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In this video, you will learn essential Nepali medical vocabulary used in hospitals, clinics, and daily health-related situations. This lesson will help you understand common words related to body parts, illnesses, symptoms, medicines, and medical services in Nepali.
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In healthcare and wellness contexts, clear communication in Nepali is essential for effective care. This lesson provides comprehensive vocabulary for body parts, common illnesses, medical treatments, and practical health-related conversations. Master these terms to communicate health concerns and understand medical guidance in Nepali.
Study the following vocabulary organized by body parts, conditions, and treatments. Pay attention to the romanized pronunciation to develop accurate speaking skills.
| English | Nepali | Romanized | Category |
| Organ/Body Part | अङ्ग | Anga | Body Part |
| Eye | आँख | Aankha | Body Part |
| Eye Pupil | आँखको नानी | Aankha ko nani | Body Part |
| Eye Infection | आँखा पाकनु | Aankha paknu | Condition |
| Tears | आँसु | Aansu | Body Part |
| Face | अनुहार | Anuhaar | Body Part |
| Ear | कान | Kaan | Body Part |
| Ear Infection | कान पाकनु | Kaan paknu | Condition |
| Neck/Throat | घान्टी | Ghanti | Body Part |
| Chest | छाती | Chaati | Body Part |
| Shoulder | काँध | Kaandh | Body Part |
| Elbow | कुहिनो | Kuhino | Body Part |
| Finger | औंला | Aunla | Body Part |
| Liver | कलेजो | Kalejo | Body Part |
| Intestine | आन्द्रा | Aandra | Body Part |
| Lower Back/Waist | कम्मर | Kammar | Body Part |
| Knee | घुँडा | Ghunda | Body Part |
| Navel | नाइतो | Naaito | Body Part |
| Nose | नाक | Naak | Body Part |
| Tongue | जिब्रो | Jibro | Body Part |
| Chin | चिउँदो | Chiundo | Body Part |
| Hair | कपाल | Kapaal | Body Part |
| Skin | छाला | Chaala | Body Part |
| Vein/Nerve | नसा | Nasa | Body Part |
| Nail | नङ् | Nang | Body Part |
| Testicle | अण्डकोश | Andakosh | Body Part |
| Womb | कोख | Kokh | Body Part |
| Rib | करङ्ग | Karang | Body Part |
| Lap | काख | Kakh | Body Part |
| Blind Person | अन्धो | Andho | Condition |
| Disabled/Crippled | अपाङ्ग | Apaanga | Condition |
| Broken Limb | अङ्गभङ्ग | Angabhanga | Condition |
| Cancer | अर्बुद रोग | Arbud rog | Illness |
| Appendicitis | आन्द्र सूजिनु | Aandra sujinu | Illness |
| Fever | ज्वरो | Jwaro | Illness |
| Malaria | आनलो | Aunlo | Illness |
| Cough | खोकी | Khoki | Illness |
| Asthma | दुम | Dum | Illness |
| Constipation | कब्जियत | Kabjiyat | Illness |
| Epilepsy | चारे रोग | Chaare rog | Illness |
| Weakness | कमजोर | Kamjor | Condition |
| Hookworm | अङ्कुसे जुका | Ankuse juka | Illness |
| Chickenpox | थेउला | Theula | Illness |
| Measles | दाउरा | Daaura | Illness |
| Ringworm | दाद | Daad | Illness |
| White Patches on Skin | दुबी | Dubi | Condition |
| Pimple | दण्डिफोर | Dandiphor | Condition |
| Abscess/Wound/Blister | खतिरा | Khatira | Condition |
| Scar/Mark | दाग | Daag | Mark |
| Hernial Swelling | अण्डकोश सुनिनु | Andakosh suninu | Condition |
| Medicine/Drug | औषधि | Ausadhi | Treatment |
| Remedy | उपाय | Upaay | Treatment |
| Vaccination/Vaccine | खोप | Khop | Treatment |
| Cotton | कपास | Kapaas | Supply |
Study these practical conversations. Try reading them aloud to practice pronunciation and natural phrasing.
These verbs are essential for describing health conditions and treatments. Study the conjugations in present, past, and future tenses.
| English Verb | Romanized | Present | Past | Future |
| Hurt/Pain | Dukhnu | Dukhchha | Dukhyo | Dukhnechha |
| Be/Become | Hunu | Hunchhu | Bhaen | Hunechhu |
| Have | Hunu/Chha | Chha | Thiyo | Hunechha |
| See | Dekhnu | Dekhchhu | Dekhde | Dekhnechhu |
| Feel | Laagnu | Laagchha | Laagyo | Laagnechha |
| Vomit | Ulti garnu | Ulti garchhu | Ulti gare | Ulti garnechha |
| Treat | Upachaar garnu | Upachaar garchhu | Upachaar gare | Upachaar garnechha |
| Rest | Aaraam garnu | Aaraam garchhu | Aaraam gare | Aaraam garnechha |
| Cut | Kaatnu | Kaatchhu | Kaate | Kaatenechha |
| Scratch | Kanyaunu | Kanyauchhu | Kanyaaayo | Kanyaunechha |
Grammar Note: Nepali verbs change based on tense and subject. The forms shown above represent common conjugations. Practice these with different subjects (I, you, he/she) to build fluency.
Master these essential health terms and conversational patterns to communicate effectively about medical conditions in Nepali.
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Principle 01
Body Parts Vocabulary
Know major body parts and organs to describe where pain or illness is located. Essential for any health consultation. |
Principle 02
Common Illness Terms
Recognize and name common diseases and conditions. Enables clear diagnosis and appropriate medical advice seeking. |
Principle 03
Treatment & Action Verbs
Master health action verbs to express treatment options, symptoms, and medical responses in conversational Nepali. |
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