Nepali vocabulary: 15 essential words to communicate
Script: Devanagari (romanisation incluse)
Learn essential Nepali vocabulary with 15 words and phrases organized by theme. Perfect for beginners and travellers who want to communicate confidently.
Greetings & politeness
| नेपाली | Romanization | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| नमस्ते | Namaste | Hello / Greetings | |
| तपाईंलाई कस्तो छ? | Tapāīṃlāī kasto cha? | How are you? | |
| धन्यवाद | Dhanyavād | Thank you | |
| कृपया | Kṛpayā | Please | |
| माफ गर्नुस् | Māf garnus | Excuse me / Sorry | |
| हो | Ho | Yes | |
| होइन | Hoina | No | |
| केही छैन | Kehī chhaina | You're welcome |
Essential expressions
| नेपाली | Romanization | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| मलाई बुझिएन | Malāī bujhiena | I don't understand | |
| तपाईंले फ्रेञ्च बोल्नुहुन्छ? | Tapāīṃle French bolnuhuncha? | Do you speak French? | |
| कति पर्छ? | Kati parcha? | How much? | |
| ... कहाँ छ? | ... kahāṃ cha? | Where is...? | |
| पानी | Pānī | Water | |
| मद्दत गर्नुस्! | Maddat garnus! | Help! | |
| मेरो नाम ... हो | Mero nām ... ho | My name is ... |
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