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This lesson teaches you how to pronounce and discuss your daily routine in Nepali. You’ll learn all the basic and local words and sentences that are important when communicating with Nepali people about what you do throughout the day.
By learning to talk about your daily routines, you’ll be able to have natural conversations with Nepali speakers about how you spend your time, from morning activities to evening rest. This is essential vocabulary for everyday social interaction!
Learn how to describe your morning activities in Nepali. These are the phrases you’ll use when talking about how you start your day.
| English | Romanized Nepali |
| I wake up at (6) o’clock. | Ma chha (6) baje uthchu. |
| I brush my teeth. | Ma daant maajhchhu. |
| I wash my face. | Ma mukh dhunchhu. |
| I take a bath. | Ma nuhaauchhu. |
| I get dressed. | Ma kapada lagaaunchhu. |
| I eat breakfast. | Ma bihaanako khaja khaanchhu. |
| I go to school. | Ma bidhyaalaya jaanchhu. |
| I go for a morning walk. | Ma bihaana hidna jaanchhu. |
| I meditate in the morning. | Ma bihaana dhyaan garchhu. |
| I read the newspaper. | Ma patrika padhchhu. |
| I do yoga every day. | Ma harek din yog garchhu. |
Learn phrases for describing what you do during the day — school, work, lunch, travel, and afternoon activities.
| English | Romanized Nepali |
| I study at school. | Ma bidhyaalayama padhchhu. |
| I work at the office. | Ma office ma kaam garchhu. |
| I eat lunch at one (1) o’clock. | Ma ek (1) baje diunsoko khana khanchhu. |
| I talk with my friends. | Ma mero saathiharu sanga kura garchhu. |
| I travel by bus. | Ma busma yaatra garchhu. |
| I ride a bike to work. | Ma kaamma bike chadhera jaanchhu. |
| I walk to school. | Ma hindera bidhyaalaya jaanchhu. |
| I return home in the evening. | Ma beluki ghar farkinchhu. |
Describe your evening activities — tea time, watching television, helping family, homework, and dinner time.
| English | Romanized Nepali |
| I drink tea in the evening. | Ma beluki chiya piunchhu. |
| I watch TV. | Ma TV herchhu. |
| I help my mother. | Ma aamalaai sahayog garchhu. |
| I do my homework. | Ma mero grihakaarya garchhu. |
| I eat dinner at eight (8) o’clock. | Ma aath (8) baje belukiko khana khaanchhu. |
Learn how to talk about your nighttime activities — talking with family, reading, bedtime, sleep, and relaxation.
| English | Romanized Nepali |
| I talk with my family. | Ma mero pariwaar sanga kura garchhu. |
| I read books. | Ma kitaab padhchhu. |
| I go to bed at ten (10) o’clock. | Ma das (10) baje sutchhu. |
| I sleep well. | Ma raamrari sutchhu. |
| I feel tired at night. | Ma raati thaakeko hunchhu. |
| I watch YouTube. | Ma youtube herchhu. |
| I use social media. | Ma saamajik sanjaal prayog garchhu. |
(हप्ताको अन्त्य र फुर्सदको समय) Learn how to talk about your weekend activities and leisure time.
| English | Romanized Nepali |
| I visit my relatives. | Ma mero aafantaharulai bhetna jaanchhu. |
| I watch movies on the weekend. | Ma haftako antyama chalchitra herchhu. |
| I sleep late on Saturday. | Ma sanibaar dhio sutchhu. |
Master these essential patterns for discussing daily routines naturally in Nepali.
| Pattern | Example | Translation |
| Subject + Time + Verb | Ma 6 baje uthchu. | I wake up at 6 o’clock. |
| Subject + Object + Verb | Ma daant maajhchhu. | I brush my teeth. |
| Subject + Place + Verb | Ma bidhyaalaya jaanchhu. | I go to school. |
| Subject + Time + Object + Verb | Ma aath baje khana khaanchhu. | I eat food at eight o’clock. |
| Subject + Frequency + Activity + Verb | Ma harek din yog garchhu. | I do yoga every day. |
Master these essential routines to speak naturally about your daily schedule with Nepali speakers.
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Principle 01
Time Markers Matter
Always include the time when discussing daily activities. Use “baje” (o’clock) to tell time: 6 baje, 8 baje, 10 baje. |
Principle 02
Use Frequency Words
Add frequency expressions like “harek din” (every day), “harek bihaan” (every morning), “beluki” (in the evening). |
Describe your entire day in Nepali, from waking up to going to bed. Try using as many routine phrases as you can. Example: “Ma 6 baje uthchu, daant maajhchhu, mukh dhunchhu, ra bihaanako khaja khaanchhu.”
Record Yourself
Use your phone or computer to record yourself speaking these routines aloud. Listen back to compare your pronunciation with native speakers.
Practice Daily Phrases
Speak these routines aloud every morning and evening. The repetition will help cement the vocabulary and improve your natural flow.
Speak with Native Speakers
When talking with Nepali speakers, use these routine phrases to describe your day. Real conversation is the best way to improve.
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