Critical Nepali phrases for emergencies, medical help, and safety
We hope you never need these phrases, but being prepared for emergencies is essential when traveling in Nepal. Whether it's a medical issue, getting lost, or needing police assistance, these phrases could be vital. Save this page offline before your trip!
In Nepal, the emergency number is 100 for police and 102 for ambulance. In tourist areas like Thamel, many people speak some English, but outside major cities, Nepali will be your lifeline in an emergency. Hospitals in Kathmandu and Pokhara have English-speaking staff.
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| Nepali | Listen | Romanization | English | When to use it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| गुहार! | Guhaar! | Help! | Emergency cry for help | |
| मलाई मद्दत चाहिन्छ | Malai maddat chahinchha | I need help | ||
| प्रहरी बोलाउनुहोस् | Prahari bolaunuhos | Call the police | ||
| एम्बुलेन्स बोलाउनुहोस् | Ambulance bolaunuhos | Call an ambulance | ||
| अस्पताल कहाँ छ? | Aspataal kahaan chha? | Where is the hospital? | ||
| मलाई बिरामी लाग्यो | Malai biraami laagyo | I feel sick | ||
| दुख्यो | Dukhyo | It hurts | Point to the area | |
| औषधि पसल कहाँ छ? | Aushadhi pasal kahaan chha? | Where is the pharmacy? | ||
| मेरो पासपोर्ट हरायो | Mero passport haraayo | My passport is lost | ||
| दूतावास कहाँ छ? | Dutawaas kahaan chha? | Where is the embassy? | ||
| आगो लाग्यो! | Aago laagyo! | Fire! | ||
| मसँग एलर्जी छ | Masanga allergy chha | I have an allergy | Important for food allergies |
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