Nepali Language · Administrative Vocabulary
Administrative Vocabularies
Office & Government Terms · Beginner to Intermediate
In this lesson, you will learn Nepali vocabulary and useful sentences related to administration. This lesson will help you understand and use common words used in offices, government work, official documents, and administrative communication in Nepal. The explanation is simple and practical, making it easy for beginners and learners to understand and apply these terms in real-life situations.
Learning Goal — By the end of this lesson, you will be able to recognise and use key Nepali administrative terms in real-life contexts such as offices, government agencies, and official documents.
Activity 1 — Vocabulary Reference
Words Beginning with A–G
Study each English term and its Romanized Nepali equivalent. Practise saying each word aloud.
A
| Zone |
Anchal |
| Office of government |
Adda |
| Court of law |
Adaalat |
| Chairman of party/organisation |
Adhyaksha |
| Rights / Authority / Power |
Adhikaar |
| Kingdom |
Adhiraajya |
| Immigration |
Adhyagaman |
| Permission |
Anumati |
| Compulsory / Mandatory |
Anibaarya |
| International |
Antaraastriya |
| Archive / Record |
Abhilekh |
| Finance / Economy |
Artha |
| Research / Investigation |
Anusandhaan |
| Income |
Aamdaani |
| Income tax |
Aayakar |
| Internal |
Aantarik |
| To import |
Aayaat garnu |
| Import duty |
Aayaat kar |
| To raise a voice |
Aawaaj uhthaaunu |
C
| Celebration |
Utsab |
| Advisor / Counselor |
Sallaahakaar |
| Election candidate |
Ummedwar |
| Civil servant / Employee |
Karmachaari |
| Contractor |
Thekedaar |
| Contract |
Thekka |
D
| Decide / Finalize |
Kinara lagaaunu |
| District |
Jilla |
| District HQ office |
Jilla pramukh kaaryaalaya |
| Documents / Papers |
Kaagaj-patra |
| Domestic policy |
Griha niti |
| Donor |
Daan diney / Data |
| Remote area |
Durgan kshetra |
E
| Election |
Chunaab |
| Expenditure / Expenses |
Kharcha |
F
| Fine / Penalty |
Jarimana |
| Finance / Economy |
Artha |
G
| Government (office of) |
Adda |
| Bribe |
Ghus |
| Confidential / Secret |
Gopya |
| Village development committee |
Gaaun bikaas samiti |
Activity 2 — Vocabulary Reference
Words Beginning with H–P
Continue studying the next set of vocabulary terms. Focus on words related to legal and civic contexts.
H
| Home ministry |
Griha mantraalaya |
I
| Illegal |
Gairkaanooni |
| Information / Acknowledgement |
Jaankaari |
| Internal |
Aantarik |
| International |
Antaraastriya |
J
| To get employed |
Jaagir khaanu |
| To fire / dismiss an employee |
Jaagir khosnu |
K
| Kingdom |
Adhiraajya |
| Law / Legal code |
Ain |
L
| Law |
Kaanoon |
| Legal |
Kaanooni |
| List of names |
Namawali |
N
| Town / City (administrative) |
Nagar |
| Result |
Natija |
| Head / Chief / Leader |
Naaike |
| Citizenship |
Naagarikta |
| Company / Corporation |
Nigam |
| Civil service |
Nijaamati |
| Invitation |
Nimantranaa |
| Policy / Rule |
Niyam |
| Application / Request |
Nibedan |
P
| People’s participation |
Jana sahabhaagita |
| Populace / People |
Janata |
| Police station |
Thana |
| Political party |
Dal |
| Political group / faction |
Goot |
| Position |
Padh |
Reflection: Which of these words relate to legal matters? Which relate to employment? Try sorting them into two groups before moving on.
Activity 3 — Vocabulary Reference
Remaining Terms & Review Questions
Complete the vocabulary list below, then answer the review questions with a partner or in your journal.
R – S
| Registration |
Darta |
| Research / Investigation |
Anusandhaan |
| Responsibility / Obligation |
Jimmewari |
| Salary |
Talab |
| To stamp |
Chhaap lagaaunu |
| To take an oath / Swear |
Kiriya khaanu |
| To fix / decide |
Toknu |
T – Z
| Tax / Toll / Duty |
Kar |
| Address |
Thegana |
| Account / Ledger book |
Khata |
| Black money |
Kaalo dhan |
| Written application |
Darkhaasta |
| Exchange rate |
Dar rate |
| Accuse / Charge / Blame |
Dosh lagaaunu |
| Centre / Hub |
Kendra |
Review Questions
1
What is the Nepali word for a court of law? How is it different from Kaanoon (law)?
2
Can you name three terms related to taxation and finance in Nepali?
3
What is the difference between Jaagir khaanu and Jaagir khosnu?
4
If you were visiting a government office in Nepal, which five words from this list do you think would be most useful? Explain why.
Summary
Key Takeaways
Four essential categories of Nepali administrative vocabulary to remember.
Category 01
Legal & Judicial
Terms such as Adaalat (court), Ain (legal code), and Kaanoon (law) form the foundation of Nepal’s legal vocabulary.
Category 02
Finance & Tax
Words like Artha (finance), Aayakar (income tax), and Kharcha (expenses) are essential for financial and economic contexts.
Category 03
Civic & Political
Terms covering governance — Chunaab (election), Adhikaar (rights), and Dal (political party) — help navigate public life.
Category 04
Employment & Office
Practical words for the workplace: Karmachaari (civil servant), Talab (salary), and Jimmewari (responsibility).
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