This video will help you learn Nepal’s most common words and start having basic conversations! Whether you’re a complete beginner or just brushing up on essential phrases, this lesson provides practical vocabulary and sentences that you can use immediately in real-life situations. Master these fundamental words and phrases, and you’ll be ready to begin conversations with confidence.
These fundamental words are the building blocks of everyday Nepali conversation. Learn and practice these essential words to start communicating effectively in Nepali.
| English | Romanized Nepali | Nepali Script |
|---|---|---|
| Hello | Namaste | नमस्ते |
| Thank you | Dhanyabaad | धन्यवाद |
| Please | Kripaya | कृपया |
| Yes | Ho | हो |
| No | Hoina | होइन |
| I / Me | Ma | म |
| What | Ke | के |
| Why | Kina | किन |
| When | Kahile | कहिले |
| Cheap | Sasto | सस्तो |
Learn these practical phrases to start real conversations in Nepali. From greetings to polite requests, these sentences will help you communicate effectively in common situations.
| English | Romanized Nepali | Nepali Script |
|---|---|---|
| How are you? | Tapailai kasto chha? | तपाईंलाई कस्तो छ? |
| Thank you for your help | Tapaiko sahayog ko lagi dhanyabaad | तपाईंको सहायोग को लागि धन्यवाद |
| What is your name? | Tapaiko naam ke ho? | तपाईंको नाम के हो? |
| Do you speak English? | Tapai angreji bolnu huncha? | तपाई अङ्ग्रेजी बोल्नु हुन्छ? |
| That is cheap | Yo sasto cha | यो सस्तो छ |
| Please give me water | Kripaya malai paani dinuhos | कृपया मलाई पानी दिनुहोस् |
| I am going home | Ma ghar jadai chu | म घर जादै छु |
| This is very good | Yo dherai ramro cha | यो धेरै राम्रो छ |
| The food is delicious | Khana mitho cha | खाना मिठो छ |
| Sorry, I am late | Maaf garnus, ma dhila bhaye | माफ गर्नुस्, म ढिला भएँ |
You’ve now learned Nepal’s most essential words and phrases—the foundation for starting meaningful conversations! These common vocabulary items and practical sentences represent the first steps toward Nepali fluency. Practice these words and phrases regularly, use them in real conversations, and build confidence. Remember, every native speaker started exactly where you are now. Keep practicing, stay consistent, and you’ll be having full conversations in Nepali before you know it!
These 10 basic words form the foundation of Nepali communication and appear in countless conversations daily.
All phrases provided are immediately applicable in real-world situations and everyday interactions with Nepali speakers.
Mastering these words and phrases gives you the confidence to initiate conversations and respond to basic questions.
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