In Nepali, the way you speak changes depending on who you’re talking to. Whether you’re addressing elders, strangers, or close friends, choosing the right level of respect is key to sounding natural and polite.
This video breaks down the differences between formal (respectful) and informal (casual) Nepali, with examples to help you understand when and how to use each style. Perfect for learners who want to avoid common mistakes and connect more authentically with Nepali speakers.
Formal Sentences
| English | Romanized Nepali | Nepali |
|---|---|---|
| I go | Ma janchu | म जान्छु |
| You go | Timi janchau | तिमी जान्छौ |
| He/She goes | Uh jancha/Uni janchin | ऊ जान्छ/उनी जान्छिन् |
| We go | Hami Janchau | हामी जान्छौं |
| They go | Uniharu janchan | उनीहरू जान्छन् |
| I went | Ma gaye | म गएँ |
| You went | Timi gayou | तिमी गयौ |
| He/She went | Uh gayo/Uni gain | ऊ गयो/उनी गइन् |
| We went | Hami gayou | हामी गयौं |
| They went | Uniharu gaye | उनीहरू गए |
| I will go | Ma janechu | म जानेछु |
| You will go | Timi janchau | तिमी जानेछौ |
| He/She will go | Uh janecha/Uh janechin | ऊ जानेछ/उनी जानेछिन् |
| We will go | Hami janechau | हामी जानेछौं |
| They will go | Uniharu janechan | उनीहरू जानेछन् |
Informal Sentences
| English | Romanized Nepali | Nepali |
|---|---|---|
| I go | Ma janchu | म जान्छु |
| You go | Tapai janu huncha | तपाईं जानुहुन्छ |
| He/She goes | Uha januhuncha | उहाँ जानुहुन्छ |
| We go | Hami Janchau | हामी जान्छौं |
| They go | Uha haru januhuncha | उहाँहरू जानुहुन्छ |
| I went | Ma gaye | म गएँ |
| You went | Tapai janu vayo | तपाईं जानुभयो |
| He/She went | Uha janu vayo | उहाँ जानुभयो |
| We went | Hami gayou | हामी गयौं |
| They went | Uha haru janu vayo | उहाँहरू जानुभयो |
| I will go | Ma janechu | म जानेछु |
| You will go | Tpai januhunecha | तपाईं जानुहुनेछ |
| He/She will go | Uha janu hunecha | उहाँ जानुहुनेछ |
| We will go | Hami janechau | हामी जानेछौं |
| They will go | Uniharu janu hunechan | उहाँहरू जानुहुनेछ |
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