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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.

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👋Greetings & politeness

नेपालीRomanizationEnglishExample
नमस्तेNamasteHello / Greetings
तपाईंलाई कस्तो छ?Tapāīṃlāī kasto cha?How are you?
धन्यवादDhanyavādThank you
कृपयाKṛpayāPlease
माफ गर्नुस्Māf garnusExcuse me / Sorry
होHoYes
होइनHoinaNo
केही छैनKehī chhainaYou're welcome

💬Essential expressions

नेपालीRomanizationEnglishExample
मलाई बुझिएनMalāī bujhienaI 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...?
पानीPānīWater
मद्दत गर्नुस्!Maddat garnus!Help!
मेरो नाम ... होMero nām ... hoMy name is ...

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