How to Say Hello in Nepali — नमस्ते | KidSchooler

Q: How do you say "Hello" in Nepali?

You say "नमस्ते" — romanized as "Namaste" and pronounced "nuh-mah-stay". 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.

Q: What's the cultural context for "Hello" in Nepal?

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.

How to say hello in Nepali

Hello

नमस्ते

Namaste

Pronunciation: nuh-mah-stay

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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.

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नमस्ते, तपाईंलाई कस्तो छ?

Hello, how are you?

Namaste, tapailai kasto chha?

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