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Basic nepali words and phrases Nepali Language Primer
Basic
Greetings and Pleasantries
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| Nepali | English Translation |
| Namaste | Hello, Greetings, Hi |
| Namaskar | The more respectful version of Namaste |
| Hajur | All purpose term meaning yes? Pardon, Excuse me? |
| (Tapaiilai) Kasto Cha? | How are you? |
| (Malai) Thik Cha | I am fine |
| Khana khannu bhaiyo? | Have you eaten? (used often as informal greeting) |
| Dhanybhad | Thank you |
| Tapaiiko naam ke ho? | What is you name? |
| Mero naam Rick(your name) ho | My name is Rick(Your name) |
| Maaph garnuhos | Excuse me/ pardon me/ sorry |
| Maile bhujhina | I don’t understand |
| Maile bhujhe | I understand |
| Pheri bhetaunla | I hope we meet again |
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