Emotions are reactions to specific situations and tend to last shorter than moods. Emotions lead to the birth of particular feelings, which can be vague to quite obvious depending on various conditions. And when a cluster of feelings builds up an internal state in our mind, we enter a particular mood.

Thus, when positive emotions like excitement, freedom, joy, etc., create a state of mind, the person enters a positive mood. When negative emotions like fear, anger, shame, etc., construct a form in the mind, a person enters a negative mood.

In Nepali, भावनाहरू is the word for Emotions and Feelings, pronounced as Bhāvanāharū. You can also use Bhāvanā when it concerns emotions in Nepali.

5+ Primary vocab on emotions in Nepali

These are the word translations of different emotions and feelings expressed daily. From positive to negative, we will cover all the primary emotions that will help you process your own and others’ sentiments locally. Later on, we will divide various feelings into different emotions and learn their translation with example Phrases.

Happiness / खुशी (Khushi)

Happiness in Nepali is written as खुशी, and it is pronounced as Khuśī.

Nevertheless, Khuśī is a word that you must know while travelling to Nepal. It is the primary word of emotion that will help you express your serene and joyous senses while witnessing the beautiful sight of the mountains and culture of Nepal. Such terms also come in handy when forming sentences.

Sadness / दुःख (Dukha)

What do you call the opposite of Happiness in Nepali? Yes, it is दु:ख, pronounced as Du: Kha. It is one of the most common negative emotions that we all go through in our daily lives. And when you are sad, you call it दु:खद (Du: Khada) in Nepali.

Sadness comes when something miserable happens to one person, like death, harm, or even boredom at unexpected times. Especially when you become an adult, you will associate with the sad senses that the world had designated for you.

Fear / डर (Dar)

Another intense emotion that most of us find quite challenging to cope with is डर. डर is pronounced as Ḍara in Nepali, and it describes the unpleasant feeling caused due to unexpected situations. The situations that can cause fear in one’s mind can be very typical of terrifying acts.

Anger / क्रोध (Krodha)

Another solid and intense emotion that we happen to experience when reality hits us like a train is क्रोध. Pronounced as Krōdha, क्रोध is the Nepali form of saying Anger. Being angry (क्रोधित- Krōdhita) is a familiar feeling in our lives. From getting yelled at home to the push and pull in crowded metros, we all know what exactly we feel at that juncture.

Going to Nepal, you will also encounter Krōdha along with Khuśī. Well, isn’t that natural? After all, all these emotions are what make our life dynamism enjoyable. Without anger, you will never know the feeling of pleasure (आनन्द- Ānanda).

Surprise / आश्चर्य (Aashcharya)

Try to remember the birthday gift you got from your friends last year. Surprising right? An unexpected yet astonishing feeling that we all go through regarding a specific situation is what we call आश्चर्य or Āścarya. However, a surprising feeling is not necessarily positive all the time. You can be astonished or disgusted. It depends on what you witness and feel.

Disgust / घृणा (Ghrina)

Disgust in Nepal is pronounced as Ghr̥ṇā. It is a feeling we cannot escape while facing the reality of wrongdoings. The feeling of disgust is something that we may develop not only towards a criminal but also our loved ones who have betrayed us. Thus, it is one of the words that you must know. Everyone feels Ghr̥ṇā, and the best way to cope with it is to express and discuss it.

Love / प्रेम (Prem)

Another primary emotion that we have is love which is called prem in Nepali. One example of Love is given below:

Confusion / अन्योल (Anyol)

When travelling to a new country, अन्योल (Anyol) will be your constant emotion. Beginning from the Airport display boards to shopping billboards, you will feel lost once in a while during your stay in Nepal. However, since you are taking the first step of learning Nepali words and phrases, you will surely enhance your multilingual skills and make all the confusion run away with laughter and confidence.

Excitement / उत्साह (Utsaah)

Travelling to Nepal, you must already be excited and ready to explore. And to help you present such a joyous feeling through words, we have उत्साह, pronounced as Utsāha. Looking at all the different cultural attires to folk dances in Nepal, you are sure to get Utsāha every time you observe them.

Guilt / दोष (Dosh)

Ever felt bad for having committed a specific offence? Such a realization is called दोष. pronounced as Dōṣa in Nepali. Guilt is one of the emotions that we all feel once a week. As human beings, we make mistakes. And sometimes, the realization of having committed a wrong crime makes us feel guilty (दोषी- Dōṣī). Be it a small offensive act or being ignorant of critical news, we all feel guilty once in a while.

Calmness- शान्तता (Shantataa)

Another primary emotion that you will surely go through during your stay in Nepal is शान्तता. Calmness, pronounced as Śāntatā, is a state of being free of stress and strong negative emotions. Looking at the beautiful mountains and green scenarios of Nepal, there is nothing that can disturb your Śāntatā.

Different Emotions And Feelings Vocab In Nepali

Here, we will discover different Nepali translations and synonyms of feelings under particular emotions. These will help enhance your vocabulary and make your speaking sound more accessible and fluent.

Happiness / खुशी (Khushi)

Sadness / दुःख (Dukha)

Guilt/ दोष (Dosh)

Fear / डर (Dar)

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