If you plan to visit Nepal soon, you must have already learned some everyday vocabulary in the Nepali language, such as hi, hello, good morning, and thank you. But have you wondered what words to learn next to make dialogue easy with Nepali locals? Keeping the best interest in mind, we bring this blog filled with different hobbies in Nepali with English translations like खेलिरहेको (Playing), लेखन (Writing), खाना पकाउने (Cooking), etc., that will help you connect and express better with the Nepali people.
No matter who you talk to or where you go, hobbies always play a vital role in creating bonds and comfort zones. A hobby may differ from one person to another, and such distinctions describe who a person is and what they are interested in. So, if you want to learn more hobby words and synonyms in the official language of Nepal, continue reading below!
How To Say Hobby In Nepali
We first need to learn how to pronounce the word hobby itself. In Nepali, hobby is written and pronounced as शौक– Śauka. To say Hobbies in the plural form, you can use the term शौकहरू- Śaukaharū.
Hobbies in Nepal take different forms. While some love to play with farm animals, some love creating music. And with time, people are also committing to developing new interests and spending their leisurely hours in productive ways.
Although a person may or may not have similar interests, geographical and historical background plays a critical role in determining one’s interests. Just like a person from a hill station like northeast India will find trekking more fun, a person from a sandy place like Goa may find swimming and kayaking the best time pass.
So, keeping such factors in mind, we will discover some common hobbies-vocabulary from the Nepali dictionary with proper translation and facts that most Nepali people find pleasure in. While the factuality may change from one group of people to another, the types of recreation mentioned below are some hobbies that are not unusual to the locals.
Different Hobbies In Nepali
Wood Carving – काठ नक्काशी
[Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]काठ नक्काशी[/Speechword]
We all know what is wood carving. In Nepali, it is known as Kāṭha nakkāśī. While there are many professional workers who have high wisdom in woodcraft, wood carving is something that all people enjoy in Nepal. It is a great art form of Nepal that provides artistic and spiritual wooden sculptures. From a child to an older man, you will see a population engaging in wood carving not only as a profession but as a hobby.
Such a hobby in Nepali blood has also become profitable for most as they produce and sell sculptures to tourists and people as souvenirs. The locals are blessed with artistic skills, and they put them to use in a well profound manner.
Reading – पढ्दै
[Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]पढ्दै[/Speechword]
Pronounced Paḍhdai, Nepal’s ever-largening political interests, and civil growth have made youngsters keen readers. From personal experience, I have seen that many upcoming generations of Nepal have endured themselves in reading different kinds of books and articles, especially political ones, and they write as well. It has become one of the favorite hobbies of the locals, and such a system of interest is only helping the country grow.
From children of small class to elders of colleges, reading and spreading education has become a new form of recreation in the country that has triggered ultimate development in all fields of life.
Dancing – नाच्दै
[Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]नाच्दै[/Speechword]
Another special Hobby that the Nepali people enjoy is dancing, pronounced as Nācdai. One of the folk cultural dances of Nepal is known as maruni, and it is a wonder to watch. You will find talented people in Nepal performing various dance routines from a very young age. However, Nepali locals are mostly restricted to traditional forms of entertainment, even dancing. Nevertheless, if you love dancing, your will love Nepal.
Cooking – खाना पकाउने
[Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]खाना पकाउने[/Speechword]
Cooking in Nepali is called Khānā pakā’unē. Have you ever tried Nepali cuisine? If yes, you will know that the food of Nepal has a magic of its own. From regular Daal Bhat to fried momos, nothing can beat the authentic flavor that can make cravings a real deal. Such excellent cuisine naturally brings about the talent of the locals to cook different dishes.
Half of the population, especially women, cook in their free time and make different traditional dishes. In fact, the infamous momo dish got popularised to such an extent that today, it is seen in the corners of every Asian and western country and not just in Nepal.
Trekking – ट्रेकिङ
[Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]ट्रेकिङ[/Speechword]
Nepal is a hilly area blessed with wonderful sightseeing places and trekking areas. Thus, naturally, the local’s favorite hobby is trekking, known as Ṭrēkiṅa. They plan trekking picnics with their friends and brothers, and even tourists cannot outnumber the locals’ interests in their beauty.
Mostly the youngsters meet their friends and go on trekking to bond and spend their play time watching the sunset and eating natural fruits that the vegetation provides. If you are fond of trekking, Nepal is just the right destination!
Boating – बोटिङ
[Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]बोटिङ[/Speechword]
Another everyday activity that Nepali people love to do is boating or Bōṭiṅa. Despite being a landlocked country, Nepal is blessed with numerous lakes and rivers that make boating one of the most loved hobbies of the locals. It is also one of the major tourist attractions.
Locals go boating and spend time watching the birds, playing games on the river sides, listening to music, and experiencing the pleasure of life that Mother Nature bestows them. If you love camping and boating, you will find many appealing places in Nepal that will keep you in awe.
Other Hobby Names From The Nepali Dictionary
| English | Nepali | Pronunciation | Sound |
| Archery | धनुविद्या | Dhanuvidyā | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]धनुविद्या[/Speechword] |
| Acting | अभिनय | Abhinaya | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]अभिनय[/Speechword] |
| Basketball | बास्केटबल | Bāskēṭabala | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]बास्केटबल[/Speechword] |
| Bicycling | साइकल चलाउने | Sā’ikala calā’unē | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]साइकल चलाउने[/Speechword] |
| Boxing | बक्सिङ | Baksiṅa | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]बक्सिङ[/Speechword] |
| Cricket | क्रिकेट | Krikēṭa | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]क्रिकेट[/Speechword] |
| Camping | क्याम्पिङ | Kyāmpiṅa | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]क्याम्पिङ[/Speechword] |
| Craft making | शिल्प निर्माण | Śilpa nirmāṇa | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]शिल्प निर्माण[/Speechword] |
| Collecting | जम्मा गर्दै | Jam’mā gardai | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]जम्मा गर्दै[/Speechword] |
| Drawing | रेखाचित्र | Rēkhācitra | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]रेखाचित्र[/Speechword] |
| Embroidery | कढाई | Kaḍhā’ī | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]कढाई[/Speechword] |
| Football | फुटबल | Phuṭabala | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]फुटबल[/Speechword] |
| Fossil hunting | जीवाश्म शिकार | Jīvāśma śikāra | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]जीवाश्म शिकार[/Speechword] |
| Gambling | जुवा | Juvā | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]जुवा[/Speechword] |
| Gardening | बागवानी | Bāgavānī | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]बागवानी[/Speechword] |
| Ghost hunting | भूत शिकार | Bhūta śikāra | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]भूत शिकार[/Speechword] |
| Hiking | पैदल यात्रा | Paidala yātrā | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]पैदल यात्रा[/Speechword] |
| Horse riding | घोडसवारी | Ghōḍasavārī | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]घोडसवारी[/Speechword] |
| Hockey | हक्की | Hakkī | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]हक्की[/Speechword] |
| Ice diving | आइस डाइभिङ | Ā’isa ḍā’ibhiṅa | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]आइस डाइभिङ[/Speechword] |
| Jumping ropes | जम्पिङ डोरीहरू | Jampiṅa ḍōrīharū | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]जम्पिङ डोरीहरू[/Speechword] |
| Jogging | जोगिङ | Jōgiṅa | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]जोगिङ[/Speechword] |
| Karate | कराते | Karātē | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]कराते[/Speechword] |
| Kite flying | चङ्गा उडाउँदै | Caṅgā uḍā’um̐dai | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]चङ्गा उडाउँदै[/Speechword] |
| Magic tricks | जादुई चालहरू | Jādu’ī cālaharū | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]जादुई चालहरू[/Speechword] |
| Mountain climbing | पर्वताराेहण | Parvatārāēhaṇa | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]पर्वताराेहण[/Speechword] |
| Needlework | सुई काम | Su’ī kāma | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]सुई काम[/Speechword] |
| Origami | ओरिगामी | Ōrigāmī | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]ओरिगामी[/Speechword] |
| Pottery | माटोको भाँडा | Māṭōkō bhām̐ḍā | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]माटोको भाँडा[/Speechword] |
| Playing | खेलिरहेको | Khēlirahēkō | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]खेलिरहेको[/Speechword] |
| Painting | चित्रकारी | Citrakārī | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]चित्रकारी[/Speechword] |
| Quiz | प्रश्नोत्तरी | Praśnōttarī | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]प्रश्नोत्तरी[/Speechword] |
| Rafting | राफ्टिङ | Rāphṭiṅa | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]राफ्टिङ[/Speechword] |
| Sketching | स्केचिङ | Skēciṅa | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]स्केचिङ[/Speechword] |
| Singing | गाउँदै | Gā’um̐dai | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]गाउँदै[/Speechword] |
| Swimming | पौडी खेल्ने | Pauḍī khēlnē | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]पौडी खेल्ने[/Speechword] |
| Sewing | सिलाई | Silā’ī | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]सिलाई[/Speechword] |
| Shopping | किनमेल | Kinamēla | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]किनमेल[/Speechword] |
| Tennis | टेनिस | Ṭēnisa | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]टेनिस[/Speechword] |
| Writing | लेखन | Lēkhana | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]लेखन[/Speechword] |
| Weightlifting | भारोत्तोलन | Bhārōttōlana | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]भारोत्तोलन[/Speechword] |
Hobby-Related Phrases In The Nepali Language
| English | Nepali | Pronunciation | Sound |
| I love reading books | मलाई किताबहरू पढ्न मन पर्छ | Malā’ī kitābaharū paḍhna mana parcha | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]मलाई किताबहरू पढ्न मन पर्छ[/Speechword] |
| Do you dance? | नाच्नु हुन्छ ? | Nācnu huncha? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]नाच्नु हुन्छ [/Speechword] |
| What are your hobbies? | तपाईको शौक के हो? | Tapā’īkō śauka kē hō? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]तपाईको शौक के हो[/Speechword] |
| I would love to sing with you | मलाई तिमी संग गाउन मन लाग्छ | Malā’ī timī saṅga gā’una mana lāgcha | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]मलाई तिमी संग गाउन मन लाग्छ[/Speechword] |
| We should go trekking more often | हामी धेरै पटक ट्रेकिङ जानुपर्छ | Hāmī dhērai paṭaka ṭrēkiṅa jānuparcha | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]हामी धेरै पटक ट्रेकिङ जानुपर्छ[/Speechword] |
| How did you start your hobby? | तपाईंले आफ्नो शौक कसरी सुरु गर्नुभयो? | Tapā’īnlē āphnō śauka kasarī suru garnubhayō? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]तपाईंले आफ्नो शौक कसरी सुरु गर्नुभयो?[/Speechword] |
| Do you have a favorite hobby? | के तपाइँसँग मनपर्ने शौक छ? | Kē tapā’im̐sam̐ga manaparnē śauka cha? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]के तपाइँसँग मनपर्ने शौक छ?[/Speechword] |
| Your hobbies sound very interesting | तपाईंको शौकहरू धेरै रोचक लाग्छ | Tapā’īṅkō śaukaharū dhērai rōcaka lāgcha | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]तपाईंको शौकहरू धेरै रोचक लाग्छ[/Speechword] |
| I paint in my free time | फुर्सदको समयमा पेन्ट गर्छु | Phursadakō samayamā pēnṭa garchu | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]फुर्सदको समयमा पेन्ट गर्छु[/Speechword] |
| Let’s dance together | सँगै नाचौं | Sam̐gai nācauṁ | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]सँगै नाचौं[/Speechword] |
Explore Nepal
After learning these words, definitions, and phrases in the Nepali language, you will have a fantastic time in a land full of aesthetic energy. From roaming the mountains to playing leisurely games like badminton, board games, etc., in the valleys, you will never regret your trip to Nepal. Knowing such vocabulary will also help you adapt quickly to the local culture and make many friends.
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