Basic Nepali phrases in English are listed as below which comes handy while you are traveling in Nepal and to communicate more easily with the locals.

Namaste
Hello, Greetings, I bless the divine in you

Namaskar
The more respectful version of Namaste

Hajur
All purpose term meaning yes? Pardon, Excuse me?

(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?

Mero naam . ho
My name is .

Maaph garnuhos
Excuse me/ pardon me/ sorry

Maile bhujhina
I dont understand

Maile bhujhe
I understand

Pheri bhetaunla
I hope we meet again

Yo ke ho?
What is this?

Kati ho?
How much is that?

Mahango Bhayo
Thats Expensive.

Ma birami chu
I am sick.

Pani
Water

Ek
1

Dui
2

Teen
3

Char
4

Panch
5

Cha
6

Saat
7

Aath
8

Nau
9

Daas
10

Aaja
Today

Hijo
Yesterday

Bholi
Tomorrow

Haptaa
Week

Subha raatri
Good night

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