Emergency Nepali Phrases - Help, Police, and Medical

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!

Cultural Tip

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.

Phrases

NepaliRomanizedEnglish
गुहार!Guhaar!Help!Emergency cry for help
मलाई मद्दत चाहिन्छMalai maddat chahinchhaI need help
प्रहरी बोलाउनुहोस्Prahari bolaunuhosCall the police
एम्बुलेन्स बोलाउनुहोस्Ambulance bolaunuhosCall an ambulance
अस्पताल कहाँ छ?Aspataal kahaan chha?Where is the hospital?
मलाई बिरामी लाग्योMalai biraami laagyoI feel sick
दुख्योDukhyoIt hurtsPoint to the area
औषधि पसल कहाँ छ?Aushadhi pasal kahaan chha?Where is the pharmacy?
मेरो पासपोर्ट हरायोMero passport haraayoMy passport is lost
दूतावास कहाँ छ?Dutawaas kahaan chha?Where is the embassy?
आगो लाग्यो!Aago laagyo!Fire!
मसँग एलर्जी छMasanga allergy chhaI have an allergyImportant for food allergies

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