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Master the essential vocabulary and sentences for cooking in Nepali. Whether you cook every day or are learning Nepali for home conversations, this practical module will help you speak naturally in the kitchen. Learn 40+ cooking verbs, understand cooking instructions, and engage in kitchen conversations confidently.
Learn the most useful cooking verbs in Nepali. These essential words help you understand recipes, give cooking instructions, and discuss kitchen activities naturally.
| English | Romanized Nepali | Nepali Script | Cooking Method |
| Boil | Umaalnu | उमाल्नु | Wet Heat |
| Fry | Bhutnu | भुत्नु | Oil Cooking |
| Roast | Sheknu/Kharaaunu | सेक्नु/खरानु | Dry Heat |
| Bake | Pakaaunu | पकाउनु | Oven Cooking |
| Grill | Polnu | पोल्नु | Direct Heat |
| Chop | Kaatnu | काट्नु | Preparation |
| Dice | Sana Tukrama Kaatnu | सना टुक्रामा काट्नु | Preparation |
| Slice | Tukra Paarnu | टुक्रा पार्नु | Preparation |
| Peel | Chhilnu/Ukaaunu | छिल्नु/उकाउनु | Preparation |
| Mash | Muchhnu/Molnu | मुछ्नु/मोल्नु | Preparation |
| Mix | Misaaunu | मिसाउनु | Preparation |
| Marinate | Gholera Rakhnu | घोलेरा राख्नु | Preparation |
| Season | Masala Haalnu | मसाला हाल्नु | Flavoring |
| Pour | Khanaaunu | खनाउनु | Liquid Handling |
| Spread | Lagaaunu | लगाउनु | Coating |
| Simmer | Manda Aagoma Pakaaunu | मन्डा आगोमा पकाउनु | Low Heat Cooking |
| Saute | Halkaa Telma Bhutnu | हल्का तेलमा भुत्नु | Oil Cooking |
| Blend | Gholnu | घोल्नु | Blending |
| Garnish | Sajaaunu | सजाउनु | Finishing |
| Serve | Paskanu/Baadnu | पस्काउनु/बाद्नु | Serving |
| Fry Shallow | Thorai Telma Bhutnu | थोरै तेलमा भुत्नु | Oil Cooking |
| Fry Deep | Dherai Telma Bhutnu | धेरै तेलमा भुत्नु | Oil Cooking |
| Wash | Dhunu | धुनु | Preparation |
| Heat | Tataaunu | तताउनु | Heat Application |
| Freeze | Jamaaunu | जमाउनु | Cold Storage |
| Melt | Pagaalnu | पगाल्नु | Heat Application |
| Taste | Chaakhnu | चाख्नु | Testing |
| Squeeze | Nichodnu | निच्छोद्नु | Extraction |
| Flip | Paltaaunu | पल्टाउनु | Cooking Technique |
| Measure | Naapnu | नाप्नु | Preparation |
| Add | Thapnu | थाप्नु | Ingredient Handling |
| Remove | Hataaunu | हटाउनु | Ingredient Handling |
| Store | Raakhnu | राख्नु | Storage |
| Wrap | Bernu | बेर्नु | Storage |
| Cover | Chhopnu | छोप्नु | Cooking Technique |
| Open | Kholnu | खोल्नु | Cooking Technique |
Group cooking verbs by cooking method: wet heat, oil cooking, dry heat, preparation. Practice each group.
Create sentences using cooking verbs. Practice giving instructions in Nepali.
Learn example sentences with cooking instructions. These sentences show how to give directions in the kitchen and describe cooking processes naturally.
| English | Romanized Nepali |
| I’m boiling water for tea. | Ma chiyaako laagi paani umaaldai chhu. |
| I fried the potatoes. | Maile aalu bhuten. |
| We roast the chicken in the oven. | Haamile lukhurako maasulaai ovenma sekdai chhau. |
| Chop the onion finely for the curry. | Tarkaariko laagi pyaajlaai raamro sanga kaatnuhos. |
| Slice the bread. | Breadlaai tukra paarnuhos. |
| Dice the tomato for the salad. | Saladka laagi tamaatar saana tukrama kaatnuhos. |
| Peel the potato’s skin. | Aaluko chhaala chilnuhos. |
| Mash the boiled potatoes. | Umaaleko aalulaai muchhnuhos. |
| Stir the soup continuously. | Souplai nirantar ghumaaunuhos. |
| Mix the flour and water. | Paani ra pitholaai misaaunuhos. |
| Season the curry with salt and pepper. | Tarkaarima noon ra marich haalnuhos. |
| Boil water before drinking. | Paani piuna aghi umaalnuhos. |
| Blend the fruits for the smoothie. | Smoothiekoko laagi falful gholnuhos. |
| Garnish the salad with coriander. | Saladlaai dhaniyale sajaaunuhos. |
| Roast the corn on fire. | Makailaai aagoma seknuhos. |
| Fry the fish in shallow oil. | Maachhalaai thorai telma bhutnuhos. |
| Boil the egg for breakfast. | Bihaanako khajako laagi andaa umaalnuhos. |
| Please wash the vegetables. | Kripaya tarkariharu dhunuhos. |
| Melt the butter in a pan. | Tawama ghiulaai pagaalnuhos. |
| Taste the soup before adding salt. | Soupma noon thapnu aghi chaakhnuhos. |
| Squeeze the lemon in the glass. | Gilaasma lemonlaai nichodnuhos. |
| Flip the omelet carefully. | Omeletlaai dhyanpurba paltaaunuhos. |
| Add sugar to the tea. | Chiyama chini thapnuhos. |
| Remove the pan from the stove. | Tawalaai stovebata hataaunuhos. |
| Wrap the sandwich in foil. | Sandwichlaai foilma bernuhos. |
| Cover the pot with lid. | Bhaadalaai dhakanile chhopnuhos. |
| Don’t overcook the vegetables. | Tarkaarilaai dherai napakaaunuhos. |
| The rice is undercooked. | Chaamal kam paakeko chha. |
Create new instructions using cooking verbs. Write a simple recipe in Nepali.
Notice the imperative forms ending in “-nuhos.” How are cooking instructions structured?
Learn practical conversations about cooking. These realistic dialogues show how to communicate while preparing meals and ask for kitchen help.
A: “Hey, what are you doing?”
B: “I’m boiling water for tea.”
Nepali: Hey, k gardai chhau? / Ma chiyaako laagi paani umaaldai chhu.
A: “Did you prepare the potatoes?”
B: “Yes, I fried the potatoes.”
Nepali: Aaluko tayari garyau? / Ho, maile aalu bhuten.
A: “What’s cooking today?”
B: “We are roasting the chicken in the oven.”
Nepali: Aaja k paakdai chha? / Haami kukhurako maasulaai ovenma sekdai chhau.
A: “Can you help in the kitchen?”
B: “Sure, what should I do?”
A: “Chop the onion finely for the curry.”
B: “Okay, I will do it.”
Nepali: Kitchenma madat garna sakchhau? / Ho, k garna parchha? / Tarkaariko laagi pyaaj ramro sanga kaatnuhos. / Hunchha, ma garchhu.
A: “Are the vegetables ready?”
B: “Not yet. I still need to dice the tomato for the salad.”
A: “Alright, I will wash the lettuce meanwhile.”
B: “Good!”
Nepali: Tarkaari haru tayar chhan? / Ahile samma chhaina. Salaadka laagi maile tamatar sana tukrama kaatnu parchha. / Thik chha, ma lettucelaai dhuidinchhu. / Raamro!
Role-play cooking together. Practice asking for help and giving instructions in the kitchen.
Create new kitchen conversations about different dishes and cooking methods.
Master the conjugation of essential cooking verbs. Understanding these patterns helps you give cooking instructions and describe cooking processes in different tenses.
| English | Nepali Verb | Example | Present | Past | Future |
| Boil | Umaalnu | To boil water | Ma paani umaalchhu | Maile paani umaale | Ma paani umaalne chhu |
| Fry | Bhutnu | To fry potatoes | Ma aalu bhutchhu | Maile aalu bhute | Ma aalu bhutnechhu |
| Roast | Sheknu | To roast chicken | Haami masu sekchhaun | Haamile masu sekyaun | Haami maasu sekne chhaun |
| Chop | Kaatnu | To chop onion | Maile pyaaj kaatchhu | Maile pyaaj kaate | Ma pyaaj kaatnechhu |
| Slice | Tukra Paarnu | To slice bread | Ma bread tukra paarchhu | Maile bread tukra pare | Ma bread tukra parne chhu |
| Dice | Saano Tukra Kaatnu | To dice tomato | Ma tamatar kaatchhu | Maile tamatar kaate | Maile tamatar kaatne chhu |
| Peel | Chhilnu | To peel potato | Ma aalu chhilchhu | Maile aalu chhile | Ma aalu chhilne chhu |
| Mash | Muchhnu | To mash potatoes | Ma aalu muchchhu | Maile aalu muchhe | Ma aalu muchhne chhu |
| Stir | Ghumaaunu | To stir soup | Ma soup ghumaauchhu | Maile soup ghumaye | Ma soup ghumaaune chhu |
| Mix | Misaaunu | To mix flour & water | Ma pitho ra paani misaauchhu | Maile pitho ra paani misaaye | Ma pitho ra paani misaaune chhu |
Conjugate each verb in all three tenses. Practice creating cooking sentences in present, past, and future.
Write a simple recipe using these verbs in different tenses. Share your cooking experiences.
You have now mastered 40+ essential cooking verbs in Nepali and learned how to give cooking instructions, understand recipes, and communicate naturally in the kitchen. You can confidently discuss cooking methods, ask for and provide kitchen help, and describe food preparation using proper Nepali vocabulary and structures.
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Principle 01
Kitchen Communication
Master cooking verbs and kitchen vocabulary for natural home conversations. |
Principle 02
Recipe Understanding
Understand and follow cooking recipes and instructions confidently. |
Principle 03
Practical Application
Use cooking vocabulary in daily kitchen conversations and meal preparation. |
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