Essential Nepali Phrases for Travel
Must-know phrases for your trip to Nepal
Planning a trip to Nepal? These essential phrases will help you navigate transportation, ask for directions, and communicate basic needs. Locals always appreciate when visitors make an effort to speak Nepali!
Cultural Tip
Nepal is known for its hospitality. Don't be surprised if locals go out of their way to help you, even with a language barrier. A smile and "Dhanyabad" goes a long way!
Phrases
| Nepali | Romanized | English |
|---|---|---|
| यो कहाँ छ? | Yo kahaan chha? | Where is this?Asking directions |
| बस स्टप कहाँ छ? | Bus stop kahaan chha? | Where is the bus stop? |
| हवाई अड्डा | Hawai adda | Airport |
| होटल | Hotel | Hotel |
| शौचालय कहाँ छ? | Shauchalaya kahaan chha? | Where is the toilet? |
| कति पर छ? | Kati para chha? | How far is it? |
| दाँया | Daayaan | Right |
| बाँया | Baayaan | Left |
| सिधा | Sidhaa | Straight |
| मलाई मद्दत चाहिन्छ | Malai maddat chahinchha | I need help |
| म हराएँ | Ma haraaye | I am lost |
| कति पैसा? | Kati paisa? | How much money? |
| महँगो छ | Mahango chha | It's expensive |
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