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How to say i am hungry in Nepali

I am hungry

A plate of dal bhat with rice, lentils, vegetables, and pickles
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मलाई भोक लाग्यो

Malai bhok laagyo

Pronunciation: muh-lai bhok lah-gyo

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When to use it

Useful when arriving at a teahouse or asking when food is ready.

Example sentence

मलाई भोक लाग्यो। दाल भात छ?

I am hungry. Do you have dal bhat?

Malai bhok laagyo. Dal bhat chha?

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