Going to Nepal? Want to learn some basic Nepali words that are useful? Speaking Nepali words in Nepal (being foreigner) is awesome. You don’t need to be fluent in Nepali, but speaking basic words like Dhanyabaad (Thank you in English) is not so difficult-you can learn it in a few hours.
If you’re visiting Nepal, you should know some Nepali words. Here is a list of some easy Nepali words that every tourist should learn.
English Word | Nepali Word |
Hello | Namaste (Na.mas.te) |
Thank You | Dhanyabad (Dhan.ya.bad) |
Delicious | Mitho Cha (Mi.tho.cha) |
Yes | Ho |
No | Hoina (Hoi.na) |
Beautiful | Ramro (Ram.ro) |
How Much? | Kati Ho? |
How Are You? | Kasto Hunu Hunca? (Kas.to Hu.nu Hun.cha) |
I am Okay | Malai Thik Cha |
My Name is John | Mero Naam John Ho |
A little | Ali Ali |
Hot | Tato |
Cold | Chiso (Chi.so) |
Tea | Chiya (Chi.ya) |
How Much? | Kati ho? |
Money | Paisa |
Mother | Aama |
Father | Buba |
Younger Sister | Bahini |
Younger Brother | Bhai |
Elder Sister | Didi |
Elder Brother | Dai |
Friend | Sathi |
Water | Pani |
Okay | Huncha |
House | Ghar |
More | Dherai |
Less | Thorai |
Song | Geet |