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Grammar Bits

Short, focused guides on specific Tibetan grammar topics. Each PDF tackles one concept at a time to make learning manageable.

Location

Locating Things and People in Space

Learn how to describe where things and people are located using Tibetan spatial expressions.

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Comparison

Making Comparisons: Better, Younger, Tastier

Master comparative constructions to compare two things in Tibetan.

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Best

Making Comparisons: Best, Youngest, Tastiest

Learn superlative constructions to express the most or least of something.

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Instrumentals

The Instrumentals

Understand how to use instrumental particles to express "by means of" or "with".

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Actions

I Gave Him, He Taught Me, I Sent Them

Learn sentence patterns for actions involving giving, teaching, and sending.

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Time

It's Time To

Express "it's time to do something" in natural Tibetan.

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Duration

How Long Have You Been?

Ask and answer questions about duration using Tibetan time expressions.

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About Grammar Bits

These guides are designed to be bite-sized and practical. Rather than overwhelming you with complete grammar explanations, each PDF focuses on one specific topic you can learn and start using right away. Perfect for self-study or as supplements to your Tibetan classes.