50 Essential English Words with Nepali Meanings and Pronunciation Guide

50 Essential English Words with Nepali Meanings and Pronunciation Guide

Basic Greetings & Polite Words

English	Nepali (Devanagari)	Pronunciation Guide
Hello / Hi	नमस्ते	Namaste
Good morning	शुभ प्रभात	Shubha Prabhat
Good night	शुभ रात्रि	Shubha Ratri
Thank you	धन्यवाद	Dhanyabad
Welcome	स्वागतम्	Swagatam
Sorry	माफ गर्नुहोस्	Maaf Garnuhos
Please	कृपया	Kripaya
Yes	हो	Ho
No	होइन	Hoina

Common Verbs (Daily Actions)

English	Nepali (Devanagari)	Pronunciation Guide
To go	जानु	Janu
To come	आउनु	Aunu
To eat	खानु	Khanu
To drink	पिउनु	Piunu
To sleep	सुत्नु	Sutnu
To walk	हिड्नु	Hidnu
To speak / talk	बोल्नु	Bolnu
To see / watch	हेर्नु	Hernu
To do	गर्नु	Garnu
To make	बनाउनु	Banaunu

People & Relationships

English	Nepali (Devanagari)	Pronunciation Guide
Mother	आमा	Aama
Father	बुबा	Buba
Brother (elder)	दाइ	Dai
Brother (younger)	भाइ	Bhai
Sister (elder)	दिदी	Didi
Sister (younger)	बहिनी	Bahini
Friend	साथी	Sathi
Child	बच्चा	Bachcha
Man	मान्छे / पुरुष	Manche / Purush
Woman	महिला	Mahila

Food & Drinks

English	Nepali (Devanagari)	Pronunciation Guide
Water	पानी	Pani
Rice	चामल (raw) / भात (cooked)	Chamal / Bhat
Bread (flatbread)	रोटी	Roti
Meat	मासु	Masu
Vegetable	तरकारी	Tarkari
Fruit	फलफूल	Phal Phool
Milk	दूध	Dudh
Tea	चिया	Chiya
Sugar	चिनी	Chini
Salt	नुन	Nun

Common Adjectives (Describing Words)

English	Nepali (Devanagari)	Pronunciation Guide
Good	राम्रो	Ramro
Bad	नराम्रो	Naramro
Big	ठूलो	Thulo
Small	सानो	Sano
Hot	तातो	Tato
Cold	चिसो	Chiso
New	नयाँ	Naya
Old (thing)	पुरानो	Purano
Beautiful	सुन्दर	Sundar
Difficult	गाह्रो	Gahro

Numbers (1 to 10)

English	Nepali (Devanagari)	Pronunciation Guide
One	एक	Ek
Two	दुई	Dui
Three	तीन	Tin
Four	चार	Char
Five	पाँच	Panch
Six	छ	Chha
Seven	सात	Saat
Eight	आठ	Aath
Nine	नौ	Nau
Ten	दस	Das

1. 🗺️ Travel & Directions

English	Nepali (Devanagari)	Pronunciation
Where is...?	...कहाँ छ?	...Kahaan Chha?
How far?	कति टाढा?	Kati Tada?
Left	बायाँ	Baya
Right	दायाँ	Daya
Straight	सिधा	Sidha
Near	नजिक	Najik
Far	टाढा	Tada
Road / Street	बाटो / सडक	Bato / Sadak
Bus	बस	Bas
Taxi	ट्याक्सी	Taxi
Airport	विमानस्थल	Viman Sthal
Hotel	होटल	Hotel
Ticket	टिकट	Ticket
Price / Fare	भाडा	Bhada

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2. 🛒 Shopping & Markets

English	Nepali (Devanagari)	Pronunciation
How much?	कति?	Kati?
Expensive	महँगो	Mahango
Cheap	सस्तो	Sasto
Money	पैसा	Paisa
Shop / Store	पसल	Pasal
Market	बजार	Bajar
Buy	किन्नु	Kinnu
Sell	बेच्नु	Becnu
Size	साइज	Size
Color	रङ	Rang
New	नयाँ	Naya
Old	पुरानो	Purano
Cash	नगद	Nagad
Change (money)	फेरि (सिक्का)	Feri (Sikka)

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3. 🏥 Health & Medical

English	Nepali (Devanagari)	Pronunciation
Hospital	अस्पताल	Aspatal
Doctor	डाक्टर	Doctor
Medicine	औषधि	Aushadhi
Pain	दुखाइ	Dukhai
Headache	टाउको दुख्ने	Taauko Dukhne
Fever	ज्वरो	Jworo
Cold (illness)	रुघा	Rugha
Cough	खोकी	Khoki
Stomach ache	पेट दुख्ने	Pet Dukhne
Pharmacy	पसल (औषधि)	Pasal (Aushadhi)
Appointment	भेटघाट	Bhetghat
Emergency	आपतकालीन	Aapatkalin
Ambulance	एम्बुलेन्स	Ambulance
Injection	इन्जेक्सन	Injection

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4. 🏠 Home & Family

English	Nepali (Devanagari)	Pronunciation
House / Home	घर	Ghar
Room	कोठा	Kotha
Kitchen	भान्सा	Bhansa
Bathroom	बाथरुम	Bathroom
Bed	ओछ्यान	Ochhyan
Door	ढोका	Dhoka
Window	झ्याल	Jhyal
Table	टेबल	Table
Chair	कुर्सी	Kursi
Food	खाना	Khana
Water	पानी	Pani
Electricity	बिजुली	Bijuli
Key	साँचो	Sancho
Garden	बगैंचा	Bagaincha

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5. 💼 Work & Office

English	Nepali (Devanagari)	Pronunciation
Office	कार्यालय	Karyalay
Work / Job	काम	Kaam
Boss	मालिक	Malik
Employee	कर्मचारी	Karmachari
Meeting	बैठक	Baithak
Report	रिपोर्ट	Report
Computer	कम्प्युटर	Computer
Phone	फोन	Phone
Email	इमेल	Email
Paper	कागज	Kagaj
Pen	कलम	Kalam
Signature	हस्ताक्षर	Hastakshar
Salary	तलब	Talab
Holiday / Leave	बिदा	Bida

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6. 🍽️ Restaurant & Eating Out

English	Nepali (Devanagari)	Pronunciation
Menu	मेनु	Menu
Bill	बिल	Bill
Waiter	वेटर	Waiter
Delicious	स्वादिलो	Swadilo
Spicy	मसलादार	Masaladar
Sweet	गुलियो	Guliyo
Sour	अमिलो	Amilo
Breakfast	खाजा	Khaja
Lunch	दिउँसोको खाना	Diunsoko Khana
Dinner	रातको खाना	Ratko Khana
Soup	झोल	Jhol
Curry	तरकारी (veg) / मासु (non-veg)	Tarkari / Masu
Noodles	चाउचाउ	Chau Chau
Dessert	मिठाई	Mithai

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7. Time & Days

English	Nepali (Devanagari)	Pronunciation
Today	आज	Aja
Tomorrow	भोलि	Bholi
Yesterday	हिजो	Hijo
Day	दिन	Din
Week	हप्ता	Hapta
Month	महिना	Mahina
Year	वर्ष	Barsha
Sunday	आइतबार	Aitabar
Monday	सोमबार	Somabar
Tuesday	मंगलबार	Mangalbar
Wednesday	बुधबार	Budhabar
Thursday	बिहिबार	Bihibar
Friday	शुक्रबार	Shukrabar
Saturday	शनिबार	Shanibar

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8. 🔥 Useful Phrases for Daily Conversation

English	Nepali (Devanagari)	Pronunciation
What is your name?	तपाईंको नाम के हो?	Tapainko Naam Ke Ho?
My name is...	मेरो नाम ... हो	Mero Naam ... Ho
How are you?	तपाईंलाई कस्तो छ?	Tapainlai Kasto Chha?
I am fine.	म ठिक छु।	Ma Thik Chhu.
Where do you live?	तपाईं कहाँ बस्नुहुन्छ?	Tapain Kahaan Basnuhunchha?
I don't understand.	म बुझ्दिन।	Ma Bujhdina.
Please speak slowly.	कृपया बिस्तारै बोल्नुहोस्।	Kripaya Bistarai Bolnuhos.
Can you help me?	के तपाईं मलाई मद्दत गर्न सक्नुहुन्छ?	Ke Tapain Malai Maddat Garnu Saknuhunchha?
How do I get to...?	...मा कसरी जाने?	...ma Kasari Jane?
What time is it?	कति बज्यो?	Kati Bajyo?
I am tired.	म थाकेको छु।	Ma Thakeko Chhu.
I am hungry.	म भोको छु।	Ma Bhoko Chhu.
I am thirsty.	म तिर्खाएको छु।	Ma Tirkhaeko Chhu.
See you later.	पछि भेटौंला।	Pachi Bhetaunla.

Simple Sentences Using Vocabulary

English Sentence	Nepali Sentence	Pronunciation
Hello, how are you?	नमस्ते, तपाईंलाई कस्तो छ?	Namaste, tapainlai kasto chha?
I am fine. Thank you.	म ठिक छु। धन्यवाद।	Ma thik chhu. Dhanyabad.
What is your name?	तपाईंको नाम के हो?	Tapainko naam ke ho?
My name is Ram.	मेरो नाम राम हो।	Mero naam Ram ho.
Where is the market?	बजार कहाँ छ?	Bajar kahaan chha?
How much is this?	यो कति हो?	Yo kati ho?
I want water.	मलाई पानी चाहियो।	Malai paani chahiyo.
I am going home.	म घर जाँदै छु।	Ma ghar jadai chhu.
Please help me.	कृपया मलाई मद्दत गर्नुहोस्।	Kripaya malai maddat garnuhos.
I don't understand.	म बुझ्दिन।	Ma bujhdina.
Where is the hospital?	अस्पताल कहाँ छ?	Aspatal kahaan chha?
I have a headache.	मलाई टाउको दुखेको छ।	Malai tauko dukheko chha.
What time is it?	कति बज्यो?	Kati bajyo?
Let's eat.	खाना खाऔं।	Khana khaaun.
See you tomorrow.	भोलि भेटौंला।	Bholi bhetaunla.

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3. 🏦 Themed Lists for Specific Situations

At the Bank

English	Nepali	Pronunciation
Bank	बैंक	Bank
Account	खाता	Khata
Money	पैसा	Paisa
Withdraw	झिक्नु	Jhiknu
Deposit	जम्मा गर्नु	Jamma garnu
Loan	ऋण	Rin
Interest	ब्याज	Byaj
Passbook	पासबुक	Passbook
Check	चेक	Cheque
Cashier	खजाञ्ची	Khajanchi

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At the Post Office

English	Nepali	Pronunciation
Post office	हुलाक कार्यालय	Hulak karyalay
Stamp	टिकट (हुलाक)	Ticket (Hulak)
Letter	पत्र	Patra
Parcel	पार्सल	Parcel
Postcard	पोस्टकार्ड	Postcard
Envelope	खाम	Kham
Send	पठाउनु	Pathaunu
Receive	प्राप्त गर्नु	Prapt garnu
Address	ठेगाना	Thegana
Courier	कुरियर	Courier

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At School / College

English	Nepali	Pronunciation
School	विद्यालय	Vidyalay
Teacher	शिक्षक	Shikshak
Student	विद्यार्थी	Vidyarthi
Class	कक्षा	Kaksha
Book	किताब	Kitab
Exam	परीक्षा	Pariksha
Result	नतिजा	Natija
Homework	गृहकार्य	Grihakarya
Pencil	पेन्सिल	Pencil
Notebook	कापी	Kapi

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At the Temple / Religious Place

English	Nepali	Pronunciation
Temple	मन्दिर	Mandir
God	भगवान	Bhagwan
Prayer	प्रार्थना	Prarthana
Priest	पुजारी	Pujari
Flower	फूल	Phool
Offering	चढाउने	Chadhaune
Bell	घण्टी	Ghanti
Lamp	बत्ती	Batti
Meditation	ध्यान	Dhyan
Blessing	आशीर्वाद	Ashirvad

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Job Interview

English	Nepali	Pronunciation
Interview	अन्तर्वार्ता	Antarvarta
Resume / CV	बायोडाटा	Biodata
Experience	अनुभव	Anubhav
Qualification	योग्यता	Yogyata
Salary	तलब	Talab
Position	पद	Pad
Company	कम्पनी	Company
Skills	कौशल	Kaushal
Reference	सिफारिस	Sifaris
Appointment	नियुक्ति	Niyukti

Bonus: 10 Most Common Nepali Phrases You'll Hear Daily

Nepali Phrase	Pronunciation	English Meaning
के छ?	Ke chha?	What's up? (informal)
ठीक छ।	Thik chha.	It's okay / Fine.
हैन?	Haina?	Right? / Isn't it?
ल	La	Okay / Alright (very common)
अँ	A~	Oh? / Really? (surprise)
हुन्छ।	Hunchha.	Okay / It can be done.
पर्दैन।	Pardaina.	No problem / It doesn't matter.
गर।	Gar.	Do it! (informal)
आउ।	Aau.	Come! (informal)
खानुभयो?	Khanubhayo?	Did you eat? (common greeting!)

BONUS SECTION: ADVANCED & EXTRA MATERIAL

1. 100 More Advanced Words (Intermediate Level)

Emotions & Feelings

English	Nepali	Pronunciation
Happy	खुसी	Khushi
Sad	दुःखी	Dukhi
Angry	रिसाएको	Risaeko
Scared	डराएको	Daraeko
Excited	उत्साहित	Utsahit
Tired	थकित	Thakit
Bored	बोर	Bor
Surprised	अचम्मित	Achammit
Confused	अन्योल	Anyol
Proud	गर्वित	Garwit

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Nature & Weather

English	Nepali	Pronunciation
Sun	सूर्य	Surya
Moon	चन्द्रमा	Chandrama
Star	तारा	Tara
Cloud	बादल	Badal
Rain	वर्षा	Barsha
Wind	हावा	Hawa
Mountain	पहाड	Pahad
River	नदी	Nadi
Forest	जङ्गल	Jangal
Flower	फूल	Phool

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Body Parts

English	Nepali	Pronunciation
Head	टाउको	Taauko
Eye	आँखा	Aankha
Ear	कान	Kaan
Nose	नाक	Naak
Mouth	मुख	Mukh
Hand	हात	Haat
Leg	खुट्टा	Khutta
Heart	मुटु	Mutu
Blood	रगत	Ragat
Bone	हड्डी	Haddi

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Clothes

English	Nepali	Pronunciation
Shirt	कमिज	Kamij
Pants	पाइन्ट	Painta
Dress	लुगा	Luga
Shoes	जुत्ता	Jutta
Socks	मोजा	Moja
Hat	टोपी	Topi
Coat	कोट	Kot
Scarf	पछ्यौरा	Pachhyaura
Jewelry	गहना	Gahana
Watch	घडी	Ghadi

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Professions

English	Nepali	Pronunciation
Engineer	इन्जिनियर	Engineer
Teacher	शिक्षक	Shikshak
Doctor	डाक्टर	Doctor
Lawyer	वकिल	Wakil
Farmer	किसान	Kisan
Driver	चालक	Chalak
Pilot	पाइलट	Pilot
Nurse	नर्स	Nurse
Police	प्रहरी	Prahari
Soldier	सिपाही	Sipahi