Languages & Scripts of Nepal.
Languages & Scripts of Nepal
Explore essential travel vocabulary across standardNepaliinDevanagari(देवनागरी), alongside historicalNepal Bhasawritten inPrachalit Nepal Lipi(प्रचलित नेपाल लिपि) and classicalRanjana Lipi(रञ्जना लिपि) calligraphy.
देवनागरीDevanagari (Nepali)
𑐥𑑂𑐬𑐔𑐮𑐶𑐟Prachalit (Newa)
रञ्जनाRanjana (Newa)
ने
Nepali
Devanagari (देवनागरी)
Nepal's constitutional national script. Phonetic writing system used nationwide across administrative portals, publications, and signs.
𑐣𑐾
Nepal Bhasa
Prachalit Lipi (प्रचलित)
The historical everyday running script of Nepal Bhasa. Used extensively for legal deeds, trade transactions, and manuscripts.
ने
Nepal Bhasa
Ranjana Lipi (रञ्जना)
The classical ornamental calligraphy of Nepal Mandala. Renowned across Buddhist palm-leaf sutras, torana arches, and temple edicts.
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| # | English & Transliteration | Nepali (Devanagari) | Newa (Prachalit) | Newa (Ranjana) | Category | Listen / Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hello / Greetings / I bow to you
Namaste / Jwajalapa• Namaste is universal in Nepali; Jwajalapa is the cultural greeting in Nepal Bhasa. | नमस्ते
| 𑐖𑑂𑐰𑐖𑐮𑐥𑐵
| ज्वजलपा
| Greeting | |
| 2 | Thank You (Sincere Gratitude)
Dhanyabad / Subhay• Spoken to express sincere thanks to hosts, guides, and locals. | धन्यवाद
| 𑐳𑐸𑐨𑐵𑐫𑑂
| सुभाय्
| Gratitude | |
| 3 | How are you? Are you doing well?
Sanchai hunuhunchha?• Warm daily inquiry. Reply in Nepali with "Sanchai chhu" (I am fine). | सञ्चै हुनुहुन्छ?
| 𑐖𑑂𑐰𑐬 𑐖𑑂𑐰𑐮𑐵 𑐮𑐵?
| ज्वर ज्वल ला?
| Conversation | |
| 4 | Have a safe and pleasant journey
Subha Yatra / Bhin Tulika• Heartfelt wish shared before starting a trek or long journey. | शुभ यात्रा
| 𑐨𑐶𑐣𑑂 𑐟𑐸𑐮𑐶𑐎𑐵
| भिं तुलिका
| Blessing | |
| 5 | See you again / Until next time
Feri Bhetaula / Hane Nape Lae• Warm farewell wishing future meetings. | फेरि भेटौँला
| 𑐴𑐵𑐣𑐾 𑐣𑐵𑐥𑑄 𑐮𑐵𑐫𑐾
| हाने नापं लाये
| Farewell | |
| 6 | The Federal Himalayan Republic
Nepal• Home of the highest peaks, living heritage, and sacred sanctuaries. | नेपाल
| 𑐣𑐾𑐥𑐵𑐮
| नेपाल
| Country | |
| 7 | Capital City & Historic Basin of Nepal
Kathmandu / Yen• Kathmandu is called "Yen" in Nepal Bhasa, famous for Kasthamandap. | काठमाडौं
| 𑐫𑐾𑑃
| येँ
| Capital | |
| 8 | Lalitpur — City of Fine Arts & Craftsmanship
Patan / Yala• Historical city of metal artisans, called "Yala" in Nepal Bhasa. | ललितपुर / पाटन
| 𑐫𑐮
| यल
| City of Art | |
| 9 | City of Devotees & Living Culture
Bhaktapur / Khwopa• Renowned for Nyatapola Temple, called "Khwopa" in Nepal Bhasa. | भक्तपुर
| 𑐏𑑂𑐰𑐥
| ख्वप
| Ancient Heritage | |
| 10 | Mount Everest (Goddess of the Sky)
Sagarmatha• World's highest summit (8,848.86m) in Solukhumbu District. | सगरमाथा
| 𑐳𑐐𑐬𑐩𑐵𑐠𑐵
| सगरमाथा
| World Summit | |
| 11 | City of Lakes & Annapurna Range
Pokhara• Adventure gateway nestled below Machhapuchhre (Fishtail). | पोखरा
| 𑐥𑑀𑐏𑐬𑐵
| पोखरा
| Lakeside Gateway | |
| 12 | Sacred Birthplace of Lord Buddha
Lumbini• World Peace sanctuary located in Rupandehi District. | लुम्बिनी
| 𑐮𑐸𑐩𑑂𑐧𑐶𑐣𑐷
| लुम्बिनी
| UNESCO Heritage | |
| 13 | Drinking Water
Pani / Lakha• "Pani" in Nepali; "Lakha" in Nepal Bhasa. | पानी
| 𑐮𑐏
| लख
| Essential Drink | |
| 14 | It is delicious / Very tasty!
Mitho chha / Saadu• Highest compliment you can give to your home or restaurant chef. | मिठो छ
| 𑐳𑐵𑐡𑐸
| सादु
| Food Praise | |
| 15 | Spiced Himalayan Milk Tea
Chiya• Traditional tea infused with cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon. | चिया
| 𑐔𑐶𑐫𑐵
| चिया
| Hot Beverage | |
| 16 | Food / Complete Meal (Rice & Dal)
Khana / Jaa• "Khana" in Nepali; "Jaa" (cooked rice/meal) in Nepal Bhasa. | खाना
| 𑐖𑐵
| जा
| Meal | |
| 17 | How much does this cost?
Kati parchha? / Guli tu?• Everyday question when shopping in local traditional bazaars. | कति पर्छ?
| 𑐐𑐸𑐮𑐶 𑐟𑐸?
| गुलि तु?
| Commerce | |
| 18 | Good / Beautiful / Well made
Ramro / Baanlaaka• "Ramro" in Nepali; "Baanlaaka" in Nepal Bhasa. | राम्रो
| 𑐧𑐵𑑄𑐮𑐵𑐎
| बांलाक
| Appreciation | |
| 19 | Yes (Respectful) / Pardon? / Sir / Ma'am
Hajur / Jiu• The ultimate respectful affirmation in Nepali and Newar cultures. | हजुर
| 𑐖𑐶𑐄
| जिउ
| Politeness | |
| 20 | Which way is the trail / road?
Bato kata ho? / Lan gugu?• Useful at mountain intersections and rural town paths. | बाटो कता हो?
| 𑐮𑑃 𑐐𑐸𑐐𑐸?
| लं गुगु?
| Navigation | |
| 21 | Please help me / Assistance needed
Sahayata garnus / Gwaahaali• Polite phrase for seeking direction or emergency support. | सहायता गर्नुस्
| 𑐐𑑂𑐰𑐵𑐴𑐵𑐮𑐶
| ग्वाहालि
| Assistance | |
| 22 | Peace / Harmony / Spiritual Tranquility
Shanti• Sacred universal greeting and philosophy throughout Nepal. | शान्ति
| 𑐱𑐵𑐣𑑂𑐟𑐶
| शान्ति
| Philosophy |
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