How to say may i take your photo? in Nepali
May I take your photo?
के म तपाईंको तस्वीर खिच्न सक्छु?
Ke ma tapãĩko tasvīr khichna sakchhu?
Pronunciation: keh muh tuh-pai-ko tus-veer khich-nuh suk-chhu
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के म तपाईंको तस्वीर खिच्न सक्छु
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When to use it
Ask before photographing people — especially elders, women, and pilgrims. A smile and this sentence opens far more cameras than a long lens ever will.
Example sentence
के म तपाईंको तस्वीर खिच्न सक्छु, दिदी?
May I take your photo, older sister?
Ke ma tapãĩko tasvīr khichna sakchhu, didi?
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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."