Planning a trip to Nepal? Navigating local transport can be an adventure, but a few key Nepali phrases will turn you from a lost tourist into a confident traveler. Whether you are hunting for the nearest station, haggling with a taxi driver, or simply finding your way around, speaking the local language opens doors and builds meaningful connections. In this guide, I have gathered 100 essential phrases tailored for your journey, focusing on everything from giving directions to handling emergencies. Let’s master these core expressions and make your Nepalese expedition smoother and more memorable!
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【1】यहाँबाट सबैभन्दा नजिकको स्टेशन कहाँ छ?
Explanation→→（yahambata (from here) sabaibhanda (most) najikako (nearest) steshan (station) kaham (where) chha (is) ※ Sabaibhanda combined with an adjective forms the superlative degree (‘nearest’).）
Where is the nearest station from here?
【2】हिँड्दा कति समय लाग्छ?
Explanation→→（hindda (if walking) kati (how long) samaya (time) laagchha (does it take) ※ The suffix -da attached to the verb root expresses a conditional action (‘if walking’).）
How long does it take if I walk?
【3】बसबाट त्यहाँ जान कति लाग्छ?
Explanation→→（basbata (by bus) tyaham (there) jaana (to get) kati (how much) laagchha (does it cost) ※ Bata functions as a postposition meaning ‘by’ or ‘via’ when used with transport.）
How much does it cost to get there by bus?
【4】ट्याक्सीबाट त्यहाँ जान कति लाग्छ?
Explanation→→（tyaksibata (by taxi) tyaham (there) jaana (to get) kati (how much) laagchha (does it cost) ※ Laagchha is commonly used for asking both price and required time.）
How much does it cost to get there by taxi?
【5】कति समय लाग्छ?
Explanation→→（kati (how long) samaya (time) laagchha (does it take) ※ Kati samaya literally translates to ‘how much time’.）
How long does it take?
【6】बस त आउँदै आएन नि। भएन नि।
Explanation→→（bas (the bus) ta (at all) aumdai (coming) aaena (doesn’t come) ni (particle) bhaena (not working) ni (particle) ※ Repeating verb forms like aumdai aaena emphasizes that an action is frustratingly delayed.）
The bus doesn’t come easily.
【7】स्थान यही हो?
Explanation→→（sthaan (place) yahi (this right here) ho (is) ※ Yahi is an emphatic form of yo (this), meaning ‘this very place’.）
Is this the right place?
【8】धेरै बेरदेखि पर्खिरहेको छु तर आएन।
Explanation→→（dherai (long) berdekhi (for a time) parkhiraheko (waiting) chhu (have been) tara (but) aaena (doesn’t come) ※ Parkhiraheko chhu forms the continuous present tense (‘have been waiting’).）
I’ve been waiting for a long time, but it doesn’t come.
【9】किन? र अझ कति समय लाग्छ?
Explanation→→（kina (why) ra (and) ajha (longer) kati (how much) samaya (time) laagchha (will it take) ※ Ajha adds the nuance of ‘still’, ‘more’, or ‘longer’.）
Why? How much longer will it take?
【10】ढिलो भयो। अब केही गर्न सकिन्न।
Explanation→→（dhilo (delayed) bhayo (became) aba (now) kehi (anything) garna (to do) sakinna (cannot be done) ※ Kehi garna sakinna is a common expression meaning ‘it cannot be helped’.）
Is it delayed? It can’t be helped.
【11】हुन्छ ट्याक्सीमा जान्छु।
Explanation→→（hunchha (alright) tyakshima (by taxi) jaanchhu (I will take) ※ Hunchha is widely used to express agreement or ‘alright’.）
Alright, I’ll take a taxi.
【12】यहाँसम्म जान चाहन्छु कति हो?
Explanation→→（yahamsamma (this far) jaana (to go) chaahanchhu (I want) kati (how much) ho (does it cost) ※ Samma acts as a postposition meaning ‘as far as’ or ‘up to’.）
I want to go this far, but how much does it cost?
【13】यो ठाउँसम्म लगिदिनुहोस्।
Explanation→→（yo (this) thaumsamma (to place) lagidunuhos (please take me) ※ The suffix -dunuhos makes the command extremely polite.）
Please take me to this place.
【14】सिधा जानुहोस्।
Explanation→→（sidha (straight ahead) jaanuhos (please go) ※ Jaanuhos is the polite imperative form of the verb ‘to go’.）
Please go straight ahead.
【15】दायाँ मोड्नुहोस्।
Explanation→→（daayaam (right) modnuhos (please turn) ※ Modnuhos is the polite request form for turning or changing direction.）
Please turn right.
【16】बायाँ मोड्नुहोस्।
Explanation→→（baayaam (left) modnuhos (please turn) ※ Baayaam means ‘left’ or ‘left direction’.）
Please turn left.
【17】अलि पछाडि फर्कनुहोस्।
Explanation→→（ali (a little) pachhaadi (back) farkanuhos (please go) ※ Farkanuhos means ‘please return’ or ‘please turn back’.）
Please go back a little.
【18】माफ गर्नुहोस् अर्को चोकमा दायाँ मोड्नुहोस्।
Explanation→→（maaf (excuse) garnuhos (me) arko (next) chokma (at intersection) daayaam (right) modnuhos (please turn) ※ Maaf garnuhos is the standard polite phrase for ‘excuse me’.）
Excuse me, please turn right at the next intersection.
【19】माफ गर्नुहोस् अर्को चोकमा बायाँ मोड्नुहोस्।
Explanation→→（maaf (excuse) garnuhos (me) arko (next) chokma (at intersection) baayaam (left) modnuhos (please turn) ※ Chok refers to a street intersection or city square.）
Excuse me, please turn left at the next intersection.
【20】म यहाँ झर्न चाहन्छु।
Explanation→→（ma (I) yaham (here) jharna (to get off) chaahanchhu (would like) ※ Jharna literally means to descend or drop down, used here for getting off a vehicle.）
I’d like to get off here.
【21】अगाडि गयो। अघिल्लो चोकमा फर्काउनुहोस्।
Explanation→→（agaadi (too far) gayo (it has gone) aghillo (previous) chokma (to intersection) farkaaunuhos (please return) ※ Agaadi gayo indicates overshooting a destination.）
It’s gone too far. Please return to the previous intersection.
【22】मलाई शौचालय जानु छ।
Explanation→→（malai (I) shauchalaya (to toilet) jaanu (to go) chha (want) ※ The structure [Subject]-lai [Infinitive] chha expresses a personal need or desire.）
I want to go to the toilet.
【23】अलि महँगो लाग्यो।
Explanation→→（ali (a little) mahamgo (expensive) laagyo (I think it is) ※ Laagyo indicates personal feeling, perception, or impression.）
I think it’s a little expensive.
【24】केही छुट दिन सक्नुहुन्छ?
Explanation→→（kehi (any) chhut (discount) dina (to get) saknuhunchha (can I) ※ Saknuhunchha makes a polite question asking if someone can do an action.）
Can I get a discount?
【25】तपाईंको फिर्ता पैसा मिलेन।
Explanation→→（tapaaimko (the) phirta (returned) paisa (change) milena (is incorrect) ※ Phirta paisa specifically means change returned after a transaction.）
The change is incorrect.
【26】म विदेशी हुँ भनेर नहेप्नुहोस् है।
Explanation→→（ma (I) bideshi (foreigner) hum (am) bhanera (just because) nahepnuhos (please don’t underestimate) hai (please) ※ The prefix na- attached to verbs indicates a negative command.）
Please don’t underestimate me just because I’m a foreigner.
【27】होटेल यहाँबाट नजिक छ?
Explanation→→（hotel (hotel) yahambata (to here) najik (close) chha (is) ※ In Nepali yes/no questions, the verb stays at the end with rising intonation.）
Is the hotel close to here?
【28】त्यहाँ नजिकै कुनै चिनो लाग्ने भवन छ?
Explanation→→（tyaham (there) najikai (nearby) kunai (any) chino (landmark) laagne (serving as) bhavan (buildings) chha (are there) ※ Chino laagne bhavan literally translates to ‘a building acting as a landmark’.）
Are there any landmark buildings nearby?
【29】यो ठाउँमा सुरक्षा कस्तो छ?
Explanation→→（yo (this) thaumma (in place) suraksha (safe) kasto (how) chha (is) ※ Suraksha means safety or security; asking kasto chha inquires about its condition.）
Is this place safe?
【30】नजिकै सुपरमार्केट छ?
Explanation→→（najikai (nearby) supermarket (supermarket) chha (is there) ※ Najikai is an emphatic form of najik (near), meaning ‘right nearby’.）
Is there a supermarket nearby?
【31】नजिकै प्रहरी कार्यालय छ?
Explanation→→（najikai (nearby) prahari (police) kaaryalaya (station) chha (is there) ※ Prahari kaaryalaya literally means ‘police office’.）
Is there a police station nearby?
【32】नजिकै बस स्टप छ?
Explanation→→（najikai (nearby) bas (bus) stap (stop) chha (is there) ※ English words like ‘bus stop’ are widely understood and used in Nepal.）
Is there a bus stop nearby?
【33】नजिकै स्टेशन छ?
Explanation→→（najikai (nearby) steshan (station) chha (is there) ※ Steshan is borrowed directly from the English word ‘station’.）
Is there a station nearby?
【34】नजिकै सस्तो खाने ठाउँ छ?
Explanation→→（najikai (nearby) sasto (cheap) khaane (eating) thaum (restaurants) chha (are there) ※ Khaane thaum literally means ‘eating place’.）
Are there any cheap restaurants nearby?
【35】नजिकै शौचालय छ?
Explanation→→（najikai (nearby) shauchalaya (toilet) chha (is there) ※ Shauchalaya is the standard term for restroom or toilet.）
Is there a toilet nearby?
【36】नजिकै एटीएम छ?
Explanation→→（najikai (nearby) etiem (ATM) chha (is there) ※ ATM is commonly pronounced as ‘etiem’ in Nepal.）
Is there an ATM nearby?
【37】नजिकै घुम्ने ठाउँ छ?
Explanation→→（najikai (nearby) ghumne (tourist) thaum (attractions) chha (are there) ※ Ghumne thaum literally translates to ‘sightseeing/visiting place’.）
Are there any tourist attractions nearby?
【38】त्यहाँ प्रवेश शुल्क लाग्छ?
Explanation→→（tyaham (there) pravesh (entrance) shulka (fee) laagchha (is required) ※ Pravesh shulka combined means ‘entrance fee’.）
Is there an entrance fee required there?
【39】कति बजेसम्म खुल्ला हुन्छ?
Explanation→→（kati (what) bajesamma (until time) khulla (open) hunchha (is it) ※ Bajesamma combines baje (o’clock) with samma (until).）
Until what time is it open?
【40】त्यहाँ कसरी जाने होला?
Explanation→→（tyaham (there) kasari (how) jaane (to get) hola (should I) ※ Hola attached at the end adds a soft tone of seeking advice or wondering.）
How should I get there?
【41】बसमा कि ट्याक्सीमा? या हिँडेर जाँदा राम्रो हुन्छ?
Explanation→→（basma (a bus) ki (or) tyakshima (a taxi) ya (or) hindera (to walk) jaamda (if going) raamro (better) hunchha (is it) ※ Ki and ya both mean ‘or’, commonly used when listing alternative choices.）
Is it a bus? Is it a taxi? Or is it better to walk?
【42】अलि टाढा छ…। सबैभन्दा सस्तो उपाय के होला?
Explanation→→（ali (a bit) taadha (far) chha (it is) sabaibhanda (the most) sasto (cheapest) upaaya (way) ke (what) hola (is) ※ Sabaibhanda sasto expresses the superlative ‘cheapest’.）
It’s a bit far… What is the cheapest way to go?
【43】अर्को बस आइपुग्ने समय लेखिदिनुहुन्छ?
Explanation→→（arko (next) bas (bus) aaipugne (will arrive) samaya (time) lekhidunuhunchha (could you please write down) ※ The suffix -dinuhunchha creates a polite request for someone to do a favor.）
Could you please write down the time when the next bus will arrive?
【44】यो बस ‘ABC’ सम्म जान्छ?
Explanation→→（yo (this) bas (bus) samma (to) jaanchha (does go) ※ Samma indicates the target destination limit.）
Does this bus go to 「ABC」?
【45】ABC’ सम्म कति लाग्छ?
Explanation→→（samma (to get to) kati (how much) laagchha (does it cost) ※ Kati laagchha is standard for asking price or fare.）
How much does it cost to get to 「ABC」?
【46】ABC’ पुगेपछि मलाई भनिदिनुहुन्छ?
Explanation→→（pugepachhi (when arrive) malai (me) bhanidinuhunchha (could you please let know) ※ -pachhi means ‘after’ or ‘when [action] is completed’.）
Could you please let me know when you arrive at 「ABC」?
【47】अर्डर गर्न चाहन्छु।
Explanation→→（ardar (order) garna (to) chaahanchhu (I’d like) ※ Garna chaahanchhu means ‘I want/would like to do’.）
I’d like to order.
【48】माफ गर्नुहोस् यो दिनुहोस्।
Explanation→→（maaf (excuse) garnuhos (me) yo (this) dinuhos (please give me) ※ Dinuhos is a polite command meaning ‘please give’.）
Excuse me, please give me this.
【49】यो त गजब छ! कति हो?
Explanation→→（yo (this) ta (particle) gajab (fantastic) chha (is) kati (how much) ho (is it) ※ Gajab is an enthusiastic word for ‘fantastic’ or ‘amazing’.）
This is fantastic. How much is it?
【50】यो केबाट बनाइएको हो?
Explanation→→（yo (this) kebata (what of) banaaieko (made) ho (is) ※ Kebata asks ‘from what’ or ‘of what material’.）
What is this made of?
【51】हूँ। चाखलाग्दो छ नि।
Explanation→→（hun (Hmm) chakhlagdo (interesting) cha (is) ni (isn’t it) ※ The particle ‘ni’ is added at the end of a sentence to seek agreement or soften the tone.）
Hmm. It is interesting.
【52】यो धेरै मीठो छ।
Explanation→→（yo (it) dherai (very) mitho (tasty) cha (is) ※ In Nepali, descriptive adjectives like ‘mitho’ come before the auxiliary verb ‘cha’.）
It is very tasty.
【53】यो त अनमोल छ नि। मेरो देशमा छैन।
Explanation→→（yo (this) ta (as for) anmol (valuable) cha (is) ni (you know) mero (my) deshma (in country) chaina (is not) ※ The particle ‘ta’ adds emphasis to the preceding topic.）
This is valuable. Not in my country.
【54】क्रेडिट कार्ड प्रयोग गर्न मिल्छ?
Explanation→→（kredit (credit) kard (card) prayog (use) garna (to do) milcha (can I) ※ The structure ‘garna milcha’ literally asks if doing an action is possible.）
By the way, can I use a credit card?
【55】नगद पनि ठीक छ तर नजिकै एटीएम छ?
Explanation→→（nagad (cash) pani (also) thik (fine) cha (is) tara (but) najikai (nearby) etiem (ATM) cha (is there) ※ The particle ‘pani’ means ‘also’ or ‘even’, used here to accept cash payment.）
I can pay in cash, is there an ATM nearby?
【56】तपाईंको दयाको लागि धेरै धन्यवाद।
Explanation→→（tapainko (your) dayako (of kindness) lagi (for) dherai (very much) dhanyabad (thank you) ※ The respectful pronoun ‘tapain’ takes ‘-ko’ to express ‘your’.）
Thank you very much for your kindness.
【57】म त्यहाँसम्म हिँड्छु। धन्यवाद।
Explanation→→（ma (I) tyahansamma (there) hindchu (will walk) dhanyabad (thank you) ※ The suffix ‘-samma’ attached to ‘tyahan’ indicates destination (‘up to there’).）
I’ll walk there. thank you.
【58】छैन। मसँग केही पनि छैन। सबै होटेलमा राखेको छु।
Explanation→→（chaina (no) masanga (I) kehi (anything) pani (at all) chaina (don’t have) sabai (everything) hotelma (at the hotel) rakheko (stored) chu (is) ※ The combination ‘kehi pani chaina’ expresses having nothing at all.）
no. I don’t have anything. Everything is stored at the hotel.
【59】मसँग केही पनि छैन।
Explanation→→（masanga (I) kehi (anything) pani (at all) chaina (don’t have) ※ The postpositional phrase ‘masanga… chaina’ literally means ‘with me there is nothing’.）
I don’t have anything.
【60】मलाई एक्लै छोडिदिनुहुन्छ?
Explanation→→（malai (me) eklai (alone) chodidinuhuncha (could you leave) ※ The ending ‘-dinuhuncha’ forms a polite request asking someone to do a favor.）
Could you please leave me alone?
【61】म यात्राको मजा लिन चाहन्छु। बुझिदिनुहोस्।
Explanation→→（ma (I) yatrako (traveling) maja (enjoy) lina (to take) chahanchu (want) bujhidinuhos (please understand) ※ The verb ending ‘-hos’ creates a polite command or request (‘please do’).）
I want to enjoy traveling. Please understand.
【62】म रेकर्ड गरिरहेको छु। के तिमी सामाजिक सञ्जालमा भाइरल हुन चाहन्छौ?
Explanation→→（ma (I) rekard (recording) gariraheko (doing) chu (am) ke (question particle) timi (you) samajik (social) sanjalma (on media) bhairal (cause a stir) huna (to be) chahanchau (do you want) ※ The form ‘gariraheko chu’ indicates a continuous action in progress.）
I’m recording it. Do you want to cause a stir on social media?
【63】के म यहाँ फोटो खिच्न सक्छु?
Explanation→→（ke (is it okay) ma (I) yahan (here) photo (pictures) khichna (to take) sakchu (can) ※ Adding ‘sakchu’ to an infinitive verb expresses permission or physical ability.）
Is it okay to take pictures here?
【64】के म यहाँ खिचेको फोटो सामाजिक सञ्जालमा पोस्ट गर्न सक्छु?
Explanation→→（ke (can) ma (I) yahan (here) khicheko (taken) photo (photos) samajik (social) sanjalma (on SNS) post (post) garna (to do) sakchu (can) ※ The past participle ‘khicheko’ acts as an adjective modifying ‘photo’.）
Can I post photos taken here on SNS?
【65】नजिकै सुन्दर दृश्य भएको ठाउँ छ?
Explanation→→（najikai (nearby) sundar (beautiful) drishya (view) bhaeko (with) thaun (a place) cha (is there) ※ The participle ‘bhaeko’ links the description ‘beautiful view’ to ‘thaun’ (place).）
Is there a place with a beautiful view nearby?
【66】माफ गर्नुहोस् के तपाईं फोटो खिच्न सहयोग गर्न सक्नुहुन्छ?
Explanation→→（maf (excuse) garnuhos (me) ke (question particle) tapain (you) photo (photo) khichna (to take) sahayog (help) garna (to do) saknuhuncha (may I ask) ※ The opening ‘maf garnuhos’ is the standard polite expression for ‘excuse me’.）
Excuse me, may I ask you to take a photo?
【67】आवश्यक छैन। मलाई साँच्चै चाहिँदैन।
Explanation→→（aabashyak (need) chaina (no) malai (I) sanchchai (really) chaindain (don’t need) ※ The verb ‘chaindain’ means ‘it is not required’ or ‘I don’t need it’.）
no thanks. I really don’t need it.
【68】कृपया १० मिनेट पर्खिदिनुहुन्छ?
Explanation→→（kripaya (please) das (10) minet (minutes) parkhidinuhuncha (could you wait) ※ Using ‘kripaya’ makes polite requests even more formal.）
Could you please wait just 10 minutes?
【69】मलाई यो होटेलसम्म पुर्याइदिनुहोस्।
Explanation→→（malai (me) yo (this) hotel-samma (to hotel) puryaidinuhos (please take) ※ The polite compound verb ‘puryaidinuhos’ requests someone to guide or take you to a destination.）
Please take me to this hotel.
【70】यहाँ चेक-आउट कति बजे हो?
Explanation→→（yahan (here) chek-aut (check-out) kati (what) baje (time) ho (is) ※ The phrase ‘kati baje’ literally translates to ‘at what hour’.）
What time is check-out here?
【71】तातो पानी आउँदैन।
Explanation→→（tato (hot) pani (water) aundaina (there is no) ※ The negative verb ‘aundaina’ is regularly used when water or utilities are not running.）
There is no hot water.
【72】ओछ्यानमा टोकेजूनि छ। म कोठा परिवर्तन गर्न चाहन्छु।
Explanation→→（ochhyanma (in the bed) tokejuni (bed bugs) cha (there are) ma (I) kotha (room) paribartan (change) garna (to do) chahanchu (want) ※ The suffix ‘-ma’ functions as a locative postposition meaning ‘in’ or ‘on’.）
There are bed bugs in the bed. I want to change my room.
【73】पानी आउँदैन।
Explanation→→（pani (water) aundaina (doesn’t come out) ※ In Nepali, running water is expressed using the verb ‘aunu’ (to come).）
Water doesn’t come out.
【74】एसी (एयर कन्डिसनर) चलेन।
Explanation→→（esi (air conditioner) chalena (doesn’t work) ※ The past negative form ‘chalena’ means an appliance or vehicle failed to start.）
The air conditioner doesn’t work.
【75】कति बजे मर्मत गर्न आउनुहुन्छ?
Explanation→→（kati (what) baje (time) marmat (repairs) garna (for) aunuhuncha (will you come) ※ The verb form ‘aunuhuncha’ is a respectful way to ask about someone’s future arrival.）
What time will you come for repairs?
【76】यो वरपर स्थानीय परिकार पाइने पसल छ?
Explanation→→（yo (this) warapara (near here) sthaniya (local) parikar (cuisine) paine (serve) pasal (restaurants) cha (are there) ※ The participle ‘paine’ means ‘which can be found or obtained’.）
Are there any restaurants near here that serve local cuisine?
【77】त्यो त स्वादिष्ट देखिन्छ। खान चाहन्छु।
Explanation→→（tyo (that) ta (indeed) swadista (delicious) dekhincha (looks) khana (to eat) chahanchu (would like) ※ The passive form ‘dekhincha’ functions like ‘it looks’ or ‘it appears’.）
That looks delicious. I would like to eat it.
【78】यो वरपर रातमा हिँड्न सुरक्षित छ?
Explanation→→（yo (this) warapara (area) ratma (at night) hindna (to walk around) surakshit (safe) cha (is it) ※ The infinitive verb ‘hindna’ acts as a noun meaning ‘walking around’.）
By the way, is it okay to walk around this area at night?
【79】 बिहानको खाना छ?
Explanation→→（bihanako (morning’s) khana (food) cha (is there) ※ The phrase ‘bihanako khana’ literally translates to ‘morning food’, meaning breakfast.）
Is there breakfast?
【80】कति बजेसम्म जानुपर्छ?
Explanation→→（kati (what) bajesamma (by time) januparcha (do I have to go) ※ The verb ending ‘-parcha’ indicates necessity or obligation.）
By what time do I have to go?
【81】ट्याक्सी बोलाइदिनुहुन्छ?
Explanation→→（tyaksi (taxi) bolaidinuhuncha (could you call) ※ Combining ‘bolainu’ with ‘-dinuhuncha’ forms a polite favor request.）
Could you please call me a taxi?
【82】कति बजे आउँछ?
Explanation→→（kati (what) baje (time) auncha (will come) ※ The verb ‘auncha’ is used for third-person subjects like vehicles or arrivals.）
What time will you come?
【83】गाडी रोकिदिनुहोस्। त्यो पसलमा जान चाहन्छु।
Explanation→→（gadi (car) rokidinuhos (please stop) tyo (that) pasalma (to store) jana (to go) chahanchu (want) ※ The ending ‘-dinuhos’ politely requests an action for the speaker’s benefit.）
Please stop the car. I want to go to that store.
【84】म उपहार किन्न चाहन्छु।
Explanation→→（ma (I) upahar (souvenir) kinna (to buy) chahanchu (want) ※ Infinitive verb forms ending in ‘-na’ are paired with ‘chahanchu’ to express desire.）
I want to buy a souvenir.
【85】अरू सस्तो छैन र?
Explanation→→（aru (anything) sasto (less expensive) chaina (is there not) ra (question particle) ※ The final particle ‘ra’ creates a subtle, seeking-confirmation question tone.）
Is there anything less expensive?
【86】अलि महँगो छ। छुट दिनुहोस्।
Explanation→→（ali (a little) mahango (expensive) cha (it’s) chhut (discount) dinuhos (please give) ※ The modifier ‘ali’ softens adjectives, equivalent to ‘a little’ or ‘slightly’.）
It’s a little expensive. Please give me a discount.
【87】मसँग धेरै पैसा छैन त्यसैले किन्न सक्दिनँ। धन्यवाद।
Explanation→→（masanga (I) dherai (much) paisa (money) chaina (don’t have) tyesaile (so) kinna (buy) sakdinan (can’t) dhanyabad (thank you) ※ The conjunction ‘tyesaile’ connects a cause with its consequence.）
I don’t have much money, so I can’t buy it. thank you.
【88】नि:शुल्क हो! साँच्चै हो! वाह! धन्यवाद!
Explanation→→（nishulka (free) ho (is it) sanchchai (really) ho (is it) waha (wow) dhanyabad (thank you) ※ The interjection ‘waha’ is used to express excitement or delightful surprise.）
Is it free!? Really!? Wow! thank you!
【89】हजुर मजाक गरें। धन्यवाद।
Explanation→→（hajur (yes) majak (kidding) garen (just) dhanyabad (thank you very much) ※ The past first-person verb form ‘garen’ indicates that the joke was just made.）
just kidding. thank you very much.
【90】छोटो यात्रा भए पनि धेरै रमाइलो भयो।
Explanation→→（chhoto (short) yatra (trip) bhae (was) pani (but) dherai (a lot of) ramailo (fun) bhayo (it was) ※ The expression ‘bhae pani’ functions as ‘even though’ or ‘although’.）
It was a short trip, but it was a lot of fun.
【91】म फेरि यस देशमा आउन चाहन्छु।
Explanation→→（ma (I) pheri (again) yas (this) deshma (to country) auna (to come) chahanchu (would like) ※ The demonstrative pronoun ‘yas’ is the oblique form of ‘yo’ used before postpositions.）
I would like to come to this country again.
【92】कृपया एकपटक मेरो देशमा पनि आउनुहोस्।
Explanation→→（kripaya (please) ekpatak (once) mero (my) deshma (country) pani (also) aunuhos (come visit) ※ The word ‘ekpatak’ is an adverb meaning ‘once’ or ‘one time’.）
Please come visit my country once.
【93】त्यसबेला म तपाईंलाई उत्कृष्ट आतिथ्य प्रदान गर्नेछु।
Explanation→→（tyasbela (at that time) ma (we) tapainlai (you) utkrishta (the best) aatithya (hospitality) pradan garnechu (will provide with) ※ The future tense verb ‘garnechu’ conveys a polite commitment to perform an action.）
At that time, we will provide you with the best hospitality.
【94】म तपाईंलाई धेरै स्वादिष्ट खाना खुवाउनेछु।
Explanation→→（ma (we) tapainlai (you) dherai (many) swadista (delicious) khana (dishes) khuwaunechu (will treat to) ※ The causative verb ‘khuwaunu’ means ‘to feed’ or ‘to treat to food’.）
We will treat you to many delicious dishes.
【95】मेरो देशमा ‘सासिमी’ (कच्चा माछा) प्रख्यात छ।
Explanation→→（mero (my) deshma (in country) sasimi (sashimi) kachcha (raw) macha (fish) prakhyat (famous) cha (is) ※ The adjective ‘prakhyat’ is a formal term for ‘famous’ or ‘well-known’.）
In my country「sashimi」 is famous.
【96】तपाईंलाई काँचो माछा मन पर्दैन? ठिक छ कुनै समस्या छैन। गाईको मासुको परिकार पनि प्रख्यात छ।
Explanation→→（tapainlai (you) kancho (raw) macha (fish) man pardaina (don’t like) thik cha (it’s okay) kunai (no) samasya (problem) chaina (there’s) gaiko (beef) masuko (meat) parikar (dishes using) pani (also) prakhyat (famous) cha (are) ※ The grammatical pattern ‘[person]-lai… man pardaina’ indicates disliking something.）
Don’t like raw fish? It’s okay, no problem. Dishes using beef are also famous.
【97】पक्कै पनि नि:शुल्क हो। ढुक्क हुनुहोस्।
Explanation→→（pakkai (of course) pani (also) nishulka (free) ho (it’s) dhukka (rest assured) hunuhos (please) ※ The phrase ‘dhukka hunuhos’ is an idiomatic reassurance meaning ‘don’t worry’.）
Of course it’s free. Please rest assured.
【98】पैसाको चिन्ता नगर्नुहोस्।
Explanation→→（paisako (about money) chinta (worry) nagarnuhos (there’s no need to) ※ The prefix ‘na-‘ attached to an imperative verb forms a negative command.）
There’s no need to worry about money.
【99】तर अहिले मसँग पैसा छैन र मैले होटेलको बिल तिर्न सक्दिनँ।
Explanation→→（tara (by the way) ahile (now) masanga (I) paisa (any more money) chaina (don’t have) ra (and) maile (I) hotelko (hotel) bil (bill) tirna (pay) sakdinan (can’t) ※ The agentive marker ‘-le’ is attached to the pronoun ‘mai’ for transitive actions.）
by the way. I don’t have any more money and can’t pay the hotel bill.
【100】समस्या छैन। मेरो देशमा आउनुभएपछि म भुक्तानी गर्नेछु। मलाई त्यस्तो नजरले नहेर्नुहोस्।
Explanation→→（samasya (problem) chaina (no) mero (my) deshma (to country) aunuhubaepachi (when you come) ma (I) bhuktani (pay) garnechu (will) malai (at me) tyasto (like that) najarle (look) nahernuhos (please don’t) ※ The conditional suffix ‘-epachi’ attached to a verb root means ‘after’ or ‘when’.）
No problem. I will pay when you come to my country. Please don’t look at me like that.
Summary
We have covered the basics: asking for the nearest station, negotiating taxi fares, checking travel time, providing directions, requesting turns, and even finding a restroom. These phrases—such as knowing how much a ride costs or asking for a turn—are your toolkit for a stress-free adventure in Nepal. Don’t worry about being perfect; the locals will truly appreciate your effort to speak their language. Now, pack your bags with confidence, embrace the journey, and go put these phrases into practice. Your authentic Himalayan experience awaits—get out there and start speaking today!
