Basic Nepali Language for Travelers

There are over 120 languages spoken in Nepal, but the most widely spoken is Nepali (Gorkhali). Although English is widely spoken in the touristy areas in Nepal, it's nice if you can have a few words up your sleeve and get the most our of your travels.

Basic phrases for travel in Nepal:

Hello                                          Namaste

Thank you                                  Dhanybhat

What is your name?                      Tapaiko naam ke ho?

My name is.....                            Mero naam.... ho

Yes                                           Hajur

No                                             Hoina

How are you?                              Tapailai kasto cha?

I'm fine, and you?                        Malai ramro chha, tapailai ni?

Good                                         Raamro

Bad                                           Naraamro

Do you speak English?                   Tapaai Angreji bolnuhuncha?

I don't understand                        Maile buhjina

Please speak slowly                      Bistaari bolnuhos

Where are you from?                    Tapai kaha bata hunuhuncha?

I'm from ......                              Ma ..... bata ho.

Where do you live?                       Tapai kaha basnu huncha?

I live in ......                               Ma .... ma buschu

Where is the ......?                       ......kaha cha?

How do I get to.....?                     ..... kasari Janne?

How much is that?                       Yas ko kati parchha?

Nepal is a beautiful country            Nepal ati sundar  desh ho

Where are you going?                   Kahaa Janne?

I'm going to .....                          ..... ma

May I take a photo?                     Ke ma tasbeer khichna sakchhu?

Come in                                      Bitra aaunus

Good night                                  Subaratri

See you again                             Pheri Betaula

Have a good trip                          Suba Yatra

Food                                          Kanna

Water                                        Pani             

Tea                                           Chiya

Excuse me, sorry                         Maaph garnus

It was nice meeting you                Tapai sanga betera khushi laagyo

Want to learn more?

You can download a Nepali Language guide from World Nomads on iTunes  or for more in depth language you can download a guide from Box

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