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Start your journey to learning Nepali with Part 1 of this beginner-friendly series! In this lesson, you’ll learn basic yet important Nepali vocabulary along with easy-to-understand example sentences.
This lesson is perfect for those new to the language or looking to strengthen their foundation. We’ll focus on days of the week and time-related vocabulary—essential words you’ll use every day in Nepali conversation.
Study these 10 essential vocabulary words about days and time. Each entry includes the English meaning, Nepali script, romanized form (useful for pronunciation), and practical example sentences.
Romanized: Haptā
Example: एक हप्ता सात दिन हुन्छ।
Romanized: Din
Example: आजको दिन राम्रो छ।
Romanized: Hijo
Example: हिजो म बजार गएको
Romanized: Āj
Example: आज म स्कूल जान्छु।
Romanized: Bholi
Example: भोलि सार्वजनिक बिदा हो।
Romanized: Parsi
Example: पर्सि हामी पोखरा जाँदैछौं।
Romanized: Gaeko
Example: गएको हप्ता म बिरामी
Romanized: Āũdō
Example: आउँदो आइतबार हामी
Romanized: Āitabār
Example: आइतबार स्कूल बन्द हुन्छ।
Romanized: Sōmbār
Example: सोमबार मेरो परीक्षा छ।
Can you name all seven days of the week in Nepali? Practice saying each day multiple times.
What is the difference between “भोलि” (tomorrow) and “पर्सि” (day after tomorrow)? Use them in sentences.
Write a sentence about what you did “हिजो” (yesterday) and what you will do “भोलि” (tomorrow).
Tell someone in Nepali what you have planned for the coming week.
Study these complete sentence examples showing each vocabulary word in context. Pay attention to grammar structure and how words combine in Nepali.
Nepali: एक हप्ता सात दिन हुन्छ।
Romanized: Ek haptā sāt din hunchha.
English: A week has seven days.
Nepali: आजको दिन राम्रो छ।
Romanized: Ājko din rāmrō cha.
English: Today is a good day.
Nepali: हिजो म बजार गएको थिएँ।
Romanized: Hijo ma bajār gaeko thiẽ.
English: I went to the market yesterday.
Nepali: आज म स्कूल जान्छु।
Romanized: Āj ma skul jānchu.
English: Today I am going to school.
Nepali: भोलि सार्वजनिक बिदा हो।
Romanized: Bholi sārvajanik bidā ho.
English: Tomorrow is a public holiday.
Nepali: पर्सि हामी पोखरा जाँदैछौं।
Romanized: Parsi hāmī Pokharā jāndai chaũ.
English: The day after tomorrow we are going to Pokhara.
Nepali: गएको हप्ता म बिरामी थिएँ।
Romanized: Gaeko haptā ma birāmī thiẽ.
English: I was sick last week.
Nepali: आउँदो आइतबार हामी पिकनिक जाँदैछौं।
Romanized: Āũdō āitabār hāmī picnic jāndai chaũ.
English: We are going for a picnic this coming Sunday.
Nepali: आइतबार स्कूल बन्द हुन्छ।
Romanized: Āitabār skul banda hunchha.
English: School is closed on Sunday.
Nepali: सोमबार मेरो परीक्षा छ।
Romanized: Sōmbār mero parīkṣā cha.
English: I have an exam on Monday.
Select two sentences and record yourself reading them aloud in Nepali. Listen back and compare your pronunciation with the romanized form. This strengthens speaking fluency and listening comprehension simultaneously.
Master these 10 essential words and you’ll significantly enhance your ability to communicate about time and days in daily Nepali conversations!
Learn the fundamental vocabulary for days of the week and time references. These words are essential for scheduling, planning, and discussing daily activities in Nepali.
Pay special attention to how each word is pronounced. Listening and repeating will help you develop authentic Nepali pronunciation and improve listening comprehension.
Understanding how words are used in context is crucial. Study the example sentences carefully and practice creating your own sentences about your weekly schedule.
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