Learn Basic Nepali Phrase and verbs:
Learning Nepali Language is not so easy but it is no German either. Even though, you may not learn the entire Nepali language, it is always helpful to learn the basic sentences or at least few words. Some of these easy Nepali words Phrase will help you connect with locals all around the Nepal, in an instant.
| Greeting | |
| Namaste | Hello |
| (Tapaiilai) Kasto Cha? | How are you? |
| (Malai) Thik Cha | I am fine |
| Khana khannu bhaiyo? | Have you eaten? (used often as informal greeting) |
| Dhanybhad | Thank you |
| Tapaiiko naam ke ho? | What is your name? |
| Maaph garnuhos | Excuse me/ pardon me/ sorry |
| Maile bhujhina | I don’t understand |
| Maile bhujhe | I understand |
| Pheri bhetaunla | I hope we meet again |
| Ma / Hami | I / We |
| Tapaii | You |
| Yo / Tyo | This / That |
| Useful Adjectives | |
| Mahango / Sasto | Expensive / Cheap |
| Ramro / Naramro | Good / Bad |
| Sapha / Phohar | Clean / Dirty |
| Thulo / Sano | Big / Small |
| Sajilo / Gahro | Easy / Hard |
| Thada / Najik | Far / Close |
| Chito / Dhilo | Fast / Slow |
| Tato / Cheeso | Hot / Cold (for food) |
| Garmi / Jaado | Hot / Cold (for weather) |
| Naya / Purano | New / Old |
| Dhani / Garib | Rich / Poor |
| Question Words | |||||
| Kahile | When | ||||
| Kahaang | Where | Kun | Which | ||
| Kati | How much | Kasari | How | ||
| Kina / kinabhane | Why / because | Kasto | How (of quality) | ||
| Kasko | Whose | ||||
| Numbers | |||||
| 1 / ek | |||||
| 2 / dui | |||||
| 3 / tin | |||||
| 4 / char | |||||
| 5 / panchs | |||||
| 100 / ek saye | 200 / dui saye | 1000 ek hazar | |||
| Expressions of Time | |||
| Aaja / Today | Hijo / Yesterday | Bholi / Tomorrow | Ghanta / Hour |
| Din / Day | Haptaa / Week | Mahina / Month | Barsa / Year |
| Bihaana / Morning | Diunso / Afternoon | Beluka / Evening | Raatri / Night |
| Subha raatri | Good night | ||
| Kati bhajyo? | What time is it? | Ek bhajyo | One o’ clock |
| General Conversation | |
| Tapaiko naam k ho? | What is your name? |
| Mero naam Anjeela ho. | My name is Anjella . |
| Tapai kaha bata aaunu bhayako ho? | Where are you from? |
| Ma Australia bata ayeko hu | I am from Australia. |
| Tapaiko pariwar ma ko ko hunuhuncha? | Who are there in your family? |
| Mero pariwar ma aama/buwa ani tin jan dai harru hunuhuncha. | I have my parents, and three older brothers. |
| Tapaiiko bihe bhayo? | Are you married? |
| Mero bihe bhaiyo / bhayeko chaina? | I am married / not married. |
| Yo / tyo ke ho? | What is this / that? |
| Tapailai bhetda khushi lagyo. | Nice to meet you. |