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Nepali Language

 

Learning a few of the basics really opens up a country to the traveler, visitor, tourist..

Just a little of the language will help you to get around, to meet people and to really deepen your experience of a culture. It shows the locals that you want to learn about them and that you care about their country and culture.

So start with these basics..

 

 

Basic Greetings and Pleasantries

Namaste
Hello, Greetings, I bless the divine in you

Namaskar
The more respectful version of Namaste

Hajur
All purpose term meaning yes?

(Tapailai) 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 you name?

Mero naam ..... ho
My name is .......

Maaph garnuhos
Excuse me/ pardon me/ sorry

Maile bhujhina
I don’t understand

Maile bhujhe
I understand

Pheri bhetaunla
I hope we meet again

Pani
Water

Kati Ho?
How Much Is That?

Yo ke ho?
What is this?

ho
Yes

hoina
No


bhat
rice

ciso biyar
cold beer

mahango bhayo
That's Expensive

ma birami chu
I'm Sick