In this lesson, you will learn Nepali vocabulary and useful sentences about Nepali society. This comprehensive guide will help you understand and talk about social topics such as culture, traditions, family values, community life, and daily social interactions in Nepal. The explanation is simple and easy to follow, making it perfect for beginners and learners who want to improve their Nepali communication skills in real-life situations.
Master these key vocabulary words related to Nepali society, culture, traditions, and social structure. Study the English, Romanized Nepali, and Devanagari script.
| English | Romanized Nepali | Nepali (Devanagari) |
|---|---|---|
| Society | Samaj | समाज |
| Caste, species | Jaat | जात |
| Social class | Varga | वर्ग |
| Status, level, standard | Star | स्तर |
| Touchable | Chhunu | छुनु |
| Custom, practice | Chalan | चलन |
| Rich, wealthy | Dhani | धनी |
| Poor | Garib | गरिब |
| High, noble class | Uchcha | उच्च |
| Low | Nimna | निम्न |
| Middle | Madhyam | मध्यम |
| To spend (time) | Bitaunu | बिताउनु |
| Law, regulation | Kanun | कानुन |
| Equal, frequently | Barabar | बराबर |
| To live | Jiunu | जिउनु |
| United, joined | Sanyukta | संयुक्त |
| Ethnic group | Jaati | जाति |
| Status, prestige | Ijjat | इज्जत |
| Lifestyle | Jiwan paddhati | जीवनपद्धति |
| Members | Sadasya | सदस्य |
| Influenced | Prabhavit | प्रभावित |
| Decision maker | Nirnayakarta | निर्णयकर्ता |
| Right, authority | Adhikar | अधिकार |
| Tradition | Riwaaj | रिवाज |
| Elders | Budha budhi | बुढा बुढी |
| Decision | Nirnay | निर्णय |
| People | Janata | जनता |
Learn these essential sentences for discussing society, culture, traditions, and social interactions.
| English | Romanized Nepali | Nepali (Devanagari) |
|---|---|---|
| Our custom is such that… | Haamro chalan kasto chha bhane… | हाम्रो चलन कस्तो छ भने… |
| I spent a year in Nepal. | Maile Nepal ma ek barsha bitae | मैले नेपालमा एक वर्ष बिताएँ। |
| I’ll decide and let you know. | Ma nirnay garera tapaailai thaha dinchu | म निर्णय गरेर तपाईंलाई थाहा दिन्छु। |
| Do you have any questions? | Tapaiko kehi prashna chha? | तपाईंको केही प्रश्न छ? |
| I am convinced of your point. | Tapaiko kura ma maile chitta bujhae | तपाईंको कुरामा मैले चित्त बुझाएँ। |
| I am convinced. | Mero chitta bujhyo | मेरो चित्त बुझ्यो। |
| It will certainly rain today. | Aaja nischaya paani parchha | आज निश्चय पानी पर्छ। |
| I depend on you. | Ma tapaiko bhar parchhu | म तपाईंको भर पर्छु। |
| Although this is my book, but… | Hun ta yo mero kitab ho; tara… | हुन त यो मेरो किताब हो; तर… |
| I accept what you say. | Ma tapaiko kura sweekar garchu | म तपाईंको कुरा स्वीकार गर्छु। |
Practice these authentic conversations about society, traditions, customs, and social values in Nepal.
Tapaiko kehi prashna chha?
तपाईंको केही प्रश्न छ?
English: Do you have any questions?
Ho, malai tapaiko chalan ko barema prashna chha
हो, मलाई तपाईंको चलनको बारेमा प्रश्न छ।
English: Yes, I have a question about your custom.
Haamro chalan kasto chha bhane budhabudhi le nirnay garchan
हाम्रो चलन कस्तो छ भने बुढाबुढीले निर्णय गर्छन्।
English: Our custom is such that elders make decisions.
Ma bujhe, mero chitta bujhyo
म बुझें, मेरो चित्त बुझ्यो।
English: I understand. I am convinced.
Achel janata barabar adhikar chahanchhan
अचेल जनता बराबर अधिकार चाहन्छन्।
English: Nowadays, people want equal rights.
Ma aafno sadasya haru ma bhar parchhu
म आफ्ना सदस्यहरूमा भर पर्छु।
English: I depend on my family members.
Ma nirnay garera tapaailai thaha dinchu
म निर्णय गरेर तपाईंलाई थाहा दिन्छु।
English: I will decide and let you know.
Thik chha, ma tapaiko kura sweekar garchu
ठीक छ, म तपाईंको कुरा स्वीकार गर्छु।
English: Okay, I accept what you say.
Dhanyabad
धन्यवाद।
English: Thank you.
Understanding these key grammar structures will help you construct sentences about society and social interactions correctly.
| Grammar Topic | Romanized Nepali | Nepali Example |
|---|---|---|
| Present tense (छ / छन्) | Chha / Chhan | यो राम्रो छ। |
| Past tense (भयो / गरेँ) | Bhayo / Garẽ | मैले काम गरेँ। |
| Future tense (पर्छ / हुनेछ) | Parchha / Hunechu | आज पानी पर्छ। |
| Verb: To do (गर्नु) | Garnu | म काम गर्छु। |
| Verb: To be (हुनु) | Hunu | म विद्यार्थी हुँ। |
| Depend on (भर पर्नु) | Bhar parnu | म तपाईंको भर पर्छु। |
| Accept (स्वीकार गर्नु) | Sweekar garnu | म कुरा स्वीकार गर्छु। |
| Postposition मा (in / at / on) | Ma | म घरमा छु। |
| Postposition को (of / ‘s) | Ko | मेरो किताब |
| Postposition लाई (to / object marker) | Lai | मलाई थाहा छ। |
| Although… but (हुन त…तर) | Hun ta…tara | हुन त राम्रो हो, तर महँगो छ। |
| Question form (छ?) | Chha? | तपाईं ठीक छ? |
| Plural (हरू) | Haru | मानिसहरू |
| Respectful form (तपाई) | Tapai | तपाईं जानुहोस्। |
| Imperative (command) | Garnu | बस्नुहोस्। |
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