In this video, we will learn the names of common professions in Nepali, along with pronunciation and useful example sentences. Understanding job and occupation vocabulary is essential for everyday conversations, introductions, travel, and social interactions in Nepal.
PROFESSION WORDS
English
Romanized Nepali
Teacher
Shikchyak/Shikchhika
Doctor
Daactor
Farmer
Kisaan
Nurse
Nurse
Police officer
Prahari
Soldier
Sainik
Shopkeeper
Pasale
Engineer
Engineer
Driver
Chaalak
Waiter
Waiter
Student
Biddhyarthi
Business person
Byapaari
Artist
Kalaakaar
Musician
Sangeetkaar
Singer
Gaayak/Gaayika
Actor
Abhineta
Actress
Abhinetri
Security Guard
Surakshya Guard
Politician
Raajnitigya
Journalist
Patrakaar
Social Worker
Samaajsebi
Carpenter
Sikarmi
Plumber
Plumber
Tailor
Darji
Banker
Bankma Kaam Garne
Software Engineer
Software Engineer
Chef
Chef
Priest
Pujaari
Hair Dresser
Naaii
Cleaner
Safa garne manchhe
SENTENCES
English
Romanized Nepali
I am a teacher.
Ma sikchhyak/sikchhika hu.
I teach students everyday.
Ma harek din biddhyarthi harulaai padhaunchhu.
He is a doctor.
Uha daactor hunuhunchha.
She is a nurse.
Uni nurse hunn.
i am an engineer.
Ma engineer hu.
My uncle is a farmer.
Mero kaka kisaan hunuhunchha.
My brother is police officer.
Mero daju/bhai prahari hunuhunchha.
He is a soldier and he protects the country.
Uh sainik ho ra usle deshko rakshya garchha.
I am a bus driver.
Ma bus chaalak hu.
My auntie is a shopkeeper.
Mero kaaki pasale hunuhunchha.
He is a waiter.
Uh waiter ho.
I am a student.
Ma biddhyarthi hu.
My father is a business person.
Mero buwa byapaari hunuhunchha.
She is an artist.
Uni kalaakaar hunn.
He is a musician.
Uh sangeetkaar ho.
She is a singer and she has a beautiful voice.
Uni gaayika hun ra unko aawaj sundar chha.
He is an actor and he acts well.
Uh abhineta ho ra usle ramro abhinaya garchha.
I am an actress.
Ma abhunetri hunn.
My uncle is a carpenter.
Mero kaka sikarmi hunhunchha.
He is a plumber.
Uh plumber ho.
She works at bank.
Unle bankma kaam garchhin.
He works as a cleaner.
Usle safa garne kaam garchha.
He is a security guard here.
Uh yahako surakshya guard ho.
He is a politician.
Uh raajnitigya ho.
She is a journalist.
Uni patrakaar hunn
He is a good chef.
Uh raamro chef ho.
USEFUL CONVERSATION
English
Romanized Nepali
Conversation 1: Teacher and Student
A: What do you do?
Tapaai k garnuhunchha?
B: I am a teacher. I teach students everyday.
Ma sikshyak hu, ma harek din bidhyarthiharulaai padhaauchhu.
A: That’s great!
Raamro kura ho!
Conversation 2: Doctor and Nurse
Doctor: Hello! What`s your name?
Namaste! Timro naam k ho ?
Nurse: I`m Sita. I am a nurse.
Ma sita hu. Ma nurse hu.
Doctor: Nice to meet you. I am a doctor.
Bhetera khusi lagyo. Ma daactor hu.
Conversation 3: Engineer and Farmer
Engineer: What do you do, Uncle?
Kaka, Tapai k garnuhunchha.
Farmer: I am a farmer. What about you?
Ma kisaan ho. Timi k garchhau?
Engineer: I am an engineer.
Ma engineer ho.
Conversation 4: Police Officer and Civilian
Police: What is your brother`s job?
Timro dajuko pesha k ho?
Civilian: My brother is a police officer.
Mero dai prahari adhikari ho.
Police: That`s a proud job.
Tyo garba ko kaam ho.
Conversation 5: Soldier and Citizen
Citizen: What do you do ?
Timi k garchhau?
Soldier: I am a soldier. I protect my country.
Ma sainik hu, Ma mero deshko rakshya garchhu.
Citizen: Thank you for your service.
Tapaiko sewako laagi dhannyabaad.
GRAMMAR REFERENCE
English sentence
Romanized Nepali
Grammar Focus
Explanation
I am a teacher.
Ma sikshyak hu.
am=verb “to be” (present tense)
Used to show one’s profession or identity.
I teach students every day.
Ma harek din bidhyarthiharulai padhaunchhu.
Simple present tense
Describes a regular or habitual action.
He is a doctor.
Uha daaktar hunuhunchha.
is = verb “to be”(present tense)
Used to describe another person’s profession.
She is a nurse.
Uni nurse hun.
is = verb ‘to be'(present tense)
Used for a female subject.
I’m an engineer.
Ma engineer hu.
Linking verb+ noun (profession)
Expresses what someone’s job is.
My uncle is farmer.
Mero kaka kisaan hunuhunchha.
Possessive noun+ verb ‘to be’
Describe someone related to the speaker and their job.
My brother is police officer.
Mero daaju prahari hunuhunchha.
Subject + to be + profession
State occupation of a family member.
He is a soldier.
Uh sainik ho.
Simple present(‘is’)
Identifies someone’s role or profession.
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