# KidSchooler — Full Nepali Q&A and phrase corpus

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## Q&A (105 entries)

### How do you say hello in Nepali?

A: You say "namaste" — written नमस्ते in Devanagari. Press your palms together at chest height, slight bow, eye contact. It works for hello and goodbye, formal and casual.
Nepali (देवनागरी): नमस्ते
Romanized: namaste
Pronunciation hint: nuh-mah-stay
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-hello-in-nepali

### How do you say thank you in Nepali?

A: You say "dhanyabad" — धन्यवाद. Used at shops, restaurants, and with guides or porters at the end of the day. Among close friends and family, Nepalis show gratitude through reciprocity rather than the word itself, so save dhanyabad for moments that earn it.
Nepali (देवनागरी): धन्यवाद
Romanized: dhanyabad
Pronunciation hint: dhun-ya-baad
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-thank-you-in-nepali

### How do you say goodbye in Nepali?

A: The casual goodbye is "namaste" — the same word as hello. For a warmer parting that signals you'll meet again, say "pheri bhetaunla" (फेरि भेटौंला) — literally "see you again."
Nepali (देवनागरी): फेरि भेटौंला
Romanized: pheri bhetaunla
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-goodbye-in-nepali

### How do you say yes in Nepali?

A: "Ho" (हो) is yes. For "okay" or "sure," you can also say "hunchha" (हुन्छ) — common when accepting an offer or confirming a plan.
Nepali (देवनागरी): हो
Romanized: ho
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-yes-in-nepali

### How do you say no in Nepali?

A: "Hoina" (होइन) is no. For polite refusal — declining a drink, a sale, or an offer — "chaahindaina" (चाहिँदैन, "not needed") is softer and more idiomatic.
Nepali (देवनागरी): होइन
Romanized: hoina
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-no-in-nepali

### How do you say please in Nepali?

A: "Kripaya" (कृपया) is the literal please, but it's formal and rarely used in conversation. Nepali expresses politeness through verb forms — adding "-hos" to a verb (e.g. "dinuhos" = please give) is the everyday equivalent.
Nepali (देवनागरी): कृपया
Romanized: kripaya
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-please-in-nepali

### How do you say sorry in Nepali?

A: "Maaf garnuhos" (माफ गर्नुहोस्) — "please forgive me." It's the polite, all-purpose apology for bumping into someone, being late, or making a small mistake.
Nepali (देवनागरी): माफ गर्नुहोस्
Romanized: maaf garnuhos
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-sorry-in-nepali

### How do you say how are you in Nepali?

A: "Tapaai-laai kasto chha?" (तपाईंलाई कस्तो छ?) — formal, polite, used with elders and strangers. With friends, "timi-laai kasto chha?" works.
Nepali (देवनागरी): तपाईंलाई कस्तो छ?
Romanized: tapaai-laai kasto chha?
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-how-are-you-in-nepali

### How do you say my name is in Nepali?

A: "Mero naam X ho" (मेरो नाम X हो) — "my name is X." Example: "Mero naam Sarah ho."
Nepali (देवनागरी): मेरो नाम ___ हो
Romanized: mero naam ___ ho
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-my-name-is-in-nepali

### How do you say nice to meet you in Nepali?

A: "Tapaai-laai bhetera khusi laagyo" (तपाईंलाई भेटेर खुसी लाग्यो) — "I'm happy to have met you." Said at the end of a first conversation, often with a small bow.
Nepali (देवनागरी): तपाईंलाई भेटेर खुसी लाग्यो
Romanized: tapaai-laai bhetera khusi laagyo
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-nice-to-meet-you-in-nepali

### How do you say delicious in Nepali?

A: "Mitho chha" (मीठो छ) — "it's delicious." Said at the table, eye contact with whoever cooked. The single warmest compliment a Nepali host receives from a foreigner.
Nepali (देवनागरी): मीठो छ
Romanized: mitho chha
Topic: food
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-delicious-in-nepali

### How do you say I'm full in Nepali?

A: "Pugyo" (पुग्यो) — literally "enough." Wave gently as you say it; the didi serving dal bhat is about to add a third helping otherwise. Always paired with "dhanyabad" right after.
Nepali (देवनागरी): पुग्यो
Romanized: pugyo
Topic: food
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-i-am-full-in-nepali

### How do you say I'm vegetarian in Nepali?

A: "Ma shakaahari hu" (म शाकाहारी हुँ) — "I am vegetarian." Nepali kitchens — especially Hindu ones — understand vegetarianism deeply. Dal bhat is vegetarian by default; only specify when ordering off-menu.
Nepali (देवनागरी): म शाकाहारी हुँ
Romanized: ma shakaahari hu
Topic: food
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-i-am-vegetarian-in-nepali

### How do you say water in Nepali?

A: "Paani" (पानी) is water. "Tato paani" is hot water, "chiso paani" is cold. On the trail above 3,000m, ask "tato paani chha?" — "is there hot water?" — and pay the 300-600 NPR for a hot shower.
Nepali (देवनागरी): पानी
Romanized: paani
Topic: food
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-water-in-nepali

### How do you say tea in Nepali?

A: "Chiya" (चिया). "Doodh chiya" is milk tea, "kalo chiya" is black tea, "masala chiya" is spiced milk tea. On the trail, ordering a thermos ("thermos garam paani") plus tea bags is cheaper than individual cups.
Nepali (देवनागरी): चिया
Romanized: chiya
Topic: food
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-tea-in-nepali

### What is dal bhat?

A: Dal bhat is Nepal's staple meal — lentils (dal) and rice (bhat) served with a vegetable side, sometimes a pickle, sometimes meat. At trekking lodges, refills are free until you wave it off. Often eaten with the right hand only.
Nepali (देवनागरी): दालभात
Romanized: dal bhat
Topic: food
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/what-is-dal-bhat

### How do you say how much in Nepali?

A: "Kati ho?" (कति हो?) — the universal market question. Use it at every shop, taxi, teahouse, and bakery. The follow-up for negotiating: "yo dherai mahango chha" — "this is too expensive."
Nepali (देवनागरी): कति हो?
Romanized: kati ho?
Topic: money
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-how-much-in-nepali

### How do you say too expensive in Nepali?

A: "Dherai mahango chha" (धेरै महंगो छ) — "it's very expensive." Said with a small wince, you signal you want the price down. Bargaining in tourist markets typically goes 50% off the opening quote.
Nepali (देवनागरी): धेरै महंगो छ
Romanized: dherai mahango chha
Topic: money
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-too-expensive-in-nepali

### How do you count to ten in Nepali?

A: Ek (1), dui (2), teen (3), chaar (4), paanch (5), chha (6), saat (7), aath (8), nau (9), das (10). Useful for markets, taxis, and ordering by quantity.
Romanized: ek, dui, teen, chaar, paanch, chha, saat, aath, nau, das
Topic: money
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-count-to-ten-in-nepali

### How do you say money in Nepali?

A: "Paisa" (पैसा) is money colloquially; "rupaiyaa" (रुपैयाँ) is rupees specifically. "Saya rupaiyaa" is 100 rupees, "hajaar rupaiyaa" is 1,000.
Nepali (देवनागरी): पैसा
Romanized: paisa
Topic: money
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-money-in-nepali

### How do you say how many hours in Nepali?

A: "Kati ghanta?" (कति घण्टा?) — used to ask trail times at lodges or porters. Far more useful than "kati tadha" (how far) because Nepali distances are notoriously elastic.
Nepali (देवनागरी): कति घण्टा?
Romanized: kati ghanta?
Topic: trekking
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-how-many-hours-in-nepali

### How do you say I have altitude sickness in Nepali?

A: "Malai lek lagyo" (मलाई लेक लाग्यो) — literally "altitude has caught me." Every guide, lodge owner, and HRA medic above Namche knows this phrase. The single most important emergency phrase on the high routes.
Nepali (देवनागरी): मलाई लेक लाग्यो
Romanized: malai lek lagyo
Topic: emergency
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-i-have-altitude-sickness-in-nepali

### Do I need a guide for Everest Base Camp?

A: Since 2023, Nepal requires a government-licensed guide for trekking in national parks including Sagarmatha (Everest region). Enforcement is uneven — many solo trekkers still complete the trek — but at Namche checkpoint you can be retroactively required to hire one. Safest path: a porter-guide for the high-altitude segments.
Topic: trekking
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/do-i-need-a-guide-for-everest-base-camp

### What permits do I need for Everest Base Camp in 2026?

A: Two permits, both cash-on-arrival at trail checkpoints: (1) Sagarmatha National Park entry — NPR 3,000 at Monjo; (2) Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit — NPR 2,000 at Lukla. Total NPR 5,000 (~$37). The old TIMS card requirement was dropped in 2023 for this region.
Topic: trekking
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/what-permits-do-i-need-for-everest-base-camp

### How much does the Everest Base Camp trek cost?

A: Self-organised with a porter-guide: ~$1,600 inclusive of round-trip Lukla flights, permits, on-trail food and lodging, tips. Mid-tier agency package booked from abroad: $2,200-2,800. Premium all-inclusive: $3,500+. Plan for hidden costs at altitude — hot showers, wifi, charging, snacks all add up.
Topic: trekking
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-much-does-everest-base-camp-trek-cost

### When is the best time to trek Everest Base Camp?

A: Late September through November is the primary window — clear skies, stable weather, cold but manageable nights. March through early May is the second window with spring blossoms. Avoid June-August monsoon (slippery trails, leeches, view-killing cloud).
Topic: trekking
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/when-is-best-time-to-trek-everest-base-camp

### How do you say where is the toilet in Nepali?

A: "Charpi kaha chha?" (चर्पी कहाँ छ?) — "where is the toilet?" Squat toilets are standard outside upscale hotels. Bring your own toilet paper — most lodges don't provide it.
Nepali (देवनागरी): चर्पी कहाँ छ?
Romanized: charpi kaha chha?
Topic: trekking
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-where-is-toilet-in-nepali

### How do you say help in Nepali?

A: "Sahaayataa garnuhos" (सहायता गर्नुहोस्) — "please help." In urgent shouted form, just "sahaayataa!" works. For medical specifically: "daaktar chahincha" (a doctor is needed).
Nepali (देवनागरी): सहायता गर्नुहोस्
Romanized: sahaayataa garnuhos
Topic: emergency
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-help-in-nepali

### How do you say doctor in Nepali?

A: "Daaktar" (डाक्टर) — a loanword used universally. For "I need a doctor," say "malai daaktar chahincha" (मलाई डाक्टर चाहिन्छ).
Nepali (देवनागरी): डाक्टर
Romanized: daaktar
Topic: emergency
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-doctor-in-nepali

### How do you say I'm sick in Nepali?

A: "Malai sancho chhaina" (मलाई सञ्चो छैन) — "I'm not feeling well." For specific symptoms, append: "taauko dukhcha" (headache), "pet dukhcha" (stomach pain), "vaitee aaucha" (vomiting).
Nepali (देवनागरी): मलाई सञ्चो छैन
Romanized: malai sancho chhaina
Topic: emergency
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-i-am-sick-in-nepali

### Is Nepal safe for solo female travelers?

A: Generally yes — Nepal ranks among the safer South Asian destinations for solo women. Petty scams and unwanted attention happen mostly in tourist areas like Thamel; violent crime is rare. Pokhara is calmer than Kathmandu. Modest dress in temples and villages is appreciated; trekking with a registered guide is common practice rather than a safety mandate.
Topic: emergency
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/is-nepal-safe-for-solo-female-travelers

### Is Nepali hard to learn for English speakers?

A: Nepali sits in the middle — significantly harder than Spanish or French, much easier than Mandarin or Arabic. The script (Devanagari) is phonetic and learnable in a week. Grammar is friendlier than English (no articles, regular conjugation). Sounds — retroflex and aspirated consonants — are the real challenge.
Topic: concept
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/is-nepali-hard-to-learn

### What language is spoken in Nepal?

A: Nepali is the official language and primary lingua franca, spoken by ~80% of the population. There are 123+ other indigenous languages including Maithili, Bhojpuri, Tamang, Newari, Magar, and various Tibetan-related languages in highland regions. Most urban Nepalis also speak some Hindi and English.
Topic: concept
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/what-language-is-spoken-in-nepal

### Is Nepali the same as Hindi?

A: No — they're closely related Indo-Aryan languages with shared vocabulary and the same Devanagari script, but they're distinct languages. A Hindi speaker can understand maybe 30-50% of casual Nepali and is regularly read Nepali signs. Grammar and pronunciation differ enough that they require separate study.
Topic: concept
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/is-nepali-the-same-as-hindi

### What is the Devanagari script?

A: Devanagari is the script used to write Nepali, Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, and several other South Asian languages. It has 33 consonants and 11 vowels and is phonetic — once you learn the symbols, you can sound out any word. The horizontal line on top is its distinctive visual mark.
Nepali (देवनागरी): देवनागरी
Romanized: devanagari
Topic: script
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/what-is-devanagari

### How many people speak Nepali?

A: About 32 million native speakers worldwide as of 2025 — primarily in Nepal (~26 million), but also in India (especially Sikkim, Darjeeling), Bhutan, and the global Nepali diaspora in the US, UK, Gulf states, and Australia.
Topic: concept
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-many-people-speak-nepali

### What does namaste mean?

A: Namaste is a respectful greeting meaning "I bow to you" — literally a contraction of "namah" (bow) and "te" (to you). In Nepali (and Hindi), it functions as hello, goodbye, and a gesture of respect. The gesture — palms together at chest, slight bow — carries as much meaning as the word.
Nepali (देवनागरी): नमस्ते
Romanized: namaste
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/what-is-namaste

### What does dhanyabad mean?

A: Dhanyabad (धन्यवाद) means "thank you" in Nepali. The word comes from Sanskrit dhanyavāda — literally "declaration of being fortunate." It's the standard formal thanks; casual gratitude among friends and family is more often shown through reciprocity than words.
Nepali (देवनागरी): धन्यवाद
Romanized: dhanyabad
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/what-does-dhanyabad-mean

### Do Nepalis speak English?

A: Yes, widely — especially in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, and along trekking routes. English is the medium of instruction in most private schools, and trekking guides, lodge owners, and hospitality staff routinely speak conversational-to-fluent English. Rural areas are more Nepali-dominant; even a few Nepali phrases earn warmth there.
Topic: concept
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/do-nepalis-speak-english

### What is Dashain?

A: Dashain is Nepal's longest and most important Hindu festival — a 15-day celebration in September/October centered on family gatherings, elder blessings (tika on the forehead, dakshina money gifts), and animal sacrifice on Maha Asthami. Cities empty as workers return to home villages.
Topic: culture
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/what-is-dashain

### What is Tihar?

A: Tihar is Nepal's five-day festival of lights, falling 2-3 weeks after Dashain. Houses are washed and lit with oil lamps; marigold garlands and rangoli patterns decorate doorways. Each day honors a different being — crows, dogs, cows, the self, and finally brothers (Bhai Tika). The most photogenic Nepali festival.
Topic: culture
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/what-is-tihar

### How do you say good morning in Nepali?

A: "Subha-prabhat" (शुभप्रभात) — a formal good morning. In casual contexts, simply "namaste" in the morning works perfectly.
Nepali (देवनागरी): शुभप्रभात
Romanized: subha-prabhat
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-good-morning-in-nepali

### How do you say good night in Nepali?

A: "Subha-raatri" (शुभरात्रि) — formal good night. In trekking lodges, an end-of-evening "namaste" before bed conveys the same warmth.
Nepali (देवनागरी): शुभरात्रि
Romanized: subha-raatri
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-good-night-in-nepali

### How do you say I don't understand in Nepali?

A: "Maile bujhinna" (मैले बुझिन्न) — "I don't understand." Pair with "bistaarai bolnuhos" ("please speak slowly") and you've turned a wall into a conversation.
Nepali (देवनागरी): मैले बुझिन्न
Romanized: maile bujhinna
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-i-dont-understand-in-nepali

### How do you say do you speak English in Nepali?

A: "Tapaai-le angreji bolnuhuncha?" (तपाईंले अंग्रेजी बोल्नुहुन्छ?) — "do you speak English?" Most urban Nepalis and trekking-trail residents do, but asking in Nepali first earns warmer help.
Nepali (देवनागरी): तपाईंले अंग्रेजी बोल्नुहुन्छ?
Romanized: tapaai-le angreji bolnuhuncha?
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-do-you-speak-english-in-nepali

### How do you say what is your name in Nepali?

A: "Tapaai-ko naam ke ho?" (तपाईंको नाम के हो?) — formal. With friends, "timi-ko naam ke ho?". The exchange usually goes both ways quickly.
Nepali (देवनागरी): तपाईंको नाम के हो?
Romanized: tapaai-ko naam ke ho?
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-what-is-your-name-in-nepali

### How do you say I love you in Nepali?

A: "Ma timilai maya garchu" (म तिमीलाई माया गर्छु) — literally "I show you love/affection." Spoken between partners; with family the more common phrase is the same with "-laai" replaced by the relationship word.
Nepali (देवनागरी): म तिमीलाई माया गर्छु
Romanized: ma timilai maya garchu
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-i-love-you-in-nepali

### How do you say I'm cold in Nepali?

A: "Malai jaado lagyo" (मलाई जाडो लाग्यो) — "cold has caught me." The construction parallels "malai lek lagyo" for altitude sickness — Nepali grammar treats sensations as things that happen TO you, not states you're in.
Nepali (देवनागरी): मलाई जाडो लाग्यो
Romanized: malai jaado lagyo
Topic: emergency
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-i-am-cold-in-nepali

### How do you say bathroom in Nepali?

A: "Charpi" (चर्पी) is the toilet/bathroom — used for both. "Snan ghar" (स्नान घर) is specifically a bathing room. On the trail "toilet" as a loanword is also widely understood.
Nepali (देवनागरी): चर्पी
Romanized: charpi
Topic: trekking
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-bathroom-in-nepali

### How do you say I don't know in Nepali?

A: "Malai thaahaa chhaina" (मलाई थाहा छैन) — literally "information has not come to me." Used constantly in conversation; far more idiomatic than a direct "I don't know."
Nepali (देवनागरी): मलाई थाहा छैन
Romanized: malai thaahaa chhaina
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-i-dont-know-in-nepali

### How do you say please speak slowly in Nepali?

A: "Bistaarai bolnuhos" (बिस्तारै बोल्नुहोस्) — "please speak slowly." Pair with "maile bujhinna" (I don't understand) and the conversation usually adjusts.
Nepali (देवनागरी): बिस्तारै बोल्नुहोस्
Romanized: bistaarai bolnuhos
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-please-speak-slowly-in-nepali

### How do you say can you help me in Nepali?

A: "Tapaai-le maddat garna saknuhuncha?" (तपाईंले मद्दत गर्न सक्नुहुन्छ?) — "can you help me?" In a hurry, just "maddat!" works as a call for help.
Nepali (देवनागरी): तपाईंले मद्दत गर्न सक्नुहुन्छ?
Romanized: tapaai-le maddat garna saknuhuncha?
Topic: emergency
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-can-you-help-me-in-nepali

### How do you say what is this in Nepali?

A: "Yo ke ho?" (यो के हो?) — pointing at something nearby. For something farther away: "tyo ke ho?" (त्यो के हो?). Useful at every market stall.
Nepali (देवनागरी): यो के ho?
Romanized: yo ke ho?
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-what-is-this-in-nepali

### How do you say I want to go to X in Nepali?

A: "Malai X jaanu chha" (मलाई X जानु छ) — "I need to go to X." Example: "Malai Thamel jaanu chha." Taxi-friendly phrase.
Nepali (देवनागरी): मलाई ___ जानु छ
Romanized: malai ___ jaanu chha
Topic: trekking
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-i-want-to-go-to-x-in-nepali

### How do you say where are you from in Nepali?

A: "Tapaai kahaa-baata aaunubhayeko?" (तपाईं कहाँबाट आउनुभएको?) — formal. Response template: "ma X-baata aayeko ho" (I'm from X). Conversation opener locals love.
Nepali (देवनागरी): तपाईं कहाँबाट आउनुभएको?
Romanized: tapaai kahaa-baata aaunubhayeko?
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-where-are-you-from-in-nepali

### How do you say happy birthday in Nepali?

A: "Janma din ko shubhakaamana" (जन्म दिनको शुभकामना) — "birthday wishes." Casual urban Nepalis also use the English "happy birthday" with no hesitation.
Nepali (देवनागरी): जन्म दिनको शुभकामना
Romanized: janma din ko shubhakaamana
Topic: culture
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-happy-birthday-in-nepali

### How do you say see you tomorrow in Nepali?

A: "Bholi bhetaunla" (भोली भेटौंला) — "we'll meet tomorrow." Warmer than English; the future-marker -laa softens it into a gentle promise.
Nepali (देवनागरी): भोली भेटौंला
Romanized: bholi bhetaunla
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-see-you-tomorrow-in-nepali

### How do you say what time is it in Nepali?

A: "Kati bajyo?" (कति बज्यो?) — "what time is it?" Response: "X baje" (X o'clock), "saadhe X" (X:30), "sawaa X" (X:15). Useful at trekking lodges where clocks vary.
Nepali (देवनागरी): कति बज्यो?
Romanized: kati bajyo?
Topic: trekking
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-what-time-is-it-in-nepali

### What's the currency in Nepal?

A: Nepali rupees (NPR / Rs). 1 USD ≈ 132–135 NPR in 2026. Cash dominates — ATMs work in cities, rarely above Namche on EBC. Indian rupees in INR 100 notes are accepted near the border; INR 500/2000 are NOT legal tender.
Topic: money
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/what-is-the-currency-in-nepal

### Do I need a visa for Nepal?

A: Most nationalities can get visa on arrival at Tribhuvan Airport — USD 30 / 50 / 125 for 15 / 30 / 90 days. Bring USD cash and a passport with 6+ months validity. A small set of exclusion countries (mostly African nations) must apply in advance at a Nepali embassy.
Topic: concept
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/do-i-need-a-visa-for-nepal

### How long can I stay in Nepal on a tourist visa?

A: Up to 150 days per calendar year. The initial visa is 15 / 30 / 90 days; extensions at the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu cost USD 45 for 15 days plus USD 3/day after. The 150-day annual cap is firm.
Topic: concept
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-long-can-i-stay-in-nepal

### Is Nepal expensive to visit?

A: No — Nepal is one of the cheapest countries in Asia for travelers. Budget travelers spend $25–40/day (hostels, dal bhat, local buses). Mid-range $50–100/day (hotels, restaurants, tourist transport). The exceptions are trekking permits (~$40), Lukla flights (~$200 each way), and Upper Mustang's $500 restricted-area permit.
Topic: money
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/is-nepal-expensive-to-visit

### What is Thamel?

A: Thamel is the dense tourist district at the center of Kathmandu — about 6 square blocks of narrow streets packed with trekking gear shops, hotels, restaurants, money changers, and tour agencies. Most travelers stay here on arrival. Loud, energetic, and the easiest place to get scammed if you're not paying attention.
Nepali (देवनागरी): ठमेल
Romanized: thamel
Topic: culture
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/what-is-thamel

### What do Nepal's prayer flags mean?

A: The five colors — blue (sky), white (air), red (fire), green (water), yellow (earth) — represent the five elements in Tibetan Buddhism. Each flag is printed with mantras believed to spread blessings as the wind moves through them. You'll see them at high passes, monastery gates, and homes throughout the Himalayan regions.
Topic: culture
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/what-are-prayer-flags

### How do you say cheers in Nepali?

A: Traditionally Nepali doesn't have a "cheers" — drinks are not toasted. In modern urban contexts you'll hear "jay" (जय) — "victory!" — or just the English "cheers". At a Newari rakshi tasting, the host may say "khanus" (please drink) which functions as the same gesture.
Nepali (देवनागरी): जय
Romanized: jay
Topic: culture
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-cheers-in-nepali

### What is momo?

A: Momo is Nepal's beloved dumpling — small, half-moon-shaped, steamed or fried, filled with buffalo, chicken, vegetables, or paneer. Served with achaar (a spicy tomato dipping sauce). Tibetan in origin but now thoroughly Nepali. Fifteen pieces for NPR 200–300 in Kathmandu.
Nepali (देवनागरी): मम
Romanized: momo
Topic: food
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/what-is-momo

### How do you say spicy in Nepali?

A: "Piro" (पिरो) is spicy/hot. For "not spicy" say "piro nahalnuhos" (don't make it spicy). Useful when ordering dal bhat for tourists — Nepali kitchens default to assertive heat.
Nepali (देवनागरी): पिरो
Romanized: piro
Topic: food
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-spicy-in-nepali

### How do you say bring the bill in Nepali?

A: "Bill dinuhos" (बिल दिनुहोस्) — "please give the bill." "Bill" is a loanword used universally. Wait until staff has time; don't rush the closing of a meal.
Nepali (देवनागरी): बिल दिनुहोस्
Romanized: bill dinuhos
Topic: food
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-bring-the-bill-in-nepali

### How do you say take-out in Nepali?

A: "Parcel garnuhos" (पार्सल गर्नुहोस्) — "please pack it." Or simpler: "take away." Most Thamel restaurants understand both.
Nepali (देवनागरी): पार्सल गर्नुहोस्
Romanized: parcel garnuhos
Topic: food
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-take-out-in-nepali

### How do you say can I have water in Nepali?

A: "Paani dinuhos" (पानी दिनुहोस्) — "please give water." Specify "tato paani" for hot, "chiso paani" for cold. Bottled is "mineral paani."
Nepali (देवनागरी): पानी दिनुहोस्
Romanized: paani dinuhos
Topic: food
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-can-i-have-water-in-nepali

### How do you say train station in Nepali?

A: There's no Nepali word in regular use — Nepal has almost no passenger rail. The bus station is "bus park" (बस पार्क). The airport is "bimaansthal" (विमानस्थल) or just "airport."
Nepali (देवनागरी): बस पार्क
Romanized: bus park
Topic: trekking
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-train-station-in-nepali

### How do you say bus stop in Nepali?

A: "Bus stop" as a loanword works. The Nepali phrase is "bus rokine thau" (बस रोकिने ठाउँ) — "place where the bus stops." Local buses (microbus, tempo) stop wherever you wave.
Nepali (देवनागरी): बस स्टप
Romanized: bus stop
Topic: trekking
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-bus-stop-in-nepali

### How do you say stop the car in Nepali?

A: "Yahaa roknuhos" (यहाँ रोक्नुहोस्) — "stop here." To a taxi driver: pair with "dhanyabad" before paying.
Nepali (देवनागरी): यहाँ रोक्नुहोस्
Romanized: yahaa roknuhos
Topic: trekking
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-stop-the-car-in-nepali

### How do you say left and right in Nepali?

A: "Debre" (देब्रे) is left, "daahine" (दाहिने) is right. For "go left" say "debre janus" (देब्रे जानुस्). Useful in taxis when the driver doesn't use Google Maps.
Nepali (देवनागरी): देब्रे · दाहिने
Romanized: debre · daahine
Topic: trekking
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-left-and-right-in-nepali

### How do you say straight ahead in Nepali?

A: "Sidhai" (सीधै) — straight. "Sidhai jaanuhos" = go straight. Common direction in city traffic; combine with debre/daahine for turns.
Nepali (देवनागरी): सीधै
Romanized: sidhai
Topic: trekking
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-straight-in-nepali

### How do you say wait in Nepali?

A: "Parkhanuhos" (पर्खनुहोस्) — formal "please wait." Or shorter: "ekchhin" (एकछिन) — "one moment." Universal pause word.
Nepali (देवनागरी): एकछिन
Romanized: ekchhin
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-wait-in-nepali

### How do you say I'm lost in Nepali?

A: "Ma haraen" (म हराएँ) — "I'm lost." Pair with the destination: "Thamel kaha cha?" (where is Thamel?). Strangers will walk you there.
Nepali (देवनागरी): म हराएँ
Romanized: ma haraen
Topic: emergency
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-i-am-lost-in-nepali

### How do you say call the police in Nepali?

A: "Prahari laai bolaau" (प्रहरीलाई बोलाऊ) — "call the police." Nepal Police: 100. Tourist Police (Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu): +977-1-4247041.
Nepali (देवनागरी): प्रहरीलाई बोलाऊ
Romanized: prahari laai bolaau
Topic: emergency
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-call-the-police-in-nepali

### How do you say ambulance in Nepali?

A: "Ambulance" as a loanword is universal. The Nepali phrase is "laash gaadi" (लाश गाडी) but it's rarely used. Emergency ambulance: 102 in Kathmandu.
Nepali (देवनागरी): एम्बुलेन्स
Romanized: ambulance
Topic: emergency
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-ambulance-in-nepali

### How do you say I need medicine in Nepali?

A: "Malai aushadhi chahincha" (मलाई औषधि चाहिन्छ) — "I need medicine." At a pharmacy, point to your symptom: pet (stomach), tauko (head), nak (nose), kan (ear).
Nepali (देवनागरी): मलाई औषधि चाहिन्छ
Romanized: malai aushadhi chahincha
Topic: emergency
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-i-need-medicine-in-nepali

### How do you say pharmacy in Nepali?

A: "Aushadhi pasal" (औषधि पसल) — medicine shop. Or "medical hall" (loanword). Nepali pharmacies sell most drugs over the counter; bring your prescription's generic name.
Nepali (देवनागरी): औषधि पसल
Romanized: aushadhi pasal
Topic: emergency
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-pharmacy-in-nepali

### How do you say the days of the week in Nepali?

A: Sunday: aaitabaar (आइतबार). Monday: sombaar (सोमबार). Tuesday: mangalbaar (मंगलबार). Wednesday: budhabaar (बुधबार). Thursday: bihibaar (बिहीबार). Friday: shukrabaar (शुक्रबार). Saturday: shanibaar (शनिबार). All end in -baar ("day").
Nepali (देवनागरी): आइतबार
Romanized: aaitabaar
Topic: trekking
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-monday-in-nepali

### How do you say tomorrow in Nepali?

A: "Bholi" (भोली) — tomorrow. "Hijo" (हिजो) — yesterday. "Aaja" (आज) — today. "Parsi" (पर्सि) — day after tomorrow.
Nepali (देवनागरी): भोली
Romanized: bholi
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-tomorrow-in-nepali

### How do you say now in Nepali?

A: "Aile" (अहिले) — now. "Pachi" (पछि) — later. "Pahile" (पहिले) — before. The triplet you'll need for almost every time-related conversation.
Nepali (देवनागरी): अहिले
Romanized: aile
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-now-in-nepali

### How do you say friend in Nepali?

A: "Saathi" (साथी) — friend, gender-neutral. For close male friend: "yaar" (informal, borrowed from Urdu). Used in casual speech across all ages in Kathmandu.
Nepali (देवनागरी): साथी
Romanized: saathii
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-friend-in-nepali

### How do you say good in Nepali?

A: "Raamro" (राम्रो) — good, nice, beautiful. The single most useful adjective in Nepali. "Raamro cha" = it's good. "Raamro khaanaa" = good food.
Nepali (देवनागरी): राम्रो
Romanized: raamro
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-good-in-nepali

### How do you say bad in Nepali?

A: "Naraamro" (नराम्रो) — bad, literally "not-good." Nepali makes a lot of antonyms this way: na- prefix means "not." Useful pattern.
Nepali (देवनागरी): नराम्रो
Romanized: naraamro
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-bad-in-nepali

### How do you say big and small in Nepali?

A: "Thulo" (ठूलो) — big. "Saano" (सानो) — small. "Thulo dal bhat" = a big dal bhat. "Saano sized" room is what trekking lodges have.
Nepali (देवनागरी): ठूलो · सानो
Romanized: thulo · saano
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-big-and-small-in-nepali

### What is a thali in Nepal?

A: A thali (थाली) is a metal plate with compartments — and by extension, the meal served on one. Rice in the center, dal in one well, vegetable curry in another, pickle in a small third, plus chapati on the side. Dal bhat is served on a thali.
Nepali (देवनागरी): थाली
Romanized: thaali
Topic: food
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/what-is-thali-in-nepali

### What is chiya?

A: Chiya (चिया) is Nepali tea — usually milk tea (doodh chiya) with sugar, sometimes with masala spices. Black tea is "kalo chiya." Roadside chiya pasal (tea shops) serve it from a kettle, scalding hot, often with a biscuit.
Nepali (देवनागरी): चिया
Romanized: chiyaa
Topic: food
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/what-is-chiya-in-nepali

### What is raksi?

A: Raksi (रक्सी) is Nepali home-distilled spirit — usually rice-based, sometimes millet (jaand) or wheat. Clear, ~20-40% ABV, ubiquitous at village festivals and Newari restaurants. Served in a small metal cup.
Nepali (देवनागरी): रक्सी
Romanized: raksi
Topic: food
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/what-is-raksi

### How do you say goodnight in Nepali?

A: "Shubha raatri" (शुभ रात्रि) — formal goodnight, used at teahouses and homestays before sleeping. Informally, Nepali speakers also just say "namaste" (since it works for hello, goodbye, and farewells of any kind).
Nepali (देवनागरी): शुभ रात्रि
Romanized: shubha raatri
Pronunciation hint: shoo-bha raa-tree
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-goodnight-in-nepali

### How do you say I'm hot in Nepali?

A: "Malai garmi lagyo" (मलाई गर्मी लाग्यो) — "heat has caught me." Use it in the Terai in summer, in any monsoon kathmandu, or as a hint to the lodge owner to crack the window.
Nepali (देवनागरी): मलाई गर्मी लाग्यो
Romanized: malai garmi lagyo
Topic: emergency
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-i-am-hot-in-nepali

### How do you say I'm tired in Nepali?

A: "Ma thakeko chu" (म थाकेको छु) — "I am tired." Trekker's daily anthem. The verb thakhnu (to tire) is one of the first verbs you'll use ten times a day above Namche.
Nepali (देवनागरी): म थाकेको छु
Romanized: ma thakeko chu
Topic: trekking
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-i-am-tired-in-nepali

### How do you say thank god in Nepali?

A: "Bhagwaan ko kripa" (भगवानको कृपा) — "god's grace," the Nepali "thank god." Heard constantly when something goes right unexpectedly — flight didn't cancel, sick person recovered, package arrived.
Nepali (देवनागरी): भगवानको कृपा
Romanized: bhagwaan ko kripa
Topic: culture
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-thank-god-in-nepali

### What is tika?

A: Tika (टीका) is a red mark on the forehead — a blessing applied by an elder to a younger person at Dashain, weddings, or other auspicious occasions. The Dashain version is a paste of rice, yogurt, and vermilion. Don't wipe it off — let it dry naturally.
Nepali (देवनागरी): टीका
Romanized: tikaa
Topic: culture
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/what-is-tika

### What is Bikram Sambat?

A: Bikram Sambat (विक्रम सम्बत) is Nepal's official calendar — 56-57 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar. 2026 CE = 2082-2083 BS. The year begins mid-April with Baisakh 1. Used on every government document, newspaper, and bank slip.
Nepali (देवनागरी): विक्रम सम्बत
Romanized: bikram sambat
Topic: concept
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/what-is-bikram-sambat

### How do you say do you have in Nepali?

A: "Tapaai-sanga X cha?" (तपाईंसँग X छ?) — "do you have X?" Example: "Tapaai-sanga charger cha?" (do you have a charger?). The -sanga postposition is "with."
Nepali (देवनागरी): तपाईंसँग ___ छ?
Romanized: tapaai-sanga ___ cha?
Topic: trekking
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-do-you-have-in-nepali

### How do you say when in Nepali?

A: "Kahile?" (कहिले?) — when. "Kahile aunucha?" = when does it come? "Kahile janus" = (it's time to) go now. Combined with the time-of-day words: bihaana, diuso, saanjh.
Nepali (देवनागरी): कहिले?
Romanized: kahile?
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-when-in-nepali

### How do you say why in Nepali?

A: "Kina?" (किन?) — why. "Kina aaunubhayo?" = why did you come? Short, universal. Often combined with "ke?" (what?) at the start of a confused question.
Nepali (देवनागरी): किन?
Romanized: kina?
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-why-in-nepali

### How do you say because in Nepali?

A: "Kinaki" (किनकि) — because. "Aaunadina, kinaki paani parchha" = I won't come, because it's raining. Use after a comma between the conclusion and the reason.
Nepali (देवनागरी): किनकि
Romanized: kinaki
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-because-in-nepali

### How do you say but in Nepali?

A: "Tara" (तर) — but. Mid-sentence connector: "Ma jaanchu, tara dhilo hunchha" = I'll go, but I'll be late. Sometimes spelled "tar" in informal text.
Nepali (देवनागरी): तर
Romanized: tara
Topic: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/how-do-you-say-but-in-nepali

### Is it safe to drink tap water in Nepal?

A: No — never drink unfiltered tap water in Nepal. Use a SteriPen, water filter, or chlorine drops. Bottled water ("mineral paani") is sold everywhere; check the seal isn't broken. On the trail, lodges sell hot water and boiled drinking water by the liter for ~NPR 50-150.
Topic: trekking
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/is-it-safe-to-drink-tap-water-in-nepal

### What's the best app to learn Nepali?

A: There's no clear winner. The best free option is KidSchooler (web, 387 phrases, AI roleplay, Devanagari). Ling App is the strongest paid app ($17/mo) with native audio. uTalk has the cleanest audio for pure phrase memorization. Duolingo, Babbel, Rosetta Stone, and Pimsleur don't teach Nepali at all.
Topic: concept
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/what-is-the-best-app-to-learn-nepali

### Is Nepali an official language?

A: Yes — Nepali is the sole official language of Nepal and one of the 22 scheduled languages of India (recognized in Sikkim and parts of West Bengal). It's used in government, education, media, and most commerce across Nepal.
Topic: concept
URL: https://kidschooler.com/q/is-nepali-an-official-language

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## Top 200 phrases (full bank: 387)

### Hello

Nepali: नमस्ते
Romanized: Namaste
Pronunciation: nuh-mah-stay
Context: The universal greeting in Nepal, used any time of day, with anyone — from a porter on the trail to a shopkeeper in Thamel. Press your palms together at chest height as you say it.
Cultural note: Namaste literally means 'I bow to the divine in you.' It's both a greeting and a small act of respect. For elders or formal situations, use 'Namaskar' (नमस्कार) — same idea, slightly more formal.
Example — EN: Hello, how are you?
Example — NE: नमस्ते, तपाईंलाई कस्तो छ?
Example — Romanized: Namaste, tapailai kasto chha?
Category: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/greetings/how-to-say-hello-in-nepali

### Thank you

Nepali: धन्यवाद
Romanized: Dhanyabaad
Pronunciation: dhun-yuh-bahd
Context: Used in shops, restaurants, and after services. Nepalis often say it less casually than English speakers — a warm smile or 'namaste' often does the same job for small favors.
Cultural note: Among close friends and family, Nepalis rarely say 'dhanyabaad' — gratitude is shown through actions and reciprocity. Save it for shops, hotels, guides, and strangers.
Example — EN: Thank you very much.
Example — NE: धेरै धन्यवाद।
Example — Romanized: Dherai dhanyabaad.
Category: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/greetings/how-to-say-thank-you-in-nepali

### Goodbye

Nepali: बिदा
Romanized: Bidaa
Pronunciation: bee-dah
Context: A formal farewell. In everyday casual situations, most Nepalis just say 'namaste' again when leaving, or use the Hindi-borrowed 'alvida' for emotional partings.
Cultural note: 'Pheri bhetaunla' (फेरि भेटौंला) — 'we'll meet again' — is the warmer everyday equivalent and what locals actually say.
Example — EN: Goodbye, see you tomorrow.
Example — NE: बिदा, भोलि भेटौंला।
Example — Romanized: Bidaa, bholi bhetaunla.
Category: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/greetings/how-to-say-goodbye-in-nepali

### How are you?

Nepali: तपाईंलाई कस्तो छ?
Romanized: Tapailai kasto chha?
Pronunciation: tah-pai-lai kus-toh chha
Context: A polite, formal way to ask how someone is. Use 'Timilai kasto chha?' (तिमीलाई कस्तो छ?) with friends or younger people.
Cultural note: The expected reply is 'thik chha' (ठीक छ) — 'I'm fine.' Even on bad days, this is the polite answer.
Example — EN: How are you? — I'm fine.
Example — NE: तपाईंलाई कस्तो छ? — मलाई ठीक छ।
Example — Romanized: Tapailai kasto chha? — Malai thik chha.
Category: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/greetings/how-are-you-in-nepali

### I'm fine

Nepali: मलाई ठीक छ
Romanized: Malai thik chha
Pronunciation: muh-lai teek chha
Context: The default reply to 'how are you?' — neutral, polite, expected.
Example — EN: I'm fine, thank you.
Example — NE: मलाई ठीक छ, धन्यवाद।
Example — Romanized: Malai thik chha, dhanyabaad.
Category: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/greetings/im-fine-in-nepali

### Sorry

Nepali: माफ गर्नुहोस्
Romanized: Maaf garnuhos
Pronunciation: mahf gur-noo-hos
Context: Used to apologize or to politely interrupt — like 'excuse me' in English. Useful when squeezing past someone in a crowded bus.
Example — EN: Sorry, I didn't understand.
Example — NE: माफ गर्नुहोस्, मैले बुझिनँ।
Example — Romanized: Maaf garnuhos, maile bujhinaa.
Category: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/greetings/how-to-say-sorry-in-nepali

### Please

Nepali: कृपया
Romanized: Kripaya
Pronunciation: kree-pah-yah
Context: More formal than English 'please.' Nepali politeness is usually built into the verb form (-nuhos suffix) rather than a separate word.
Example — EN: Please come in.
Example — NE: कृपया भित्र आउनुहोस्।
Example — Romanized: Kripaya bhitra aaunuhos.
Category: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/greetings/how-to-say-please-in-nepali

### I am hungry

Nepali: मलाई भोक लाग्यो
Romanized: Malai bhok laagyo
Pronunciation: muh-lai bhok lah-gyo
Context: Useful when arriving at a teahouse or asking when food is ready.
Example — EN: I am hungry. Do you have dal bhat?
Example — NE: मलाई भोक लाग्यो। दाल भात छ?
Example — Romanized: Malai bhok laagyo. Dal bhat chha?
Category: restaurant
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/restaurant/i-am-hungry-in-nepali

### I am thirsty

Nepali: मलाई तिर्खा लाग्यो
Romanized: Malai tirkha laagyo
Pronunciation: muh-lai teer-kha lah-gyo
Context: Ask for water (paani) or tea (chiya) when you say this.
Cultural note: Always ask for 'filter paani' (फिल्टर पानी) or bottled water on the trail — tap water is not safe for foreigners.
Example — EN: I am thirsty. May I have water?
Example — NE: मलाई तिर्खा लाग्यो। पानी पाउँछु?
Example — Romanized: Malai tirkha laagyo. Paani paunchhu?
Category: restaurant
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/restaurant/i-am-thirsty-in-nepali

### I would like to order

Nepali: मलाई अर्डर गर्नु छ
Romanized: Malai order garnu chha
Pronunciation: muh-lai or-dur gur-noo chha
Context: Polite way to flag a waiter. Most restaurants in tourist areas also understand English.
Example — EN: I'd like to order one dal bhat.
Example — NE: मलाई एक दाल भात अर्डर गर्नु छ।
Example — Romanized: Malai ek dal bhat order garnu chha.
Category: restaurant
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/restaurant/how-to-order-food-in-nepali

### Is this spicy?

Nepali: यो पिरो छ?
Romanized: Yo piro chha?
Pronunciation: yoh pee-roh chha
Context: Nepali food can be very spicy. Say 'piro nabanaunus' (पिरो नबनाउनुस्) — 'don't make it spicy' — if you can't handle heat.
Cultural note: 'Mild' to a Nepali kitchen often means medium-hot to a Western palate. When in doubt, ask for 'kam piro' (कम पिरो) — less spicy.
Example — EN: Is the chicken curry spicy?
Example — NE: कुखुराको तरकारी पिरो छ?
Example — Romanized: Kukhurako tarkari piro chha?
Category: restaurant
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/restaurant/is-this-spicy-in-nepali

### I am vegetarian

Nepali: म शाकाहारी हुँ
Romanized: Ma shakahari hoon
Pronunciation: muh shah-kah-hah-ree hoo
Context: Vegetarianism is well understood in Nepal — many Hindus are vegetarian. Veg dal bhat is everywhere.
Example — EN: I am vegetarian. No meat please.
Example — NE: म शाकाहारी हुँ। मासु नचाहिने।
Example — Romanized: Ma shakahari hoon. Masu nachahine.
Category: restaurant
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/restaurant/i-am-vegetarian-in-nepali

### The bill, please

Nepali: बिल दिनुहोस्
Romanized: Bill dinuhos
Pronunciation: bill dee-noo-hos
Context: Nepalis use the English word 'bill.' Mime a writing gesture as a backup.
Cultural note: 'Dai' (दाइ — older brother) is the friendly way to address a male waiter. 'Didi' (दिदी — older sister) for women.
Example — EN: Excuse me, the bill please.
Example — NE: ए दाइ, बिल दिनुहोस्।
Example — Romanized: Ae dai, bill dinuhos.
Category: restaurant
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/restaurant/how-to-ask-for-the-bill-in-nepali

### Water, please

Nepali: पानी दिनुहोस्
Romanized: Paani dinuhos
Pronunciation: pah-nee dee-noo-hos
Context: Always specify 'filter paani' or 'mineral water' to avoid tap water.
Example — EN: One bottle of mineral water, please.
Example — NE: एक बोतल मिनरल पानी दिनुहोस्।
Example — Romanized: Ek botal mineral paani dinuhos.
Category: restaurant
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/restaurant/how-to-ask-for-water-in-nepali

### Where is it?

Nepali: कहाँ छ?
Romanized: Kahaan chha?
Pronunciation: kuh-hah chha
Context: The most useful direction phrase. Combine with a noun: 'Thamel kahaan chha?' — 'Where is Thamel?'
Example — EN: Where is the bus station?
Example — NE: बस स्टेसन कहाँ छ?
Example — Romanized: Bus station kahaan chha?
Category: directions
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/directions/where-is-it-in-nepali

### How far is it?

Nepali: कति टाढा छ?
Romanized: Kati tadha chha?
Pronunciation: kuh-tee tah-dha chha
Context: On the trail, the answer is almost always 'just 15 minutes' — adjust expectations accordingly.
Cultural note: Nepali 'just over there' (अलिकति त्यहाँ) can mean a 90-minute climb. Ask 'How many hours?' (कति घण्टा?) for honesty.
Example — EN: How far is Namche Bazaar?
Example — NE: नाम्चे बजार कति टाढा छ?
Example — Romanized: Namche Bazaar kati tadha chha?
Category: directions
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/directions/how-far-is-it-in-nepali

### Left and right

Nepali: बायाँ र दायाँ
Romanized: Bayaan ra dayaan
Pronunciation: bah-yah ruh dah-yah
Context: Bayaan = left. Dayaan = right. Sidha (सीधा) = straight ahead.
Example — EN: Turn right at the temple.
Example — NE: मन्दिरमा दायाँ मोड्नुहोस्।
Example — Romanized: Mandirma dayaan mornuhos.
Category: directions
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/directions/how-to-go-left-right-in-nepali

### I am lost

Nepali: म हराएको छु
Romanized: Ma haraeko chhu
Pronunciation: muh huh-rah-eh-ko chhu
Context: Pull this out when Google Maps gives up in a Kathmandu alley.
Example — EN: I'm lost. Where is Durbar Square?
Example — NE: म हराएको छु। दरबार स्क्वायर कहाँ छ?
Example — Romanized: Ma haraeko chhu. Durbar Square kahaan chha?
Category: directions
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/directions/im-lost-in-nepali

### Do you have a room?

Nepali: कोठा छ?
Romanized: Kotha chha?
Pronunciation: ko-tha chha
Context: Useful at teahouses on the trail and small guesthouses. In peak season, ask in advance.
Example — EN: Do you have a room for two people?
Example — NE: दुई जनाको लागि कोठा छ?
Example — Romanized: Dui janako lagi kotha chha?
Category: hotel
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/hotel/do-you-have-a-room-in-nepali

### How much for the room?

Nepali: कोठाको कति?
Romanized: Kothako kati?
Pronunciation: ko-tha-ko kuh-tee
Context: On trekking routes, rooms are often cheap if you eat dinner and breakfast at the lodge — that's how they make money.
Example — EN: How much for the room per night?
Example — NE: एक रातको कोठाको कति?
Example — Romanized: Ek raatko kothako kati?
Category: hotel
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/hotel/how-much-is-the-room-in-nepali

### Is there hot water?

Nepali: तातो पानी छ?
Romanized: Tato paani chha?
Pronunciation: tah-to pah-nee chha
Context: On the trail, hot showers usually cost extra (gas or solar heating is expensive at altitude).
Example — EN: Is there hot water for a shower?
Example — NE: नुहाउनको लागि तातो पानी छ?
Example — Romanized: Nuhaunko lagi tato paani chha?
Category: hotel
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/hotel/is-there-hot-water-in-nepali

### Is there Wi-Fi?

Nepali: वाइफाइ छ?
Romanized: Wi-Fi chha?
Pronunciation: wai-fai chha
Context: Most teahouses on Everest and Annapurna have paid Wi-Fi (Everest Link / AirLink).
Example — EN: Is there Wi-Fi here?
Example — NE: यहाँ वाइफाइ छ?
Example — Romanized: Yahaan Wi-Fi chha?
Category: hotel
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/hotel/is-there-wifi-in-nepali

### How many hours of walking?

Nepali: कति घण्टा हिँड्नुपर्छ?
Romanized: Kati ghanta hindnuparchha?
Pronunciation: kuh-tee ghun-tah hind-noo-pur-chha
Context: More useful than distance on Nepali trails — terrain matters more than kilometers.
Example — EN: How many hours from here to Tengboche?
Example — NE: यहाँबाट तेङ्बोचे कति घण्टा?
Example — Romanized: Yahaanbata Tengboche kati ghanta?
Category: trekking
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/trekking/how-many-hours-walking-in-nepali

### I am tired

Nepali: मलाई थकाइ लाग्यो
Romanized: Malai thakai laagyo
Pronunciation: muh-lai thuh-kai lah-gyo
Context: Signal to your guide or porter that you need a break.
Example — EN: I am tired. Let's rest.
Example — NE: मलाई थकाइ लाग्यो। आराम गरौँ।
Example — Romanized: Malai thakai laagyo. Aaraam garaun.
Category: trekking
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/trekking/i-am-tired-in-nepali

### Where is the next village?

Nepali: अर्को गाउँ कहाँ छ?
Romanized: Arko gaun kahaan chha?
Pronunciation: ur-ko gah-oo kuh-hah chha
Context: Critical on long trail days when you need to know where the next teahouse is.
Example — EN: How far is the next village?
Example — NE: अर्को गाउँ कति टाढा छ?
Example — Romanized: Arko gaun kati tadha chha?
Category: trekking
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/trekking/where-is-the-next-village-in-nepali

### I have altitude sickness

Nepali: मलाई लेक लाग्यो
Romanized: Malai lek laagyo
Pronunciation: muh-lai lek lah-gyo
Context: 'Lek' is the Nepali term for altitude sickness. Every guide and porter on the high routes knows it.
Cultural note: Don't tough it out. If you have lek symptoms (severe headache, nausea, breathlessness at rest), descend immediately. This phrase can save your life.
Example — EN: I have altitude sickness. I need to go down.
Example — NE: मलाई लेक लाग्यो। मलाई तल जानुपर्छ।
Example — Romanized: Malai lek laagyo. Malai tala januparchha.
Category: trekking
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/trekking/altitude-sickness-in-nepali

### How much does it cost?

Nepali: यो कति हो?
Romanized: Yo kati ho?
Pronunciation: yoh kuh-tee ho
Context: The opening line of any market negotiation.
Example — EN: How much for this pashmina?
Example — NE: यो पश्मिनाको कति हो?
Example — Romanized: Yo pashminako kati ho?
Category: shopping
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/shopping/how-much-does-it-cost-in-nepali

### That's too expensive

Nepali: यो धेरै महँगो छ
Romanized: Yo dherai mahango chha
Pronunciation: yoh dheh-rai muh-hung-go chha
Context: Say it with a smile. Bargaining in Nepal is friendly, not aggressive.
Cultural note: A fair counter-offer is usually 50–60% of the initial asking price in Thamel. Walk away politely — they'll often call you back.
Example — EN: That's too expensive. Can you give it cheaper?
Example — NE: यो धेरै महँगो छ। सस्तो दिनुहोस्।
Example — Romanized: Yo dherai mahango chha. Sasto dinuhos.
Category: shopping
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/shopping/thats-too-expensive-in-nepali

### Can you give a discount?

Nepali: छुट दिनुहोस्
Romanized: Chhut dinuhos
Pronunciation: chhoot dee-noo-hos
Context: Used after the first price quote. Expect a 10–30% reduction.
Example — EN: Please give me a small discount.
Example — NE: अलिकति छुट दिनुहोस्।
Example — Romanized: Alikati chhut dinuhos.
Category: shopping
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/shopping/can-you-give-a-discount-in-nepali

### I need a doctor

Nepali: मलाई डाक्टर चाहिन्छ
Romanized: Malai doctor chahinchha
Pronunciation: muh-lai dock-tur chah-heen-chha
Context: Critical phrase. In Kathmandu, CIWEC Clinic in Lazimpat is the foreigner-friendly choice.
Cultural note: Pharmacies (औषधि पसल — aushadhi pasal) are everywhere in Nepal and often skip the prescription requirement. Useful in a pinch.
Example — EN: I need a doctor. I am sick.
Example — NE: मलाई डाक्टर चाहिन्छ। म बिरामी छु।
Example — Romanized: Malai doctor chahinchha. Ma birami chhu.
Category: emergency
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/emergency/i-need-a-doctor-in-nepali

### Can you help me?

Nepali: मलाई सहयोग गर्नुहोस्
Romanized: Malai sahayog garnuhos
Pronunciation: muh-lai suh-hah-yog gur-noo-hos
Context: Use when lost, hurt, or in any situation where you need a local's help.
Example — EN: Please help me. I lost my passport.
Example — NE: मलाई सहयोग गर्नुहोस्। मेरो राहदानी हरायो।
Example — Romanized: Malai sahayog garnuhos. Mero rahadani harayo.
Category: emergency
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/emergency/can-you-help-me-in-nepali

### Call the police

Nepali: प्रहरीलाई बोलाउनुहोस्
Romanized: Prahari laai bolaunuhos
Pronunciation: pruh-huh-ree lai bo-lah-oo-nu-hos
Context: Nepal Police emergency number is 100. Tourist Police can be reached at 1144.
Example — EN: Call the police, please.
Example — NE: प्रहरीलाई बोलाउनुहोस्।
Example — Romanized: Prahari laai bolaunuhos.
Category: emergency
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/emergency/call-the-police-in-nepali

### Numbers 1 to 10

Nepali: एक, दुई, तीन, चार, पाँच, छ, सात, आठ, नौ, दश
Romanized: Ek, dui, tin, char, paanch, chha, saat, aath, nau, das
Pronunciation: ek, doo-ee, teen, char, pahnch, chha, saht, ahth, now, dus
Context: Counting from one to ten — the foundation of every price negotiation and bus ticket.
Example — EN: Two teas, please.
Example — NE: दुई कप चिया दिनुहोस्।
Example — Romanized: Dui cup chiya dinuhos.
Category: numbers
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/numbers/numbers-one-to-ten-in-nepali

### Numbers 11 to 20

Nepali: एघार, बाह्र, तेह्र, चौध, पन्ध्र, सोह्र, सत्र, अठार, उन्नाइस, बीस
Romanized: Eghaar, baahra, tehra, chaudha, pandhra, sohra, satra, athaara, unnais, bis
Pronunciation: eh-ghar, bah-rah, teh-rah, chow-dha, pun-dhra, soh-rah, sut-rah, uh-thar, un-nais, bees
Context: Numbers 11–20 in Nepali. Each is its own word — unlike English, there's no clean -teen pattern.
Category: numbers
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/numbers/numbers-eleven-to-twenty-in-nepali

### What time is it?

Nepali: अहिले कति बज्यो?
Romanized: Ahile kati bajyo?
Pronunciation: uh-hee-leh kuh-tee buj-yo
Context: Useful for catching buses and confirming meeting times.
Example — EN: What time is it now?
Example — NE: अहिले कति बज्यो?
Example — Romanized: Ahile kati bajyo?
Category: time
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/time/what-time-is-it-in-nepali

### Today, tomorrow, yesterday

Nepali: आज, भोलि, हिजो
Romanized: Aaja, bholi, hijo
Pronunciation: ah-jah, bho-lee, hee-jo
Context: Essential time-anchor words. Add 'parsi' (पर्सि) for 'day after tomorrow.'
Example — EN: I'll go tomorrow.
Example — NE: म भोलि जान्छु।
Example — Romanized: Ma bholi janchhu.
Category: time
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/time/today-tomorrow-yesterday-in-nepali

### Mother, father, brother, sister

Nepali: आमा, बुवा, दाइ, दिदी
Romanized: Aama, Buwa, Dai, Didi
Pronunciation: ah-mah, boo-wah, dah-ee, dee-dee
Context: Nepalis use family terms with strangers as a sign of respect — 'dai' for an older man, 'didi' for an older woman.
Cultural note: Calling a shopkeeper 'dai' or 'didi' instead of by name is warmer and more local. Younger people are 'bhai' (brother) or 'bahini' (sister).
Example — EN: Hello older sister, how are you?
Example — NE: नमस्ते दिदी, तपाईंलाई कस्तो छ?
Example — Romanized: Namaste didi, tapailai kasto chha?
Category: family
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/family/family-words-in-nepali

### See you later

Nepali: फेरि भेटौंला
Romanized: Pheri bhetaunla
Pronunciation: feh-ree bheh-tow-lah
Context: The everyday farewell — warmer than 'bidaa.' Friends use it casually.
Example — EN: Okay, see you tomorrow.
Example — NE: ठीक छ, भोलि फेरि भेटौंला।
Example — Romanized: Thik chha, bholi pheri bhetaunla.
Category: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/greetings/see-you-later-in-nepali

### Please go slowly

Nepali: बिस्तारै जानुस्
Romanized: Bistāri jānus
Pronunciation: bis-tah-rai jah-noos
Context: The single most useful phrase to a porter or guide who is two switchbacks ahead. Said with a smile, it asks for a sustainable pace without complaint.
Cultural note: Use this with porters and guides who walk faster than you. They'll appreciate the courtesy — and 'bistari' is also a soft Nepali life-philosophy word meaning 'take it easy.'
Example — EN: Please go slowly, I'm getting tired.
Example — NE: बिस्तारै जानुस्, मलाई थकाइ लाग्यो।
Example — Romanized: Bistāri jānus, malai thakai laagyo.
Category: trekking
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/trekking/bistari-janus

### Please wait here for me

Nepali: यहाँ पर्ख दिनुस्
Romanized: Yahã parkha dinus
Pronunciation: yuh-hah pur-kha dee-noos
Context: When you need a bathroom break, a photo stop, or just a breath at altitude — and your guide or porter has rounded the next bend.
Example — EN: Please wait here for five minutes.
Example — NE: यहाँ पाँच मिनेट पर्ख दिनुस्।
Example — Romanized: Yahã pãch minet parkha dinus.
Category: trekking
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/trekking/yahaan-parkha-dinus

### What is your daily rate?

Nepali: तपाईको एक दिनको ज्याला कति हो?
Romanized: Tapãĩko ek dinko jyālā kati ho?
Pronunciation: tuh-pai-ko ek din-ko jyah-lah kuh-tee ho
Context: Ask this before agreeing to a porter or guide. Daily rates for porters on the Annapurna or Everest routes are typically 1,800–2,500 NPR plus food and lodging.
Cultural note: Always confirm the daily rate and what it includes (food, insurance, return journey) in writing before you start. Reputable agencies in Thamel will give you a written breakdown.
Example — EN: What is your daily rate as a porter?
Example — NE: भरियाको रूपमा एक दिनको ज्याला कति हो?
Example — Romanized: Bhariyāko rūpmā ek dinko jyālā kati ho?
Category: trekking
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/trekking/daily-rate-question-in-nepali

### Please speak more slowly

Nepali: बिस्तारै बोल्नुस्, कृपया
Romanized: Bistāri bolnus, kripayā
Pronunciation: bis-tah-rai bol-noos kree-pah-yah
Context: Nepali sentences come fast in casual speech. This phrase invites the other person to slow down without making them switch to English.
Example — EN: Sorry, please speak more slowly.
Example — NE: माफ गर्नुहोस्, बिस्तारै बोल्नुस्।
Example — Romanized: Māf garnuhos, bistāri bolnus.
Category: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/greetings/bistari-bolnus-kripaya

### No fish, no chicken — vegetables only

Nepali: माछा र कुखुरा नखानुस्, तरकारी मात्र
Romanized: Māchhā ra kukhurā nakhānus, tarkārī mātra
Pronunciation: mah-chha ra koo-khoo-rah nuh-khah-noos tur-kah-ree mah-trah
Context: The literal reading is 'don't put fish or chicken — vegetables only.' Spells out the dietary line a single 'vegetarian' often blurs.
Cultural note: Saying 'shakahari' (vegetarian) is sometimes interpreted loosely — fish and chicken occasionally slip in. Be specific. In Newari restaurants, 'no buff' (राँगाको मासु पनि नचाहिने — rāgāko māsu pani nachāhine) is the other phrase to add.
Example — EN: I am vegetarian. No fish, no chicken, vegetables only.
Example — NE: म शाकाहारी हुँ। माछा र कुखुरा नखानुस्, तरकारी मात्र।
Example — Romanized: Ma shakahari hoon. Māchhā ra kukhurā nakhānus, tarkārī mātra.
Category: restaurant
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/restaurant/maachha-ra-kukhura-nakhanus

### I am allergic to nuts

Nepali: मलाई बदामको एलर्जी छ
Romanized: Malāī badāmko ailarjī chha
Pronunciation: muh-lai buh-dahm-ko eh-lur-jee chha
Context: 'Badaam' covers peanuts and most tree nuts in everyday Nepali. Curries and sweets often use peanut paste as a thickener.
Cultural note: Peanut paste is hidden in many gravies — kaju (cashew) is the other word to know. Show your allergy in writing if it is severe; CIWEC Clinic in Lazimpat is the foreigner-friendly hospital for reactions.
Example — EN: I am allergic to nuts. Is there peanut in this curry?
Example — NE: मलाई बदामको एलर्जी छ। यो तरकारीमा बदाम छ?
Example — Romanized: Malāī badāmko ailarjī chha. Yo tarkārīmā badām chha?
Category: restaurant
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/restaurant/malai-badaam-allergy-chha

### Without Ajinomoto (MSG) please

Nepali: अजिनोमोटो नहाल्नुस्, कृपया
Romanized: Ajinomoto nahālnus, kripayā
Pronunciation: uh-jee-no-mo-toh nuh-hahl-noos kree-pah-yah
Context: MSG sensitivity is common among travelers. Most Kathmandu kitchens add a spoonful to chow mein, fried rice, and curries by default.
Cultural note: Most Kathmandu restaurants use MSG in chow mein and curries. Ajinomoto is the local brand name everyone uses — saying 'MSG' will get blank stares.
Example — EN: One chow mein, without Ajinomoto please.
Example — NE: एक चाउमिन, अजिनोमोटो नहाल्नुस्।
Example — Romanized: Ek chowmin, Ajinomoto nahālnus.
Category: restaurant
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/restaurant/ajinomoto-nahalnus

### Without ice, please

Nepali: आइस नहाल्नुस्, कृपया
Romanized: Āis nahālnus, kripayā
Pronunciation: ah-is nuh-hahl-noos kree-pah-yah
Context: Critical for stomach safety. Tap water freezes into ice cubes in most non-tourist restaurants — and tap water in Nepal is not potable.
Cultural note: Tap water makes ice in most non-tourist restaurants. Refuse it for stomach safety. The same caution applies to fresh juices made with added water.
Example — EN: One lassi, without ice please.
Example — NE: एक लस्सी, आइस नहाल्नुस्।
Example — Romanized: Ek lassi, āis nahālnus.
Category: restaurant
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/restaurant/ice-nahalnus

### I cannot eat dairy / milk

Nepali: मलाई दूध र दूधको सामान खान हुँदैन
Romanized: Malāī dūdh ra dūdhko sāmān khāna hu̱daina
Pronunciation: muh-lai doodh ruh dood-ko sah-mahn khah-nah hoon-dai-nuh
Context: Covers milk, yogurt (dahi), ghee, and paneer. Ghee in particular is the silent ingredient in dal, lentils, and most sweets.
Cultural note: Ghee (घ्यू) is in almost every traditional dal. 'Tel-mā paka-eko' (oil-cooked) is the safer instruction in a village home. Most Tibetan restaurants in Boudha cook dairy-free naturally.
Example — EN: I cannot eat dairy. No ghee, no milk in the curry.
Example — NE: मलाई दूध हुँदैन। तरकारीमा घ्यू र दूध नहाल्नुस्।
Example — Romanized: Malāī dūdh hu̱daina. Tarkārīmā ghyū ra dūdh nahālnus.
Category: restaurant
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/restaurant/dudh-khana-hundaina

### Is there egg in this?

Nepali: यसमा अण्डा छ?
Romanized: Yasmā aṇḍā chha?
Pronunciation: yus-mah un-dah chha
Context: Eggs hide in fried rice, momo wrappers, pancakes, and many breakfast items. This is the single-sentence check.
Example — EN: Is there egg in the momos?
Example — NE: मम्ममा अण्डा छ?
Example — Romanized: Mommā aṇḍā chha?
Category: restaurant
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/restaurant/anda-chha-yasma

### The room is very cold — extra blankets please

Nepali: कोठा धेरै चिसो छ, थप कम्बल दिनुस् न
Romanized: Koṭhā dherai chiso chha, thap kambal dinus na
Pronunciation: ko-thah dheh-rai chee-so chha thup kum-bul dee-noos nah
Context: Teahouses above 3,500m are often uninsulated. Blankets are usually free; the trick is asking for two more without seeming rude.
Cultural note: At Gorak Shep, Lobuche, or Thorong Phedi, ask for an extra blanket the moment you check in — supplies run out by dinner. A hot-water bottle (तातो पानीको बोतल — tāto pānīko botal) is sometimes available for 100–200 NPR.
Example — EN: The room is very cold. May I have two extra blankets?
Example — NE: कोठा धेरै चिसो छ। दुई थप कम्बल पाउँछु?
Example — Romanized: Koṭhā dherai chiso chha. Dui thap kambal paunchhu?
Category: hotel
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/hotel/kotha-chiso-thap-kambal

### Do you have a Western toilet?

Nepali: तपाईको वेस्टर्न टोइलेट छ?
Romanized: Tapãĩko Western toilet chha?
Pronunciation: tuh-pai-ko wes-turn toi-let chha
Context: Most lodges have squat toilets only above 3,000m. Some still advertise 'Western toilet' rooms at a slight premium — worth asking when knees or hips are tired.
Cultural note: Above Namche Bazaar, expect squat toilets in most rooms. Bring your own toilet paper — it's rarely provided and disposal is in a separate bin, not the bowl.
Example — EN: Do you have a room with a Western toilet?
Example — NE: वेस्टर्न टोइलेटसहितको कोठा छ?
Example — Romanized: Western toilet-sahitko koṭhā chha?
Category: hotel
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/hotel/western-toilet-chha

### The shower isn't working

Nepali: शावर काम गरेन
Romanized: Shower kām garena
Pronunciation: shah-wur kahm guh-reh-nah
Context: On the trail, 'hot shower' often means a gas-heated bucket. When the gas runs out or the solar panel didn't catch sun, this phrase gets the lodge owner to investigate.
Example — EN: The shower isn't working. There's no hot water.
Example — NE: शावर काम गरेन। तातो पानी छैन।
Example — Romanized: Shower kām garena. Tāto pānī chhaina.
Category: hotel
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/hotel/shower-kaam-garena

### Where is the charging point?

Nepali: चार्जिङ पोइन्ट कहाँ छ?
Romanized: Chārjing point kahã chha?
Pronunciation: char-jing point kuh-hah chha
Context: Above 3,000m, most teahouses have a shared charging panel in the dining room rather than outlets in rooms.
Cultural note: Above Namche Bazaar, electricity is a paid resource — expect to pay 200–500 NPR per charge. A 10,000mAh power bank charged in Kathmandu often pays for itself in two days on the trail.
Example — EN: Where is the charging point? How much per hour?
Example — NE: चार्जिङ पोइन्ट कहाँ छ? एक घण्टाको कति?
Example — Romanized: Chārjing point kahã chha? Ek ghanṭāko kati?
Category: hotel
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/hotel/charging-point-kahaan-chha

### My head is very painful

Nepali: मेरो टाउको धेरै दुख्यो
Romanized: Mero ṭauko dherai dukhyo
Pronunciation: meh-ro tow-ko dheh-rai dook-yo
Context: The single most important altitude-sickness warning. A persistent headache above 3,000m is the first stage of AMS — never push past it.
Cultural note: Pair this with 'lek lāgyo' (मलाई लेक लाग्यो — I have altitude sickness) so your guide knows it's altitude, not a regular headache. Diamox, water, and descent — in that order.
Example — EN: My head is very painful. I need to rest.
Example — NE: मेरो टाउको धेरै दुख्यो। मलाई आराम गर्नुपर्छ।
Example — Romanized: Mero ṭauko dherai dukhyo. Malāī ārām garnuparchha.
Category: emergency
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/emergency/tauko-dherai-dukhyo

### I feel nauseous

Nepali: मलाई वाकावाकी लाग्यो
Romanized: Malāī wākāwākī lāgyo
Pronunciation: muh-lai wah-kah-wah-kee lah-gyo
Context: 'Wākāwākī' literally means 'about to vomit.' Useful for altitude sickness, food poisoning, and motion sickness on a Pokhara bus.
Example — EN: I feel nauseous and dizzy.
Example — NE: मलाई वाकावाकी र रिङ्गटा लाग्यो।
Example — Romanized: Malāī wākāwākī ra riṅgṭā lāgyo.
Category: emergency
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/emergency/vaakaavaki-lagyo

### I need to descend immediately

Nepali: मलाई अहिले तल जानुपर्छ
Romanized: Malāī ahile tala jānuparchha
Pronunciation: muh-lai uh-hee-leh tuh-lah jah-noo-pur-chha
Context: Descent is the only definitive treatment for serious altitude sickness. This phrase tells your guide it is not a suggestion.
Cultural note: A guide who suggests waiting overnight at altitude when you have severe symptoms is a guide to overrule. Even 300–500m of descent at night can reverse AMS — don't 'sleep it off' above 4,000m.
Example — EN: I have altitude sickness. I need to go down now.
Example — NE: मलाई लेक लाग्यो। मलाई अहिले तल जानुपर्छ।
Example — Romanized: Malāī lek lāgyo. Malāī ahile tala jānuparchha.
Category: emergency
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/emergency/ahile-tala-januparchha

### Please tell my guide I'm not well

Nepali: मेरो गाइडलाई भन्नुस् म सञ्चै छैन
Romanized: Mero guide-lāī bhannus, ma sanchai chhaina
Pronunciation: meh-ro guide-lai bhun-noos muh sun-chai chhai-nuh
Context: If you're separated from your guide at a teahouse and another guide or lodge owner is closer, this gets the message back fast.
Example — EN: Please tell my guide I'm not well. I'm in room 4.
Example — NE: मेरो गाइडलाई भन्नुस् म सञ्चै छैन। म कोठा चार मा छु।
Example — Romanized: Mero guide-lāī bhannus, ma sanchai chhaina. Ma koṭhā chār-mā chhu.
Category: emergency
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/emergency/mero-guide-bhannus

### The price you told me was X, not Y

Nepali: तपाईंले भन्नुभएको मूल्य X हो, Y होइन
Romanized: Tapãĩle bhannubhayeko mūlya X ho, Y hoina
Pronunciation: tuh-pai-leh bun-noo-bhuh-ye-ko mool-yuh X ho Y hoi-nuh
Context: Used when a vendor or driver raises the price at the moment of payment — the classic 'I forgot, it's actually more' move.
Cultural note: Repeat the original price out loud before handing over money, and ideally have it written on a piece of paper. 'Bhannubhayeko' (you said) is the polite past tense — keeps the confrontation civil.
Example — EN: The price you said was 700, not 1500.
Example — NE: तपाईंले भन्नुभएको मूल्य ७०० हो, १५०० होइन।
Example — Romanized: Tapãĩle bhannubhayeko mūlya sāt say ho, pandhra say hoina.
Category: shopping
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/shopping/the-price-you-said-earlier

### Please use the meter

Nepali: मिटर चलाउनुस्, कृपया
Romanized: Miṭar chalāunus, kripayā
Pronunciation: mee-tur chuh-lah-oo-noos kree-pah-yah
Context: Kathmandu taxis are required to use the meter, but most refuse with tourists and quote a flat rate. Insist firmly the first time, walk to another taxi the second.
Cultural note: Most Kathmandu taxis will refuse the meter and quote a flat tourist rate. Insist firmly but politely; or walk to another taxi. Pathao and inDrive ride-hailing apps avoid the haggle entirely.
Example — EN: Please use the meter, brother.
Example — NE: मिटर चलाउनुस् न, दाइ।
Example — Romanized: Miṭar chalāunus na, dai.
Category: shopping
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/shopping/meter-chalaunus

### I'll come back tomorrow

Nepali: म भोलि फर्कन्छु
Romanized: Ma bholi pharkanchhu
Pronunciation: muh bho-lee phur-kun-chhu
Context: The closing move in a Thamel bargain. It signals you're a serious buyer who isn't desperate — and vendors often drop the price as you turn for the door.
Cultural note: Useful in bargaining — signals you're a serious customer, not a tourist shopping for fun. Combine with a small smile and a slow walk; rushing kills the move.
Example — EN: Too expensive. I'll come back tomorrow.
Example — NE: धेरै महँगो। म भोलि फर्कन्छु।
Example — Romanized: Dherai mahango. Ma bholi pharkanchhu.
Category: shopping
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/shopping/bholi-pharkanchhu

### May I take your photo?

Nepali: के म तपाईंको तस्वीर खिच्न सक्छु?
Romanized: Ke ma tapãĩko tasvīr khichna sakchhu?
Pronunciation: keh muh tuh-pai-ko tus-veer khich-nuh suk-chhu
Context: Ask before photographing people — especially elders, women, and pilgrims. A smile and this sentence opens far more cameras than a long lens ever will.
Cultural note: Always ask before photographing people, especially elders and women in rural areas. A non-verbal head-cover or turning away is a refusal — respect it. Offering to send the photo by WhatsApp is the modern courtesy.
Example — EN: May I take your photo, older sister?
Example — NE: के म तपाईंको तस्वीर खिच्न सक्छु, दिदी?
Example — Romanized: Ke ma tapãĩko tasvīr khichna sakchhu, didi?
Category: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/greetings/tapaiko-tasvir-khichna-sakchhu

### I'm full, thank you

Nepali: पुग्यो, धन्यवाद
Romanized: Pugyo, dhanyabād
Pronunciation: poog-yo dhun-yuh-bahd
Context: The one phrase that stops unlimited dal bhat refills. Said while covering the plate gently with the right hand, it is firm and polite.
Cultural note: The polite way to stop unlimited dal bhat refills. Hosts will offer 2–3 times even after you say no; pugyo is the firm stop. Leaving a few grains of rice on the plate reinforces the message.
Example — EN: Enough rice, thank you. I'm full.
Example — NE: भात पुग्यो, धन्यवाद।
Example — Romanized: Bhāt pugyo, dhanyabād.
Category: restaurant
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/restaurant/pugyo-dhanyabaad

### No thank you, I don't need it

Nepali: पर्दैन, धन्यवाद
Romanized: Pardaina, dhanyabād
Pronunciation: pur-dai-nuh dhun-yuh-bahd
Context: The all-purpose refusal — for street touts, persistent rickshaw drivers, and an extra cup of chiya you can't drink. Polite but final.
Example — EN: No thank you, I don't need a rickshaw.
Example — NE: रिक्शा पर्दैन, धन्यवाद।
Example — Romanized: Riksha pardaina, dhanyabād.
Category: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/greetings/pardina-dhanyabaad

### How do you say X in Nepali?

Nepali: X लाई नेपालीमा के भन्छ?
Romanized: X-lāī Nepālīmā ke bhanchha?
Pronunciation: X lai neh-pah-lee-mah keh bhun-chha
Context: The single most useful learner phrase. Replace X with the English word and most Nepalis will gladly teach you the equivalent.
Example — EN: How do you say 'water' in Nepali?
Example — NE: Water लाई नेपालीमा के भन्छ?
Example — Romanized: Water-lāī Nepālīmā ke bhanchha?
Category: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/greetings/x-laai-nepalima-ke-bhancha

### Can you write it down?

Nepali: लेखेर दिनुस् न
Romanized: Lekhera dinus na
Pronunciation: leh-kheh-ruh dee-noos nah
Context: For prices, addresses, and the spelling of a name you can't quite catch. The 'na' softens the request — like 'please' tucked at the end.
Cultural note: Useful when a price or name is unclear and you can't catch the spelling. Most Nepalis will write in Devanagari first — ask for Roman script (अंग्रेजीमा लेख्नुहोस् — Angrejimā lekhnuhos) if you can't read Devanagari yet.
Example — EN: Can you write the address down for me?
Example — NE: ठेगाना लेखेर दिनुस् न।
Example — Romanized: Ṭhegānā lekhera dinus na.
Category: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/greetings/lekhera-dinuhos-na

### Is this the right bus for X?

Nepali: यो बस X जान्छ?
Romanized: Yo bus X jānchha?
Pronunciation: yo bus X jahn-chha
Context: Kathmandu local buses don't have route maps in English — the destination is shouted from the door. This is the verifier phrase before you board.
Cultural note: Ask the helper (खलासी — khalāsī) hanging out the door, not the driver. Nod-confirm twice if you're unsure — the answer is sometimes 'yes' to be helpful, even when it's no.
Example — EN: Is this bus going to Bhaktapur?
Example — NE: यो बस भक्तपुर जान्छ?
Example — Romanized: Yo bus Bhaktapur jānchha?
Category: directions
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/directions/yo-bus-X-janchha

### The vegetable version, no meat

Nepali: मासु बिना, तरकारी वाला दिनुस्
Romanized: Māsu binā, tarkārī wālā dinus
Pronunciation: mah-soo bee-nah tur-kah-ree wah-lah dee-noos
Context: Used when ordering a dish that has both meat and veg versions — momos, thukpa, fried rice. Cleaner than 'I'm vegetarian' for a single dish.
Example — EN: One momo, the vegetable version, no meat.
Example — NE: एक प्लेट मम्म, मासु बिना — तरकारी वाला दिनुस्।
Example — Romanized: Ek plet momo, māsu binā — tarkārī wālā dinus.
Category: restaurant
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/restaurant/masu-bina-tarkari-wala

### Is this clothing okay (for the temple)?

Nepali: यो लुगा ठीक छ?
Romanized: Yo lugā ṭhīk chha?
Pronunciation: yo loo-gah teek chha
Context: Asked at the entrance to a temple, monastery, or village home. A quick way to confirm before you take your shoes off and walk into something more conservative.
Cultural note: Useful before entering Hindu temples. Most require covered shoulders and below-knee bottoms. A scarf in your bag solves most issues — Pashupatinath, Changu Narayan, and Muktinath are the strictest.
Example — EN: Is this clothing okay for the temple?
Example — NE: मन्दिरको लागि यो लुगा ठीक छ?
Example — Romanized: Mandirko lāgi yo lugā ṭhīk chha?
Category: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/greetings/lugaa-thik-chha

### Good wishes / Congratulations

Nepali: शुभकामना
Romanized: Shubhakāmnā
Pronunciation: shoob-huh-kahm-nah
Context: The catch-all blessing for a festival, a wedding, a new business opening, or anyone heading into something important.
Cultural note: Use for festivals (Dashain, Tihar), weddings, achievements. Stronger than 'good luck' — closer to 'all good come to you.' During Tihar, pair it with 'Tiharko shubhakāmnā' (तिहारको शुभकामना).
Example — EN: Happy Dashain — good wishes!
Example — NE: दशैंको शुभकामना!
Example — Romanized: Dashai̱ko shubhakāmnā!
Category: greetings
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/greetings/subhakaamana

### Good morning everyone

Nepali: शुभ बिहानी सबैलाई
Romanized: Shubha bihānī sabailāī
Pronunciation: shoo-bha bee-hah-nee suh-bai-lai
Context: A formal office greeting on arrival. Add a small nod to elders. In a casual team, locals may just say 'namaste' or 'hi.'
Example — EN: Good morning everyone — let's start.
Example — NE: शुभ बिहानी सबैलाई — सुरु गरौं।
Example — Romanized: Shubha bihānī sabailāī — suru garauṃ.
Category: workplace
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/workplace/subha-bihaani-colleagues

### Shall we start the meeting?

Nepali: मिटिङ सुरु गरौं?
Romanized: Miting suru garauṃ?
Pronunciation: mee-ting soo-roo guh-rau
Context: A polite cohortative — 'shall we…' — that invites consent. Nepalis prefer this over a flat command from the chair of a meeting.
Example — EN: Everyone is here. Shall we start the meeting?
Example — NE: सबै आइसक्नुभयो। मिटिङ सुरु गरौं?
Example — Romanized: Sabai āisaknubhayo. Miting suru garauṃ?
Category: workplace
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/workplace/meeting-suru-garaun

### I have a small concern

Nepali: मलाई थोरै चिन्ता छ
Romanized: Malāī thorai chintā chha
Pronunciation: muh-lai tho-rai chin-tah chha
Context: The standard, face-saving way to raise an objection in a Nepali workplace. Softer than 'I disagree,' which can sound combative.
Cultural note: Indirect disagreement is preferred over direct contradiction in Nepali workplace culture. Open with 'thorai chintā chha' and finish with a question, not a verdict.
Example — EN: I have a small concern about the timeline.
Example — NE: टाइमलाइन बारे मलाई थोरै चिन्ता छ।
Example — Romanized: Timeline bāre malāī thorai chintā chha.
Category: workplace
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/workplace/malai-thoraii-chinta-chha

### Should I call you sir?

Nepali: के तपाईंलाई सर भन्न मिल्छ?
Romanized: Ke tapāī̃lāī sar bhanna milchha?
Pronunciation: kay tah-pai-lai sur bhun-nuh mil-chha
Context: Asked once, early, to settle how you'll address someone for the next year. Saves a thousand awkward sentences.
Cultural note: Workplace address: 'ji' suffix is the neutral default (Ram-ji, Sita-ji). Sir/Madam for very senior or formal hierarchy. Dai/Didi for peers a few years older. First name only after explicit invitation.
Example — EN: Excuse me — should I call you sir, or by your name?
Example — NE: माफ गर्नुहोस् — के तपाईंलाई सर भन्न मिल्छ कि नाम?
Example — Romanized: Māph garnuhos — ke tapāī̃lāī sar bhanna milchha ki nām?
Category: workplace
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/workplace/sir-bhanera-bolaune

### I will send it by tomorrow

Nepali: भोलि सम्म पठाउँछु
Romanized: Bholi samma paṭhāunchhu
Pronunciation: bho-lee sum-mah pah-thau-chhu
Context: A first-person promise. 'Samma' (until / by) is the postposition that scopes the deadline. Replace 'bholi' with any time word.
Example — EN: I will send the report by tomorrow morning.
Example — NE: रिपोर्ट भोलि बिहान सम्म पठाउँछु।
Example — Romanized: Report bholi bihān samma paṭhāunchhu.
Category: workplace
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/workplace/bholi-samma-pathauchu

### Didi, can you come Thursday?

Nepali: दिदी, बिहीबार आउनुस्
Romanized: Didī, bihībār āunus
Pronunciation: dee-dee bee-hee-bar ah-oo-noos
Context: Addressing a housekeeper or cook by 'didi' (older sister) is the polite default — never by first name on day one. Use 'aaunus' (high imperative).
Cultural note: Calling household staff 'didi' or 'dai' (older sister/brother) keeps the relationship respectful. First-name address can come across as cold or commanding.
Example — EN: Didi, can you come on Thursday morning at 9?
Example — NE: दिदी, बिहीबार बिहान ९ बजे आउनुस्।
Example — Romanized: Didī, bihībār bihān 9 baje āunus.
Category: household
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/household/didi-bihibaar-aaunus

### Please clean the room

Nepali: कोठा सफा गरिदिनुस्
Romanized: Koṭhā saphā garidinus
Pronunciation: koh-tha suh-pha guh-ree-dee-noos
Context: Causative + 'gari-dinus' = 'please do (for me).' Softens an imperative into a favor. Standard register for any task you ask a didi to do.
Example — EN: Please clean the bedroom and the bathroom.
Example — NE: सुत्ने कोठा र बाथरूम सफा गरिदिनुस्।
Example — Romanized: Sutne koṭhā ra bathroom saphā garidinus.
Category: household
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/household/kotha-sapha-garidinus

### We pay 15,000 per month, on the 1st

Nepali: पन्ध्र हजार महिनाको, पहिलो मितिमा दिन्छौं
Romanized: Pandhra hajār mahinā-ko, pahilo mitimā dinchhauṃ
Pronunciation: pun-dhra huh-jar muh-hee-nah-ko puh-hee-lo mee-tee-mah deen-chhau
Context: Setting wages, frequency, and pay date in one sentence — the kind of thing you say once and never repeat.
Example — EN: Your wages will be 15,000 per month, paid on the 1st.
Example — NE: तपाईंको तलब पन्ध्र हजार महिनाको, पहिलो मितिमा दिन्छौं।
Example — Romanized: Tapāī̃ko talab pandhra hajār mahinā-ko, pahilo mitimā dinchhauṃ.
Category: household
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/household/tankaa-haraina

### Please don't enter my bedroom without asking

Nepali: मेरो सुत्ने कोठामा सोधेर मात्र आउनुस्
Romanized: Mero sutne koṭhāmā sodhera mātra āunus
Pronunciation: may-ro soot-nay koh-tha-mah so-dhay-rah mah-trah ah-oo-noos
Context: A polite boundary. Literal: 'enter my bedroom only after asking.' Frames it as a rule, not a complaint.
Cultural note: Privacy expectations differ. Stating the rule clearly and once is normal and not considered rude when softened with 'sodhera mātra' (only after asking).
Example — EN: Please don't enter my bedroom without asking first.
Example — NE: मेरो सुत्ने कोठामा पहिले सोधेर मात्र आउनुस्।
Example — Romanized: Mero sutne koṭhāmā pahile sodhera mātra āunus.
Category: household
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/household/mero-kotha-na-aaunus

### Today's a holiday — don't come

Nepali: आज बिदा छ, नआउनुस्
Romanized: Āja bidā chha, na-āunus
Pronunciation: ah-jah bee-dah chha nah-ah-oo-noos
Context: Calling out for a public holiday or personal day. 'Na-' prefixes the verb to negate — 'na-aaunus' = 'do not come.'
Example — EN: Today is a holiday — please don't come.
Example — NE: आज बिदा छ — नआउनुस्।
Example — Romanized: Āja bidā chha — na-āunus.
Category: household
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/household/aaja-bida-cha

### I need to extend my visa

Nepali: मेरो भिसा एक्स्टेण्ड गर्नुपर्‍यो
Romanized: Mero bhisā extend garnuparyo
Pronunciation: may-ro bhee-sah ek-stend gur-noo-puh-ryo
Context: 'Garnuparyo' = 'must be done' (high register, past-completed shade). The standard opening line at the Department of Immigration in Maitighar.
Example — EN: Excuse me — I need to extend my visa.
Example — NE: माफ गर्नुहोस् — मेरो भिसा एक्स्टेण्ड गर्नुपर्‍यो।
Example — Romanized: Māph garnuhos — mero bhisā extend garnuparyo.
Category: bureaucracy
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/bureaucracy/visa-extend-garna-chahanchu

### Which counter do I go to?

Nepali: कुन काउन्टर जाने?
Romanized: Kun counter jāne?
Pronunciation: koon kah-oon-tur jah-nay
Context: Question word 'kun' (which) + 'jaane' (the infinitive form used as a question — 'is to go'). Quick, polite, gets you redirected fast.
Example — EN: For visa extensions, which counter do I go to?
Example — NE: भिसा एक्स्टेण्डका लागि कुन काउन्टर जाने?
Example — Romanized: Bhisā extend-kā lāgi kun counter jāne?
Category: bureaucracy
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/bureaucracy/kun-counter-jaane

### I need a receipt

Nepali: रसिद चाहिन्छ
Romanized: Rasid chāhinchha
Pronunciation: rah-seed chah-heen-chha
Context: Dative-subject pattern: '(to me) receipt is-needed.' Use after any cash payment at a counter — reimbursement and visa audits need it.
Example — EN: I need a receipt, please.
Example — NE: मलाई रसिद चाहिन्छ।
Example — Romanized: Malāī rasid chāhinchha.
Category: bureaucracy
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/bureaucracy/rasid-chahincha

### I want to open a bank account

Nepali: मलाई बैंकमा खाता खोल्नुपर्‍यो
Romanized: Malāī bank-mā khātā kholnuparyo
Pronunciation: muh-lai bank-mah khah-tah khol-noo-puh-ryo
Context: Dative + necessity. Most banks will ask for passport, visa, address proof, and two photos — have them ready.
Example — EN: I want to open a bank account here.
Example — NE: मलाई यहाँ बैंकमा खाता खोल्नुपर्‍यो।
Example — Romanized: Malāī yahā̃ bank-mā khātā kholnuparyo.
Category: bureaucracy
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/bureaucracy/bank-khata-kholne

### All my documents are complete

Nepali: मेरो सबै कागजात पुरा छ
Romanized: Mero sabai kāgajāt purā chha
Pronunciation: may-ro suh-bai kah-guh-jah-t poo-rah chha
Context: Pre-empts the 'something is missing' delay. Say it at the start, then watch the clerk smile and start checking anyway.
Example — EN: All my documents are complete — please check.
Example — NE: मेरो सबै कागजात पुरा छ — हेरिदिनुस्।
Example — Romanized: Mero sabai kāgajāt purā chha — heridinus.
Category: bureaucracy
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/bureaucracy/document-puro-chha

### How much is the monthly rent?

Nepali: घर भाडा कति हो?
Romanized: Ghar bhāḍā kati ho?
Pronunciation: ghur bhah-dah kuh-tee ho
Context: Opening question of every rental viewing. Quoted rents in Kathmandu are usually monthly. Expect bargaining room of around 10–15%.
Example — EN: How much is the monthly rent for this flat?
Example — NE: यो फ्ल्याटको घर भाडा महिनाको कति हो?
Example — Romanized: Yo flat-ko ghar bhāḍā mahinā-ko kati ho?
Category: landlord
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/landlord/ghar-bahal-kati-ho

### Please write a rental agreement

Nepali: भाडा सम्झौता लेखिदिनुस्
Romanized: Bhāḍā samjhautā lekhidinus
Pronunciation: bhah-dah sum-jhau-tah lay-khee-dee-noos
Context: Verbal-only rental agreements are common but indefensible. Ask for a written one ('samjhautā') signed by both parties.
Example — EN: Before I pay the deposit, please write a rental agreement.
Example — NE: डिपोजिट दिनु अघि भाडा सम्झौता लेखिदिनुस्।
Example — Romanized: Deposit dinu aghi bhāḍā samjhautā lekhidinus.
Category: landlord
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/landlord/bahal-samjhauta-lekhi-dinus

### Are electricity and water included?

Nepali: बिजुली र पानी सामेल छ?
Romanized: Bijulī ra pānī sāmel chha?
Pronunciation: bee-joo-lee rah pah-nee sah-mel chha
Context: Many landlords meter electricity and water separately. Ask before signing — and ask what the typical bill looks like.
Example — EN: In this rent, are electricity and water included?
Example — NE: यो भाडामा बिजुली र पानी सामेल छ?
Example — Romanized: Yo bhāḍāmā bijulī ra pānī sāmel chha?
Category: landlord
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/landlord/bijuli-paani-include-chha

### The pipe is broken — please fix it

Nepali: पाइप फुट्यो, बनाइदिनुस्
Romanized: Pāip phuṭyo, banāidinus
Pronunciation: pah-eep phoot-yo buh-nah-ee-dee-noos
Context: 'Phuṭyo' = '(it) burst.' Common Kathmandu maintenance complaint. Pair with location: 'bathroom-mā,' 'kitchen-mā,' etc.
Example — EN: The bathroom pipe is broken — please fix it.
Example — NE: बाथरूमको पाइप फुट्यो, बनाइदिनुस्।
Example — Romanized: Bathroom-ko pāip phuṭyo, banāidinus.
Category: landlord
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/landlord/paaip-futyo-banaaidinus

### Please return my deposit

Nepali: मेरो डिपोजिट फर्काइदिनुस्
Romanized: Mero deposit pharkāidinus
Pronunciation: may-ro dee-po-zit phur-kah-ee-dee-noos
Context: 'Pharkāidinus' = 'please give back / return.' Said at lease-end, ideally after a walkthrough of the flat. Have the written agreement on hand.
Example — EN: I have cleared the room — please return my deposit.
Example — NE: मैले कोठा खाली गरिसकें — मेरो डिपोजिट फर्काइदिनुस्।
Example — Romanized: Maile koṭhā khālī garisake̱ — mero deposit pharkāidinus.
Category: landlord
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/landlord/deposit-pharkaaunus

### Happy Dashain

Nepali: शुभ दशैं
Romanized: Shubha Dashai̱
Pronunciation: shoo-bha duh-sai
Context: The default Dashain greeting. Exchanged from Ghatasthapana (day 1) through Kojagrat Purnima (day 15). Add 'tapāī̃lāī pani' (and to you) when responding.
Example — EN: Happy Dashain to you and your family.
Example — NE: तपाईं र परिवारलाई शुभ दशैं।
Example — Romanized: Tapāī̃ ra parivār-lāī shubha Dashai̱.
Category: ceremonies
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/ceremonies/subha-dashain

### May you have long life and success

Nepali: आयुष होस्, सफलता होस्
Romanized: Āyush hos, saphalatā hos
Pronunciation: ah-yoosh hos suh-phul-tah hos
Context: The blessing recited by an elder while placing tika and jamara on a younger person during Dashain. The younger bows and says nothing.
Cultural note: Said after receiving tika from elders during Dashain. The elder offers it as blessing; younger acknowledges with a bow, not a verbal reply. If you, the foreigner, are receiving — accept silently, hands folded.
Example — EN: May you have long life and success — be victorious.
Example — NE: आयुष होस्, सफलता होस् — विजयी होइनुस्।
Example — Romanized: Āyush hos, saphalatā hos — vijayī hoinus.
Category: ceremonies
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/ceremonies/aayush-success-diyos

### Happy wedding — congratulations on your marriage

Nepali: शुभ विवाह
Romanized: Shubha bibāha
Pronunciation: shoo-bha bee-bah-ha
Context: Wedding-specific greeting, exchanged with the couple and the family. Often paired with a small envelope of cash ('khām').
Example — EN: Congratulations on your wedding — best wishes always.
Example — NE: शुभ विवाह — सदा शुभकामना।
Example — Romanized: Shubha bibāha — sadā shubhakāmnā.
Category: ceremonies
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/ceremonies/shubha-bibaaha

### I am saddened — my condolences

Nepali: मलाई दुःख लाग्यो
Romanized: Malāī dukha lāgyo
Pronunciation: muh-lai doo-kha lah-gyo
Context: Said at funerals or to the bereaved. Dative-subject pattern: '(to me) sadness happened.' Brief, sincere, expected.
Cultural note: Said at funerals or to the bereaved. Often followed by 'shraddhāñjalī' (श्रद्धाञ्जली) — formal condolence used in printed obituaries and at memorial gatherings.
Example — EN: I am very saddened — my condolences to the family.
Example — NE: धेरै दुःख लाग्यो — परिवारलाई श्रद्धाञ्जली।
Example — Romanized: Dherai dukha lāgyo — parivār-lāī shraddhāñjalī.
Category: ceremonies
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/ceremonies/malai-dukha-laagyo

### Wishing you the same — festival greeting response

Nepali: हजुरलाई पनि शुभकामना
Romanized: Hajurlāī pani shubhakāmnā
Pronunciation: huh-joor-lai puh-nee shoo-bha-kahm-nah
Context: The reflex reply to any festival greeting. 'Hajur' is an honorific 'you,' used here in dative. Works for Dashain, Tihar, Holi, New Year — any greeting.
Example — EN: (To Happy Dashain) — Wishing you the same.
Example — NE: (शुभ दशैं को जवाफ) — हजुरलाई पनि शुभकामना।
Example — Romanized: (Shubha Dashai̱ ko jawāf) — Hajurlāī pani shubhakāmnā.
Category: ceremonies
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/ceremonies/hajurlai-pani-subhakaamana

### I am here for a ten-day meditation retreat

Nepali: म दस दिनको ध्यान शिविरका लागि आएको हुँ
Romanized: Ma das dinko dhyān shibirkā lāgi āeko hu̱
Pronunciation: muh dus din-ko dhyahn shih-bir-kah lah-gi ah-ay-ko hoo
Context: The arrival line at any Kathmandu or Pokhara yoga and meditation center. 'Shibir' is the standard word for retreat or camp; 'dhyān' is meditation.
Example — EN: Hello, I am here for the ten-day vipassana retreat.
Example — NE: नमस्ते, म दस दिनको विपश्यना शिविरका लागि आएको हुँ।
Example — Romanized: Namaste, ma das dinko vipashyanā shibirkā lāgi āeko hu̱.
Category: wellness
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/wellness/meditation-retreat-arrival

### Where is the meditation hall?

Nepali: ध्यान कक्ष कहाँ छ?
Romanized: Dhyān kakṣa kahā̱ chha?
Pronunciation: dhyahn kuk-shuh kuh-hah chha
Context: Used at any ashram or retreat center on arrival. 'Kakṣa' is the formal word for hall or room. 'Sabhā gṛha' (sabhā ghar) is a more casual alternative.
Category: wellness
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/wellness/meditation-hall-where

### What time does morning practice begin?

Nepali: बिहानको अभ्यास कति बजे सुरु हुन्छ?
Romanized: Bihānko abhyās kati baje suru hunchha?
Pronunciation: bee-hahn-ko ub-hyahs kuh-tee buh-jay soo-roo hoon-chha
Context: Ashram schedules typically run 5:00–6:00 am for sitting meditation and asana. 'Abhyās' covers yoga, meditation, and any spiritual practice.
Category: wellness
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/wellness/morning-practice-time

### Please show me a singing bowl for a beginner

Nepali: कृपया सुरुवातीको लागि एउटा सिङ्गिङ बाउल देखाउनुहोस्
Romanized: Kripayā suruwātīko lāgi euṭā singing bowl dekhāunuhos
Pronunciation: krip-yah soo-roo-wah-tee-ko lah-gi ay-oo-tah singing bowl day-khah-oo-noos
Context: At a Thamel sound-healing or singing-bowl shop. Smaller seven-metal bowls (5–6 inches) are easier to play — ask for one with a thicker rim for a sustained tone.
Cultural note: Most small Thamel sound-healing studios are cash only — NPR not USD. Authentic seven-metal bowls run NPR 4,000–15,000; tourist-grade bowls under NPR 2,000.
Category: wellness
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/wellness/singing-bowl-beginner

### How long is the sound healing session?

Nepali: साउन्ड हिलिङ सत्र कति लामो हुन्छ?
Romanized: Sound healing satra kati lāmo hunchha?
Pronunciation: sound healing sut-ruh kuh-tee lah-mo hoon-chha
Context: Standard sessions are 45–60 minutes; deluxe 90 minutes. Confirm before booking — short sessions at tourist studios are often padded with a setup.
Category: wellness
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/wellness/sound-healing-session-length

### I would like to book a sixty-minute Ayurveda massage

Nepali: मलाई साठी मिनेटको आयुर्वेद मसाज बुक गर्नुपर्‍यो
Romanized: Malāī sāṭhī minetko Āyurved massage book garnuparyo
Pronunciation: muh-lai sah-thee min-et-ko ah-yur-vayd muss-aaj book gur-noo-puh-ryo
Context: Used at any spa or wellness clinic. Abhyanga (warm-oil massage) is the most common one-hour service. Shirodhara is 30 minutes and usually booked as an add-on.
Category: wellness
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/wellness/ayurveda-massage-book

### I am vegetarian — no eggs, no onion, no garlic

Nepali: म शाकाहारी हुँ — अण्डा, प्याज, र लसुन नखाने
Romanized: Ma shākāhārī hu̱ — aṇḍā, pyāj, ra lasun nakhāne
Pronunciation: muh shah-kah-hah-ree hoo — un-dah, pyahj, ruh luh-soon nuh-khah-nay
Context: Ashram and yoga retreat meals follow sattvic principles — eggs, onion, and garlic (rajasic foods) are excluded by default at serious ashrams, but check at lighter retreats.
Cultural note: Sattvic eating is core to yoga retreat practice — onion and garlic are excluded because they're said to disturb the mind, not for taste. Many tourists are surprised by their absence.
Category: wellness
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/wellness/vegetarian-ashram-meal

### Please speak slowly — I am learning

Nepali: कृपया बिस्तारै बोल्नुहोस् — म सिक्दैछु
Romanized: Kripayā bistārai bolnuhos — ma sikdaichhu
Pronunciation: krip-yah bis-tah-rai bol-noos — muh sik-dai-chhoo
Context: Used in any class — yoga, language, cooking. The teacher will slow down once they hear it. Pair with a small smile for warmth.
Category: wellness
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/wellness/please-speak-slowly-learning

### I need silence — I am in a retreat period

Nepali: मलाई मौनता चाहिन्छ — म ध्यान अवधिमा छु
Romanized: Malāī maunatā chāhinchha — ma dhyān avadhimā chhu
Pronunciation: muh-lai mau-nuh-tah chah-heen-chha — muh dhyahn uh-vuh-dhee-mah chhoo
Context: Polite deflection at retreat dining halls and shared dorms where chatty fellow guests interrupt your noble silence. 'Maunatā' is the formal word for silence in retreat contexts.
Category: wellness
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/wellness/silence-retreat-period

### Namo Buddhaya — Buddhist greeting

Nepali: नमो बुद्धाय
Romanized: Namo Buddhāya
Pronunciation: nuh-mo bood-dhah-yuh
Context: The Buddhist greeting at Lumbini, Boudhanath, and Theravada monasteries. Marks you as respectful and aware of the tradition. 'I bow to the Buddha.'
Cultural note: Use 'Namo Buddhaya' at Theravada sites (Lumbini, southern Nepal). Tibetan Mahayana monks at Boudha and Kopan more commonly exchange 'Tashi Delek' — Tibetan, not Nepali. When in doubt, use plain 'Namaste' — it works everywhere.
Example — EN: Namo Buddhaya, sir — may I enter the temple?
Example — NE: नमो बुद्धाय, सर — के म मन्दिर भित्र पस्न सक्छु?
Example — Romanized: Namo Buddhāya, sir — ke ma mandir bhitra pasna sakchhu?
Category: pilgrimage
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/pilgrimage/namo-buddhaya-greeting

### Where is the Maya Devi Temple?

Nepali: माया देवी मन्दिर कहाँ छ?
Romanized: Māyā Devī mandir kahā̱ chha?
Pronunciation: mah-yah day-vee mun-deer kuh-hah chha
Context: The central shrine of Lumbini — the spot where the Buddha was born. Inside the Sacred Garden, near the Ashoka Pillar and the sacred pond.
Cultural note: Photography is banned inside Maya Devi Temple — enforced by guards. Phones must be stored. The outer Sacred Garden is photographable.
Category: pilgrimage
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/pilgrimage/maya-devi-temple-where

### May I take a photograph here?

Nepali: के म यहाँ तस्वीर खिच्न सक्छु?
Romanized: Ke ma yahā̱ tasvīr khichna sakchhu?
Pronunciation: kay muh yuh-hah tus-veer khich-nuh suk-chhoo
Context: Always ask at temple thresholds. Outdoor courtyards usually allow photos; inner sanctums almost never. A guard or attendant nearby will signal yes/no.
Category: pilgrimage
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/pilgrimage/photo-permitted-here

### I would like to stay one night at the monastery

Nepali: मलाई गुम्बामा एक रात बस्नुपर्‍यो
Romanized: Malāī gumbāmā ek rāt basnuparyo
Pronunciation: muh-lai goom-bah-mah ek raht buss-noo-puh-ryo
Context: Many monasteries — particularly in Lumbini's monastic zones — accept overnight guests for a dana donation. 'Gumbā' is the Nepali word for Buddhist monastery.
Cultural note: Monastery stays are dana (donation), not transactions. NPR 500–1,000 per night is a respectful baseline; some guests give more. The donation covers the kitchen and the staff.
Category: pilgrimage
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/pilgrimage/monastery-overnight-stay

### I would like to light a butter lamp

Nepali: मलाई दीप बत्ती बाल्नुपर्‍यो
Romanized: Malāī dīp battī bālnuparyo
Pronunciation: muh-lai deep but-tee bahl-noo-puh-ryo
Context: Butter lamps (or oil-fed lamps) at Boudha, Swayambhu, Lumbini, and most monasteries. NPR 50–100 per lamp. The lamp is a small dedication — for health, peace, or a loved one.
Category: pilgrimage
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/pilgrimage/butter-lamp-light

### Is photography permitted inside?

Nepali: के भित्र तस्वीर खिच्न पाइन्छ?
Romanized: Ke bhitra tasvīr khichna pāinchha?
Pronunciation: kay bhi-truh tus-veer khich-nuh pah-een-chha
Context: Standard query at any temple entrance. 'Pāinchha' (it is obtained / permitted) is the right verb — softer than 'sakchhu' (I can).
Category: pilgrimage
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/pilgrimage/photo-permitted-interior

### Where is the East Monastic Zone?

Nepali: पूर्वी मठ क्षेत्र कहाँ छ?
Romanized: Pūrvī maṭh kṣetra kahā̱ chha?
Pronunciation: poor-vee muth ksay-truh kuh-hah chha
Context: Lumbini is divided into East (Theravada) and West (Mahayana) monastic zones, plus the Sacred Garden in the center. Theravada monasteries in the East include Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand pavilions.
Category: pilgrimage
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/pilgrimage/east-monastic-zone-where

### May I sit and meditate here?

Nepali: के म यहाँ बसेर ध्यान गर्न सक्छु?
Romanized: Ke ma yahā̱ basera dhyān garna sakchhu?
Pronunciation: kay muh yuh-hah buss-ay-rah dhyahn gur-nuh suk-chhoo
Context: At a monastery garden, the Lumbini Sacred Garden, or under a bodhi tree. Most caretakers will say yes immediately and point to a quiet spot.
Category: pilgrimage
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/pilgrimage/may-i-meditate-garden

### How much is the donation for one night?

Nepali: एक रातको दान कति हो?
Romanized: Ek rātko dān kati ho?
Pronunciation: ek raht-ko dahn kuh-tee ho
Context: Dana is donation, not payment. The monastery may say 'tapā̱ī̱ko ichchhā' (as you wish) — in which case NPR 500–1,000 per night is the respectful range.
Cultural note: Saying 'kati ho' is fine, but never haggle. Dana is a gift; the amount expresses your gratitude. Carry small bills for offering boxes too — 50, 100, 500 NPR notes.
Category: pilgrimage
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/pilgrimage/dana-donation-amount

### Please remove your shoes

Nepali: कृपया जुत्ता निकाल्नुहोस्
Romanized: Kripayā juttā nikālnuhos
Pronunciation: krip-yah joot-tah nee-kahl-noos
Context: Spoken to you, not by you — the phrase a temple caretaker uses at the threshold. Useful to recognize. Shoes left on shoe racks or flat stones outside the entrance.
Category: pilgrimage
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/pilgrimage/shoes-please-remove

### I would like a jeep safari at sunrise

Nepali: मलाई बिहान सूर्योदयमा जिप सफारी चाहिन्छ
Romanized: Malāī bihān sūryodayamā jeep safari chāhinchha
Pronunciation: muh-lai bee-hahn soor-yo-duh-yuh-mah jeep suh-fah-ree chah-heen-chha
Context: Sauraha booking standard. Sunrise jeep safaris (5:30–9:30 am) have the best rhino and bird sightings. Full-day safaris are longer but tiger encounters remain rare.
Category: safari
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/safari/jeep-safari-sunrise

### Please stop — I want a photograph

Nepali: रोक्नुस् — मलाई एउटा तस्वीर खिच्नुपर्‍यो
Romanized: Roknus — malāī euṭā tasvīr khichnuparyo
Pronunciation: rok-noos — muh-lai ay-oo-tah tus-veer khich-noo-puh-ryo
Context: 'Roknus' is the universal stop signal on safari, microbus, and tourist transport. Said firmly — drivers respond instantly.
Cultural note: 'Roknus' is one of the three or four words every safari and microbus traveler must memorize. Pair with a small smile to the driver — instant compliance.
Example — EN: Stop please — a rhino is in the grass.
Example — NE: रोक्नुस् न — झारमा गैंडा छ।
Example — Romanized: Roknus na — jhārmā gaiḍā chha.
Category: safari
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/safari/please-stop-photo

### How far is the tiger zone?

Nepali: बाघ क्षेत्र कति टाढा छ?
Romanized: Bāgh kṣetra kati ṭāḍhā chha?
Pronunciation: bahgh ksay-truh kuh-tee tah-dhah chha
Context: Used with the guide mid-safari. Chitwan's tiger zones (Devi Tal, the core) are 1.5–2 hours from Sauraha by jeep. Sightings are rare — 5–10% even on multi-day trips.
Category: safari
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/safari/tiger-zone-distance

### I would like to go canoeing

Nepali: मलाई डुङ्गा सवारी गर्नुपर्‍यो
Romanized: Malāī ḍuṅgā sawārī garnuparyo
Pronunciation: muh-lai doong-ngah suh-wah-ree gur-noo-puh-ryo
Context: Rapti and Narayani river canoe trips, usually 30–60 minutes, dawn or late afternoon. Best for gharial crocodiles, kingfishers, and the occasional river bank rhino.
Category: safari
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/safari/canoeing-activity

### We saw a rhino! Two rhinos!

Nepali: हामीले गैंडा देख्यौं! दुई वटा गैंडा!
Romanized: Hāmīle gaiḍā dekhyau̱! Dui waṭā gaiḍā!
Pronunciation: hah-mee-lay gai-dah day-khyau — dwee wuh-tah gai-dah
Context: Past tense, plural subject. 'Gaiḍā' is one-horned rhinoceros — Chitwan has 700+. The Rapti riverbank around sunrise is the most reliable spotting zone.
Category: safari
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/safari/we-saw-rhino

### Is the elephant bathing happening today?

Nepali: के आज हात्ती नुहाउने कार्यक्रम छ?
Romanized: Ke āja hāttī nuhāune kāryakram chha?
Pronunciation: kay ah-juh hah-tee noo-hah-oo-nay kahr-yuh-krum chha
Context: Elephant bathing at the Rapti River is at 11 am and 1 pm daily, weather permitting. Ethically less contested than elephant rides — visitors observe; the elephant is not ridden.
Cultural note: Ethical guidelines have shifted in the past five years. Elephant rides through Chitwan tall grass are widely criticized; supervised river bathing is generally accepted. Ask about the operation's elephant welfare before booking.
Category: safari
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/safari/elephant-bathing-today

### This fish curry is delicious — what is it called?

Nepali: यो माछाको तरकारी मीठो छ — यसको नाम के हो?
Romanized: Yo māchhāko tarkārī mīṭho chha — yasko nām ke ho?
Pronunciation: yo mah-chhah-ko tur-kah-ree mee-tho chha — yus-ko nahm kay ho
Context: Tharu cuisine in the Chitwan region features river fish (asla, mungri) cooked with mustard oil, turmeric, and sometimes 'bhujiya' spices. Asking the name opens a conversation.
Category: safari
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/safari/fish-curry-what-name

### I am interested in the Tharu dance this evening

Nepali: मलाई आज साँझको थारू नाचमा रुचि छ
Romanized: Malāī āja sā̱jhko Thārū nāchmā ruchi chha
Pronunciation: muh-lai ah-juh sahn-jho-ko thah-roo nahch-mah roo-chee chha
Context: Tharu stick dance ('lathi nāch') and peacock dance are evening highlights in Sauraha. Performances are participatory in the final round — refusing a polite invitation can hurt.
Cultural note: Tharu people are Chitwan's indigenous community with their own language (Tharu/Bhojpuri-adjacent), distinct from Nepali. This phrase uses Nepali — most Tharu guides are bilingual.
Category: safari
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/safari/tharu-dance-evening

### Please go slowly through the tall grass

Nepali: कृपया ठूलो झारमा बिस्तारै जानुहोस्
Romanized: Kripayā ṭhūlo jhārmā bistārai jānuhos
Pronunciation: krip-yah thoo-lo jhahr-mah bis-tah-rai jah-noos
Context: Said to the jeep driver or guide when in dense undergrowth. Tigers and rhinos can charge from very close range — slow movement gives time to react.
Category: safari
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/safari/go-slowly-tall-grass

### How many species of birds live in this park?

Nepali: यो निकुञ्जमा कति प्रजातिका चराहरू छन्?
Romanized: Yo nikuñjamā kati prajātikā charāharū chhan?
Pronunciation: yo nee-koonj-mah kuh-tee pruh-jah-tee-kah chuh-rah-huh-roo chhun
Context: Chitwan has 540+ bird species; Bardia 400+. Used with naturalist guides. 'Nikuñja' is the Nepali word for national park.
Category: safari
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/safari/wildlife-bird-species

### How much to rent a rowboat for two hours?

Nepali: दुई घण्टाको डुङ्गा भाडामा कति पर्छ?
Romanized: Dui ghaṇṭāko ḍuṅgā bhāḍāmā kati parchha?
Pronunciation: dwee ghun-tah-ko doong-ngah bhah-dah-mah kuh-tee pur-chha
Context: Phewa Lake boat-hire rates are fixed by the Boat Operators Association — NPR 600–800 per hour for self-rowed, NPR 800–1,200 per hour with a boatman.
Cultural note: Ask for 'taay' (fixed) price; rates are posted at the lakeside ticket office. Walking past the first cluster of touts to the official counter saves 20–30%.
Category: pokhara
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/pokhara/rowboat-two-hours

### Please take me to Barahi Temple and wait

Nepali: मलाई बाराही मन्दिर लैजानुस् र पर्खनुस्
Romanized: Malāī Barāhī mandir laijānus ra parkhanus
Pronunciation: muh-lai bah-rah-hee mun-deer lai-jah-noos ruh pur-khuh-noos
Context: Barahi Temple sits on a small island in Phewa Lake. Boatman will moor and wait 15–30 minutes while you visit. Modest dress required — bring a scarf for shoulders.
Category: pokhara
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/pokhara/barahi-temple-wait

### What time is the Sarangkot sunrise tour?

Nepali: सराङ्कोट सूर्योदय यात्रा कति बजे हो?
Romanized: Sāraṅkoṭ sūryoday yātrā kati baje ho?
Pronunciation: sah-rang-kot soor-yo-duy yah-trah kuh-tee buh-jay ho
Context: Sarangkot tours leave around 4:30–5:00 am from Lakeside hotels; the Annapurna sunrise view runs 5:45–6:15 am. Book the night before with the hotel desk.
Cultural note: Pre-dawn taxis must be booked the night before — Lakeside is otherwise empty. Hotel-arranged jeeps are NPR 1,500–2,500 round trip with a 90-minute summit wait.
Category: pokhara
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/pokhara/sarangkot-sunrise-tour

### Please tighten my harness

Nepali: कृपया मेरो ह्यार्नेस कस्नुहोस्
Romanized: Kripayā mero harness kasnuhos
Pronunciation: krip-yah may-ro hahr-nes kus-noos
Context: Said before take-off, when the tandem pilot is buckling you in. Snug harness = stable flight. Verbal check is normal procedure at every Sarangkot operator.
Category: pokhara
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/pokhara/paragliding-tighten-harness

### What is the signal if I want to land?

Nepali: मलाई अवतरण गर्नुपर्‍यो भने के संकेत हो?
Romanized: Malāī avataraṇ garnuparyo bhane ke saṅket ho?
Pronunciation: muh-lai uv-uh-tuh-run gur-noo-puh-ryo bhuh-nay kay sun-kayt ho
Context: Standard preflight question with the pilot. Most operators use 'thumbs down' for land-now or a clear verbal 'land please.' Confirm before launch.
Category: pokhara
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/pokhara/landing-signal-paragliding

### How long is the hike to the World Peace Pagoda?

Nepali: विश्व शान्ति स्तूपसम्म कति घण्टा हिँड्नुपर्छ?
Romanized: Vishwa Shānti Stūpasamma kati ghaṇṭā hi̱ḍnuparchha?
Pronunciation: vish-wuh shahn-tee stoo-puh-sum-mah kuh-tee ghun-tah hin-dnoo-pur-chha
Context: From Lakeside boat-drop on the south shore, 45–60 minutes up. From the road on the western flank, 30 minutes. Best views are eastward at sunrise.
Category: pokhara
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/pokhara/world-peace-pagoda-hike

### Is Devi's Falls open today?

Nepali: के आज देवीको झरना खुलेको छ?
Romanized: Ke āja Devīko jharanā khuleko chha?
Pronunciation: kay ah-juh day-vee-ko jhuh-ruh-nah khoo-lay-ko chha
Context: Devi's Falls (Patale Chhango) is monsoon-dependent — dries to a trickle Jan–Apr, roars Jul–Sep. Entry fee NPR 50 foreigners. Open dawn to dusk.
Category: pokhara
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/pokhara/devis-falls-open

### A table near the lake, please

Nepali: तालको नजिक एउटा टेबल दिनुहोस्
Romanized: Tālko najik euṭā ṭebal dinuhos
Pronunciation: tahl-ko nuh-jik ay-oo-tah tay-bul dee-noos
Context: Lakeside Pokhara restaurants on the Phewa shore have terraced tables. The first row fills up by 5 pm in season — reserve or arrive early.
Category: pokhara
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/pokhara/lakeside-table-view

### Can I return the boat twenty minutes late?

Nepali: के म डुङ्गा बीस मिनेट ढिलो फर्काउन सक्छु?
Romanized: Ke ma ḍuṅgā bīs minet ḍhilo pharkāuna sakchhu?
Pronunciation: kay muh doong-ngah bees min-et dhi-lo phur-kah-oo-nah suk-chhoo
Context: Phewa Lake boat returns past the rental window incur a per-hour charge — usually half-hour rounding up. Ask in advance to avoid surprise.
Category: pokhara
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/pokhara/boat-return-late

### I am afraid — can we fly lower?

Nepali: मलाई डर लाग्यो — के हामी तल उड्न सक्छौं?
Romanized: Malāī ḍar lāgyo — ke hāmī tala uḍna sakchhau̱?
Pronunciation: muh-lai dur lah-gyo — kay hah-mee tuh-luh ood-nuh suk-chhau
Context: Mid-flight, said to a tandem pilot. Pilots are trained to respond — they'll bank lower or move toward landing if you're truly uncomfortable.
Category: pokhara
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/pokhara/afraid-fly-lower

### Leave me alone, please

Nepali: छाड्नुस्
Romanized: Chhāḍnus
Pronunciation: chhahd-noos
Context: One-word public deterrent. Said firmly, with eye contact, repeated if needed. Works in markets, on streets, at bus stops. The single most effective safety word for solo female travelers.
Cultural note: 'Chhāḍnus' (छाड्नुस्) shifts the register from polite tourist to local woman who knows her ground. Spoken at conversational volume, it's read as firm; at raised volume, it draws onlookers — which deters further pestering.
Example — EN: Leave me alone — go away.
Example — NE: छाड्नुस् — टाढा जानुहोस्।
Example — Romanized: Chhāḍnus — ṭāḍhā jānuhos.
Category: safety
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/safety/chhadnus-leave-me-alone

### I am waiting for my husband

Nepali: म मेरो श्रीमानको लागि पर्खिरहेकी छु
Romanized: Ma mero shrīmānko lāgi parkhirahekī chhu
Pronunciation: muh may-ro shree-mahn-ko lah-gi pur-khee-ruh-hay-kee chhoo
Context: Effective deflection — pretending or stating. 'Shrīmān' is husband. The -ī ending in 'parkhirahekī' is feminine — speakers grammatically signal you're a woman.
Category: safety
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/safety/waiting-for-husband

### I need a female guide — is that possible?

Nepali: मलाई महिला गाइड चाहिन्छ — के सम्भव छ?
Romanized: Malāī mahilā guide chāhinchha — ke sambhav chha?
Pronunciation: muh-lai muh-hee-lah guide chah-heen-chha — kay sum-bhuv chha
Context: Many agencies in Thamel and Pokhara now field female guides on request. Book well in advance — supply is limited, especially for longer treks. 3 Sisters Adventure Trekking in Pokhara specializes in women guides.
Category: safety
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/safety/female-guide-please

### Please change my room — the lock is broken

Nepali: मेरो कोठा बदलिदिनुस् — ताल्चा बिग्रिएको छ
Romanized: Mero koṭhā badalidinus — tālchā bigrieko chha
Pronunciation: may-ro ko-thah buh-duh-lee-dee-noos — tahl-chah bee-gree-ay-ko chha
Context: Hotel safety phrase. Quoted at front desk, not over the phone. Insist on a working deadbolt and a peephole — both are standard in Thamel mid-range hotels.
Category: safety
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/safety/change-room-broken-lock

### Is there a female doctor?

Nepali: के महिला डाक्टर हुनुहुन्छ?
Romanized: Ke mahilā ḍākṭar hunuhunchha?
Pronunciation: kay muh-hee-lah dahk-tur hoo-noo-hoon-chha
Context: At clinics and hospitals, especially for gynecological consultations. CIWEC and Norvic both have female doctors on rotation — call ahead to confirm timing.
Category: safety
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/safety/female-doctor-available

### Please do not touch me

Nepali: कृपया मलाई नछुनुहोस्
Romanized: Kripayā malāī nachhunuhos
Pronunciation: krip-yah muh-lai nuh-chhoo-noos
Context: Escalation phrase. Firm, public, audible. Combine with stepping back, hand raised in front. If repeated, escalate to 'pulisko phone garchhu' (I'll call the police).
Category: safety
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/safety/do-not-touch-me

### I am going to call the police

Nepali: म पुलिसलाई फोन गर्छु
Romanized: Ma pulislāī phon garchhu
Pronunciation: muh poo-lis-lai phon gur-chhoo
Context: Maximum verbal deterrent. Said while holding the phone visibly. Tourist Police 1144; general police 100. Most harassment ends at this phrase alone.
Category: safety
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/safety/call-police-deterrent

### Didi, can you help me?

Nepali: दिदी, के तपाईंले मलाई सहयोग गर्न सक्नुहुन्छ?
Romanized: Didi, ke tapā̱īle malāī sahayog garna saknuhunchha?
Pronunciation: dee-dee, kay tuh-pai-lay muh-lai suh-huh-yog gur-nuh suk-noo-hoon-chha
Context: Female-solidarity address. Older Nepali women on a bus, in a shop, or at a counter will help a solo female traveler in trouble — the 'didi' (sister) frame is the social key.
Cultural note: Addressing any older Nepali woman as 'didi' shifts the social register to kin-based safety. Women travelers report this is one of the most reliable de-escalation moves available.
Category: safety
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/safety/didi-can-you-help

### Is this guesthouse safe for a woman alone?

Nepali: के यो गेस्टहाउस एकल महिलाको लागि सुरक्षित छ?
Romanized: Ke yo guesthouse ekal mahilāko lāgi surakṣit chha?
Pronunciation: kay yo gest-house ay-kul muh-hee-lah-ko lah-gi soo-ruk-shit chha
Context: Quiet question to a trusted intermediary — a Pathao driver, a tour-agency desk, a returning traveler. Pokhara Lakeside and central Thamel are generally well-rated; isolated outskirts vary.
Category: safety
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/safety/guesthouse-safe-woman

### Can you call a female taxi?

Nepali: के तपाईंले महिला चालकको ट्याक्सी बोलाइदिनुहुन्छ?
Romanized: Ke tapā̱īle mahilā chālakko ṭyāksī bolāidinuhunchha?
Pronunciation: kay tuh-pai-lay muh-hee-lah chah-luk-ko tyak-see bo-lai-dee-noo-hoon-chha
Context: Sakha Cab is the women-only ride-hail service operating in Kathmandu — book via app or via hotel desk. Pathao now lets you filter for female drivers in some zones.
Category: safety
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/safety/female-taxi-call

### I need a thirty-day tourist visa — here is my passport

Nepali: मलाई तीस दिनको पर्यटक भिसा चाहिन्छ — यो मेरो राहदानी हो
Romanized: Malāī tīs dinko paryaṭak bhisā chāhinchha — yo mero rāhadānī ho
Pronunciation: muh-lai tees din-ko pur-yuh-tuk bhee-sah chah-heen-chha — yo may-ro rah-huh-dah-nee ho
Context: Said at Tribhuvan International Airport visa-on-arrival desk. 'Rāhadānī' is passport; 'paryaṭak' is tourist. 15-day, 30-day, and 90-day options available.
Category: permits
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/permits/thirty-day-tourist-visa

### How much is the visa fee in US dollars?

Nepali: अमेरिकी डलरमा भिसा शुल्क कति हो?
Romanized: Amerikī ḍalarmā bhisā shulka kati ho?
Pronunciation: uh-may-ree-kee duh-lur-mah bhee-sah shool-kuh kuh-tee ho
Context: At Tribhuvan airport visa counter. 2026 rates: USD 30 (15 days), USD 50 (30 days), USD 125 (90 days). Cash only — USD/EUR/GBP/AUD/JPY accepted. No NPR.
Cultural note: ATM withdrawal at the airport will not give you USD — exchange before arrival or carry crisp bills. The counter rejects torn or marked notes.
Category: permits
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/permits/visa-fee-usd

### I want to extend my visa for fifteen days

Nepali: मलाई भिसा पन्ध्र दिनको लागि बढाउनुपर्‍यो
Romanized: Malāī bhisā pandhra dinko lāgi baḍhāunuparyo
Pronunciation: muh-lai bhee-sah pun-dhruh din-ko lah-gi buh-dhah-oo-noo-puh-ryo
Context: Said at the Department of Immigration in Maitighar or the Pokhara office. 2026 fees: USD 45 (15 days) + USD 3/day overstay if applicable. Same-day pickup.
Category: permits
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/permits/visa-extension-fifteen-days

### I need a Sagarmatha National Park permit

Nepali: मलाई सगरमाथा निकुञ्ज प्रवेश अनुमति चाहिन्छ
Romanized: Malāī Sagarmāthā Nikuñja praveś anumati chāhinchha
Pronunciation: muh-lai suh-gur-mah-thah nee-koonj pruh-vaysh uh-noo-muh-tee chah-heen-chha
Context: Required for any Khumbu trekking — Lukla, Namche, Everest Base Camp, Gokyo. Issued at Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) Kathmandu or at Monjo park entrance. NPR 3,000 for foreigners.
Category: permits
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/permits/sagarmatha-park-permit

### Which office issues the Upper Mustang permit?

Nepali: माथिल्लो मुस्ताङ अनुमति कुन कार्यालयले दिन्छ?
Romanized: Māthillo Mustāṅ anumati kun kāryālayle dinchha?
Pronunciation: mah-thil-lo moos-tahng uh-noo-muh-tee koon kahr-yah-lai-lay deen-chha
Context: Upper Mustang is a restricted area: USD 500 for 10 days. Permit is issued by Department of Immigration but requires a TAAN-registered trekking agency — no walk-in.
Cultural note: Restricted-area permits (Upper Mustang, Manaslu, Tsum Valley, Dolpo, Kanchenjunga) all require a licensed trekking agency. Solo trekking on these routes is technically illegal.
Category: permits
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/permits/upper-mustang-office

### I need two passport photos — where?

Nepali: मलाई दुई वटा पासपोर्ट साइजको फोटो चाहिन्छ — कहाँ पाइन्छ?
Romanized: Malāī dui waṭā passport-size foṭo chāhinchha — kahā̱ pāinchha?
Pronunciation: muh-lai dwee wuh-tah pass-port-sahy-z fo-to chah-heen-chha — kuh-hah pah-een-chha
Context: Photo studios cluster around the Immigration office in Maitighar. Same-day prints NPR 150–300. Bring extras — every Nepali permit form takes one.
Category: permits
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/permits/passport-photos-where

### My visa expires in three days

Nepali: मेरो भिसा तीन दिनमा सकिन्छ
Romanized: Mero bhisā tīn dinmā sakinchha
Pronunciation: may-ro bhee-sah teen din-mah suh-keen-chha
Context: Urgency line — useful at the Immigration counter for priority handling. Overstay penalty is USD 3/day plus USD 5 admin fee; expensive but not catastrophic.
Category: permits
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/permits/visa-expires-three-days

### Can I have a receipt for this payment?

Nepali: कृपया यो भुक्तानीको रसिद दिनुहोस्
Romanized: Kripayā yo bhuktānīko rasid dinuhos
Pronunciation: krip-yah yo bhook-tah-nee-ko ruh-seed dee-noos
Context: Always ask. Visa, permit, and bureaucracy receipts are required for insurance claims, future extensions, and tax records. Counters issue receipts only on request at some offices.
Category: permits
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/permits/receipt-please-payment

### Can I apply for the ACAP permit individually?

Nepali: के म ACAP अनुमति एक्लै आवेदन गर्न सक्छु?
Romanized: Ke ma ACAP anumati eklai āwedan garna sakchhu?
Pronunciation: kay muh ay-see-ay-pee uh-noo-muh-tee ayk-lai ah-vay-dun gur-nuh suk-chhoo
Context: ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) permits are issued individually at NTB Kathmandu, Pokhara, or Besisahar. NPR 3,000 foreigners. TIMS now requires agency — ACAP does not.
Category: permits
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/permits/acap-permit-individual

### My trekking agency will arrange the TIMS — correct?

Nepali: मेरो ट्रेकिङ एजेन्सीले TIMS मिलाउनुहुन्छ — हो?
Romanized: Mero trekking agency-le TIMS milāunuhunchha — ho?
Pronunciation: may-ro trek-king ay-jen-see-lay tims mee-lah-oo-noo-hoon-chha — ho
Context: TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System) is now agency-only since 2023 — independent walk-in trekkers cannot get one. Confirm with your booking agency the day before departure.
Category: permits
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/permits/tims-agency-confirmation

### Does this microbus go to Ratna Park?

Nepali: के यो माइक्रोबस रत्न पार्क जान्छ?
Romanized: Ke yo microbus Ratna Park jānchha?
Pronunciation: kay yo mai-kro-bus rut-nuh pahrk jahn-chha
Context: Microbus routes are announced vocally by the conductor — there's no posted schedule. Ratna Park is Kathmandu's central terminus. Ask before boarding; jump off if the answer is no.
Category: transport
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/transport/microbus-ratna-park

### Stop here please

Nepali: यहाँ रोक्नुस्
Romanized: Yahā̱ roknus
Pronunciation: yuh-hah rok-noos
Context: Shouted toward the conductor or driver, not whispered. Standard practice — microbuses stop on demand anywhere on their route. 'Roknus' alone is sufficient.
Category: transport
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/transport/stop-here-microbus

### How much for the tourist bus to Pokhara?

Nepali: पोखरा जाने पर्यटक बसको कति पर्छ?
Romanized: Pokharā jāne paryaṭak bus-ko kati parchha?
Pronunciation: po-khuh-rah jah-nay pur-yuh-tuk bus-ko kuh-tee pur-chha
Context: Greenline, Soaltee, and Mountain Overland run AC tourist buses Kathmandu–Pokhara — NPR 800–1,500. Booked from Thamel agencies or terminal in Soaltee chowk. 6–8 hour journey.
Category: transport
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/transport/tourist-bus-pokhara

### Is there a morning flight to Lukla?

Nepali: के बिहान लुक्ला जाने उडान छ?
Romanized: Ke bihān Luklā jāne uḍān chha?
Pronunciation: kay bee-hahn look-lah jah-nay oo-dahn chha
Context: Lukla flights run from Kathmandu (or Ramechhap in peak season) — early mornings only. Weather-dependent. 'Uḍān' is flight; 'uḍāne sthal' is airport.
Cultural note: October–November and March–April: morning Lukla flights cancel 20–30% of days due to clouds. Build 1–2 buffer days into your trek plan. Helicopter alternative NPR 50,000–80,000.
Category: transport
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/transport/morning-flight-lukla

### My bag is twelve kilograms — is there a fee?

Nepali: मेरो झोला बाह्र किलोको छ — के थप शुल्क छ?
Romanized: Mero jholā bāhra kiloko chha — ke thap shulka chha?
Pronunciation: may-ro jho-lah bah-hruh kee-lo-ko chha — kay thup shool-kuh chha
Context: Domestic airline baggage limit is 15 kg checked + 5 kg hand. Overweight is NPR 100–200 per kg cash at the counter. Pre-weigh at the hotel scale or pharmacy scale.
Category: transport
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/transport/bag-weight-fee

### I need a helicopter — my trekker is very ill

Nepali: मलाई हेलिकप्टर चाहिन्छ — मेरो ट्रेकर धेरै बिरामी छ
Romanized: Malāī helicopter chāhinchha — mero trekker dherai birāmī chha
Pronunciation: muh-lai hay-lee-kop-tur chah-heen-chha — may-ro trek-ker dhay-rai bee-rah-mee chha
Context: Heli rescue calls go through your trekking agency and your insurance authorization line — not directly to a heli company. Simrik, Mountain, Manang Air are major operators.
Cultural note: Always authorize heli rescue with your insurer BEFORE the helicopter lifts off. Unauthorized flights are not reimbursed. USD 5,000–8,000 per rescue is standard pricing.
Category: transport
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/transport/helicopter-rescue-call

### How much is the Manakamana cable car one way?

Nepali: मनकामना केबल कारको एकतर्फी कति पर्छ?
Romanized: Manakāmanā cable car-ko ekatarphī kati parchha?
Pronunciation: muh-nuh-kahm-uh-nah kay-bul kahr-ko ay-kuh-tur-phee kuh-tee pur-chha
Context: On the Prithvi Highway between Kathmandu and Pokhara. Foreigner one-way NPR 1,030, round-trip NPR 1,500. 10-minute ride up to the Manakamana temple.
Category: transport
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/transport/manakamana-cable-car

### I want to rent a motorcycle for three days

Nepali: मलाई तीन दिनको लागि मोटरसाइकल भाडामा चाहिन्छ
Romanized: Malāī tīn dinko lāgi motorcycle bhāḍāmā chāhinchha
Pronunciation: muh-lai teen din-ko lah-gi mo-tur-sai-kul bhah-dah-mah chah-heen-chha
Context: Pokhara and Thamel motorbike rentals are NPR 1,200–2,500/day depending on engine. Royal Enfield, Pulsar, Honda CB are common. Deposit usually passport + 10,000 NPR.
Category: transport
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/transport/motorbike-rental-three-days

### Is an International Driving Permit valid here?

Nepali: के अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय चालक अनुमति यहाँ मान्य छ?
Romanized: Ke antarrāṣṭriya chālak anumati yahā̱ mānya chha?
Pronunciation: kay un-tur-rahsh-tree-yuh chah-luk uh-noo-muh-tee yuh-hah mahn-yuh chha
Context: Technically yes — Nepal recognizes IDP. In practice, most rental shops accept just your home license. Tourist Police occasionally check at Pokhara and KTM checkpoints.
Cultural note: Motorbike rental without an IDP is technically illegal but rarely enforced for foreigners. If stopped, NPR 1,500–3,000 'on-the-spot' is the standard outcome.
Category: transport
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/transport/international-driving-permit

### Please write down the helicopter company's number

Nepali: कृपया हेलिकप्टर कम्पनीको नम्बर लेखिदिनुहोस्
Romanized: Kripayā helicopter kampanīko nambar lekhidinuhos
Pronunciation: krip-yah hay-lee-kop-tur kum-puh-nee-ko num-bur lay-khee-dee-noos
Context: At your guide-briefing on Day 1. Save both the agency's emergency number and the operating heli company's dispatch. Simrik (+977-1-4471968), Manang (+977-1-4496205).
Category: transport
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/transport/helicopter-company-number

### I have had diarrhea for two days and I am dehydrated

Nepali: मलाई दुई दिनदेखि पखाला छ र म डिहाइड्रेटेड छु
Romanized: Malāī dui dindekhi pakhālā chha ra ma dehydrated chhu
Pronunciation: muh-lai dwee din-day-khi puh-khah-lah chha ruh muh dee-hai-dray-ted chhoo
Context: Said at CIWEC, Norvic, or any travel clinic. 'Pakhālā' is diarrhea — the most common tourist diagnosis (giardia, traveler's GI). Stool test usually NPR 500–1,200.
Category: medical
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/medical/diarrhea-two-days-dehydrated

### I have a high fever — thirty-nine degrees

Nepali: मलाई धेरै ज्वरो छ — उनान्चालीस डिग्री
Romanized: Malāī dherai jwaro chha — unānchālīs degree
Pronunciation: muh-lai dhay-rai jwuh-ro chha — oo-nahn-chah-lees dee-gree
Context: Fever above 38.5°C/101°F needs a clinic visit. Typhoid, dengue, scrub typhus, and bacterial GI infections are all common in Nepal. Blood test NPR 800–2,500.
Category: medical
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/medical/high-fever-thirty-nine

### I think I have food poisoning

Nepali: मलाई खाना विषाक्तता भएको शंका छ
Romanized: Malāī khānā viṣāktatā bhaeko shaṅkā chha
Pronunciation: muh-lai khah-nah vee-shahk-tuh-tah bhuh-ay-ko shun-kah chha
Context: Common after street snacks, unrefrigerated buffet items, or buff items in summer. Self-limiting in 24–48 hours with ORS and rest. ER visit only if blood in stool or severe dehydration.
Category: medical
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/medical/food-poisoning-suspect

### Can you write a prescription?

Nepali: के तपाईंले औषधीको पर्चा लेखिदिनुहुन्छ?
Romanized: Ke tapā̱īle auṣadhīko parchā lekhidinuhunchha?
Pronunciation: kay tuh-pai-lay au-shuh-dhee-ko pur-chah lay-khee-dee-noo-hoon-chha
Context: Doctors at CIWEC and Norvic provide English-language prescriptions on request. Pharmacy fills typically same hour. Some antibiotics OTC in Nepal but always get a written script for insurance.
Category: medical
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/medical/prescription-please

### Do you have Jeevan Jal or oral rehydration salts?

Nepali: के तपाईंसँग जीवनजल वा ओआरएस छ?
Romanized: Ke tapā̱īsa̱ga Jeevan Jal vā ORS chha?
Pronunciation: kay tuh-pai-sun-gah jee-vun jul wah o-ahr-es chha
Context: 'Jeevan Jal' is the dominant Nepali brand name for ORS — pharmacies recognize it instantly. 'ORS' alone confuses smaller pharmacies. NPR 15–30 per sachet.
Cultural note: Asking for 'ORS' at a small pharmacy outside Thamel will draw blank stares. 'Jeevan Jal' is the universal brand name — works at every pharmacy in Nepal.
Category: medical
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/medical/jeevan-jal-pharmacy

### I need documentation for an insurance claim

Nepali: मलाई बीमा दाबीको लागि कागजात चाहिन्छ
Romanized: Malāī bīmā dābīko lāgi kāgajāt chāhinchha
Pronunciation: muh-lai bee-mah dah-bee-ko lah-gi kah-guh-jaht chah-heen-chha
Context: Standard request at any clinic. Need: itemized receipt, doctor's report in English, prescription copies, diagnosis code. CIWEC issues a polished claim packet on request.
Category: medical
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/medical/insurance-documentation-request

### Is there an English-speaking doctor?

Nepali: के अंग्रेजी बोल्ने डाक्टर हुनुहुन्छ?
Romanized: Ke aṅgrejī bolne ḍākṭar hunuhunchha?
Pronunciation: kay un-gray-jee bol-nay dahk-tur hoo-noo-hoon-chha
Context: CIWEC Lainchaur and Norvic always have English-fluent doctors. Smaller clinics in trekking villages vary. Ask before committing to a consultation.
Category: medical
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/medical/english-speaking-doctor

### I have a dental emergency — I broke a tooth

Nepali: मलाई दाँतको आपतकाल छ — मेरो दाँत भाँचियो
Romanized: Malāī dā̱tko āpatkāl chha — mero dā̱t bhā̱chiyo
Pronunciation: muh-lai dahn-t-ko ah-put-kahl chha — may-ro dahn-t bhahn-chi-yo
Context: Kantipur Dental, Smile Maker, and B&B Dental in Kathmandu handle tourist emergencies. Same-day temporary fillings NPR 1,500–3,500. Root canals NPR 4,000–10,000.
Category: medical
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/medical/dental-emergency-tooth

### My glasses are broken — is there an optical shop?

Nepali: मेरो चश्मा भाँचियो — के अप्टिकल पसल छ?
Romanized: Mero chashmā bhā̱chiyo — ke optical pasal chha?
Pronunciation: may-ro chush-mah bhahn-chi-yo — kay op-ti-kul puh-sul chha
Context: Bagbazaar, Putalisadak, and New Road clusters in Kathmandu have dozens of optical shops. Frame repairs NPR 200–600 same day. New prescription glasses 2–5 hours, NPR 2,500–8,000.
Category: medical
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/medical/broken-glasses-optical

### I am allergic to penicillin — please check before prescribing

Nepali: मलाई पेनिसिलिनको एलर्जी छ — कृपया औषधी लेख्नु अघि जाँच्नुहोस्
Romanized: Malāī penicillin-ko ailarjī chha — kripayā auṣadhī lekhnu aghi jā̱chnuhos
Pronunciation: muh-lai pay-nee-see-lin-ko ay-lur-jee chha — krip-yah au-shuh-dhee lay-khnu uh-gi jahn-chnoos
Context: Critical at any clinic. Repeat the allergy verbally even if it's on your card. Augmentin, Amoxicillin, Ampicillin are penicillin-family — clarify the whole class.
Category: medical
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/medical/allergic-penicillin

### I want to buy a SIM card — I am a tourist

Nepali: मलाई एउटा सिम कार्ड चाहिन्छ — म पर्यटक हुँ
Romanized: Malāī euṭā SIM card chāhinchha — ma paryaṭak hu̱
Pronunciation: muh-lai ay-oo-tah seem kahrd chah-heen-chha — muh pur-yuh-tuk hoo
Context: NTC and Ncell are the two providers. Counter at Tribhuvan airport open 24/7. Need: passport, one passport photo, NPR 100 for SIM + data pack on top.
Cultural note: NTC has better coverage in trekking areas (Khumbu, Annapurna). Ncell has better urban 4G in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Many trekkers carry both.
Category: money
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/money/sim-card-tourist

### Please activate a seven-day data pack

Nepali: कृपया सात दिनको डाटा प्याक चालू गरिदिनुहोस्
Romanized: Kripayā sāt dinko data pack chālū garidinuhos
Pronunciation: krip-yah saht din-ko dah-tah puk chah-loo guh-ree-dee-noos
Context: NTC's 7-day 12 GB pack NPR 369; Ncell's 7-day 10 GB NPR 399. Top-up via *1413# (NTC) or *17128# (Ncell) self-service after activation.
Category: money
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/money/seven-day-data-pack

### How do I top up this number?

Nepali: यो नम्बरमा कसरी रिचार्ज गर्ने?
Romanized: Yo nambarmā kasarī recharge garne?
Pronunciation: yo num-bur-mah kuh-suh-ree ree-chahrj gur-nay
Context: Scratch cards at any pharmacy or kirana shop — NPR 50, 100, 500, 1,000. Or eSewa, Khalti, IME Pay apps if you have Nepali NPR balance. Foreigners can buy scratch cards cash.
Category: money
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/money/topup-number-how

### This ATM is not working — is there another?

Nepali: यो एटीएम काम गरिरहेको छैन — अर्को कहाँ छ?
Romanized: Yo ATM kām garirahekō chhaina — arko kahā̱ chha?
Pronunciation: yo ay-tee-em kahm guh-ree-ruh-hay-ko chhai-nuh — ur-ko kuh-hah chha
Context: Common in trekking villages — ATM rarely refilled. Standard Chartered, Nabil, NIC Asia ATMs accept Visa/MC. Himalayan Bank ATMs sometimes reject foreign cards.
Category: money
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/money/atm-not-working

### What is the maximum withdrawal per transaction?

Nepali: एक पटकमा बढीमा कति झिक्न सकिन्छ?
Romanized: Ek paṭakmā baḍhīmā kati jhikna sakinchha?
Pronunciation: ek puh-tuk-mah buh-dhee-mah kuh-tee jhik-nuh suh-keen-chha
Context: Most Nepali ATMs cap foreign-card withdrawals at NPR 35,000 per transaction; some Standard Chartered ATMs allow NPR 50,000. NRB monthly cap is NPR 100,000 across all withdrawals.
Cultural note: The monthly NPR 100,000 cap is across all foreign-card withdrawals — not per card. Hit it and you're cash-only until next month. Plan multi-week trips with cash buffer.
Category: money
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/money/max-withdrawal-atm

### I want to collect a Western Union transfer

Nepali: मलाई वेस्टर्न युनियन रेमिटेन्स लिनुपर्‍यो
Romanized: Malāī Western Union remittance linuparyo
Pronunciation: muh-lai west-urn yoon-yun ray-mit-tens lee-noo-puh-ryo
Context: Outlets at Himalayan Bank, IME, Prabhu Money Transfer, and major banks. Need: passport, MTCN code, sender's full name. Counters open ~10 am–5 pm Sun–Fri.
Category: money
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/money/western-union-collect

### Where is the best place to change US dollars?

Nepali: अमेरिकी डलर साट्न उत्तम ठाउँ कहाँ हो?
Romanized: Amerikī ḍalar sāṭna uttam ṭhāu̱ kahā̱ ho?
Pronunciation: uh-may-ree-kee duh-lur sah-t-nuh oot-tum thah-oon kuh-hah ho
Context: Thamel exchange counters quote slightly better than banks but vary 1–2%. Always compare 2–3 quotes within a block. Avoid airport exchanges — worst rates in town.
Category: money
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/money/best-place-change-dollars

### What is today's exchange rate for the dollar?

Nepali: आजको डलरको विनिमय दर कति हो?
Romanized: Ājko ḍalarko vinimay dar kati ho?
Pronunciation: ahj-ko duh-lur-ko vee-nee-mai dur kuh-tee ho
Context: Posted hourly at major counters. May 2026 reference: 1 USD ≈ NPR 134. Rates vary by note size — $100 bills get 1–2% better than $20s. Crisp bills only.
Category: money
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/money/exchange-rate-dollar

### I need a receipt — for airport reconversion

Nepali: मलाई रसिद चाहिन्छ — एयरपोर्टमा फेरि साट्नका लागि
Romanized: Malāī rasid chāhinchha — airportmā pheri sāṭnakā lāgi
Pronunciation: muh-lai ruh-seed chah-heen-chha — air-port-mah phay-ree sah-t-nuh-kah lah-gi
Context: Tribhuvan airport will reconvert leftover NPR to USD ONLY with original exchange receipts. Keep every receipt. Max reconvert is 15% of original exchange or USD 100/day.
Cultural note: No receipt = no reconversion. Many tourists leave with stacks of NPR they can't change abroad. Hand back any NPR with no receipt to the hotel as a tip.
Category: money
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/money/exchange-receipt-airport

### My card was declined — is there a Visa ATM nearby?

Nepali: मेरो कार्ड अस्वीकार भयो — के नजिकै भिसा एटीएम छ?
Romanized: Mero card aswīkār bhayo — ke najikai Visa ATM chha?
Pronunciation: may-ro kahrd us-vee-kahr bhuh-yo — kay nuh-jee-kai vee-sah ay-tee-em chha
Context: Standard Chartered, Nabil, and NIC Asia ATMs reliably accept foreign Visa/MC. Some local Nepali banks only accept SCT (domestic). Look for the Visa logo at the door.
Category: money
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/money/card-declined-visa-atm

### Good morning, class. Please sit down

Nepali: शुभ प्रभात, कक्षा। कृपया बस्नुहोस्
Romanized: Shubha prabhāt, kakṣā. Kripayā basnuhos
Pronunciation: shoo-bha pruh-bhaht, kuk-shah. krip-yah buss-noos
Context: Standard volunteer-teacher opening. 'Shubha prabhāt' is the formal good morning — appropriate for the classroom register. 'Basnus' is short imperative; 'basnuhos' is the polite form.
Category: workplace
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/workplace/good-morning-class-sit

### Quiet, please — listen carefully

Nepali: शान्त रहनुहोस् — ध्यान दिएर सुन्नुहोस्
Romanized: Shānt rahanuhos — dhyān diera sunnuhos
Pronunciation: shahnt ruh-huh-noos — dhyahn dee-ay-rah soon-noos
Context: Classroom management. 'Shānt' is calm/quiet; 'dhyān diera sunnus' is listen with attention. Said firmly, with a small pause before the next instruction.
Category: workplace
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/workplace/quiet-please-listen

### Very good! Well done!

Nepali: धेरै राम्रो! बधाई छ!
Romanized: Dherai rāmro! Badhāī chha!
Pronunciation: dhay-rai rahm-ro — buh-dhah-ee chha
Context: Positive reinforcement for a correct answer or a brave attempt. 'Badhāī' is congratulations. Pair with a smile and an exaggerated head wobble for warmth.
Category: workplace
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/workplace/very-good-well-done

### Who can answer? Raise your hand

Nepali: कसले जवाफ दिन सक्छ? हात उठाउनुहोस्
Romanized: Kasle javāph dina sakchha? Hāt uṭhāunuhos
Pronunciation: kus-lay juh-vahph dee-nuh suk-chha — haht oo-thah-oo-noos
Context: Standard call-and-response classroom routine. Use 'kasle' (who, agent case) for action verbs like 'answer.' Pause 3–5 seconds for hands to go up.
Category: workplace
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/workplace/raise-hand-answer

### Repeat after me

Nepali: मेरो पछि भन्नुहोस्
Romanized: Mero pachhi bhannuhos
Pronunciation: may-ro puh-chhee bhun-noos
Context: Drill instruction. Used for English pronunciation, vocabulary, full sentences. Say once at normal pace, once slowly, then let the class repeat.
Category: workplace
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/workplace/repeat-after-me

### I am your English teacher for one month

Nepali: म एक महिनाको लागि तपाईंहरूको अंग्रेजी शिक्षक हुँ
Romanized: Ma ek mahināko lāgi tapā̱īharūko aṅgrejī shikṣak hu̱
Pronunciation: muh ek muh-hee-nah-ko lah-gi tuh-pai-huh-roo-ko un-gray-jee shik-shuk hoo
Context: First-day introduction. 'Tapā̱īharū' is the plural high-honorific 'you' — appropriate for addressing an unfamiliar class. After a week, you may switch to 'timīharū' (mid familiar) with younger students.
Category: workplace
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/workplace/english-teacher-one-month

### I will eat with my right hand — is this okay?

Nepali: म दाहिने हातले खान्छु — के यो ठीक छ?
Romanized: Ma dāhine hātle khānchhu — ke yo ṭhīk chha?
Pronunciation: muh dah-hee-nay haht-lay khahn-chhoo — kay yo theek chha
Context: Said at a homestay table the first night. Confirms you know the rule. The host will laugh warmly and say yes — and your second night's welcome will be markedly warmer.
Category: household
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/household/right-hand-eating-okay

### Your cooking is wonderful. What is this dish?

Nepali: तपाईंको खाना अद्भुत छ। यो परिकारको नाम के हो?
Romanized: Tapā̱īko khānā adbhut chha. Yo parikārko nām ke ho?
Pronunciation: tuh-pai-ko khah-nah ud-bhoot chha. yo puh-ree-kahr-ko nahm kay ho
Context: Compliment + question. Hosts open up when their food is named and praised. 'Parikār' is the formal word for prepared dish; 'kuro' is more casual.
Category: household
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/household/your-cooking-wonderful

### I am vegan — no eggs, no dairy, just vegetables please

Nepali: म शाकाहारी हुँ — अण्डा, दुधजन्य पनि नखाने, केवल तरकारी
Romanized: Ma shākāhārī hu̱ — aṇḍā, dudhajanya pani nakhāne, kewal tarkārī
Pronunciation: muh shah-kah-hah-ree hoo — un-dah, doodh-jun-yuh puh-nee nuh-khah-nay, kay-vul tur-kah-ree
Context: 'Vegan' is not a Nepali concept — list what you don't eat. 'Dudhajanya' is dairy. Ghee, milk, paneer are all routinely used; verify your dal is cooked in oil, not ghee.
Cultural note: Pure vegan eating in rural homestays is hard. Volunteers often request 'dal bhat tarkari without ghee' — easier than explaining vegan as a concept.
Category: household
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/household/vegan-no-eggs-dairy

### Open your book to page five

Nepali: तपाईंको किताबको पाँचौं पृष्ठ खोल्नुहोस्
Romanized: Tapā̱īko kitābko pā̱chau̱ pṛṣṭha kholnuhos
Pronunciation: tuh-pai-ko kee-tahb-ko pahn-chau pri-shtuh khol-noos
Context: Classroom directive. 'Pṛṣṭha' is the formal word for page; 'pana' is also used. For numbered drills, switch numbers freely — 'das' (10), 'bīs' (20).
Category: workplace
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/workplace/open-book-page-five

### Happy Dashain — Dashain ko shubhakamna

Nepali: दशैंको शुभकामना
Romanized: Dashai̱ko shubhakāmnā
Pronunciation: duh-sai-ko shoo-bha-kahm-nah
Context: Festival exchange during the 15-day Dashain period (Sep–Oct). Pair with 'tapā̱īlāī pani' (and to you) when responding. Same formula for Tihar, Holi, New Year.
Category: festivals
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/festivals/happy-dashain-greeting

### Thank you — I received your blessing

Nepali: धन्यवाद — मैले तपाईंको आशीर्वाद पाएँ
Romanized: Dhanyabād — maile tapā̱īko āshīrvād pāe̱
Pronunciation: dhun-yuh-bahd — mai-lay tuh-pai-ko ah-sheer-vahd pah-en
Context: Said after receiving tika on Dashain (Vijaya Dashami). The elder applied rice+vermillion+yogurt to your forehead and gave dakshina (an envelope with cash). Acknowledge the blessing.
Cultural note: When receiving Dashain tika, kneel or bow your head. Don't initiate the verbal exchange — let the elder bless first ('āyush hos, saphalatā hos'). Then say thanks.
Category: festivals
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/festivals/thank-you-after-tika

### Happy Tihar — Shubha Tihar / Deepawali

Nepali: शुभ तिहार
Romanized: Shubha Tihār
Pronunciation: shoo-bha tee-hahr
Context: Five-day October–November festival of lights. Greeting works from Kaag Tihar (day 1) through Bhai Tika (day 5). 'Deepawali' is the Hindi-influenced alternate.
Category: festivals
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/festivals/happy-tihar-deepawali

### Deusi re! Deusi re! — Tihar call-and-response

Nepali: देउसी रे! देउसी रे!
Romanized: Deusī re! Deusī re!
Pronunciation: day-oo-see ray — day-oo-see ray
Context: The call shouted at every door by Deusi singing groups on Tihar night. Householders open the door, dance briefly, and give dakshina (envelope, NPR 500–2,000 for foreigners).
Cultural note: Never refuse to open the door for a Deusi-bhailo group during Tihar — refusing is read as bad luck for the household, not just the singers. Keep small bills in NPR 500 ready.
Category: festivals
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/festivals/deusi-re-call-response

### Happy Bhai Tika — bhai-didi ko shubhakamna

Nepali: भाइ टीकाको शुभकामना — भाइ-दिदीको शुभकामना
Romanized: Bhāī Ṭīkāko shubhakāmnā — bhāī-didīko shubhakāmnā
Pronunciation: bhai tee-kah-ko shoo-bha-kahm-nah
Context: The fifth and final day of Tihar — sisters apply seven-colored tika to brothers; brothers give gifts. The greeting works whether or not you have siblings.
Category: festivals
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/festivals/happy-bhai-tika

### May I put color on you?

Nepali: के म तपाईंलाई रङ लगाउन सक्छु?
Romanized: Ke ma tapā̱īlāī raṅ lagāuna sakchhu?
Pronunciation: kay muh tuh-pai-lai rung luh-gah-oo-nah suk-chhoo
Context: Holi (March, full-moon day) consent. Asking first is the courteous foreigner move — locals will laugh, but they'll appreciate it. Wear clothes you don't mind ruining.
Cultural note: Holi consent is a real thing in Kathmandu and Pokhara now — water balloons and dry colors are increasingly expected to be opt-in. Asking first is the safest social register.
Category: festivals
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/festivals/may-i-put-color-holi

### Happy Teej

Nepali: तीजको शुभकामना
Romanized: Tījko shubhakāmnā
Pronunciation: teej-ko shoo-bha-kahm-nah
Context: Three-day women's fasting festival (August–September). Married women fast for their husbands; unmarried for a good husband. Greet women you meet — not all, but accept invitations to observe.
Cultural note: Teej fasting is for women only. Foreign women may observe respectfully but should not fast unless explicitly invited. The red sari is the festival uniform; tourists wearing one are warmly received.
Category: festivals
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/festivals/happy-teej-women

### The chariot is coming — move back!

Nepali: रथ आइरहेको छ — पछाडि सर्नुहोस्!
Romanized: Rath āiraheko chha — pachhāḍi sarnuhos!
Pronunciation: ruth ah-ee-ruh-hay-ko chha — puh-chhah-dee sur-noos
Context: Jatra safety phrase. Bisket Jatra (Bhaktapur), Rato Machhindranath (Patan), Indra Jatra (KTM Durbar Square) all involve massive chariots. Crush injuries are documented annually.
Cultural note: Chariot Jatras have unpredictable swerve zones — the chariot is pulled by ropes through narrow streets and can shift suddenly. Watch from balconies or upper terraces, never directly in the path.
Category: festivals
URL: https://kidschooler.com/phrases/festivals/chariot-move-back

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