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How to say i am thirsty in Nepali

I am thirsty

A glass of water beside Nepali milk tea on a wooden table
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मलाई तिर्खा लाग्यो

Malai tirkha laagyo

Pronunciation: muh-lai teer-kha lah-gyo

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मलाई तिर्खा लाग्यो

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Ask for water (paani) or tea (chiya) when you say this.

Example sentence

मलाई तिर्खा लाग्यो। पानी पाउँछु?

I am thirsty. May I have water?

Malai tirkha laagyo. Paani paunchhu?

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