In this video, you will learn Nepali words that have different meanings depending on the context. Understanding these words is an important part of learning natural Nepali and can help you understand conversations more easily.
NEPALI WORDS WITH DIFFERENT MEANING
Nepali Word
Different meaning In English
Example Nepali Sentences
English Meaning
Chalnu
To Walk
Ma bistaarai chalchhu.
I walk slowly.
Chalnu
To work/function
Yo ghadi chaliraheko chha.
This watch is working perfectly.
Laagnu
To feel
Malaai bhok laagyo.
I feel hungry.
Laagnu
To take time
Tyaha pugna ek ghanta laagchha.
It takes one hour to reach.
Basnu
To sit
Yaha basnuhos.
Please sit here.
Basnu
To stay/live
Ma kathmandu ma baschhu.
I live in kathmandu.
Uthnu
To get up
Ma bihaana chha baje uthchhu.
I get up at six o`clock.
Uthnu
To rise
Paaniko isthar uthyo.
The water level rose.
Kholnu
To open
Dhoka kholnuhos.
Open the road.
Kholnu
To start
Usle naya byaapaar kholyo.
He started a new business.
Kaatnu
To cut
Maile syaaun kaaten.
I cut an apple.
Kaatnu
To cross
Hamile baato kaatyaun.
We crossed the road.
Chhodnu
To leave
Usle ghar chhodyo.
He left the house.
Chhodnu
To quit
Maile dhumrapaan chhoden.
I quit smoking.
Raakhnu
To keep/put
kitaab tablema raakha.
Put the book on the table.
Raakhnu
To save/store
Kehi paisa bachat garera raakha.
Save some money.
Chaalaaunu
To drive
Gaadi bistaarai chalaaunuhos.
Drive slowly.
Chalaaunu
To use/run
Ma computer chalaauchhu.
I use a computer.
Taannu
To pull
Dhoka tannuhos.
Pull the door.
Taannu
To draw
Usle rekha taanyo.
He drew a line.
Dinu
To give
Malaai paani dinuhod.
Give me water.
Dinu
To allow
Uslaai jaana dinuhos.
Allow him to go.
Hernu
To look
Yata hera.
Look at here.
Hernu
To consider
Heraun k hunchha.
Let`s see what happens.
Pakaaunu
To cook
Aamale khana pakaaunubhayo.
Mom cooked the rice.
Pakaaunu
To ripen
Ghaamle fal pakaayo.
The sun has ripened the fruit.
Bajnu
To ring
Phone bajyo
The phone rang
Bajnu
To play sound
Radioma geet bajiraheko chha.
A song is playing in the radio.
Bhetnu
To meet
Maile mero sathilaai bheten.
I met my friend.
Bhetnu
To find
Maile naya kaam bheten.
I found a new job.
Mukh
Mouth
Mero mukh dukhyo.
My mouth hurts.
Mukh
Front, face
Gharko mukh baatotira chha.
The front of the house faces the road.
Haat
Hand
Mero haat dukhyo.
My hand hurts.
Haat
To help, assistance
Yo kaamma mero haat chha.
I am involved in this work.
Baato
Road, path
Yo baato bajaar jaanchha.
This road goes to the market.
Baato
Way, method
Arko baato rojaun.
Let`s choose another way.
Kura
Thing, matter
Yo k kura ho?
What matter is this?
Kura
Talk, conversation
Haamile dherai kura garyaun.
We talked a lot.
Kaam
Work, job
I am at work.
Ma kaamma chhu.
Kaam
Use, purpose
Yo k kaamko laagi ho?
What is this used for?
Saano
Small
Mero ghar saano chha.
My house is small.
Saano
Young
U ma bhanda saano chha.
He is younger than me.
Thulo
Big
Tyo ghar thulo chha.
That house is big.
Thulo
Older
Uni ma bhanda thuli chhin.
She is older than me.
Kaalo
Black
Usko jhola kaalo chha.
His bag is black.
Kaalo
Bad, difficult
Yo kaalo din thiyo.
It was a bad day.
CONVERSATION
English
Romanized Nepali
Conversation 1 : To walk
A : How do you go to school?
Timi school kasari jaanchhau?
B : I walk to school everyday.
Ma harek din school samma hidera jaanchhu.
Conversation 2 : To work/ function
A : Is your computer working now?
Tapaaiko computer aaile chaliraheko chha?
B : Yes, it is working properly.
Ho, ramrari chaliraheko chha.
Conversation 3 : To feel
A : How do you feel toaday?
Aaja timilaai kasto laagyo?
B : I feel tired.
Malaai thakaai laagyo.
Conversation 4 : To take time
A : How long does it take to reach pokhara?
Pokhara pugna kati samaya laagchha?
B : It takes about 6 hours.
Karib 6 ghantaa laagchha.
Conversation 5 : To sit
A : Please sit here.
Kripaya yaha basnuhos.
B : Thank you.
Dhannyabaad.
GRAMMAR REFERENCES
English verb
Romanized Nepali
Present
Past
Future
To walk
Chalnu
Ma chalchhu
Ma chale
Ma chalnechhu
To work/function
Chalnu
Yo chalchha
Yo chalyo
Yo chalnechhu
To feel
Laagnu
Malaai laagchha
Malaai laagyo
Malaai laagnechha
To take time
Laagnu
Samaya laagchha
Samaya laagyo
Samaya laagnechha
To sit
Basnu
Ma baschhu
Ma base
Ma basnechhu
To live
Basnu
Ma baschhu
Ma base
Ma basnechhu
To go
Jaanu
Ma jaanchhu
Ma gaye
Ma jaanechhu
To come
Aaunu
Ma aaunchhu
Ma aaye
Ma aaunechhu
To eat
Khanu
Ma khaanchhu
Ma khaaye
Ma khaanechhu
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