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Nepali (नेपाली) is the official language of Nepal, spoken by over 30 million people across Nepal, parts of India (Sikkim, Darjeeling, Assam), Bhutan, and the global diaspora. Whether you are a student, government job applicant, traveler, or professional preparing bilingual reports, accurate English-to-Nepali translation is vital.
Sentence Structure: English (SVO) vs Nepali (SOV)
The biggest hurdle in English to Nepali translation is word order:
- English uses Subject-Verb-Object (SVO): I (Subject) eat (Verb) rice (Object).
- Nepali uses Subject-Object-Verb (SOV): म (Subject) भात (Object) खान्छु (Verb).
In Nepali, verbs always appear at the end of the sentence. Adjectives and possessives precede the nouns they qualify (e.g. मेरो नयाँ किताब — "My new book").
Nepali Levels of Politeness (Honorifics)
English uses "You" for everyone, but Nepali has four distinct levels of respect:
| Pronoun | Devanagari | Politeness Level | When to Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hajur (हजुर) | हजुर / यहाँ | High Honorific (Royal/Formal) | Elders, teachers, respected officials, guests |
| Tapai (तपाईं) | तपाईं | Formal / Polite | Colleagues, strangers, parents, seniors |
| Timi (तिमी) | तिमी | Informal / Friendly | Friends, younger siblings, close peers |
| Ta (तँ) | तँ | Very Casual / Intimate | Very close childhood friends or pets |
Essential Everyday Phrases (English to Nepali Dictionary)
| English Phrase | Nepali (Devanagari) | Pronunciation (Roman) |
|---|---|---|
| Hello / Greetings | नमस्ते / नमस्कार | Namaste / Namaskar |
| How are you? | तपाईंलाई कस्तो छ? | Tapailai kasto cha? |
| I am fine. | मलाई सन्चै छ। | Malai sanchai cha. |
| Thank you very much. | धेरै धेरै धन्यवाद। | Dherai dherai dhanyabad. |
| What is your name? | तपाईंको नाम के हो? | Tapai ko naam ke ho? |
| My name is Nabin. | मेरो नाम नविन हो। | Mero naam Nabin ho. |
| Where is the bus station? | बस स्टेशन कहाँ छ? | Bus station kaha cha? |
| How much does this cost? | यसको कति पर्छ? | Yesko kati parcha? |
| Goodbye / See you again. | फेरि भेटौँला। | Pheri bhetaula. |
Translation vs Unicode Transliteration
Many users confuse translation with Unicode typing (transliteration):
- Translation: Converting meaning (e.g. typing "Good morning" → outputting "शुभ प्रभात"). Use our English ↔ Nepali Translator.
- Transliteration (Unicode): Converting English letters into Nepali script phonetically (e.g. typing "dhanyabad" → outputting "धन्यवाद"). Use our Nepali Unicode Tool.