In this video, you will learn the basics of word formation in the Nepali language, explained in a simple and beginner-friendly way. This lesson helps you understand how words are formed in Nepali, including the use of roots, prefixes, suffixes, and word combinations. If you are starting to learn Nepali, this guide will build a strong foundation for improving your vocabulary, reading, writing, and speaking skills.
Learn the five basic vowel sounds in Nepali. These vowels form the foundation for pronouncing words correctly and building vocabulary.
| Letter | Pronunciation | Example | Meaning |
| अ | a | अम्बा | Mango |
| आ | aa | आम | Mango |
| इ | i | इन्द्र | Name |
| उ | u | उल्लु | Owl |
| ए | e | एक | One |
| ओ | o | ओखर | Walnut |
| ऑ | au | ऑगन | Garden |
Learn basic consonant sounds. Consonants combine with vowels to form syllables and words in Nepali.
| Letter | Pronunciation | Example | Meaning |
| क | ka | किताब | Book |
| ग | ga | गाडी | Vehicle |
| च | cha | चिया | Tea |
| ट | ta | टमाटर | Tomato |
| त | ta | तरकारी | Vegetables |
| प | pa | पानी | Water |
| म | ma | मान्छे | Person |
Learn essential sentences organized by category. These phrases are useful for greetings, introductions, and daily conversations.
| Category | Nepali Sentence | Pronunciation | English Meaning |
| Greeting | नमस्ते | Namaste | Hello |
| Greeting | सन्चै हुनुहुन्छ? | Sanchai hunuhunchha? | Are you fine? |
| Greeting | शुभ प्रभात | Shubha prabhat | Good morning |
| Introduction | मेरो नाम ___ हो | Mero naam ___ ho | My name is ___ |
| Introduction | म ___ बाट आएको हुँ | Ma ___ bata aayeko hun | I am from ___ |
| Introduction | म नेपाली सिक्दैछु | Ma Nepali sikdaichu | I am learning Nepali |
| Polite Expression | धन्यवाद | Dhanyabad | Thank you |
| Polite Expression | कृपया | Kripaya | Please |
| Question | तपाईंको नाम के हो? | Tapai ko naam ke ho? | What is your name? |
| Daily Use | मलाई नेपाली आउँदैन | Malai Nepali aaudaina | I don’t know Nepali |
Follow this realistic conversation between two people meeting for the first time. This dialogue uses all the sentences and phrases you’ve learned.
| Speaker | Nepali Sentence | Pronunciation | English Meaning |
| Person A | नमस्ते | Namaste | Hello |
| Person B | नमस्ते | Namaste | Hello |
| Person A | सन्चै हुनुहुन्छ? | Sanchai hunuhunchha? | Are you fine? |
| Person B | सन्चै छु, धन्यवाद | Sanchai chu, dhanyabad | I am fine, thank you |
| Person A | तपाईंको नाम के हो? | Tapai ko naam ke ho? | What is your name? |
| Person B | मेरो नाम ___ हो | Mero naam ___ ho | My name is ___ |
| Person A | तपाईं कहाँबाट आउनुभयो? | Tapai kahabata aaunubhayou? | Where are you from? |
| Person B | म ___ बाट आएको हुँ। | Ma ___ bata aayeko hun. | I am from ___. |
You have learned the foundational elements of Nepali word formation: vowels, consonants, and common sentence patterns. These basics will help you understand how words are constructed and build your vocabulary.
Master the seven vowels and basic consonants. These are the building blocks of all Nepali words.
Learn essential phrases for greetings, introductions, and politeness. Use them in real conversations.
Practice realistic conversations. Understand how words and phrases connect in natural speech.
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