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Welcome to Session 20 of your Nepali learning journey! In this lesson, you’ll expand your vocabulary with 10 essential words and phrases that are crucial for daily communication. Each word is presented with its English meaning, Nepali script, romanized pronunciation, and practical sentence examples showing real-world usage.
Learning Strategy — Focus on one word per day. Read the sentence example aloud, notice the context, and try to create your own sentence using that word. Repetition and contextual practice are key to retention.
Master these practical vocabulary words. Each includes English translation, Nepali script, and romanized pronunciation to help you recognize and use these words correctly in conversation.
| English | Nepali | Romanized |
| To sell | बेच्नु | Bechnu |
| How much | कति | Kati |
| To look for | खोज्नु | Khojnu |
| Crowd | भीड | Bhīḍ |
| Kind/Type | प्रकार | Prakār |
| Foreigners | विदेशीहरू | Vidēśīharū |
| Some | केही | Kehī |
| Newspaper | पत्रिका | Patrikā |
| Salary | तलब | Talab |
| Just like that | त्यत्तिकै | Tyattikai |
See how each vocabulary word is used in authentic Nepali sentences. Study the structure, grammar patterns, and contextual meaning to develop natural communication skills.
| Nepali | Romanized | English |
| उनीहरू फलफूल बेचिरहेका छन्। | Unīharū phalphul bechirahēkā chan. | They are selling fruits. |
| म मेरो कलम खोज्दै छु। | Ma mero kalam khojdai chu. | I am looking for my pen. |
| बजारमा धेरै भीड थियो। | Bajārmā dherai bhīḍ thiyo. | There was a big crowd in the market. |
| यहाँ धेरै प्रकारका कपडा छन्। | Yahā̃ dherai prakārkā kapaḍā chan. | There are many types of clothes here. |
| विदेशीहरू नेपाल घुम्न आएका छन्। | Vidēśīharū Nepāl ghumna āekā chan. | Foreigners have come to visit Nepal. |
| मलाई केही किताबहरू चाहिन्छ। | Malāī kehī kitābharū chāhīncha. | I need some books. |
| हरेक बिहान म पत्रिका पढ्छु। | Harek bihān ma patrikā paḍhchu. | I read the newspaper every morning. |
| उहाँको तलब उच्च छ। | Uhā̃ko talab ucca cha. | His salary is high. |
| उसले त्यत्तिकै पैसा फ्याँक्यो। | Usle tyattikai paisā phyãkyo. | He threw the money just like that. |
| यो कति पर्छ? | Yo kati parcha? | How much is this? |
Master these 10 words and practice them daily for fluency in everyday Nepali conversations.
These 10 words form the foundation of everyday Nepali communication. Mastering them will dramatically improve your conversational ability.
Pay special attention to how each word is pronounced. Listening and repeating will help you develop authentic Nepali pronunciation.
Understanding how words are used in context is crucial. Study the example sentences carefully and practice creating your own sentences.
How would you use the word “बेच्नु (bechnu)” in a conversation about selling your old items?
Create a sentence using “खोज्नु (khojnu)” that differs from the example provided in the lesson.
Which words from this session would you use most frequently in daily Nepali conversations?
Practice pronunciation: Read the romanized versions aloud and listen to native speakers for accurate accent and tone.
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