Nepali Language Learning · Office, Government & Official Documents
This lesson builds on Part 1 and introduces more commonly used terms in offices, government work, official documents, and administrative communication in Nepal. The vocabulary covers civic institutions, legal processes, financial terms, and public roles — all essential for navigating formal contexts in Nepali.
Study tip: Many of these words are used daily in government offices, news broadcasts, and official letters. Learning them will greatly improve your ability to read and communicate in formal Nepali settings.
Activity 1 — Vocabulary Reference
68 Administration Terms
Study each English term and its Romanized Nepali equivalent. Terms are grouped alphabetically by their Romanized Nepali spelling to make them easier to locate and learn.
English
Romanized Nepali
B
Department
Faant
F
Department
Faant
Judgement / Legal verdict
Faisala
B — Ba
Speaker
Bakta
Saving / Economize time or money
Bachat garnu
Present / Give
Baksanu
Promotion in someone’s work
Badhuwa
Congratulate
Badhai dinu
Congratulations
Badhai
Work out of plan / Organize
Bandobasta milaaunu
Setup / Establish
Basaalnu
Rent
Bahaal
Civil servant (Clerk / Book keeper)
Bahidaar
Multiparty
Bahudaliya
Citizen / National / Resident
Baasindaa
Annual
Baarsik
Debate
Baadbibaad
B — Bh
Rent / Fare
Bhaadaa
Speech / Lecture
Bhaasan
Meeting
Bhetghat
To gather
Bhela hunu
Allowances / Bonus pay
Bhatta
Customs
Bhansaar
Participate / Take part
Bhaag linu
B — Bi
Holiday / Leave
Bidaa
Invoice
Bill
Humble request
Binti
Advertisement
Bigyaapan
B — Bai / By
Meeting
Baithak
Financial interest
Byaj
H
Right
Hak
L
Public Service Commission
Lok sewa aayog
Democracy
Loktantra
M
Approval / Consent
Manjuri
A letter of consent
Manjurinama
Arbitrator / Mediator
Madhyastha
Prohibited
Manaahi
Ministry
Mantraalaya
Important person
Mahatwapurna byakti
Casting of votes
Matadaan
Bill
Mahasul
Administrative department
Mahasakha
Monthly fee
Maasik shulka
R
Money
Rakam
Receipt
Rasid
Prince
Rajkumar
Monarchy
Raajtantra
Ambassador
Rajdut
Embassy
Rajdutaabaas
Capital city
Raajdhani
Nation
Rastra
Politics
Raajniti
President of a country
Raastrapati
National
Raastriya
Passport
Rahadhani
S
Good name
Shubha naam
Constitution
Sambidhan
United Nations
Sangyukta Rastra
Culture
Sanskriti
Institute
Sansthaan
Union / Organization
Sangathan
Provident fund
Sanchaya kosh
Meeting / Council
Sabha
Member
Sadasya
Social worker
Samaajsewi
Solution
Samadhan
Possible
Sambhav
Community
Samudaaya
Signature
Sahi
W
Lawyer / Attorney / Advocate
Wakil
Y
Plan
Yojana
Activity 2 — Word Groups
Terms by Theme
These vocabulary items cluster naturally into key administrative categories. Review each group and think about where you might encounter these words in real life.
Government & Politics
1
Raajniti — Politics
2
Loktantra — Democracy
3
Raajtantra — Monarchy
4
Bahudaliya — Multiparty
5
Sambidhan — Constitution
6
Matadaan — Casting of votes
7
Mantraalaya — Ministry
Finance & Office
1
Rakam — Money
2
Byaj — Financial interest
3
Bhatta — Allowances / Bonus pay
4
Rasid — Receipt
5
Bill / Mahasul — Invoice / Bill
6
Sanchaya kosh — Provident fund
7
Maasik shulka — Monthly fee
8
Bachat garnu — Saving / Economize
9
Bhansaar — Customs
Diplomatic & National Identity
1
Rajdut — Ambassador
2
Rajdutaabaas — Embassy
3
Raajdhani — Capital city
4
Rahadhani — Passport
5
Raastrapati — President
6
Baasindaa — Citizen / Resident
7
Sangyukta Rastra — United Nations
Reflection
Can you think of two Nepali words in this list that could appear in the same sentence about an official government document? Try writing that sentence using the vocabulary above.
Summary
Key Takeaways
Four principles to guide your study of formal Nepali administrative vocabulary.
Principle 01
Formal Registers
Many of these terms are used exclusively in formal written or spoken contexts — government offices, official letters, and news. They differ from everyday conversational Nepali.
Principle 02
Root Word Patterns
Words like Rastra (nation), Raastriya (national), and Raastrapati (president) share a root. Learning roots helps you decode unfamiliar words quickly.
Principle 03
Similar Spellings
Bahaal (rent) and Bhaadaa (rent/fare) are near-synonyms with subtle usage differences. Pay close attention to romanization to avoid confusion.
Principle 04
Build in Context
Read Nepali news headlines or government notices aloud. You will quickly begin to recognise these words in real documents, deepening your retention far beyond flashcard study.
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