Nepali Phrases

Namaste is a common greeting in Nepali that means "I bow to you" or "Greetings".

It is both a respectful way to say hello and goodbye. In Nepali, it is written as "स्वागतम्" or "नमस्ते".

It is often accompanied by folding hands together (🙏).

Thank You in Nepali is said as "धन्यवाद" (Dhanyabaad).

You can also use "धेरै धन्यवाद" to say "Thank you very much".

It is commonly used in formal and informal conversations.

Good Morning in Nepali is "शुभ प्रभात" (Shubha Prabhaat).

Another polite greeting you can use is "नमस्कार".

Both are acceptable when greeting people in the morning.

To ask "What is your name?" in Nepali, say: "तपाईको नाम के हो?" (Tapaiko naam ke ho?).

To answer, say: "मेरो नाम [your name] हो।" (Mero naam [your name] ho).

This is a polite and standard way to introduce yourself.

I love you in Nepali is "म तिमीलाई माया गर्छु" (Ma timilai maya garchu).

It is commonly used in romantic relationships.

To speak respectfully or formally, you can say "म तपाईंलाई माया गर्छु" (Ma tapai lai maya garchu).

To ask if someone speaks English in Nepali, say: "तपाईं अङ्ग्रेजी बोल्नु हुन्छ?" (Tapaai Angreji bolnu hunchha?).

This is useful when you need help and are unsure if the person understands English.

I am hungry in Nepali is "मलाई भोक लागेको छ" (Malai bhok laagyo).

It’s a very useful phrase when you’re looking for food or want to ask someone for a meal.

To ask "What time is it?" in Nepali, say: "कति बज्यो?" (Kati bajyo?).

It’s a common and casual way to check the time.

You can also say "अहिले कति बजेको हो?" for more clarity.