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Learn the most common questions and answers used in everyday Nepali conversations. This practical module covers greetings, introductions, shopping, travel, work, school, and daily situations. Master these essential Q&A patterns to speak confidently and naturally with native speakers in real-life settings.
Learn the most frequently used question-answer patterns. These phrases will help you initiate conversations, ask for information, and respond naturally to common questions.
| English | Romanized Nepali | Nepali Script | Context |
| Q: What is your name? | Tapaaiko naam k ho? | तपाइको नाम के हो? | Introduction |
| A: My name is Samana Rai. | Mero naam Samana Rai ho. | मेरो नाम सामना राई हो। | Introducing self |
| Q: Where are you from? | Tapaain kaha bata hunuhunchha? | तपाइ कहा बाट हुनुहुन्छ? | Personal |
| A: I am from Kathmandu, Nepal. | Ma Kathmandu, Nepal bata ho. | म काठमाडौं, नेपाल बाट हो। | Origin |
| Q: How are you? | Tapaainlaai kasto chha? | तपाइलाई कस्तो छ? | Greeting |
| A: I am fine. | Ma thik chhu. | म ठीक छु। | Responding |
| Q: What do you do? | Tapaain k garnuhunchha? | तपाइ के गर्नुहुन्छ? | Work/Study |
| A: I’m studying right now. | Ma ahile padhdai chhu. | म अहिले पढ्दै छु। | Occupation |
| Q: How old are you? | Tapaain kati barshako hunubhayo? | तपाइ कति बर्षको हुनुभयो? | Age |
| A: I’m 20 years old. | Ma bis barshako bhaen. | म बीस बर्षको भएँ। | Answer |
| Q: Do you speak Nepali? | Tapaain Nepali bolnuhunchha? | तपाइ नेपाली बोल्नुहुन्छ? | Language |
| A: I can speak a little bit. | Ma ali ali bolna sakchhu. | म अली अली बोल्न सक्छु। | Ability |
| Q: How much is this? | Yo kati parchha? | यो कति पर्छ? | Shopping |
| A: It costs 1000 rupees. | Yo ek hajaar rupaiya parchha. | यो एक हजार रुपिया पर्छ। | Price |
| Q: When will you come? | Tapaain kahile aaunuhunchha? | तपाइ कहिले आउनुहुन्छ? | Time/Plan |
| A: I’ll come tomorrow. | Ma bholi aaunchhu. | म भोलि आउँछु। | Future |
| Q: Are you hungry? | Tapaainlaai bhok laagyo? | तपाइलाई भोक लाग्यो? | Physical |
| A: Yes, I am hungry. | Ho, Malaai dherai bhok laagyo. | हो, मलाई धेरै भोक लाग्यो। | Condition |
| Q: Thank you. | Dhannyabaad. | धन्यबाद। | Polite |
| A: Welcome. | Swagat chha. | स्वागत छ। | Response |
Which questions are most useful for your daily situations? Practice asking and answering them.
Create alternative answers to each question. How many ways can you answer “How are you?”
Record yourself asking and answering these questions. Pay attention to pronunciation and intonation.
Study complete conversation examples showing how Q&A patterns flow naturally in real interactions. Learn rhythm, timing, and natural response patterns.
A: “What is your name?”
B: “My name is Samana rai.”
A: “Nice to meet you, Samana.”
B: “Nice to meet you too.”
Nepali: Tapaai ko naam k ho? / Mero naam Samana rai ho. / Bhetna payera khusi laagyo. / Malaai pani khusi laagyo.
A: “Where are you from?”
B: “I am from Kathmandu Nepal.”
A: “Oh, Kathmandu is a beautiful city.”
B: “Yes, I love living there.”
Nepali: Tapai kaha bata hunuhunchha? / Ma Kathmandu, Nepal bata ho. / Kathmandu ta dherai raamro sahar ho. / Ho, malai tyaha basna mann parchha.
A: “How are you?”
B: “I am fine.”
A: “That’s good to hear.”
Nepali: Tapaailai kasto chha? / Ma thik chhu. / Sunera raamro laagyo.
A: “What do you do?”
B: “I’m studying right now.”
A: “What are you studying?”
B: “I’m studying business.”
Nepali: Tapai k garnuhunchha? / Ma ahile paddai chhu. / Tapai k paddai hunuhunchha? / Ma business paddai chhu.
A: “How old are you?”
B: “I’m 20 years old.”
A: “You’re quite young.”
Nepali: Tapaain kati barsha ko hunubhayo? / Ma bis barsha ko bhaye. / Tapaain dherai jawaan hunuhunchha.
Role-play these conversations with a partner. Take turns being A and B for different scenarios.
Create your own conversation combining Q&A patterns. How would you extend these dialogues?
Master common verbs used in daily conversations. Understanding how verbs change across tenses is essential for answering “what are you doing?” questions accurately.
| Verb | Present | Past | Future | Nepali Script |
| Go | Ma jaanchhu | Ma gaye | Ma jaanchhu | जानु |
| Eat | Ma khanchhu | Maile khaye | Ma khanechhu | खानु |
| Study | Ma padhchhu | Maile padhey | Ma padhnechhu | पढ्नु |
| Work | Ma kaam garchhu | Maile kaam garey | Ma kaam garnechhu | काम गर्नु |
| Live | Ma baschchhu | Ma basey | Ma basnechhu | बस्नु |
| Speak | Ma bolchhu | Ma boley | Ma bolnechhu | बोल्नु |
| Like | Malai mann parchha | Maile mann paraye | Malai mann parnechha | मन पर्नु |
| Learn | Ma sikchhu | Maile sikey | Ma siknechhu | सिक्नु |
| Watch | Ma herchhu | Maile herey | Ma hernechhu | हेर्नु |
| Play | Ma khelchhu | Maile kheley | Ma khelnechhu | खेल्नु |
Create sentences using each verb in all three tenses. “Yesterday I studied. Today I study. Tomorrow I will study.”
Practice conjugating these verbs with different pronouns. How do forms change with “I,” “you,” “he/she”?
You have now mastered 50+ essential question-answer patterns used in daily Nepali conversations. These practical phrases will enable you to initiate conversations, seek information, and respond confidently in real-life situations including greetings, introductions, shopping, travel, and workplace interactions.
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Principle 01
Conversation Initiation
Learn essential opening questions to start conversations naturally and confidently in any social setting. |
Principle 02
Practical Responses
Master appropriate answers that maintain conversation flow and show cultural awareness in social interactions. |
Principle 03
Real-World Application
Apply Q&A patterns confidently in daily situations like greetings, shopping, travel, and workplace scenarios. |
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