Newari, also known as Nepal Bhasa, is a language spoken by about one million people, primarily by the Newar community in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal, which includes the cities of Kathmandu, Lalitpur (Patan), and Bhaktapur. Additionally, Newari is spoken in Kirtipur, as well as parts of the Kavrepalanchok, Dolakha, Sindhupalchok districts, and certain areas of Makwanpur and Dhading districts.
Traditionally, Newari was written using the Ranjana script, a classical script developed in Nepal. However, over time, the use of the Ranjana script declined, and today, Newari is often written using the Devanagari script, which is also used for languages such as Nepali and Hindi.
The adoption of the Devanagari script for writing Newari has provided a standardized writing system, making it easier for speakers to communicate in writing and enabling the publication of literature, newspapers, and other written materials in Newari. Efforts are also ongoing to revive the Ranjana script as part of cultural preservation initiatives.
In terms of grammar, Newari follows a subject-object-verb (SOV) word order, similar to many other South Asian languages. Words in Newari are formed by adding suffixes to root words, which indicate various grammatical functions such as tense, case, number, and mood.
The vocabulary of Newari has been influenced by various languages and cultures throughout its history. It has borrowed words from languages such as Sanskrit, Tibetan, Nepali, and Hindi, among others, reflecting its rich cultural and historical interactions.
Our online English to Newari translation tool is powered by Google API. While this is in its early stages, the translation may not be accurate. Therefore, professional translation services can be sought for accurate translations of complex sentences or specialised content to ensure precise communication in Newari.