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English–Nepali Glossary Part 4 | Learn English Words with Nepali Meanings

Samana Rai — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:02:39 +0000

Welcome to Part 4 of our English–Nepali Glossary series! In this video, you will learn more useful English words along with their Nepali meanings, pronunciation, and practical usage. This lesson will help you expand your vocabulary and make learning Nepali easier and more enjoyable. Whether you are a beginner learning Nepali, a foreigner living in Nepal, or someone planning to visit this beautiful country, this glossary will help you understand useful Nepali words and communicate more confidently in everyday situations.

VOCABULARIES

English	Romanized Nepali
Daily	Dinahu, Dainik
Damp	Chiso
Daughter	Chhori
Daughter-in-law	Buhari
Dance	Nachnu
Day after tomorrow	Parsi
Daughters	Chhoricheli
Death	Mrityu
Debt	Rin
Decider	Nirnayakarta
Decision	Nidho, Nirnaya
Decorate	Singarnu, Sajaunu
Deed	Kaarya
Decrease	Ghatnu
Deforestration	Banfadaani
Deity	Devata
Delicious	Mitho
Delighted	Danga
Demand	Maag
Democracy	Prajatantra
Demon	Rakshas
Departure	Prasthan garnu
Depend	Nirbhar
Description	Ullekh
Desert	Marubhumi
Desolate	Ujaad
Destruction	Binaash
Detain	Thunnu
Determination	Nirdharan
Determined	Nirdharit
Development	Bikas
Developed	Bikasit
Devout	Aastik
Dew	Shit parnu
Diarrhea	Jhadapakhala
Die	Marnu
Diet	Aahaar
Different	Farak
Difficult	Kathin
Direction	Disha
Dig	Khannu
Direct	Nirdeshan
Director	Adhyaksha
Disappointed	Nirash
Disease	Rog
Dishonest	Jhuto, Beimaan
Disorder	Gadbadi
Dispense	Bagaaunu
Distribute	Baandnu
District	Jilla
Divide	Chhutyaunu, Baandnu
Divine	Ishwariya
Division	Sakha
Do	Garnu
Donkey	Gadha
Door	Dhoka
Double	Dohoro, dobbar
Doubt	Shanka garnu
Down	Tala
Downhill	Oralo
Drama	Naatak
Dress	Poshak
Dry	Shukka
Drink	Piunu
Drop	Khasaalnu
Duck	Haans
Duckling	Haansko challa
Dog	Kukur
Duet song	Dohori
Dung-urine	Malmutra
Dusk	Saanjha
Dust	Dhulo
Duty	Karma,kaam
Dwelling	Baas-sthhan

USEFUL PHRASES

English	Romanized Nepali
Departure time	Prasthan samaya
Depend on others	Aruma nirbhar hunu
Detailed description	Bistrit bibaran
Desolate place	Sunsaan thau
Complete destruction	Purna binaash
Strong determination	Dridha sankalpa
Economic development	Aarthik bikaas
Developed country	Bikasit desh
Determine the cause	Kaaran patta lagaunu
Detailed report	Bistrit partibedan

USEFUL CONVERSATION

English	Romanized Nepali
CONVERSATION 1: DEPARTURE	PRASTHAN
A: When is your departure?	Timro prasthan kahile ho?
B: My departure is tomorrow.	Mero prasthan bholi ho.
CONVERSATION 2: DEPEND	NIRBHAR HUNU
A: Do you depend on your parents?	Ke timi afno aama -bubama nirbhar chhau?
B: Yes, I depend on them.	Ho, ma uhaaharu ma nirbhar chhu.
CONVERSATION 3: DESCRIPTION	BIBARAN
A: Can you describe this place?	Ke timi yo thauko barnan garna sakchhau?
B: Yes, It is very beautiful and peaceful.	Ho, Yo dherai sundar ra shanta chha.
CONVERSATION 4: DESERT	MARUBHUMI
A: Have you ever visited a desert?	Timi kahile marubhumi gayeko chhau?
B: No, I haven’t.	Nai , Ma gayeko chhaina.
CONVERSATION 5: DESOLATE	SUNSAAN
A: Why is this place so desolate?	Yo thhau kina yeti sunsaan chha?
B: Because nobody lives here.	Kinaki yaha koi basdaina.

English verb	Romanized Nepali Meaning	Present	Past	Future
Depend	Nirbhar hunu	Nirbhar garchhu	Nirbhar gare	Nirbhar garnechhu
Describe	Barnan garnu	Barnan garchhu	Barnan gare	Barnan garnechhu
Develop	Bikaas garnu	Bikaas garchhu	Bikaas gare	Bikaas garnechhu
Determine	Nirdharan garnu	Nirdharan garchhu	Nirdharan gare	Nirdharan garnechhu
Depart	Prasthan garnu	Prasthan garchhu	Prasthan gare	Prasthan garnechhu
Detain	Hiraasatma rakhnu	Hiraasatma rakhchhu	Hiraasatma rakhe	Hiraasatma rakhnechhu
Destroy	Nasta garnu	Nasta garchhu	Nasta gare	Nasta garnechhu
Achieve	Haasil garnu	Haasil garchhu	Haasil gare	Haasil garnechhu
Investigate	Anusandhan garnu	Anusandhan garchhu	Anusandhan gare	Anusandhan garnechhu
Describe	Byakhya garnu	Byakhya garchhu	Byakhya gare	Byakhya garnechhu

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English–Nepali Glossary Part 3 | Common English Words with Nepali Meanings

Samana Rai — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:31:34 +0000

In Part 3 of our English–Nepali Glossary series, you will learn more useful English words along with their Nepali meanings, pronunciation, and practical usage. This lesson will help you expand your vocabulary and make learning Nepali easier and more effective.

WORDS

English	Romanized Nepali
Cabbage	Bandakopi
Cage	Khor
Can be	Saknu
Calculation	Hisaab
Callous	Nirdayi
Capability	Gachchhe
Capable	Saksham
Candidate	Ummedwar
Car	Gaadi
Playing cards	Taas
Careful	Hosiyaar
Carpet	Galaicha
Carry	Boknu, osaarnu
Carrot	Gaajar
Cart	Gada
Cash	Nagad
Cause	Kaaran
Caste	Jaat
Cave	Gufa
Celebrate	Manaaunu
Celebration	Utsab
Center	Kendra
Certain	Nishchit
Chair	Mech, kursi
Chairman, chairperson	Adhyaksha
Charcoal	Koila
Chance	Mauka
Chemical	Rasayanik
Chat	Kurakaani garnu
Chest	Chhaati
Chicken	Kukhura
Chick	Challa
Chief	Mukhya, muli
Chin	Chiundo
Circle of life	Juni
Circling	Ghumifiri
City	Shahar
Circumstances	Awastha
City hall	Sabhagriha
Clean	Safa garnu
Civil servant	Nijamati karmachaari
Cliff	Bhir
Climate	Hawapaani
Closed	Banda
Cloth	Kapada
Close	Najik
Cloud	Baadal
Coconut	Nariwal
Coincidence	Sangyog
Cold	Chiso
Cold flu	Rughakhoki
Collect	Bhela garnu
Color	Rang
Comfort	Sajilo
Commercial	Byaparik
Comb hair	Kapaal kornu
Commotion	Chahalpahal
Come	Aaunu
Complete	Pura garnu
Concerning	Sambandhi
Condition	Isthiti, awastha
Conference	Sabha
Connect	Jodnu
Conduct	Sanchaalan garnu
Connection	Sambandha
Consider	Bichaar garnu
Constitution	Sambhidhaan
Continue	Lagatar
Context	Sandarbha
Contract	Thekka
Convenience	Subidha
Convince	Manaaunu
Cook	Pakaaunu
Cooked (to be)	Paaknu
Copy	Nakkal garnu
Correct	Thik, sahi
Corrupt	Bhrasta
Corruption	Bhrastachaar
Council	Sabha
Culture	Sanskriti
Cultural	Sanskritik
Curtain	Parda
Cut	Kaatnu
Custom	Riti, chalan
Common	Sajha

CONVERSATION

English	Romanized
Conversation 1: Cabbage
A : What vegetable do you like?	Timilai kun tarkari mann parchha?
B : I like cabbage.	Malai bandagopi mann parchha.
Cnversation 2: Can be
A : Can you finish this work today?	Timi yo kaam aaja sakna sakchau?
B : Yes, i can do it.	Ho, ma sakna sakchhu.
Conversation 3: Calculation
A : Did you do the calculation?	Timile hisaab garyau?
B :Yes, i calculated everything.	Ho, maile sabai hisaab garey.
Conversation 4: Callous
A : Why is he so callous?	Uh kina yeti nirdayi chha?
B : He does not care about other`s feelings.	Usle aruko bhawanako khyal gardaina.
Conversation 5: Capability
A : Do you have the capability to do this job?	Timisanga yo kaam garne kshamata chha?
B : Yes, i have the necessary skills.	Ho, ma sanga aawasyak ship chha.

GRAMMAR REFERENCES

		Past	Present	Future
To be	Hunu	Ma bhaye	Ma hunchhu	Ma hunechhu
To be able to	Saknu	Maile sakey	Maile sakchhu	Ma saknechhu
To calculate	Hisab garnu	Maile hisaab garey	Ma hisaab garchhu	Ma hisaab garnechhu
To play	Khelnu	Khele	Khelchhu	Ma khelnechhu
To drive	Chalaaunu	Chalaaye	Chalaauchhu	Ma chalaaunechhu
To take care	Herchah garnu	Herchah garey	Herchah garchhu	Herchah garnechhu
To become	Bannu	Baney	Banchhu	Bannechhu
To know	Thaha paaunu	Thaha paye	Thaha pauchhu	Thaha paunechhu
To apply	Awedan garnu	Awedan gare	Awedan garchhu	Awedan garnechhu
To be careful	Hoshiyaar hunu	Hoshiyar bhaye	Hoshiyar hunchhu	Hoshiyar hunechhu

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English–Nepali Glossary Part 2 | Common English Words with Nepali Meanings

Samana Rai — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:53:12 +0000

In Part 2 of our English–Nepali Glossary series, you will learn more useful English words along with their Nepali meanings, pronunciation, and practical usage. This lesson is designed to make learning Nepali vocabulary easier and more effective.
This glossary is especially helpful for foreigners learning Nepali, beginners building their vocabulary, and anyone who wants to understand and use common Nepali words in everyday conversations.

WORDS

English	Romanized Nepali
Bad	Naramro
Baffled (to be)	Hissa parnu
Bamboo	Baans
Bamboo (thin)	Nigala
Bamboo shoot	Tama
Bamboo shoot (thin)	Tusa
Banana	Kera
Banquet	Bhoj
Bangle	Chura
Bargaining	Moltol
Basic	Aadhaarbhut
Barely	Jau
Barely (young shoot)	Jamara
Based	Aadhaarit
Be	Hunu
Bath	Nuhaunu
Bean	Simi
Bear responsibility	Jimmewaari bahan garnu
Bear (Animal)	Bhaalu
Beat	Kutnu
Beautiful	Sundar
Beauty	Sundarta
Because	Kinabhane
Because of that	Tyasaile
Bee	Mahuri
Bed	Khaat, ochhyan
Before	Aghi, agadi
Begin	Thaalnu
Begining	Suru
Behaviour	Byabahaar
Behind	Pachhi, pachhadi
Below	Tala, muni
Belt	Peti
Besides	Alawa
Besides of that	Tyasbaahek
Best	Uttam
Betel nut	Supaari
Bird	Charaa
Birth	Janma
Big	Thulo
Bite	Toknu
Blessing	Aasirbaad
Black	Kaalo
Boil	Umaalnu
Blocked	Awaruddha
Blue	Nilo
Body,	Jiu, sharir
Bonus pay	Bhatta
Bone	Haad
Book	Kitaab
Border	Simana
Borderline	Sima
Bother	Dukha dinu
Boss	Haakim
Both	Dubai
Bow down	Dandawat garnu
Boy	Keta
Branch	Shakha
Break	Bhaachnu
Bread	Paauroti, roti
Bride	Dulahi
Bridge	Pool
Bring	Lyaaunu
Bring out	Jhiknu
Brown	Khairo
Buffalo	Bhainsi
Brother	Daju, bhai
Elder brother	Daju
Younger brother	Bhai
Broom	Kucho
Brush	Maajhnu
Bug	Kira
Build	Banaaunu
Building	Bhawan
Bunch	Jhuppa
Bundle	Poka
Bury	Gaadnu
Burden	Bhaari
Business	Byawasaaya
Businessman	Byapari
Busy	Byasta
Buy	Kinnu
But	Tara
Button	Taank
By	Dwara

CONVERSATION

English	Romanized Nepali
Conversation 1 : Bad
A : How was the movie?	Movie kasto thiyo?
B : It was bad.	Naramro thiyo.
Conversation 2 : Baffled
A : What`s wrong ?	K bhayo?
B : I`m baffled.	Ma almaliye.
Conversation 3 : Bamboo
A : What is this ?	Yo k ho?
B : It`s bamboo.	Yo bansh ho.
Conversation 4 : Thin
A : Why is it so thin ?	Yo kina yeti patalo chha?
B : It`s very young.	Yo sano chha.
Conversation 5 : Banquet
A : Where are you going?	Kaha jaadai chhau?
B : To a banquet.	Bhojma jaadai chhu.

GRAMMAR REFERENCES

English Verb	Romananized Nepali Verb	Present	Past	Future
To eat	Khaanu	Khancchu	Khaye	Khanechhu
To drink	Piunu	Piunchhu	Piye	Piunechhu
To go	Jaanu	Jaanchhu	Gaye	Jaanechhu
To come	Aaunu	Aauchhu	Aaye	Aaunechhu
To do	Garnu	Garchhu	Garey	Garnechhu
To say	Bhannu	Bhanchhu	Bhane	Bhannechhu
To see/watch	Hernu	Herchhu	Herey	Hernechhu
To speak	Bolnu	Bolchhu	Boley	Bolnechhu
To read/study	Padhnu	Padhchhu	Padhey	Padhnechhu
To write	Lekhnu	Lekhchhu	Lekhey	Lekhnechhu

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English–Nepali Glossary | Learn Common English Words with Nepali Meanings

Samana Rai — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:20:14 +0000

In this video, you will learn a useful English–Nepali Glossary featuring common English words, their Nepali meanings, pronunciation, and practical usage. This lesson is designed to help you build your vocabulary and better understand the connection between English and Nepali.

WORDS

English	Romanized Nepali
A lot	Badhi, thuprai
Able	Yoggya
About	Karib
About something or someone	Baarema
Academy hall	Pragya bhawan
Above	Maathi
Accept	Swikaar garnu
According to	Anusaar
According to (in legal term)	Bamojim
According to (in ritual form)	Bidhi purbak
Act	Kaarya
Act ( in legal term)	Ain
Accounting	Hisab
Across	Paari
Action (in legal term )	Kaarwaahi
Actually	Khaas gari
Add	Thapnu
Additional	Thap
Adopt (As a part)	Angikaar
To be adorned	Singaarinu, sajinu
Adornment	Bhesbhusa
Adult	Adhabaise
Advance money	Peski
Advice	Sallah
After	Pacchi
After immediately	Bitikkai
Afraid (To be)	Daraaunu
Afternoon	Diuso
Age	Umer
Ago	Aghi
Agree	Maannu
Agriculture	Krishi
Agro-economy	Krishi-arthabyawasta
Air	Haawa
Aim	Udessya
Aeroplane	Hawaaijahaaj
Alcohol	Rakshi
All	Sabai
Alligator	Ghadiyaal
Alert	Satarka
Allowance money	Bhatta
Almost all	Sabai jaso
Alone	Eklai
Along with	Saathai, ekaisaath
Alright	La
Also	Pani, ferii
Although	Hunata, tara
Altitude	Ucchai
Always	Sadhai
Amazed	Acchamma/chakka parnu
Among	Maddhe
Amuse oneself	Man bahalaaunu
And	Ra
And then	Ani
Anger	Rish
Animal	Janaawar
Domestic animal	Bastubhaau
Wild animal	Bannyajantu
Animal husbandry	Pasupaalan
Anxiety	Chintaa
Apple	Syau
Appointment	Niyukti
Appropriate	Upayukta
Arm	Haat
Around	Waripari
Approve	Swikar garnu
Area	kshetra
Arrange	Milaaunu
Arrangement	Yojana/ prabandha
Article	Lekh
As compared to	Bhanda
Article of law	Dhaara
As	Jasto
As much as possible	Sakesamma
As much as one can	Sakejati
As if	Jasto
As soon as	Bitikkai
Ascend	Chadhnu
Ascetic	Jogi
Asceticism	Tapassya
Ask	Sodhnu
Ask for	Maagnu
Assistant	Sahayak
Assurance	Aaswaasan
At	Maa
At last	Antyama
Attire	Pahiran
Attack	Hamala
Attention	Dhyan
Auspicious time	Saait
Attractive	Manohar
Authority	Adhikaar
Autocratic	Nirankush balen
Available	Paainu
Able	Saknu

USEFUL CONVERSATION

English	Romanized Nepali
Conversation 1: All	Sabai
A: Are all the students here?	Sabai bidhyarthi haru yaha chhan?
B: Yes, All of them are here.	Ho, Sabaijana yaha chhan.
Conversation 2: Alligtor	Ghadiyaal
A: Did you see the alligator?	Timile ghadiyaal dekhyou?
B: Yes, It was very big!	Ho, Tyo dherai thulo thiyo!
Conversation 3: Alert	Satarka
A: Be alert, while driving.	Gaadi chalaauda satarka hau.
B:Okay, I’ll be careful.	Hunchha, Ma sabdhan hunchhu.
Conversation 4: Allowance money	Bhatta
A: Did you get your allowance money?	Timile bhatta ko paisa payou?
B: Yes, I got it today.	Ho maile aaja paye.
Conversation 5: Alone	Eklai
A: Are you alone?	Timi eklai chhau?
B: Yes I’m alone.	Ho ma eklai chhu.

GRAMMAR REFERENCES

English	Romanized Nepali Meaning	Present	Past	Future
Go	Jaanu	Ma jaanchhu	Ma gaye	Ma jaanechhu
Come	Aaunu	Ma aauchhu	Ma aaye	Ma aayechhu
Eat	Khanu	Ma khanchhu	Maile khaye	Ma khanechhu
Drink	Piunu	Ma piunchhu	Maile piye	Maile piyechhu
See	Hernu	Ma herchhu	Maile here	Maile hernechhu
Do	Garnu	Ma garchhu	Maile gare	Maile garchhu
Make	Banaaunu	Ma banaauchhu	Maile banaye	Maile banaunechhu
Take	Linu	Ma linchhu	Maile liye	Maile liyechhu
Give	Dinu	Ma dinchhu	Maile diney	Ma dinechhu
Speak	Bolnu	Ma bolchhu	Ma bole	Ma bolnechhu

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Nepali Wedding 🇳🇵 | Nepali Wedding Traditions, Culture, Vocabulary & Useful Sentences

Samana Rai — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:04:13 +0000

In this video, we explore the beautiful traditions and cultural practices of a Nepali wedding. You will learn about common wedding customs, ceremonies, traditional clothing, food, family gatherings, music, dancing, and other important aspects of weddings in Nepal.

WORDS

English	Romanized Nepali
Wedding/marriage	Bihe/ biha/ biwaha
Love marriage	Prem biwaha
Arrange marriage	Maagi biwaha
Mediator, match-maker	Lami
To confirm, make sure	Pakka garnu
Bridegroom	Dulaha, behula
Bride	Dulahi, behuli
In short	Chhotkarima
Of social class	Bargiya
Sure, certain	Nishchit
Official	Aapachaarik
Packet, bundle	Poka
Coincidence, chance	Sangyog
To be assured	Aashwasta hunu
Side, party, aspect	Pakshya
Additional	Thap
To stand, be standing	Ubhinu
Turn, time	Paalo
Spice, condiment	Masala
To be decorated, adornment	Singaarinu
Gift	Upahaar
Invitation card	Nimtapatra
To distribute/ give	Baandnu
Betel nut	Supaari
Departure	Prasthan garnu
Act, law	Ain
Girl choosing husband	Swayambar
Auspicious	Saait
Youngest son	Kaanchho
Domestic priest	Purohit
Instruction, direction	Nirdeshan
Night	Raat
At the end	Antama
To be ended/ finished	Siddhinu
Wailing, lamenting	Ruwabaasi
Difficult goodbye	Bichhod
To break	Todnu
Kingship term/ relation	Samdhi
With	Saath
Older/ big brother	Daju, dai
Together, along with	Ekaisaath
According to the ritual	Bidhipurbak
Welcome	Swagat
New	Naya
Relation, connection	Sambandha
Join, connect	Jodnu
Two days later	Parsipalta
Maternal home, woman``s parent`s home	Maaiti
To go	Jaanu
To be happy/ pleasant	Ramaaunu
Wife`s parents home	Sasuraali
Son-in-law, husband of small sister	Jwain
Daughter-in-law, wife of small brother	Buhaari
Family	Pariwaar
To agree	Raaji
Dancing and singing	Naachgaan
Varieties of food	Parikaar
Small, minor	Saanotino
Sister-in-law, wife of older brother	Bhaauju
Brother-in-law, husband of older sister	Bhinaju
Father-in-law	Sasura
Mother-in-law	Saasu
Mother`s brother	Mama
Uncle, father`s younger brother	Kaka
Aauntie, Father`s sister	Fupu
Grandmother	Hajuraama
Grandfather	Hajurbuwa
Nephew, niece,	Bhatijo, bhatiji
Traditional wedding	Paramparagat Biwaha
Everyone	Sabaijana
Happy	Khusi
Husband	Shrimaan
Wife	Shrimati
New begining	Subharamba
New life	Naya jiban
Couple	Jodi
Love	Maya
Togetherness	Saath
Trust	Bishwas
Best wishes	Shubhakaamana

USEFUL PHRASES

English	Romanized Nepali
Best wishes on your wedding.	Biwahako dherai dherai shuvakaamana.
Always be happy.	Sadhain khusi rahanuhos.
A begining of new life.	Naya jibanko shubharamba
How`s the wedding preparation?	Biwahako tayari kasto hudanchha ?
A wedding procession has arrived.	Janti aaipugyo.
Did you distribute the invitation card?	Nimtopatra baandnubhayo?
Groom is ready.	Dulaha tayar bhaisakyo.
A bride is very beautiful.	Dulahi nikai sundar Chhin.
We welcomed our sister-in-law.	Haamile bhaujulai swagat garyaun.
Their couple is beautiful.	Uniharuko jodi raamro chha.

USEFUL CONVERSATION

English	Romanized Nepali
A: Is it a love marriage?	Ke yo prem biwaha ho?
B: Yes, It is.	Ho , ho.
A: When is your wedding?	Timro bihe kahile ho?
B: Next month.	Arko mahina.
A: Is the date confirmed?	Miti pakka bhayo?
B: Yes, everything is ready.	Ho, sabai tayari chha.
A: Who arranged the marriage?	Bihe kasle milaaidiyo?
B: A matchmaker did.	Lami le milaaunu bhayo?
A: How is the preparation going?	Tayar kasto hudai chha?
B: Everything is going well.	Sabai ramrari hudai chha.
A: Oh , Congrachulations!	Badhai chha!
B: Thank you so much!	Dherai dhanyabaad.

GRAMMAR REFERENCE

English verb	Romanized Nepali meaning	Present	Past	Future
To do	Garnu	Garchhu	Gare	Garnechhu
To be	Hunu	Chhu	Thiye	Hunechhu
To meet	Bhetnu	Bhetchhu	Bhete	Bhetnechhu
To arrange	Milaaunu	Milaauchhu	Milaaye	Milaaunechhu
To confirm	Pakka garnu	Pakka garchhu	Pakka gare	Pakka garnechhu
To prepare	Tayar garnu	Tayar garchhu	Tayaar gare	Tayar garnechhu
To get married	Bihe garnu	Bihe garchhu	Bihe gare	Bihe garnechhu
To go	Jaanu	Jaanchhu	Gaye	Jaanechhu
To happen/become	Hunu	Hunchha	Bhaye	Hunechha
To congratulate	Badhai dinu	Badhai dinchhu	Badhai diye	Badhai dinechhu

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Useful Nepali Phrases to Start a Conversation | Everyday Nepali Speaking

Samana Rai — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:50:27 +0000

In this video, you will learn useful Nepali phrases for starting a conversation naturally and confidently. These expressions are commonly used when meeting someone, greeting people, introducing yourself, asking how someone is doing, and beginning a friendly conversation in Nepali.

USEFUL PHRASES

English	Romanized Nepali
Hello! , Greetings!	Naaste!, Namaskar!
How are you ?	Tapaainlaai kasto chha ?
Are you well ?	Sanchai hunuhunchha ?
What are you doing ?	K gardai hunuhunchha ?
How are you today ?	Tapainlaai aaja kasto chha ?
How was your day ?	Tapainko din kasto rayo ?
What is your Name ?	Tapainko naam k ho ?
Where are you going ?	Kata jaadai hunuhunchha ?
Where are you coming from ?	Kata baata aaudai hunuhunchha ?
Where do you live ?	Tapai kaha basnuhunchha ?
What should i call you ?	Tapainlaai k bhanera bolaaunu ?
I felt like i have met you before.	Tapainlaai pahile pani bhetey jasto laagyo.
Have we met before ?	Haami pahile bheteko chhaun ?
Are you new here ?	Tapaain yaha naya hunuhunchha ?
How long have you been here ?	Tapaain yaha kati samaya dekhi hunhunchha ?
Is this your first time in here ?	Tapaain yaha pahilo patak aaunu bhayeko ho ?
How do you like this place ?	Tapainlaai yo thau kasto laagyo ?
What brings you here ?	Tapaain yaha k ko laagi aaumu bhayeko ho ?
Where do you work ?	Tapaain kaha kaam garnu hunchha ?
What do you do /	Tapaain k kaam garnu hunchha ?
Do you study ?	Tapaain padhnuhunchha ?
What do you study ?	Tapaain k padhnuhunchha ?
Can you speak Nepali ?	Tapaainlaai Nepali bolna aauchha ?
Are you learning Nepali ?	Tapaain Nepali sikdai hunuhunchha ?
How are you finding Learning Nepali ?	Tapainlaai Nepali sikna kasto laagdai chha ?
Where are you from ?	Tapaain kaha bata hunuhunchha ?
Were is your home ?	Tapaainko ghar kaha ho ?
Is everyone fine in your family ?	Pariwaarma sabaijana thikai hunuhunchha ?
It `is very hot today, isn``t it ?	Aaja dherai garmi chha, hai ?
It is very cold today, isn`t it ?	Aaja dherai chiso chha, hai ?
Today`s weather is nice.	Aajako mausam raamrai chha.
Do you often come here ?	Tapaain yaha praya aaunuhunchha ?
Doyou like this place ?	Tapaainlaai yo thau mann parchha ?
Do you like the food here ?	Tapaainlaai yaha ko khana mann parchha ?
Have you had your meal ?	Khana khanu bhayo ?
What did you eat today ?	Aaja k khanu bhayo ?
What are your plans today ?	Aajako yojana k chha ?
What do you like to do in your free time ?	Fursad ko samayama k garna mann paraaunuhunchha ?
What are you doing these weekends ?	Sapta antama k gardai hunuhunchha ?
What are your interest ?	Tapaainko ruchi k ho ?
Can i ask you something ?	Tapaainlaai euta kura sodhum ?
Let`s have a chat.	Haami kura garaun na .
Is there eerything going well ?	Sabai thikthaak chha ?
Did you come alone ?	Eklai aaunu bhayeko ?
Let`s talk something new today ?	Aaja kehi naya kura garaun na .

CONVERSATION

English	Romanized Nepali
A : Do you like the food here?	Tapainlaai yaha ko khana mann parchha ?
B : Yes, it`s really good.	Hajur, ekdam mitho chha.
A : Have you had your meal ?	Khana khanu bhayo ?
B : Yes, i just ate.	Hajur, bharkharai khaaye.
A : What did you eat today ?	Aaja k khanu bhayo ?
B : I ate daal bhaat.	Maile daal bhaat khaaye.
A : What are your plans today ?	Aajako yojana k chha ?
B : I am going out with friends.	Ma sathiharu sanga bahira jaadai chhu.
A : What do you like to do in your free time ?	Fursad ko samayama k garna mann paraunuhunchha?
B : I like watching movies.	Malai filim herna mann parchha.
A What are your interest ?	Tapainko ruchi k ho ?
B : I like music and travelling.	Malai sangeet ra yaatra garna mann parchha.
A : Is everything going well ?	Sabai thik thak chha ?
B : Yes, everything is fine.	Hajur, sabai thik chha .

GRAMMAR REFERENCES

English verb	Romanized Nepali meaning	Present	Past	Future
To have/ possess	Hunu	Ma sanga chha	Ma sanga thiyo	Ma sanga hunechha
To like	Mann paraunu	Malai mann parchha	Malai mann paryo	Malai mann parnechha
To plan	Yojana banaunu	Ma yojana banauchhu	Maile yojana banaye	Ma yojana banaunechhu
To travel	Yaatra garnu	Ma yaatra garchhu	Maile yaatra garey	Ma yaatra garnechhu
To meet	Bhetnu	Ma bhetchhu	Maile bhetey	Ma bhetnechhu
To talk	Bolnu	Ma bolchhu	Ma boley	Ma bolnechhu
To think	Sochnu	Ma sochchhu	Maile sochhey	Ma sochnechhu
To ask	Sodhnu	Ma sodhchhu	Maile sodhey	Ma sodhnechhu
To listen	Sunnu	Ma sunchhu	Maile suney	Ma sunnechhu
To stay	Basnu	Ma baschhu	Ma basey	Ma basnechhu

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Haritalika Teej in Nepal 🇳🇵 | Festival, Traditions, Culture & Useful Nepali Vocabulary

Samana Rai — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:03:41 +0000

In this video, we explore Haritalika Teej (हरितालिका तीज), one of the well-known Hindu festivals celebrated in Nepal, especially by women. Learn about the traditions, rituals, cultural practices, songs, dancing, fasting, and social gatherings associated with Teej.

WORDS

English	Romanized Nepali
Neplali festival (teej)	Teej
Fast/relegious fast	Brata
Worship	Pooja
Prayer	Prathana
Temple	Mandir
God	Bhagwan
Lord Shiva	Shiva
Hindu goddess	Paarbati
Special teej feast	Darr
Eating teej feast	Darr khane
Bangles	Chhura
Saari	Saadi
Beadet Necklace	Potey
Traditional necklace	Tilhari
Dance	Naach
Song	Geet
Traditional song	Paramparagat geet
To sing	Gaaunu
To dance	Naachnu
Fun/enjoyment	Ramaailo
Happiness/joy	Khusi
Tradition/cultural practice	Sansakaar
Culture	Sanskriti
Tradition	Parampara
Married	Bibahit
Maternal home	Maaiti
Girls/women of the house	Chelibeti
Blessing	Aasirbaad
Good fortune	Saubhaagya
Faith	Aastha
Devotion	Shraddha
Shiva temple	Shivalaya
Oil lamp	Deep
Inscense	Dhoop
Inscense stick	Agarbatti
Flower	Phool
Relegious offering	Prasaad
Sacred rice	Akshyataa
Jewellery	Gahana
Red	Raato
Green	Hariyo
Ritual vessel	Kalash
Makeup/adornment	Shringaar
To get dressed up	Shringaarinu
Gathering	Bhela
Meeting / get together	Bhetghaat
Best wishes	Shuvakaamana
Milk	Dudh
Yogurt	Dahi
Devotional song	Bhajan
Dancing/singing	Naachgaan
Celebration	Utsab
Sisters	Did bahini
Love	Mayaa

USEFUL PHRASES

English	Romanized Nepali
Today is teej.	Aaja teej ho.
I am fasting.	Ma brata baschhu.
She worships.	Uni pooja garchhin.
We go to the temple.	Haami mandir jaanchhau.
I always remember god.	Ma sadahai bhagwanlaai samjhanchhu.
Lord shiva is worshipped.	Shiva ko pooja garinchha.
Parbati is a goodess.	Parbati devi hunuhuncha.
She wore a red saari.	Unle raato saari laga-en.
I wore a beaded necklace.	Maille potey laa-en.
They dance.	Uniharu naachhan.
They sing teej songs.	Uniharu teejko geet gaauchha.
We sang a song.	Haamile geet gaayaun.
Teej is very enjoyable.	Teej ma dherai ramailo hunchha.
Everyone is happy .	Sabaijana khusi mchhan.
We follow our tradition.	Haami haamro sanskar maanchhau.
Teej is also a part of our culture.	Teej pani hamro sanskritiko bhaag ho.
This is an old tradition.	Yo puraano parampara ho.
She is married.	Uni bibaahit hun.
She went to her maternal home.	Uni maaiti gae-en.
Women of the family are gathered.	Chelibeti haru bhela bhaye.
Teej is considered as a festival of good fortune.	Teejlaai saubhaggya ko parba maninchha.
She has faith in god.	Unle bhagwaan maa aastha raakchhin.
She worshipped With devotion.	Unle shraddha purbak pooja garin.
She went to the shiva temple.	Uni shivalaya gae-en.
Wa ate the offering.	Haamile prasad khaayaun.
Sacred rice is used during worshipped.	Pooja ma akshyataa prayog garinchha.
Ritual vessel is placed during worship.	Pooja ma kalash raakhinchha.
Red clothes are worn during teej.	Teej ma raato luga lagaa-en chha.
Best wishesh for teej to everyone.	Sabailaai teej ko shuvakaamana.

USEFUL CONVERSATION

English	Romanized Nepali
A: What are you doing today?	Aaja timi ke gardai chhau?
B: I’m observing Teej fast.	Ma Teejko brata basdai chhu.
A: Are you going to the temple?	Timi mandir jaadai chhau?
B: Yes, I’m going for worship.	Ho, Ma puja garna jaadai chhu.
A: Who are you praying to?	Timi kaslai prarthana gardai chhau?
B: I’m praying to Lord Shiva & Parvati.	Ma Bhagwan Shiva ra Parvati lai prarthana gardai chhu.
A: What do you pray for ?	Timi ke ko laagi prarthana garchhau?
B: I pray for happiness and good health.	Ma khusi ra ramro swastha ko laagi prarthana garchhu.
A: Happy Teej!!	Teej ko Subhakamana!!
B: Thank you!! Same to you	Dhanyabaad!! Timilaai paani.

GRAMMAR REFERENCE

English verb	Romanized Nepali meaning	Present	Past	Future
To fast	Brata basnu	Ma brata baschhu	Maile brata base	Ma brata basnechhu
To worship	Puja garnu	Ma puja garchhu	Maile puja gare	Ma puja garnechhu
To pray	Prarthana garnu	Ma prarthana garchhu	Maile prarthana gare	Ma prarthana garnechhu
To go	Jaanu	Ma jaanchhu	Ma gaye	Ma jaanechhu
To come	Aaunu	Ma aauchhu	Ma aaye	Ma aaunechhu
To do	Garnu	Ma garchhu	Maile gare	Ma garnechhu
To ask/Pray for	Maagnu	Ma maagchhu	Maile maage	Ma maagnechhu
To give	Dinu	Ma dinchhu	Maile diye	Ma dinechhu
To believe	Biswas garnu	Ma biswas garchhu	Maile biswas gare	Ma biswas garnechhu
To celebrate	Manaaunu	Ma manaauchhu	Maile manaye	Ma manaaunechhu

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Nepali Phrases to End a Conversation | Useful Nepali Expressions for Everyday Speaking

Samana Rai — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:17:01 +0000

In this video, you will learn useful Nepali phrases and expressions for ending a conversation naturally and politely. These phrases are commonly used when saying goodbye, leaving a conversation, making plans to meet again, or politely bringing a conversation to an end.

PHRASES FOR ENDING CONVERSATIONS POLIETLY

English	Romanized Nepali
I`ll go now.	Aba ma jaanchhu.
I should get going now.	Aba ma hindinchhu.
I`ll leave now.	Aba ma niskanchhu.
Okay, let`s go now.	La, aba jaa-aun.
See you again.	Feri bhetaunla.
See you later.	Pachhi bhetaunla.
See you tomorrow.	Bholi bhetaunla.
We`ll talk again.	Feri kura garaunla.
We`ll talk later.	Pachhi kura garaula.
I`ll call you later.	Pachhi phone garaunla.
Let`s talk on the phone later.	Pachhi phone ma kura garaunla.
Let`s meet again then.	Feri bhetau na ta.
See you later, okay.	Pachhi bhetaun hai.
Let`s talk later, okay.	Pachhi kura garaun hai.
Okay, i`ll go now.	La, aba ma jaanchhu.
It was nice to meet you.	Tapainlai bhetera khusi laagyo.
It was nice talking to you.	Tapainsanga kura garera khushi laagyo.
Thank you for gtalking to me.	Kura garnubhayekoma dhannyabaad.
Thank you for your time.	Tapaainko samayako laagi dhannyabaad.
Thank you for your help.	Sahayogko laagi dhannyabaad.
Thank you for your time.	Samaya dinubhayekoma dhannyabaad.
Take care.	Aafno khyal rakhnuhos.
Take good care of yourself.	Aafno ramrosanga khyal raakhnuhos.
Have a safe journey.	Raamrosanga jaanuhos.
Travel safely.	Surakchhit jaanuhos.
Have a good day.	Tapaainko din ramro hos.
Good night.	Subha raatri.
Have a good time.	Raamro samaya bitaaunuhos.
Have a good evening.	Raamro saanjh hos.
Have fun.	Ramailo garnuhos.
See you next time.	Arko patak bhetaunla.
See you another day.	Arko din bhetaunla.
We`ll talk when we have time.	Samaya milepacchi kura garaunla.
We will meet when we`re free.	Fursad bhayepachhi bhetaunla.
It`s getting quite late.	Aba dherai dhila bhayo.
I have to leave now.	Aba ma niskanu parne bhayo.
I have to go now.	Aba ma jaanuparne bhayo.
Okay, i`ll take a leave now.	La, aba ma bida hunchhu.
Okay then.	La, thik chha ta.
That`s all for now.	La, ahileko laagi yati nai.
We`ll have a longer chat next time.	La, arko patak laamo kura garamla.
I won`t take much more of your time.	Aba tapaainko dherai samaya linna.
You probably have work to do.	Tapainko kaam hola.
I`ll let you go now.	Aba tapainlai jaana dinchhu.
I won`t keep you for long.	Tapainlaai dherai ber rokdina.
I won`t take up your time now.	Aba tapainko samaya linna.
Let`s meet when we can.	Samaya milayera bhetaunla.
Let me know when you get home.	Ghar pugepachhi khabar garnuhos.
Call me when you reach.	Pugepachhi phone garnuhos.
Be careful on the way.	Baatoma dhyan dinuhos.
Take some rest.	Aaraam garnuhos.
Stay in touch.	Samparkama rahanuhos.
Keep in touch.	Samparka gardai garnuhos.
Keep me updated.	Khabar gardai garnuhos.
Have a safe trip home.	Raamro sanga ghar jaanuhos.
Have a good rest.	Raamro sanga aaram garnuhos.
I hope we`ll meet again.	Aasha chha feri bhetnechhaun.
We`ll talk when we meet.	Bhet hunda kura garaunla.

CONVERSATION

English	Romanized Nepali
Conversation 1 : Leaving Work
A : The Work is finished.	Kaam sakkiyo.
B: Great.	Raamro bhayo.
Conversation 2 : Friends Saying Goodbye
A : I had a great time today.	Aaja dherai ramailo bhayo.
B: Me too.	Malai pani.
Conversation 3 : After a meeting
A : The meeting is over.	Baithak sakkiyo.
B : Thank you.	Dhannyabaad.
Conversation 4 : At school
A : That`s all for today.	Aajako laagi yetti nai.
B : Thank you, sir.	Dhannyabaad sir.
Conversation 5 : Visiting a friend
A : Stay a little longer.	Ali ber ajhai basa na.
B : Sorry, i should get going now.	Maaf gara, aba ma hidnuparchha.

GRAMMAR REFERENCES

English verb	Romanized Nepali	Present	Past	Future
Go	Jaanu	Go/goes	Went	Will go
Leave	Niskanu/chhodnu	Leave/leaves	Left	Will leave
Get (going)	Laagnu/hidnu	Get/gets	Got	Will get
See	Bhetnu/dekhnu	See/sees	Saw	Will see
Talk	Kura garnu	Talk/talks	Talked	Will talk
Call	Phone garnu/bolaaunu	Call/calls	Called	Will call
Meet	Bhetnu	Meet/meets	Met	Will meet
Come	Aaunu	Come/comes	Came	Will come
Be	Hunu	Am/is/are	Was/were	Will be
Do	Garnu	Do/does	Did	Will do

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Nepal – A Beautiful Country 🇳🇵 | Learn Nepali Through Nepal’s Culture, Nature & Heritage

Samana Rai — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:14:42 +0000

In this video, we explore Nepal, a beautiful country known for its stunning mountains, rich culture, ancient heritage, diverse landscapes, and warm hospitality. Along the way, you will learn useful Nepali vocabulary and sentences related to Nepal, including words about nature, mountains, culture, traditions, historical places, festivals, food, and everyday life.

WORDS

English	Romanized Nepali
Country	Desh
Beautiful Nation	Sundar rastra
Neighbour Country	Chhimeki rastra
China	Chin
India	Bharat
Very	Nikai
Beautiful	Sundar
Historical	Aitihaasik
Religious	Dhaarmik
Cultural	Sanskritik
Geographical	Bhaugolik
Full of	Bharipurna
Forest	Ban
Waterfall	Jharna
River	Khola
Lake	Taal
Part	Bhaag
Tall	Aglo
Mountain	Himal
Himalayan mountain range	Himalaya parbatmala
In some places	Kahi-kahi
Across, other side	Paari
Region, territory	Bhubhaag
Border, boundary	Simana
Divide, separate	Chhutyaunu
Flow	Bagnu
World	Sansaar
Mt. Everest	Sagarmatha
Inhabitation	Basobaas
Surrounding, vicinity	Chheuchhau
Village	Gaaun
Settlement	Basti
Main, chief	Pramukh
Form of	Ko rupma
Source	Srot
Middle	Madhya
Area, region,field	Kshetra
Far, remote, distant	Sudur
Desolate	Ujaad
Various	Bibhinna
Kind, sort, type	Prakar
Business, commercial	Byapaarik
Stream	Nala
Valley	Upatyaka
Pleasant, beautiful	Ramaniya
Mountain, hills	Daandakaandaa
Terrain	Dharaatal
To dig	Khannu
Irrigation	Sinchaai
Convenience, facility	Subidha
Store, warehouse	Bhandaar
Food grain	Anna
Population	Janasangkhya
Industrial	Audhogik
Jungle, forest	Jungle
Deforestation	Fadaani
To set/settle/establish	Basaaunu
People`s tendency	Prabritti
Among, in between	Madhye
Development	Bikaas
Remaining, leftover	Baanki
Air wind	Hawa
Cave	Gufa
Desert	Marubhumi
The earth	Prithivi
Mud	Hilo
Pond	Pokhari
Summit	Shikhar
Throughhout, full	Bhari
Vegetation	Banaspati
Renown, famous	Prasiddha
Foot/bottom of the mountains or hills	Fedi
Thorny	Kaande
Transportation	Yatayaat
Electricity	Bijuli
Terai areas	Madhes
Agriculture	Krishi
Cultivates plain plot	Faant
Plain ground/field	Maidaan
Landslide	Pahiro
Terraces/slope land	Bhirpaakha

SENTENCES

English	Romanized Nepali
Nepal is one of the small country.	Nepal euta sano desh ho.
Nepal is full of natural beauty.	Nepal prakritik sundartale bharipurna chha.
The worlds tallest mountain, the mount everest lies in Nepal.	Sansarkai sabaibhandaa aglo himal, sagarmatha Nepal ma chha.
A lots of rivers and streams are there in Nepal.	Nepalma dherai kholanala chhan.
As well as beautiful waterfalls are also there.	Saathai sundar jharnaharu pani chhan.
Nepal has cultural and geographical diversity.	Nepalma saabskritik ra bhaugolik bibidhata chha.
Most of the sherpas live in mountain areas.	Sherpaharu praaya himalma baschhan.
Nepal is a developing country.	Nepal bikaasunmukh desh ho.
There is a harmony in Nepalese society.	Nepali samaajma sabaijanaa milera baschhan.

CONVERSATION

English	Romanized Nepali
CONVERSATION 1: ABOUT NEPAL	NEPALKO BAREMA
A: Is Nepal a big country?	Nepal thulo desh ho?
B: No, Nepal is a small country?	Hoina, Nepal euta saano desh ho.
CONVERSATION 2: MOUNTAINS & RIVERS	HIMAL RA KHOLANAALAA
A: Where is Mt. Everest?	Sagarmatha kaha chha?
B: It lies in Nepal.	Yo Nepal ma chha.
A: Are there many rivers in Nepal?	Nepalma dherai kholanala chhan?
B: Yes, there are many rivers and streams.	Ho, tyaha dherai kholanala chhan.
CONVERSATION 3: NATURAL BEAUTY	PRAKRITIK SUNDARTA
A: What else can we see in Nepal?	Nepalma aru ke dekhna sakinchha?
B: We can see beautiful waterfalls.	Hami sundar jharanaharu dekhna sakchhau.
CONVERSATION 4: CULTURAL DIVERSITY	SANSKRITIK BIBIDHATA
A: Is Nepal culturally diverse?	Nepal sanskritik rupma bibidh chha?
B: Yes, Nepal has cultural and geographical diversity.	Ho, Nepalma sanskritik ra bhaugolik bibidhata chha.
CONVERSATION 5: Sherpas	ONE OF CASTE IN NEPAL
A: Where do most Sherpas live?	Dherai Sherpaharu kaha baschhan?
B: Most of them live in mountain areas.	Dherai Sherpaharu Himali bheg ma baschhan.

GRAMMAR REFERENCE

English Verb	Romanized Nepali Meaning	Present	Past	Future
To be	Hunu	Hunchha	Thiyo	Hunechha
To live/stay	Basnu	Baschha	Basyo	Basnechha
To see	Dekhnu	Dekhchha	Dekhyo	Dekhnechha
To watch/look	Hernu	Herchha	Heryo	Hernechha
To remain	Rahanu	Rahanchha	Rahyo	Rahanechha
To come	Aaunu	Aauchha	Aayo	Aaunechha
To go	Jaanu	Jaanchha	Gayo	Jaanechha
To do	Garnu	Garchha	Garyo	Garnechha
To be able to	Saknu	Sakchha	Sakkyo	Saknechha
To respect	Samman garnu	Samman garchha	Samman garyo	Samman garnechha

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Same Nepali Word, Different Meanings | Learn Nepali Vocabulary & Sentences

Samana Rai — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:55:12 +0000

In this video, you will learn Nepali words that have different meanings depending on the context. Understanding these words is an important part of learning natural Nepali and can help you understand conversations more easily.

NEPALI WORDS WITH DIFFERENT MEANING

Nepali Word	Different meaning In English	Example Nepali Sentences	English Meaning
Chalnu	To Walk	Ma bistaarai chalchhu.	I walk slowly.
Chalnu	To work/function	Yo ghadi chaliraheko chha.	This watch is working perfectly.
Laagnu	To feel	Malaai bhok laagyo.	I feel hungry.
Laagnu	To take time	Tyaha pugna ek ghanta laagchha.	It takes one hour to reach.
Basnu	To sit	Yaha basnuhos.	Please sit here.
Basnu	To stay/live	Ma kathmandu ma baschhu.	I live in kathmandu.
Uthnu	To get up	Ma bihaana chha baje uthchhu.	I get up at six o`clock.
Uthnu	To rise	Paaniko isthar uthyo.	The water level rose.
Kholnu	To open	Dhoka kholnuhos.	Open the road.
Kholnu	To start	Usle naya byaapaar kholyo.	He started a new business.
Kaatnu	To cut	Maile syaaun kaaten.	I cut an apple.
Kaatnu	To cross	Hamile baato kaatyaun.	We crossed the road.
Chhodnu	To leave	Usle ghar chhodyo.	He left the house.
Chhodnu	To quit	Maile dhumrapaan chhoden.	I quit smoking.
Raakhnu	To keep/put	kitaab tablema raakha.	Put the book on the table.
Raakhnu	To save/store	Kehi paisa bachat garera raakha.	Save some money.
Chaalaaunu	To drive	Gaadi bistaarai chalaaunuhos.	Drive slowly.
Chalaaunu	To use/run	Ma computer chalaauchhu.	I use a computer.
Taannu	To pull	Dhoka tannuhos.	Pull the door.
Taannu	To draw	Usle rekha taanyo.	He drew a line.
Dinu	To give	Malaai paani dinuhod.	Give me water.
Dinu	To allow	Uslaai jaana dinuhos.	Allow him to go.
Hernu	To look	Yata hera.	Look at here.
Hernu	To consider	Heraun k hunchha.	Let`s see what happens.
Pakaaunu	To cook	Aamale khana pakaaunubhayo.	Mom cooked the rice.
Pakaaunu	To ripen	Ghaamle fal pakaayo.	The sun has ripened the fruit.
Bajnu	To ring	Phone bajyo	The phone rang
Bajnu	To play sound	Radioma geet bajiraheko chha.	A song is playing in the radio.
Bhetnu	To meet	Maile mero sathilaai bheten.	I met my friend.
Bhetnu	To find	Maile naya kaam bheten.	I found a new job.
Mukh	Mouth	Mero mukh dukhyo.	My mouth hurts.
Mukh	Front, face	Gharko mukh baatotira chha.	The front of the house faces the road.
Haat	Hand	Mero haat dukhyo.	My hand hurts.
Haat	To help, assistance	Yo kaamma mero haat chha.	I am involved in this work.
Baato	Road, path	Yo baato bajaar jaanchha.	This road goes to the market.
Baato	Way, method	Arko baato rojaun.	Let`s choose another way.
Kura	Thing, matter	Yo k kura ho?	What matter is this?
Kura	Talk, conversation	Haamile dherai kura garyaun.	We talked a lot.
Kaam	Work, job	I am at work.	Ma kaamma chhu.
Kaam	Use, purpose	Yo k kaamko laagi ho?	What is this used for?
Saano	Small	Mero ghar saano chha.	My house is small.
Saano	Young	U ma bhanda saano chha.	He is younger than me.
Thulo	Big	Tyo ghar thulo chha.	That house is big.
Thulo	Older	Uni ma bhanda thuli chhin.	She is older than me.
Kaalo	Black	Usko jhola kaalo chha.	His bag is black.
Kaalo	Bad, difficult	Yo kaalo din thiyo.	It was a bad day.

CONVERSATION

English	Romanized Nepali
Conversation 1 : To walk
A : How do you go to school?	Timi school kasari jaanchhau?
B : I walk to school everyday.	Ma harek din school samma hidera jaanchhu.
Conversation 2 : To work/ function
A : Is your computer working now?	Tapaaiko computer aaile chaliraheko chha?
B : Yes, it is working properly.	Ho, ramrari chaliraheko chha.
Conversation 3 : To feel
A : How do you feel toaday?	Aaja timilaai kasto laagyo?
B : I feel tired.	Malaai thakaai laagyo.
Conversation 4 : To take time
A : How long does it take to reach pokhara?	Pokhara pugna kati samaya laagchha?
B : It takes about 6 hours.	Karib 6 ghantaa laagchha.
Conversation 5 : To sit
A : Please sit here.	Kripaya yaha basnuhos.
B : Thank you.	Dhannyabaad.

GRAMMAR REFERENCES

English verb	Romanized Nepali	Present	Past	Future
To walk	Chalnu	Ma chalchhu	Ma chale	Ma chalnechhu
To work/function	Chalnu	Yo chalchha	Yo chalyo	Yo chalnechhu
To feel	Laagnu	Malaai laagchha	Malaai laagyo	Malaai laagnechha
To take time	Laagnu	Samaya laagchha	Samaya laagyo	Samaya laagnechha
To sit	Basnu	Ma baschhu	Ma base	Ma basnechhu
To live	Basnu	Ma baschhu	Ma base	Ma basnechhu
To go	Jaanu	Ma jaanchhu	Ma gaye	Ma jaanechhu
To come	Aaunu	Ma aaunchhu	Ma aaye	Ma aaunechhu
To eat	Khanu	Ma khaanchhu	Ma khaaye	Ma khaanechhu

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