Guide for Directions in Nepali | Ask and Give Directions Easily

In this video, we’ll learn how to ask for and give directions in Nepali, an essential skill for travelers, beginners, and anyone living in or visiting Nepal. This lesson focuses on simple vocabulary and practical sentences used in daily life

DIRECTIONS VOCABULARY

English	Romanized Nepali
East	Purba
West	Paschim
North	Uttar
South	Dakshin
North East	Uttar Purba
North West	Uttar Paschim
South East	Dakshin Purba
South West	Dakshin Paschim
Left	Baayaa
Right	Daaya
Straight	Sidha
Turn left	Baaya modnu
Turn Right	Daaya modnu
Go straight	Sidha jaanu
Far	Tadha
Near	Najik
Front	Agaadi
Back	Pachhadi
Inside	Bhitra
Outside	Baahira
Up	Maathi
Down	Tala
Across	Paari
Around	Waripari
Next to	Chheuma
Between	Bichama
Above	Maathi
Behind	Pachhadi
Below	Tala/Muni
Towards	Tira
Direction	Dishaa
Directions	Dishaaharu

SENTENCES

English	Romanized Nepali
The sun rises in the east.	Surya purba bata udaaunchha.
The sun sets in the west.	Surya paschim ma astaaunchha.
My house is in the North.	Mero ghar uttar tira chha.
The river flows to the south.	Nadi dakshin tira bagdachha.
The village is in the North East.	Gaaun Uttar Purba tira chha.
The forest is in the North West.	Jungle Uttar Paschim tira chha.
The temple is in the South East of the town.	Mandir saharko Dakshin Purba tira chha.
The lake lies in the South West.	Taal Dakshin Paschim tira parchha.
Go left from there.	Tyaha bata baaya tira jaanuhos.
Go straight ahead.	Sidaa agaadi jaanuhos.
Please turn left.	Kripayaa baaya modnuhos.
Turn right at the signal.	Signalma daaya modnuhos.
Go straight for hundred meters.	Saye meter sidha jaanuhos.
The school is near my house.	Bidhyaalaya mero ghar najik chha.
The market is far from here.	Yaha bata bazzar tadha chha.
The park is in front of the bank.	Park bank ko agaadi chha.
The bus stop is at the back.	Bus stop pachhadi chha.
Please come inside.	Kripaya bhitra aaunuhos.
Don’t go outside.	Baahira najaanuhos.
Look up at the sky.	Aakash tira maathi hernuhos.
Please sit down here.	Kripaya yaha tala basnuhos.
The shop is across the road.	Pasal sadak paari chha.
Walk around the park.	Parkko waripari hidnuhos.
The hospital is next to the school.	Aspataal bidhyaalayako chheuma chha.
The cafe is in between two buildings.	Cafe duita bhawanharuko bichma chha.
The temple is behind the tree.	Mandir rukhko pachhadi chha.
The clock is above the door.	Ghadi dhoka maathi chha.
The shoes are below the table.	Juttaharu table muni chha.
Walk towards the river.	Khola tira hidnuhos.

USEFUL CONVERSATIONS

English	Romanized Nepali
Conversation 1 : Asking About Sunrise Direction.
A : Where does the sun rises from ?	Surya kata bata udaauchha ?
B : The sun rises from the east.	Surya purba baata udaauchha.
Conversation 2 : Talking About Sunset
A : Look at the sunset !	Surya astaaudai chha hera !
B : Yes, the sun sets in the west	Ho, surya paschim ma astaaunchha.
Conversation 3 : Asking About Someone`s House
A : Where is your house ?	Timro ghar kata chha ?
B : My house is in the north.	Mero ghar uttar tira chha.
Conversation 4 : Talking About A River
A : Which way does the river flow ?	Nadi kata bagchha ?
B : The river flows to the south.	Nadi dakshin tira bagchha.
Conversation 5 : Asking About Village Location
A : Where is your village ?	Timro gaau kata chha ?
B : The village is in the north-east.	Mero gaau uttar-purba tira chha.
Conversation 6 : Giving Directions
A : Where is the forest ?	Jungle kata chha ?
B : The forest is in the north-west.	Jungle uttar-paschim tira chha.

GRAMMAR REFERENCE

English verb	Nepali verb	Present	Past	Future
Rise	Udaaunu	Udaaunchha	Udaayo	Udaaunechha
Set	Astaaunu	Astaaunchha	Astaayo	Astaaunechha
Be	Hunu	Hunchha	Bhayo	Hunechha
Flow	Bagnu	Bagchha	Bagyo	Bagnechha
Go	Janu	Jaanchha	Gayo	Jaanechha
Come	Aaunu	Aaunchha	Aayo	Aaunechha
Live	Basnu	Baschha	Basyo	Basnechha
Look	Hernu	Herchha	Heriyo	Hernechha
Move	Sarnu	Sarchha	Saryo	Sarnechha
Stay	Basnu/rahanu	Baschha	Basyo	Basnechha