You are here; it means you are planning to visit Nepal soon and you are wondering few Nepali words that can be helpful for you. It is always a good idea to learn few words or phrases of that society, where you are going to be a part of it. It simplifies your travel plus it helps you connect well with the local people. In this article, I am going to list 30 useful phrases for the travelers in Nepal. I believe this will help every visitor’s to enhance their travel with fun, love and excitement.
Nepali is a widely spoken language in the country; however there are many local languages across different caste and community. Still many Nepalese speaks Nepali language, you just learn few Nepali words and talk to them. They will correct it, if you went wrong.
Terms used to greet others in Nepal?
- Hello
Namaste
- What is your name?
Tapai ko naam k ho?
- My name is Brady.
Mero name Brady ho.
- Where are you from?
Tapai kaha bata ho?
- I am from America.
Ma America bata ho.
- How are you?
Thik hunuhuncha?
- I am good/fine.
Malai Thik cha.
Terms used to address others in Nepal?
- Dai : To address any male older than you.
- Vai: To address any male elder than you.
- Didi: To address any female older than you.
- Bahini: To address any female elder than you.
- Buwa: Father
- Aama: Mother
Terms used for the daily conversation in Nepal?
- Hijo: Yesterday
- Aaja: Today
- Bholi : Tomorrow
- Asti: The day before yesterday
- Parsi: The day after tomorrow
Terms used while at Shopping?
- How much is this?
Eslai kati parcha?
- It is expensive.
Yo mahango rahechha.
- Can you please reduce it?
Alikati ghatai dinusna?
- Do you have this in other colour?
K tapai sanga yo, arko rong maa cha?
- We will come again.
Hami feri auchau.
Other General Terms?
- Yes: Ho
- No: Hoina
- Small size : Sano size
- Big size: Thulo size
- I am ill.
Ma birami chu.
- How much time does it take?
Kati time lagcha?
- I need to reach Lakeside.
Malai Lakeside pugnu cha.