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This lesson introduces you to essential Nepali vocabulary and practical sentence structures used in everyday conversations. By mastering these words and their contextual applications, you’ll enhance your ability to communicate naturally with native speakers and deepen your understanding of the language.
Study each word with its romanized form and meaning. Practice pronunciation by saying each word aloud three times, focusing on the correct syllable stress.
| English | Romanized | Nepali Script |
| Leftover | bā̃kī | बाँकी |
| Very | dherai / atyanta | धेरै / अत्यन्त |
| Thought | sōch / vichār | सोच / विचार |
| Thousands | hajāraũ | हजारौं |
| Every | harek | हरेक |
| Easily | sajilai | सजिलै |
| Beautiful | sundar | सुन्दर |
| Training | tālim | तालिम |
| Aerogramme | ēyrograam | एयरो ग्राम |
| Letter | chiṭhī | चिठी |
Which three words from this list are most relevant to your daily life, and why?
Practice writing three sentences using words from this vocabulary list.
Record yourself pronouncing each word clearly and compare with native speaker pronunciation.
Each sentence demonstrates how these words are used in authentic conversations. Study the structure and consider how you might adapt these sentences for your own use.
Nepali: खाना बाँकी छ भने फाल्नु पर्दैन।
Romanized: Khānā bā̃kī cha bhane phālnu pardaina.
English: If there is leftover food, no need to throw it.
Nepali: ऊ धेरै राम्रो छ।
Romanized: Ū dherai rāmrō cha.
English: He is very good.
Nepali: मैले त्यो बारेमा धेरै सोचें।
Romanized: Maile tyo bāremā dherai sochẽ.
English: I thought a lot about that.
Nepali: त्यहाँ हजारौं मानिस थिए।
Romanized: Tyahā̃ hajāraũ mānish thiye.
English: There were thousands of people.
Nepali: म हरेक बिहान उठ्छु।
Romanized: Ma harek bihān uṭhchu.
English: I wake up every morning.
Nepali: उसले परीक्षा सजिलै पास गर्यो।
Romanized: Usle parīkṣā sajilai pās garyo.
English: He passed the exam easily.
Nepali: यो बगैंचा धेरै सुन्दर छ।
Romanized: Yo bagaĩchā dherai sundar cha.
English: This garden is very beautiful.
Nepali: मैले कम्प्युटर तालिम लिएँ।
Romanized: Maile kampyūṭar tālim liẽ.
English: I took computer training.
Nepali: उसले विदेशबाट एयरो ग्राम पठायो।
Romanized: Usle videshbāṭa ēyrograam pathāyo.
English: He sent an aerogramme from abroad.
Nepali: मैले तिमीलाई चिठी लेखें।
Romanized: Maile timīlāī chiṭhī lekhẽ.
English: I wrote you a letter.
Reflection: Choose one sentence that resonates with you and explain how you might use it in your daily conversations.
Master these essential vocabulary words and sentence structures to build confidence in everyday Nepali conversations.
Consistent vocabulary practice strengthens your language base and enables natural expression in daily conversations.
Understanding words within real sentences helps you apply them correctly and remember them more effectively.
Regular pronunciation practice and sentence construction build fluency and confidence in speaking the language.
Learning language in cultural context deepens your appreciation and connection to Nepali-speaking communities.
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