List of new visitor’s sentences
Where you can learn the basic form of greeting to new visitor’s
Politeness
| English | Nepali | Romanized |
| Please | कृपया | kripya |
| Thank you | धन्यवाद | Dhanyabad |
| Sorry/excuse me | माफ गर्नुहोस् | Maaf Garnuhos |
| Yes | हो | Ho |
| No | होइन | Hoina |
Asking for direction
| English | Nepali | Romanized |
| Where is the bathroom? | शौचालय कता छ? | Sauchalay kata cha? |
| How do I get to [place]? | [स्थान] कसरी जान्छु? | [Sthan] kasri janchu? |
| Is it far from here? | के यो यहाँबाट टाढा छ? | Ke yo yahanbata tadha cha? |
Transportion
| English | Nepali | Romanized |
| How much is the fare? | भाडा कति कति? | Bhada kati ho? |
| I want to go to[place]. | म [स्थान] जान चाहन्छु | | Ma[sthan] jan chahanchu. |
| Can you call a taxi for me? | तपाइले मेरो लागि ट्याक्सी बोलाउनु हुन्छ? | tapaile mero lagi tyaksi bolaunu huncha |
Dining and shopping
| English | Nepali | Romanized |
| I am vegetarian. | म शाकाहारी हुँ | | ma shakahari hun |
| Can I have the menu, please? | कृपया मेनु दिनुहोस? | Kripaya malai menu dinuhos? |
| How much does this cost? | यसको मुल्य कति हो? | ysko mulya kati cha? |
| Do you have a chance for this? | के तपाइ संग यो खुल्ला छुट्टा छ? | Ke tapāī̃sanga yo khulla chhutta chha?” |
Emergency
| English | Nepali | Romanized |
| Help! | सहायता! | Sahayata! |
| I need a doctor | मलाई डाक्टरको आवश्यकता छ। | Malai daktarko avasyaikta chha. |
| Call the police | पुलिस लाई बोलाउनुहोस्। | Pulis lai bolāunuhos. |
Communication between a taxi driver and foreign passengers
| English | Nepali | Romanized |
| Where do you want to go? | तपाईँ कहाँ जान चाहनुहुन्छ? | Tapa’ī kaha jan chahanuhunchha? |
| I want to go [place]. | म [place] जान चाहन्छु। | Ma [place] jan chahanchu. |
| Turn left. | बायाँ मोड्नुहोस्। | Bayam modnuhos. |
| Turn right. | दायाँ मोड्नुहोस्। | Dayam modnuhos. |
| Go straight. | सिधा जानुहोस्। | Sidha januhos. |
| Stop here. | यहाँ रोक्नुहोस्। | Yaha roknuhos. |
| How much is the fare? | भाडा कति हुन्छ? | Bhada kati hunchha? |
| The fare is [amount]. | भाडा [amount] हुन्छ। | Bhada [amount] hunchha. |
Cultural Tips
Respect and Formality: In Nepali culture, respect towards elders and strangers is paramount. Use formal titles like “Sir” (सर) and “Madam” (म्याडम) when addressing people you don’t know well.
Body language: A slight bow with hands together (in a Namaste gesture) is a common and respectful greeting.
Tone and Volume: Speak softly and respectfully. Loud or aggressive tones can be perceived as rude.
Modesty: Humility is valued. Avoid boasting about your achievements or wealth.
