#1 Exclusive Guide To Nepali Travel Phrases

It can be quite bothersome to travel to a place where people don’t speak your native language. While Nepalese people are well acquainted with the English language, many of them still need to be. However, the plan here is not to sit idle but to navigate those barriers by learning some common words and phrases in the Nepali language.

So, with today’s post, where we will cover common Nepali travel phrases like तिमीलाई कस्तो छ? (Timīlā’ī kasto cha?), यो कति हो? (Yō kati hō?), etc., and communication tips, nothing will stop you from having the best trip of the year. So, if you are interested, continue reading below!

 

Visiting Nepal: Travel Tips

Before we head on to the list of phrases, here is a small list of tips that will help you through your journey. Please give them a good read to avoid any undesirable circumstances.

• First, it is important to remember that the majority of Nepalese people follow the Hindu and Buddhist religions. According to the Buddhist code of conduct, it is rude to touch someone’s head, especially when a person is older than you. Also, sitting with the bottom of your feet exposed is not acceptable. It is considered rude in Nepali culture.
• Never trek alone in Nepal. Always trek when you have a guide or company. It is dangerous because there have been many cases of missing tourists in recent years.
• Another helpful tip for new travelers is to carry cash at all times! Nepal is still new to online payment systems or card transactions. While urban areas accept cards, most rural towns and villages accept only cash. So, don’t miss out on unique souvenirs by making sure you carry sufficient cash.
• Although Nepal is one of the safest countries for travelers, it is essential to keep your dress code in check. Avoid wearing flashy clothes or skin-tight and revealing ones. Especially when you visit a temple in Nepal, it is a must that you wear their native attire or something that is decent and covers your knee and chest adequately. While traveling can be fun and exciting, missing out on such information can make you feel sick in no time.

 

All Important Nepali Travel Phrases

This section will go through all the useful Nepalese phrases with proper translation. These travel phrases will help you face every situation in Nepal and allow you to engage in meaningful conversations with the Nepali people. So, let’s get started.

Greetings And Conversations In Nepali

Here is a list of greetings and conversational phrases. No matter where you go, you have to know the basics first. You will meet new people from the airport to your hotel room, and the best way to begin your journey with them is to greet and converse with them.

The most basic way of greeting someone in Nepalese culture is by showing the gesture of prayer. It is to press the palms of one hand with the other in front of your chest, bow a little, and say “Namaste.” Doing this will surely impress the locals.

English	Nepali	Transcription	Pronunciation
Hello	नमस्ते	Namastē	Play
How are you?	तिमीलाई कस्तो छ?	Timīlā’ī kasto cha?	Play
Everything is ok	सबै ठीक छ	Sabai thik cha	Play
My name is…	मेरो नाम…	Mero naam…	Play
What is your name?	तिम्रो नाम के हो?	Timrō nāma kē hō?	Play
Good morning to you!	तपाईलाई शुभ बिहानी!	Tapā’īlā’ī śubha bihānī!	Play
Good night, sleep well	शुभ रात्रि, राम्रोसँग सुत्नुहोस्	Śubha rātri, rāmrōsam̐ga sutnuhōs	Play
Nice to meet you	तपाईँलाई भेटेर खुशी लाग्यो	Tapā’īm̐lā’ī bhēṭēra khuśī lāgyō	Play
Do you speak English?	के तपाईँ अङ्ग्रेजी बोल्नुहुन्छ?	Kē tapā’īm̐ aṅgrējī bōlnuhuncha?	Play
Thank you for having me	मलाई भएकोमा धन्यवाद	Malā’ī bha’ēkōmā dhan’yavāda	Play
You’re welcome	तपाईलाई स्वागत छ	Tapā’īlā’ī svāgata cha	Play
Excuse me/ sorry	माफ गर्नुहोस् / माफ गर्नुहोस्	Māpha garnuhōs/ māpha garnuhōs	Play / Play
I understand	माइल भुजे	Maile bhujhe	Play
Goodbye	अलविदा	Alavidā	Play
See you later	पछि भेटौँला	Pachi bhēṭaum̐lā	Play

Accommodation Phrases In The Nepali Language

Here is a list of all the necessary accommodation phrases that will come in handy during your hotel check-in. It will help you contact the locals for your accommodation and get your concerns stated.

English	Nepali	Transcription	Pronunciation
What time is check-in?	चेक-इन कति समय हो?	Cēka-ina kati samaya hō?	Play
What time is check-out?	चेक-आउट कति समय हो?	Cēka-ā’uṭa kati samaya hō?	Play
Do you serve complimentary breakfast?	के तपाइँ नि:शुल्क नाश्ता सेवा गर्नुहुन्छ?	Kē tapā’im̐ ni:Śulka nāśtā sēvā garnuhuncha?	Play
Do you have a common washroom?	के तपाईसँग साझा शौचालय छ?	Kē tapā’īsam̐ga sājhā śaucālaya cha?	Play
Can I leave my baggage here?	के म मेरो सामान यहाँ छोड्न सक्छु?	Kē ma mērō sāmāna yahām̐ chōḍna sakchu?	Play
Where is the swimming pool?	स्विमिङ पूल कहाँ छ?	Svimiṅa pūla kahām̐ cha?	Play
I need a single room for two	मलाई दुईको लागि एउटा कोठा चाहिन्छ	Malā’ī du’īkō lāgi ē’uṭā kōṭhā cāhincha	Play
Does the room have air conditioning?	के कोठामा वातानुकूलित छ?	Kē kōṭhāmā vātānukūlita cha?	Play
I have a reservation	मसँग आरक्षण छ	Masam̐ga ārakṣaṇa cha	Play
Can I extend my booking?	के म मेरो बुकिङ विस्तार गर्न सक्छु?	Kē ma mērō bukiṅa vistāra garna sakchu?	Play
How much is a room for four people?	चार जना बस्ने कोठा कति हुन्छ ?	Cāra janā basnē kōṭhā kati huncha?	Play
I don’t want room service	मलाई कोठा सेवा चाहिदैन	Malā’ī kōṭhā sēvā cāhidaina	Play

Nepali Phrases For Direction And Transportation

Another set of essential Nepali words concerns transportation and direction. You can get lost in a new country, even with google maps. Above that, weak phone services will always be a hassle. When such situations force you into interactions with the locals, local Nepali words will become your guide.

English	Nepali	Transcription	Pronunciation
Left/ Right	बायाँ/ दायाँ	Bāyām̐/ dāyām̐	Play / Play
North/ South	उत्तर/ दक्षिण	Uttara/ dakṣiṇa	Play / Play
East/ West	पूर्व/ पश्चिम	Pūrva/ paścima	Play / Play
Is the train/flight delayed?	के रेल/उडान ढिलो भयो?	Kē rēla/uḍāna ḍhilō bhayō?	Play
Where is this place?	यो ठाउँ कहाँ पर्छ?	Yō ṭhā’um̐ kahām̐ parcha?	Play
Where is this hotel?	यो होटल कहाँ छ?	Yō hōṭala kahām̐ cha?	Play
Can I cancel my booking?	के म मेरो बुकिङ रद्द गर्न सक्छु?	Kē ma mērō bukiṅa radda garna sakchu?	Play
What is the price for two tickets?	दुई टिकटको मूल्य कति ?	Du’ī ṭikaṭakō mūlya kati?	Play
Where is the ticket window?	टिकट विन्डो कहाँ छ?	Ṭikaṭa vinḍō kahām̐ cha?	Play
Where can I find a taxi?	म ट्याक्सी कहाँ पाउन सक्छु?	Ma ṭyāksī kahām̐ pā’una sakchu?	Play
I would like to buy one ticket to…	म एउटा टिकट किन्न चाहन्छु…	Ma ē’uṭā ṭikaṭa kinna cāhanchu…	Play
Can I purchase a return ticket?	के म फिर्ती टिकट किन्न सक्छु?	Kē ma phirtī ṭikaṭa kinna sakchu?	Play
When will the bus/train arrive?	बस/रेल कहिले आइपुग्छ?	Basa/rēla kahilē ā’ipugcha?	Play
What is the nearest station to…?	सबैभन्दा नजिकको स्टेशन कुन हो…?	Sabaibhandā najikakō sṭēśana kuna hō…?	Play
Can you please give me a ride?	के तपाईं मलाई सवारी दिन सक्नुहुन्छ?	Kē tapā’īṁ malā’ī savārī dina saknuhuncha?	Play
I want to go to…	मलाई जाना मन छ…	मलाई जाना मन छ…	Play

Nepali Phrases For Restaurants

Apart from Mount Everest, you will surely fall in love with Nepal’s cuisine. And to satisfy your cravings, you will end up visiting different authentic restaurants. So, learn some phrases to help yourself in a Nepali diner.

English	Nepali	Transcription	Pronunciation
Can I have a table for two?	के म दुई को लागि टेबल पाउन सक्छु?	Kē ma du’ī kō lāgi ṭēbala pā’una sakchu?	Play
The menu, please!	मेनु, कृपया!	Mēnu, kr̥payā!	Play
What do you recommend?	तिमि के सुझाव दिन्छाै?	Timi kē sujhāva dinchāai?	Play
The food is tasty	खाना मिथो चा	Khānā mitho ​​cha	Play
I don’t want spicy	मलाई मसालेदार चाहिदैन	Malā’ī masālēdāra cāhidaina	Play
Do you serve beef?	तपाईं गाईको मासु सेवा गर्नुहुन्छ?	Tapā’īṁ gā’īkō māsu sēvā garnuhuncha?	Play
Do you have vegan items?	के तपाईंसँग शाकाहारी वस्तुहरू छन्?	Kē tapā’īnsam̐ga śākāhārī vastuharū chan?	Play
I am allergic to peanuts	मलाई बदामबाट एलर्जी छ	Malā’ī badāmabāṭa ēlarjī cha	Play
Enjoy your meal!	तपाईँको भोजनको मज्जा लिनुहोस्!	Tapā’īm̐kō bhōjanakō majjā linuhōs!	Play
Can I have the bill, please	कृपया, मैले विल पाउन सक्छु	Kr̥payā, mailē vila pā’una sakchu	Play
Do you take online/ card payment?	के तपाइँ अनलाइन/कार्ड भुक्तानी लिनुहुन्छ?	Kē tapā’im̐ analā’ina/kārḍa bhuktānī linuhuncha?	Play / Play

Basic Phrases For Markets In Nepali

Who doesn’t like shopping in their vacation spot? So, to be able to bargain the best way possible in the traditional markets of Nepal, the below list will make you an expert in no days.

English	Nepali	Transcription	Pronunciation
How much is this?	यो कति हो?	Yō kati hō?	Play
Can you lower the price?	तपाईं मूल्य कम गर्न सक्नुहुन्छ?	Tapā’īṁ mūlya kama garna saknuhuncha?	Play
What is the final price?	अन्तिम मूल्य के हो?	Antima mūlya kē hō?	Play
It is too expensive	यो धेरै महँगो छ	Yō dhērai maham̐gō cha	Play
Do you have other designs?	तपाईंसँग अन्य डिजाइनहरू छन्?	Tapā’īnsam̐ga an’ya ḍijā’inaharū chan?	Play
Please pack these for me	कृपया यी मेरो लागि प्याक गर्नुहोस्	Kr̥payā yī mērō lāgi pyāka garnuhōs	Play
What is the total cost?	कुल लागत कति छ?	Kula lāgata kati cha?	Play
Can you show me something cheap	के तपाई मलाई सस्तो केहि देखाउन सक्नुहुन्छ?	Kē tapā’ī malā’ī sastō kēhi dēkhā’una saknuhuncha?	Play

Emergency Phrases In Nepali

Lastly, you never know when emergencies hit you. Unprecedented scenarios can always come up no matter where you travel to. So, the phrases below will enable you to ask for help in Nepali immediately.

English	Nepali	Transcription	Pronunciation
Somebody help me, please	कसैले मलाई मद्दत गर्नुहोस्, कृपया	Kasailē malā’ī maddata garnuhōs, kr̥payā	Play
Can you call the police?	के तपाईं पुलिसलाई कल गर्न सक्नुहुन्छ?	Kē tapā’īṁ pulisalā’ī kala garna saknuhuncha?	Play
Where is the nearest hospital?	नजिकको अस्पताल कहाँ छ?	Najikakō aspatāla kahām̐ cha?	Play
Call the doctor!	डाक्टरलाई कल गर्नुहोस्!	Ḍākṭaralā’ī kala garnuhōs!	Play
Help!	मद्दत गर्नुहोस्!	Maddata garnuhōs!	Play

 

Additional Nepali Phrases To Practice

English	Nepali	Transcription	Pronunciation
My younger sister/ younger brother grew up in Nepal	मेरो कान्छी बहिनी/भाइ नेपालमा हुर्के	Mērō kānchī bahinī/bhā’i nēpālamā hurkē	Play / Play
Nepali food is so delicious	नेपाली खाना एकदमै मिठो हुन्छ	Nēpālī khānā ēkadamai miṭhō huncha	Play
Life in Nepal looks so peaceful	नेपालको जनजीवन निकै शान्त देखिन्छ	Nēpālakō janajīvana nikai śānta dēkhincha	Play
The divine temples of Nepal are beautiful	नेपालका देवी मन्दिरहरू सुन्दर छन्	Nēpālakā dēvī mandiraharū sundara chan	Play
Are you originally from Nepal?	के तपाई मूल नेपाली हो ?	Kē tapā’ī mūla nēpālī hō?	Play
I want to visit Nepal again	म फेरि नेपाल घुम्न चाहन्छु	Ma phēri nēpāla ghumna cāhanchu	Play
Thank you for joining me!	मसँग जोडिनुभएकोमा धन्यवाद!	Masam̐ga jōḍinubha’ēkōmā dhan’yavāda!	Play

 

Over To You!

Did you enjoy learning the above sentences and words? If yes, you are on the right path. Learning languages not only help you face unexpected situations in a new country, but it also develops you as a person. You get enlightened about the country’s culture, language, and, most effectively, its people and society. In doing so, you simultaneously push yourself to be more open-minded and culturally progressed than before.

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