.
Kumaoni: mer aama kehnchhin ki we le aankhak roshni badhanch aur neend bhal aunch.
English: the wooden handle of my spade is loose.
Kumaoni: mer kutlak lakadak bent dheel jhai go.
English: put a small wooden wedge in the gap and hammer it in. it will become tight again.
Kumaoni: khaali jagah ma ek nan lakadak pachri hali ber hathodi le thok dya. pher jagg jhai jaal.
English: the wall has a small crack. rainwater seeps in.
Kumaoni: diwalar ek nan darar aai ge. barkha paani bhitir aai jano.
English: fill it with a mixture of clay, cow dung, and straw. its a very effective traditional plaster.
Kumaoni: wek maati, gobar aur bhusak mishran le bhari dya. yo bhal asardar jyun leep chha.
English: i am sun-drying tomatoes and cauliflower to use in the winter.
Kumaoni: mi jada lijiye istamal karan lijiye tamatar aur gobhi ghaamar sukhoonu.
English: thats a good idea. their taste becomes very different and delicious.
Kumaoni: yo bhal soch chha. unk swad bhal alag aur meeth jhai jani.
English: how to get rid of flies in the kitchen?
Kumaoni: rasoi ma makh bhati kas chhutkara paan chha?
English: keep a bowl of water with a little bit of camphor in it. the flies dislike its smell.
Kumaoni: ek katorar paani sang thodo kapoor rakhi dya. makhik weki baas bhal ni lagani.
English: my child is not drinking milk. how can i make it tasty for him?
Kumaoni: mer nan-tin dudh ni pino. wek lijiye swadisht kas banau?
English: crush two almonds, add a pinch of turmeric and some jaggery to the milk. he will like it.
Kumaoni: dui badam pisi lya, dudhar ek chutki haldi aur thodo gud hali dya. wek bhal lagal.
English: the torch light has become very dim.
Kumaoni: torchak batti bhal kam jhai ge.
English: take out the battery cells, rub them against each other, and put them back. it might work for a little while.
Kumaoni: sel nikali ber unk aapasar ragada, aur pher hali dya. thodi der lijiye kaam kari sakdan.
English: is it true that marigold leaf paste can heal wounds?
Kumaoni: sach chha ki hajarak paatak lep ghaav theek kari sakch?
English: yes, its a very old remedy. it has antiseptic properties.
Kumaoni: hoye, yo bhal jyun nuskha chha. we ma kitanu-rodhak gun hunchhan.
English: i am making a swing for the children using an old tyre.
Kumaoni: mi nan-tin lijiye ek jyun tyre le pingul banoonu.
English: thats a great jugaad! just make sure the rope is strong.
Kumaoni: yo bhal bhal jugaad chha! bas dhyaan rakhi ki rassi jagg ho.
English: i am trying to make a small water channel to my kitchen garden using bamboo.
Kumaoni: mi baans le apun baadi tak ek nan paanik gul banoonk koshish kanoo.
English: you'll have to split the bamboo in half. it works very well.
Kumaoni: tule baans aadha cheern padhal. yo bhal bhal kaam karch.
English: how to clean the chimney pipe? its full of soot.
Kumaoni: chimnik pipe kas saaf karu? puro kaalikh le bhari go.
English: tie a thick cloth bundle to a rope, drop it from the top and pull it through a few times.
Kumaoni: ek rassir kapadak thul gutuk baandhi ber mathi bhati hala aur dui-tin ber khicha.
English: what is this 'bheda' fruit used for?
Kumaoni: yo 'bheda' phal ke kaam aunch?
English: its very good for digestion and coughs. its one of the three fruits in 'triphala'.
Kumaoni: yo pachan aur khansi lijiye bhal bhal hunch. 'triphalak' tin phal bhati ek chha yo.