How to Say Thank You in Nepali
Express gratitude in Nepali with these essential phrases
Expressing gratitude is important in Nepali culture. While "Dhanyabad" is the standard thank you, there are many ways to show appreciation depending on the situation and level of formality.
ЁЯТб Cultural Tip
In casual settings among friends, Nepalis often don't say thank you explicitly - it's implied. However, with strangers or in formal situations, expressing gratitude is appreciated.
Phrases
| Nepali | Romanized | English |
|---|---|---|
| рдзрдиреНрдпрд╡рд╛рдж | Dhanyabad | Thank youStandard thank you |
| рдзреЗрд░реИ рдзрдиреНрдпрд╡рд╛рдж | Dherai dhanyabad | Thank you very muchExtra grateful |
| рд╕реНрд╡рд╛рдЧрддрдореН | Swagatam | You're welcomeResponse to thank you |
| рдХреЗрд╣реА рдЫреИрди | Kehi chhaina | No problem / It's nothingCasual response |
| рдХреГрдкрдпрд╛ | Kripaya | PleasePolite request |
| рдорд╛рдл рдЧрд░реНрдиреБрд╣реЛрд╕реН | Maaf garnuhos | Excuse me / SorryPolite apology |
| рдорд▓рд╛рдИ рдорд╛рдл рдЧрд░реНрдиреБрд╣реЛрд╕реН | Malai maaf garnuhos | Please forgive meSincere apology |
| рддрдкрд╛рдИрдВрдХреЛ рдорджреНрджрддрдХреЛ рд▓рд╛рдЧрд┐ рдзрдиреНрдпрд╡рд╛рдж | Tapaainko maddatko laagi dhanyabad | Thank you for your helpSpecific gratitude |
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