How to say good wishes / congratulations in Nepali
Good wishes / Congratulations
शुभकामना
Shubhakāmnā
Pronunciation: shoob-huh-kahm-nah
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When to use it
The catch-all blessing for a festival, a wedding, a new business opening, or anyone heading into something important.
Example sentence
दशैंको शुभकामना!
Happy Dashain — good wishes!
Dashai̱ko shubhakāmnā!
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Common questions
Quick answers travelers ask about Nepali.
How do you say yes in Nepali?
"Ho" (हो) is yes. For "okay" or "sure," you can also say "hunchha" (हुन्छ) — common when accepting an offer or confirming a plan.
How do you say no in Nepali?
"Hoina" (होइन) is no. For polite refusal — declining a drink, a sale, or an offer — "chaahindaina" (चाहिँदैन, "not needed") is softer and more idiomatic.
How do you say my name is in Nepali?
"Mero naam X ho" (मेरो नाम X हो) — "my name is X." Example: "Mero naam Sarah ho."