Top 100 Verbs – Learn Nepali

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Nepali Grammar  ·  Action Words
100 Most Common Verbs in Nepali
Kriya  ·  Essential Action Words & Verb Forms

This comprehensive lesson teaches you the 100 most commonly used verbs (क्रिया – Kriya) in Nepali — the heart of any language. You will learn essential verbs for daily communication, their English meanings, Nepali script, authentic example sentences showing verbs in context, natural conversations demonstrating verbs in real situations, and grammar references showing how verbs conjugate with different subjects in the present tense. Mastering these verbs will enable you to speak and understand Nepali much more fluently and confidently in everyday life.

Grammar Insight: — Verbs (क्रिया) are the action words in Nepali that show what someone or something is doing. They change based on the subject (I, you, he/she, we) and tense. Learning verbs is essential for fluent Nepali communication.
Activity 1 — 100 Most Common Verbs
Essential Action Words

Learn 100 of the most commonly used verbs in Nepali with their English translations and Nepali script. These are the verbs you’ll use most frequently in daily conversations:

English Romanized Nepali नेपाली
To be Hunu हुनु
To do Garnu गर्नु
To come Aaunu आउनु
To go Jaanu जानु
To eat Khaanu खानु
To drink Piunu पिउनु
To sit Basnu बस्नु
To stand Ubhinu उभिनु
To speak Bolnu बोल्नु
To hear/listen Sunnu सुन्नु
To tell Bhannu भन्नु
To see/watch Hernu हेर्नु
To write Lekhnu लेख्नु
To read/study Padhnu पढ्नु
To like Mann parnu मन पर्नु
To forget Birsanu बिर्सानु
To remember Samjhanu समझान्नु
To ask Sodhnu सोध्नु
To buy Kinnu किन्नु
To wait Parkhanu पर्खानु
To sell Bechnu बेच्नु
To keep Raakhnu राख्नु
To wear Lagaunu लगाउनु
To remove Hataunu हटाउनु
To drive Chalaunu चलाउनु
To bathe Nuhanu नुहानु
To play Khelnu खेल्नु
To wake up Uthnu उठ्नु
To sleep Sutnu सुत्नु
To work Kaam garnu काम गर्नु
To close Banda garnu बन्द गर्नु
To open Kholnu खोल्नु
To understand Bujhnu बुझ्नु
To walk Hidnu हिड्नु
To run Daudnu दौड्नु
To enjoy Ramaailo garnu रमाइलो गर्नु
To meet Bhetnu भेट्नु
To make Banaunu बनाउनु
To learn Sikhnu सिख्नु
To teach Sikhaunu सिकाउनु
To answer Uttar dinu उत्तर दिनु
To think Sochnu सोच्नु
To decide Nirnaya garnu निर्णय गर्नु
To cry Runu रुनु
To laugh Hansnu हाँस्नु
To love Maya garnu माया गर्नु
To hate Ghrina garnu घृणा गर्नु
To cook Pakaunu पकाउनु
To wash Dhuunu धुउनु
To help Maddat garnu मद्दत गर्नु
To start Suru garnu सुरु गर्नु
To finish Samapta garnu समाप्त गर्नु
To stop Roknu रोक्नु
To try Prayas garnu प्रयास गर्नु
To succeed Safal hunu सफल हुनु
To believe Biswaas garnu विश्वास गर्नु
Activity 2 — Conversations Using Verbs
Natural Dialogues with Common Verbs

Practice 5 authentic conversations showing how verbs are used naturally in everyday Nepali interactions:

1
Conversation 1: To Be (Hunu)

A: Are you busy? (Timi byasta chhau?)

B: No, I am free. (Hoina, ma fursadma chhu.)

2
Conversation 2: To Do (Garnu)

A: What are you doing? (Timi k gardaichhau?)

B: I am studying. (Ma padhdai chhu.)

3
Conversation 3: To Come (Aaunu)

A: Will you come tomorrow? (Timi bholi aauchhau?)

B: Yes, I will come. (Ho, ma aaunechhu.)

4
Conversation 4: To Go (Jaanu)

A: Where are you going? (Timi kaha jaadaichhau?)

B: I am going home. (Ma ghar jaadaichhu.)

5
Conversation 5: To Eat (Khaanu)

A: Have you eaten? (Timile khana khayou?)

B: Yes, I have eaten. (Ho, maile khaaye.)

Activity 3 — Verb Conjugations in Present Tense
How Verbs Change with Different Subjects

Learn how 8 essential verbs conjugate with different subjects (I, You, He/She, We) in the present tense:

Verb Nepali I (Ma) You (Timi) He/She (Uh)
To be Hunu Ma chhu Timi chhau Uh chha
To do Garnu Ma garchhu Timi garchhau Uh garchha
To come Aaunu Ma auchhu Timi auchhau Uh auchha
To go Jaanu Ma janchhu Timi janchhau Uh janchha
To eat Khaanu Ma khanchhu Timi khanchhau Uh khanchha
To drink Piunu Ma piuchhu Timi piuchhau Uh piuchha
To sit Basnu Ma baschhu Timi baschhau Uh baschha
To stand Ubhinu Ma ubhinchhu Timi ubhinchhau Uh ubhinchha
To speak Bolnu Ma bolchhu Timi bolchhau Uh bolchha
Learning Tip: Notice the pattern: different verb endings change based on who is performing the action (I, you, he/she). This conjugation pattern applies to most Nepali verbs and is essential for correct grammar and fluent speaking.
Summary
Key Takeaways & Verb Mastery

Master 100+ essential verbs and learn how they conjugate with different subjects. Verbs are the heart of any language, and fluency with them opens doors to confident Nepali communication.

Principle 01
Complete Verb Vocabulary

Learn the 100 most commonly used verbs in Nepali for daily life, each with English translation and Nepali script. These verbs cover actions in work, home, emotions, and communication.

Principle 02
Real-World Conversations

Study 5 authentic conversations showing verbs used naturally in everyday situations — asking about activities, making plans, and communicating intentions in Nepali.

Principle 03
Grammar & Conjugation

Master how 8 essential verbs change in the present tense with different subjects (I, you, he/she). Understanding these patterns unlocks fluent verb usage across all Nepali verbs.

Verb Mastery Challenge: Practice using verbs in daily conversations. Start with the most common ones: hunu (to be), garnu (to do), aaunu (to come), and jaanu (to go). Create your own sentences using these verbs and conjugate them with different subjects. Listen to Nepali speakers and try to identify verbs and their conjugations. The more you practice, the more natural and fluent your Nepali speech will become. Verbs truly are the heart of any language!
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