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Nepal is one of the most diverse country with language and ethnic varieties. According to 2011 census of Nepal, there are 123 spoken languages. Nepali language is a language of Indo-Aryan family. It is a national langua of Nepal and spoken in South Asia as lingua franca including the countries like India, Bhutan, Burma. Due to the geographical influences, Nepali is influenced by Tibeto-Burman languages as well.
As Nepali is the national language of the country, it is widely spoken and understood. The local inhabitant of Kathmandu Valley speak Nepal Bhasa. Everest region’s Sherpa speak Sherpa language whereas people in Annapurna / Manasalu region speaks Gurung language ( Ghandruk and Annapurna Base Camp region, part of Annapurna circuit section and part of Gorkha / Manasalu region). Magar language is spoken in Ghorepani area and Thakali in Mustang region. Tamang language is the fifth largest language family in Nepal who lives in the rim of Kathmandu valley, Langtang and Dhading. You can learn basic Nepali phrases here,
Some Nepali Vocabularies and Phrases
Meeting | Greetings | Leaving
| English | Nepali | नेपाली |
| Hello | Namaste Or Namaskaar | नमस्ते |
| Good morning | Subha pravat OR Subha bihani | शुभ प्रभात |
| Good Afternoon | Subha diin |
| Goodnight | Subha ratri | शुभ रात्री |
| How are you ? | Tapai kasto hunu-hun-chha ? OR Tapaailaai kasto chha ? |
| I am fine. And you ? | malaai sanchai cha. Tapailai kasto cha ? |
| Nice to meet you | Tapai sanga bhetey-ra khushi lagyo |
| Thank you | Dhan-ya-baad | धन्यवाद |
| Have a good day | Tapaiko diin subha rahos ! |
| Have a nice journey | Tapaiko yaatra subha rahos OR subha yaatraa | शुभ-यात्रा |
| Good luck | Subha kaamana | शुभ कामना |
| Excuse Me, sorry | Maaf Garnuhos |
| Good Bye – See you | Namaste – Feri bhetaula |
Common words for trekking
| English | Nepali |
| Uphill / steep up | Ukaalo baato |
| Downhill / steep down | Ooraalo baato |
| Road | Sadak |
| River / stream | Kholaa |
| Bridge / Hanging bridge | Pul |
| Forest / Jungle | Ban / Jangal |
| Farming field | Khet baari |
| Hot water / Cold water | Taato paani / Chiso Paani |
| Black Tea / Milk Tea | Kaalo chiyaa / Dudh chiyaa |
| Black Coffee / Milk Coffee | Kaalo kafi / Dudh kafi |
| Blanket | Sirak |
| Meal ( Lunch / Dinner ) | Khaanaa |
| Breakfast / Snack | Khajaa |
| Meat | Maasu |
| Vegetables | Tarakaari |
| I am fine | Ma thik chhu | Malaai thikai chha |
| I am tired | Malaai thaakaai laagyo |
| I am hungry | Malaai bhok laagyo |
| I am sleepy | Malaai sutna man laagyo |
| I am not feeling good | Malaai sancho chaina |
| I am sick | Ma biraami chhu |
| I cannot walk | Ma hidna sakdina |
| It is too difficult | Yo saarai gaaro rahechha |
| It is easy | Yo sajilo chha |
| How long does it take | Aba kati samaya laagchha ? |
| It takes 2 hours | Aba dui ghantaa laagchha |
| How far is it ? | Aba kati taadhaa chha ? |
| It is about 2 kilometres | Andaaji dui kilomitar jati chha |
| Is Hotel close or far | Hotel najik chha ki tadhaa ? |
Phrases – While you are on the lodge
| English | Nepali |
| Do you speak English / Nepali ? | Ke tapai English / Nepali bolnu hunchha ? |
| Yes, I do speak a bit | Ho, ma ali ali bolchhu |
| Do you have room for two | Tapaisanga dui janaalaai room chha ? |
| Is there hot water shower ? | Ke yehaa taato paani ko saawor chha |
| Can you give me extra blanket | Ke malaai arko sirak dina saknuhuncha ? |
| Can I use the heater | Ke ma aago taapna sakchu ? |
| Can I get a cup of hot water ? | Ke ma ek kap taato paani paauna sakchhu ? |
| Can I have dinner / lunch ? | Ke ma lunch / dinner khaana sakchhu ? |
Numbers
| 1 | Ek | 11 | eghara | |
| 2 | Dui | 12 | Baara | |
| 3 | Tin | 13 | Terha | |
| 4 | Chaar | 14 | Chaudha | |
| 5 | Paanch | 15 | Pandhra | |
| 6 | Chha | 16 | Sora | |
| 7 | Saat | 17 | Satra | |
| 8 | Aath | 18 | Athaara | |
| 9 | Nau | 19 | Unnai | |
| 10 | das | 20 | bis |
| 50 | Pachaas | 1000 | Hajaar | ek hajaar | |
| 100 | Saya | 2000 | Dui hajaar | |
| One hundred | Ek saya | 8848 | Aath hajaar aath saya athchaalis | |
| Two hundred | Dui saya | 29028 | Unantis hajaar atthaais | |
| 500 | Paach saya |
