Learning Nepali Language is not so easy but it is no German either. Even though, you may not learn the entire Nepali language , it is always helpful to learn the basic sentences or at least few words. Some of these easy Nepali words Phrase will help you connect with locals all around the Nepal, in an instant.
Greeting
Namaste
Hello
(Tapaiilai) Kasto Cha?
How are you?
(Malai) Thik Cha
I am fine
Khana khannu bhaiyo?
Have you eaten? (used often as informal greeting)
Dhanybhad
Thank you
Tapaiiko naam ke ho?
What is your name?
Maaph garnuhos
Excuse me/ pardon me/ sorry
Maile bhujhina
I don’t understand
Maile bhujhe
I understand
Pheri bhetaunla
I hope we meet again
Ma / Hami
I / We
Tapaii
You
Yo / Tyo
This / That
Useful Adjectives
Mahango / Sasto
Expensive / Cheap
Ramro / Naramro
Good / Bad
Sapha / Phohar
Clean / Dirty
Thulo / Sano
Big / Small
Sajilo / Gahro
Easy / Hard
Thada / Najik
Far / Close
Chito / Dhilo
Fast / Slow
Tato / Cheeso
Hot / Cold (for food)
Garmi / Jaado
Hot / Cold (for weather)
Naya / Purano
New / Old
Dhani / Garib
Rich / Poor
Question Words
Kahile
When
Kahaang
Where
Kun
Which
Kati
How much
Kasari
How
Kina / kinabhane
Why / because
Kasto
How (of quality)
Kasko
Whose
Numbers
1 / ek
2 / dui
3 / tin
4 / char
5 / panchs
100 / ek saye
200 / dui saye
1000 ek hazar
Expressions of Time
Aaja / Today
Hijo / Yesterday
Bholi / Tomorrow
Ghanta / Hour
Din / Day
Haptaa / Week
Mahina / Month
Barsa / Year
Bihaana / Morning
Diunso / Afternoon
Beluka / Evening
Raatri / Night
Subha raatri
Good night
Kati bhajyo?
What time is it?
Ek bhajyo
One o’ clock
General Conversation
Tapaiko naam k ho?
What is your name?
