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Nepali Crisis Communication
Emergency Situations & First Response
Critical vocabulary for immediate assistance ·
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In this lesson, you will learn important vocabulary and phrases for emergency situations in Nepal. These practical words and sentences will help you communicate effectively during accidents, health crises, police situations, fire emergencies, and other urgent scenarios where immediate help is needed.
Life-Saving Tip — Learning emergency vocabulary in Nepali can literally save lives. Being able to quickly communicate the nature of the emergency, location, and required help is critical in crisis situations.
Activity 1 — Emergency Vocabulary
Crisis & Support Terms
Master these essential emergency words. Each term is critical for seeking help and understanding urgent situations.
| English | Romanized Nepali | Nepali Script |
| Emergency | Aapatkaalin | आपतकालीन |
| Help | Maddat | मद्दत |
| Police | Prahari | प्रहरी |
| Call | Phone | फोन |
| Hospital | Aspataal | अस्पताल |
| Doctor | Daaktar | डाक्टर |
| Fire | Aago | आगो |
| Fire brigade | Damkal | दमकल |
| Accident | Durghatna | दुर्घटना |
| Ambulance | Ambulance | एम्बुलेन्स |
| Injury | Chot | चोट |
| Pain | Dukhaai | दुखाई |
| Bleeding | Ragat bagnu | रगत बग्नु |
| Unconscious | Behosh | बेहोश |
| Danger | Khatara | खतरा |
| Safe | Surakchhit | सुरक्षित |
| Lost | Haraaunu | हराउनु |
| Robbery | Chori hunu | चोरी हुनु |
| Thief | Chor | चोर |
| Emergency number | Aapatkaalin number | आपतकालीन नम्बर |
| Call for help | Maddatko laagi bolaaunu | मद्दतको लागि बोलाउनु |
| Scared | Daraaeko | डराएको |
| Panic | Aattinu | आत्तिनु |
| Quick | Chhito | छिटो |
| Serious | Gambhir | गम्भीर |
| Exit | Baahira niskinu | बाहिर निस्कनु |
| First Aid | Praathamik upachaar | प्रारम्भिक उपचार |
| Condition | Awastha | अवस्था |
| Dangerous animal | Khatarnaak janaawar | खतरनाक जनावर |
| Poison | Bis | विष |
| Breathing problem | Saas fernuma samasya | साँस फर्नुमा समस्या |
| Rescue | Uddhaar garnu | उद्धार गर्नु |
| Lost person | Haraaeko byakti | हराएको व्यक्ति |
| Risk | Jokhim | जोखिम |
| Location | Thegana | ठेगाना |
| Collapse | Bhatkanu | भत्कनु |
| Shock | Jhatka | झट्का |
Activity 2 — Critical Phrases
Urgent Communication Sentences
Study these practical emergency phrases. They can be used immediately to call for help and communicate the nature of the crisis.
This is an emergency situation.
Yo aapatkaalin awastha ho.
Please help me.
Kripaya malaai maddat garnuhos.
Call the police quickly.
Praharilaai chhito phone garnuhos.
Police are coming.
Prahariharu aaundai hunuhunchha.
Take me to the hospital.
Malaai aspataal laijanuhos.
Call an ambulance.
Ambulance bolaaunuhos.
I need a doctor.
Malaai daaktar chaahinchha.
There is a fire here.
Yaha aago laageko chha.
Call the fire brigade.
Damkallaai bolaaunuhos.
There’s an accident on the road.
Sadakma durghatna bhaeko chha.
He has an injury.
Uslaai chot laageko chha.
I have severe pain.
Mero dukhaai dherai chha.
He is bleeding nonstop.
Usko lagaataar ragat bagiraheko chha.
She is unconscious.
Uni behosh chhinn.
This place is dangerous.
Yo thaaun khatarnaak chha.
I’m safe.
Ma sukakchhit chhu.
I’m lost.
Ma haraaeko chhu.
There was a robbery here.
Yaha lutpaat bhaeko thiyo.
Catch the thief soon.
Chorlaai chhito samaatnuhos.
What is the emergency number?
Aapatkaaalin number kun ho?
Please call for help.
Kripaya maddatko laagi bolaaunuhos.
I’m very scared, please stay with me.
Malaai dherai dar laageko chha, kripaya masanga basnuhos.
Don’t panic, I’m here.
Na-aattinuhos, ma yahi chhu.
Please wait here.
Kripaya yahi parkhanuhos.
I need help right now.
Malaai turuntai maddat chaahiyo.
Come here quickly.
Chhito yaha aaunuhos.
The injury is very serious.
Chot dherai gambhir chha.
Can you help me please?
Kripaya malaai maddat garna sakuhunchha?
Thank you for your help.
Tapaaiko sahayogko laagi dhanyabaad.
Use the emergency exit.
Kripaya aapatkaalin niskine baato prayog garnuhos.
He drank poison.
Usle bis piyo.
Give me first aid quickly.
Chhito prathamik upachaar dinuhos.
I have breathing problem.
Malaai saas ferna gaahro bhairaheko chha.
There are dangerous animals here.
Yaha khatarnaak janaawarharu chhann.
A child is missing.
Euta bachcha haraaeko chha.
The rescue team arrived.
Uddhar toli aaipugyo.
Stay away from the fire.
Aagobata taadha rahanuhos.
Call my family immediately.
Mero pariwarlaai turuntai phone garnuhos.
Be careful while crossing the road.
Sadak paar garda dhyaan dinuhos.
Is anyone hurt in the accident?
Durghatnama kasailaai chot laagyo?
Practice Tip
Memorize these phrases and practice saying them aloud. In emergencies, muscle memory helps you respond quickly without hesitation.
Activity 3 — Real Emergency Dialogues
Crisis Response Conversations
Practice these five essential emergency conversations. Familiarize yourself with these exchanges so you can respond appropriately in real situations.
Conversation 1: Emergency Situation
A: This is an emergency situation.
Yo aapatkaalin awastha ho.
B: What happened?
Ke bhayo?
A: He collapsed suddenly.
Uh achanak dhalyo.
Conversation 2: Asking for Help
A: Please help me!
Kripaya malaai maddat garnuhos!
B: What’s wrong?
Ke samasya chha?
A: My friend is not breathing properly.
Mero sathi ramrari saas lina sakirako chhaina.
Conversation 3: Call the Police
A: Call the police quickly.
Praharilaai chhito phone garnuhos.
B: Why?
Kina?
A: There has been an accident.
Yahaa durghatanaa bhaeko chha.
Conversation 4: Going to Hospital
A: Take me to the hospital.
Malaai aspataal laijaanuhos.
B: Don’t worry, I will.
Chinta nagarnuhos, ma lagchhu.
A: Please hurry.
Kripaya chhito garnus.
Conversation 5: Calling Ambulance
A: Call an ambulance.
Ambulance bolaaunuhos.
B: I’m calling now.
Ma ahile phone gardai chhu.
A: Please come fast!
Kripaya chhito aau!
Activity 4 — Grammar Reference
Emergency Action Verbs
Study these verbs commonly used in emergency situations and their conjugations across tenses.
| English | Infinitive | Present | Past | Future |
| To help | Maddat garnu | Maddat garchhu | Maddat gare | Maddat garnechhu |
| To call | Phone garnu | Phone garchhu | Phone gare | Phone garnechhu |
| To come | Aaunu | Aauchhu | Aaunthe | Aaunechhu |
| To take | Laijaanu | Laijaanchhu | Laijaanthe | Laijaanechhu |
| To invite/call | Bolaaunu | Bolaaunchhu | Bolaunthe | Bolaunechhu |
| To happen | Bhaeko hunu | Bhaeko hunchha | Bhaeko thiyo | Bolnechhu |
| To breathe | Swaas linu | Swaas linchhu | Swaas liye | Swaas linechhu |
| To be in emergency | Aapat parnu | Aapat parchhu | Aapat pare | Aapat parnchha |
| To check/see | Hernu | Herchhu | Here | Hernechhu |
| To hurry | Chhito garnu | Chhito garchhu | Chhito gare | Chhito garnechhu |
Grammar Note: These emergency verbs follow regular conjugation patterns. The present tense uses -chhu/-chhhu, past tense uses -e/-ye/-the, and future uses -nechhu/-nchha. Familiarizing yourself with these patterns helps you form sentences quickly in urgent situations.
Summary
Key Takeaways
Master emergency vocabulary and communication to respond effectively in critical situations and help others in Nepal.
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Key Point 01
Speed Saves Lives
Quick communication in emergencies can be the difference between life and death. Memorize key phrases so you can respond immediately without translation delays. |
Key Point 02
Clear Communication
In emergencies, clearly stating the problem, location, and required help ensures the right assistance arrives quickly. Calm, clear communication is essential. |
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