Local languages give you an extra excitement during your visit. Learning few words and dialogues of Nepali Language will help you to communicate with local to understand their lifestyle. As travellers/tourists, you will find them useful when you are traveling around in Nepal. Below are some of the The most useful Nepalese Language for travelling in Nepal helps you to know some essential communication skill in local Nepalese language.
Below are some useful words and sentences of Nepali language that you should learn before your arrival in Nepal.
How to greet in Nepalese? | Learning Nepalese Language for travelling in Nepal
| NEPALESE | ENGLISH TRANSLATION |
| Namaskar | The respectful Version of Namaste. |
| Namaste | Hello, Greetings |
| Ho | Yes |
| Hoina | No |
| Hajur | Yes/Pardon/Excuse Me |
| Maph Garnuhos | Excuse me/ Please forgive me |
| Dhanyabat | Thank you |
| Hajur/Tapalilai Kasto Chha? | How are you? |
| Malai Thik Chha. | I am fine. |
| Tapaiko Nam Ke Ho? | What is your name? |
| Mero Nam………..Ho. | My name is …………… |
| Maile Bhujhina | I don’t understand |
| Maile Bhujhe | I understand. |
| Kripaya | Please |
| Maaph Garnuhos | Excuse me. |
| Pheri Bhetaunla | See you again. |
| Bholi Bhetaunla | See you tomorrow. |
Pronoun of Nepalese language
| NEPALESE | ENGLISH TRANSLATION |
| Tapai | You |
| Ma | I |
| Uni | She |
| U | He |
| Hami | We |
| Tiniharu | They |
Addressing the People/Things in Nepalese Language
| NEPALESE | ENGLISH TRANSLATION |
| Name +Ji | Formal way to address someone. |
| Sathi | Friend |
| Srimati | Wife |
| Sriman | Husband |
| Aama/Ba | Mother/Father |
| Didi/Bahini | Older sister/Younger sister |
| Dai/Bhai | Older Brother/Younger Brother |
| Keta/Keti | Boy/Girl |
| Ma/Hami | I/We |
| Tapai | You |
| Yo/Tyo | This/That |
Useful verb of Nepalese Language
| NEPALESE | ENGLISH TRANSLATION |
| Janu | To Go |
| Hidnu | To Walk |
| Bolnu | To Speak |
| Aaunu | To come |
| Basnu | To sit |
| Sutnu | To sleep |
| Uthnu | To wakeup |
| Khanu | To Eat |
| Hernu | To see |
| Khelnu | To Play |
| Garnu | To do |
| Dinu | To give |
| Piunu | To Drink |
| Kinnnu | To come |
| Basnu | To sit |
| Sutnu | To sleep |
| Uthnu | To wakeup |
| Khanu | To Eat |
| Hernu | To see |
| Khelnu | To Play |
| Garnu | To do |
| Dinu | To give |
| Piunu | To Drink |
| Kinnnu | To buy |
| Bechnu | To sell |
| Satnu | To Exchange |
Adjectives in Nepalese Language
| NEPALESE | ENGLISH TRANSLATION |
| Ramro | Good |
| Naramro | Bad/Ugly |
| Sasto | Cheaper |
| Mahango | Expensive |
| Sapha | Clean |
| Phohor | Dirty |
| Sundar | Handsome |
| Sundari /Ramri(for Girl) | Beautiful |
| Thulo | Big |
| Saano | Small |
| Sajilo | Easy |
| Garro | Difficult/Hard |
| Tadha | Far |
| Najik | Near |
| Tato | Hot/Warm |
| Chiso | Cold |
| Garmi | Warm/Hot for weather |
| Piro | Hot (Chili)/Spicy |
| Guliyo | Sweet |
| Naya | New |
| Purano | Old |
| Dhani | Rich |
| Garib | Poor |
| Chito | Fast |
| Dhilo | Slow |
| Nunilo | Salty |
| Tiro | Bitter |
| Umaleko | boiled |
| Bhuteko | Fried |
| Amilo | Sour |
| Mitho | Sweet/Tasty |
| Namitho | No Tasty |
Wh-Words in Nepalese Language
| NEPALESE | ENGLISH TRANSLATION |
| Ke | What |
| Kaahan | Where |
| Kina | Why |
| Kasari | How |
| Kati | How Much |
| Kasko | whose |
| Kahile | When |
| Kun | Which |
Name of Food in Nepalese Language
| NEPALESE | ENGLISH TRANSLATION |
| Tarkari | Vegetable/ Curry |
| Bhat | Rice |
| Dal | Lenten soup |
| Achar | Pickle |
| Dudh | Milk |
| Dahi | Yogurd |
| Pani | Water |
| Chiya | Tea |
| Pauroti | Bread |
| Aalu | Potato |
| Masu | Meat |
| Machha | Fish |
| Kukhura | Chicken |
| Khana | Meal |
| Kagati | Lemon |
| Raksi | Local Homemade Sprit |
| Chhyang | Local Beer |
| Maha | Honey |
| Num | Salt |
| Chini | Sugar |
| Gajar | Carrot |
| Kakro | Cucumber |
| Kauli | Kauliflower |
| Salat | Salat |
| Fhalphul | Fruits |
| Aap | Mango |
| Kera | Banana |
| Syau | Apple |
| Suntala | Orange |
| Angur | Grapes |
| DalBhat | Set Nepali Food |
| Khaja Set | Nepali Lunch set |
useful Nouns in Nepalese language | Learning Nepalese Language for travelling in Nepal
| NEPALESE | ENGLISH TRANSLATION |
| Kotha | Room |
| Bato | Road |
| Des | Country |
| Bazar | Market |
| Paisa | Money |
| Gaun | Village |
| Sahar | City |
| River | Khola |
| Pokhari | Pond |
| Taal | Lake |
| Khana | Food |
| Koseli | Gift |
| Mithai | Sweet |
| BhanchaGhar | Restarant |
| Bhatti | Place to Drink |
| Shop | Pasal |
| Topi | Cap |
| Jhola | Bag |
| Jutta | Shoes |
| Moja | Shocks |
| Kattu | Half Pant/Underwear |
| Dhal | Condom |
| KetiManchhe | Female |
| KetaManchhe | Male |
| Bachha | boy |
| Bachhi | Girl |
| Manchhe | People |
| Desh | Country |
| Nagarik | National |
Numbers in Nepalese Language
| NEPALESE | ENGLISH TRANSLATION |
| Ek | 1 |
| Dui | 2 |
| Tin | 3 |
| Char | 4 |
| Panch | 5 |
| Chha | 6 |
| Saat | 7 |
| Aath | 8 |
| Nau | 9 |
| Das | 10 |
| Pandra | 15 |
| Bis | 20 |
| Tis | 30 |
| Chalish | 40 |
| Pachas | 50 |
| Saya | 100 |
| PanchSaya | 500 |
| Hajar | 1000 |
| Lakh | 100000 |
Expression of Time in Nepalese Language
| NEPALESE | ENGLISH TRANSLATION |
| Aaja | Today |
| Bholi | Tomorrow |
| Parsi | Day after tomorrow |
| Hijo | Yesterday |
| Asti | Day before Yesterday |
| Bihana | Morning |
| Diunso | Afternoon |
| Beluka | Evening |
| Rati/Ratri | Night |
| Din | Day |
| Hapta | Week |
| Mahina | Month |
| Barsa | Year |
| Samaya | Time |
| Minet | Minute |
| Ghanta | Hour |
| ShubhaBihani | Good Morning |
| ShubhaRatri | Good Night |
| Kati Bajyo? | What time is it? |
| …….. Bajyo. | ……. O’clock. |
| Tapai kati barsa hunu bhayo? | How old are you? |
Direction in Nepalese Language
| NEPALESE | ENGLISH TRANSLATION |
| Kata | Where |
| Yeta | Here |
| Tyeta | There |
| Daya | Right |
| Banya | Left |
| Agadi | Front |
| Pachadi | Back |
| Bhitra | In |
| Bahira | Out |
| Sangai | With |
| Bahek | Without |
| Ma | In/At |
| Yo bato kaha jan chha? | Where does this road go? |
| Thamel kaha chha? | Where is Thamel? |
| Themel Kasari Jane? | How to go Thamel? |
Conjunctions in Nepalese language
| NEPALESE | ENGLISH TRANSLATION |
| Ra | And |
| Ani | Then |
| Kinabhane | Because |
| Tara | But |
Feeling and Emotions in Nepalese Language
| NEPALESE | ENGLISH TRANSLATION |
| Kathin | Hard |
| Sajilo | Easy |
| Dukcha | Pain/Hard |
| Priya | Dear |
| Maya | Love |
| Khushi | Happy |
| Dhukhi | Sad |
| Thakai | Tired |
| Alchhi | Lazy |
| Tirkha | Thirsty |
| Bhok | Hungry |
| Birami | Sick |
| Dar | Scared |
| AberBhayo | Its too late. |
Useful sentences in Nepalese language
| NEPALESE | ENGLISH TRANSLATION |
| KeBhayo? | What Happened? |
| Bazar Kaha Ho? | Where is Market? |
| Kaha Jane? | Where to go? |
| Yesko Kati Parchha? | How much does this cost? |
| Kati Ho? | How much (asking for price) |
| Kahile Jane? | When are you/we going? |
| TapaikoGharkaha ho? | Where is your home? |
| MetoGhar Malaysia ma ho. | My home is in Malaysia. |
| Tapainko Nam ke ho? | What is your Name? |
| MeroNaam …. Ho. | My Name is ……… |
| Ma aliali Nepali bolchhu | I speak little Nepalese. |
| Tapaiko Bihe Bhayo? | Are you married? |
| Bhayeko Chhina. | Not yet |
| Tapai Dherai ramro Hunuhun chha | You are very handsome |
| Tapai Dherai ramri Hunuhun chha | You are very beautiful. |
| Ma tapai man paryo | I like you. |
| Ke ma tapaiko sathi Banna Sakchhu | Can I be your friend? |
| Ma timilai Maya garchhu | I love you |
Buying something in Nepalese language | Learning Nepalese Language for travelling in Nepal
| NEPALESE | ENGLISH TRANSLATION |
| Yoke ho? | What is this? |
| Yesko Kati Parchha? | How much does it cost? |
| MahangoBhayo? | It’s Expensive. |
| SastoGarnuhos. | Please make cheaper. |
| Yek rat ko Kati Parchha? | How much does it cost? (You can ask for room) You can use for girls too. |
| Ma kothahernaSakchhu? | Can I see the room? |
| Malai… Chahincha. | I need……………. |
| Malai ……Chahidaina | I don’t need…………… |
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