List of New Visitor’s Sentences

Namaste and welcome!
In today’s lesson, we will learn a list of useful sentences for new visitors to Nepal.
These basic sentences will help you communicate easily in common situations like greeting people, asking for directions, shopping, and more.
Whether you’re visiting Nepal for the first time or want to brush up your language skills, this video will prepare you to speak confidently and enjoy your stay.
Let’s get started and make your visit to Nepal smooth and enjoyable!

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.