How to Say Thank you in Nepali — धन्यवाद | KidSchooler

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

You say "धन्यवाद" — romanized as "Dhanyabaad" and pronounced "dhun-yuh-bahd". 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.

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

Among close friends and family, Nepalis rarely say 'dhanyabaad' — gratitude is shown through actions and reciprocity. Save it for shops, hotels, guides, and strangers.

How to say thank you in Nepali

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A Thamel shopkeeper smiling and bowing slightly with hands at chest — Unsplash / Raimond Klavins

धन्यवाद

Dhanyabaad

Pronunciation: dhun-yuh-bahd

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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.

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धेरै धन्यवाद।

Thank you very much.

Dherai dhanyabaad.

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