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Master the essential vocabulary and phrases for asking for and giving directions in Nepali. This practical module is designed for travellers, beginners, and anyone living in or visiting Nepal. Learn how to describe locations, understand directional instructions, and navigate Nepal confidently using simple, everyday language.
Learn directional vocabulary in Nepali. These essential words help you describe locations, understand directions, and navigate effectively in Nepal.
| English | Romanized Nepali | Nepali Script | Category |
| East | Purba | पूर्ब | Cardinal Direction |
| West | Paschim | पश्चिम | Cardinal Direction |
| North | Uttar | उत्तर | Cardinal Direction |
| South | Dakshin | दक्षिण | Cardinal Direction |
| North East | Uttar Purba | उत्तर पूर्ब | Intercardinal Direction |
| North West | Uttar Paschim | उत्तर पश्चिम | Intercardinal Direction |
| South East | Dakshin Purba | दक्षिण पूर्ब | Intercardinal Direction |
| South West | Dakshin Paschim | दक्षिण पश्चिम | Intercardinal Direction |
| Left | Baayaa | बायाँ | Relative Direction |
| Right | Daaya | दायाँ | Relative Direction |
| Straight | Sidha | सिधा | Relative Direction |
| Far | Tadha | टाढा | Distance |
| Near | Najik | नजिक | Distance |
| Front | Agaadi | अगाडी | Position |
| Back | Pachhadi | पछाडी | Position |
| Inside | Bhitra | भित्र | Position |
| Outside | Baahira | बाहिरा | Position |
| Up | Maathi | माथी | Vertical Position |
| Down | Tala | तल | Vertical Position |
| Across | Paari | पारी | Position |
| Around | Waripari | वरिपरी | Position |
| Next to | Chheuma | छेउमा | Position |
| Between | Bichma | बिचमा | Position |
| Above | Maathi | माथी | Position |
| Behind | Pachhadi | पछाडी | Position |
| Below | Tala/Muni | तल/मुनि | Position |
| Towards | Tira | तिरा | Direction |
| Direction | Disha | दिशा | General |
| Directions | Dishaaharu | दिशाहरु | General |
Group directional words by category: cardinal, intercardinal, relative, distance, and position. Practice each category.
Create sentences describing locations using these directional words. How many can you combine?
Learn example sentences that show how to describe locations and give directions naturally. These sentences are practical for everyday use.
| 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 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. | Kripaya 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 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. |
Create new sentences describing locations around your area using directional vocabulary.
Identify which directional words are used for giving instructions vs. describing static locations.
Learn practical conversations about asking for and giving directions. These realistic dialogues show how to navigate conversations with native speakers.
A: “Where does the sun rise from?”
B: “The sun rises from the east.”
Nepali: Surya kata bata udaauchha? / Surya purba baata udaauchha.
A: “Look at the sunset!”
B: “Yes, the sun sets in the west.”
Nepali: Surya astaaudai chha hera! / Ho, surya paschim ma astaaunchha.
A: “Where is your house?”
B: “My house is in the north.”
Nepali: Timro ghar kata chha? / Mero ghar uttar tira chha.
A: “Which way does the river flow?”
B: “The river flows to the south.”
Nepali: Nadi kata bagchha? / Nadi dakshin tira bagchha.
A: “Where is your village?”
B: “The village is in the north-east.”
Nepali: Timro gaau kata chha? / Mero gaau uttar-purba tira chha.
A: “Where is the forest?”
B: “The forest is in the north-west.”
Nepali: Jungle kata chha? / Jungle uttar-paschim tira chha.
Role-play asking and giving directions to different locations. Can you create longer dialogues?
Create dialogues about locations in your area using directional vocabulary from this lesson.
Master essential verbs used when giving directions and describing movement. Understanding these verb conjugations helps you describe directions accurately in different tenses.
| English Verb | Nepali Verb | Present | Past | Future | Nepali Script |
| Rise | Udaaunu | Udaaunchha | Udaayo | Udaaunechha | उडाउनु |
| Set | Astaaunu | Astaaunchha | Astaaayo | Astaunechha | अस्ताउनु |
| Be | Hunu | Hunchha | Bhayo | Hunechha | हुनु |
| Flow | Bagnu | Bagchha | Bagyo | Bagnechha | बग्नु |
| Go | Janu | Jaanchha | Gayo | Jaanechha | जानु |
| Come | Aaunu | Aaunchha | Aayo | Aaunechha | आउनु |
| Live | Basnu | Baschha | Basyo | Basnechha | बस्नु |
| Look | Hernu | Herchha | Heriyo | Hernechha | हेर्नु |
| Move | Sarnu | Sarchha | Saryo | Sarnechha | सर्नु |
| Stay | Basnu/Rahanu | Baschha | Basyo | Basnechha | बस्नु/रहानु |
Create sentences using each verb in all three tenses. How does meaning change with tense?
Practice using these verbs with directional words to describe location and movement more precisely.
You have now mastered essential directional vocabulary and practical phrases for asking for and giving directions in Nepali. You can confidently navigate conversations about locations, understand directional instructions, and describe where things are located using proper Nepali language and structures.
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Principle 01
Spatial Awareness
Develop ability to describe locations and understand spatial relationships using directional language. |
Principle 02
Communication Skills
Ask for and provide directions confidently in real-world travel situations. |
Principle 03
Travel Confidence
Navigate Nepal independently with mastery of directional phrases and location vocabulary. |
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