English and Nepali Vocabulary for Places, Directions, Locations, and Positions

Presented with practical examples and cultural context.

1. Vocabulary for Places (स्थानहरू – Sthaan-haru)

English	Nepali (Devnagari)	Romanized Nepali	Context/Usage
City	सहर	Sahar	Kathmandu is a big city. (काठमाडौं ठूलो सहर हो। - Kathmandu thulo sahar ho.)
Village	गाउँ	Gaun	My grandmother lives in a village. (मेरी हजुरआमा गाउँमा बस्नुहुन्छ। - Meri hajuraama gaunma basnuhunchha.)
Neighborhood	छिमेक / टोल	Chimek / Tol	There is a temple in our neighborhood. (हाम्रो टोलमा एउटा मन्दिर छ। - Hamro tolma euta mandir chha.)
Market / Bazaar	बजार	Bazaar	The market is crowded on Saturdays. (शनिबार बजार भीडभाड हुन्छ। - Sanibar bazaar bhidbhaad hunchha.)
Forest / Jungle	जंगल	Jangal	We saw a deer in the jungle. (हामीले जंगलमा एउटा हिरण देख्यौं। - Hamile jangalma euta hiran dekhyau.)
Riverbank	नदीको किनार	Nadi-ko kinaar	Let's walk along the riverbank. (नदीको किनारमा हिंडौं। - Nadi-ko kinaarma hindau.)
Mountain / Hill	पहाड / डाँडा	Pahaad / Daada	We live on a hill. (हामी डाँडामा बस्छौं। - Hami daadama baschhau.)
Square / Intersection	चौक / चोक	Chauk / Chok	Turn left at the square. (चोकमा बायाँ लाग्नुहोस्। - Chokma baaya laagnuhos.)
Upstairs / Downstairs	माथिल्लो तला / तल्लो तला	Mathillo tala / Tallo tala	The office is upstairs. (कार्यालय माथिल्लो तलामा छ। - Karyalay mathillo talama chha.)
Inside / Outside	भित्र / बाहिर	Bhitar / Bahira	It is cold outside; come inside. (बाहिर चिसो छ; भित्र आउनुहोस्। - Bahira chiso chha; bhitar aunuhos.)

2. Directions (दिशाहरू – Disha-haru) – Cardinal Points

English	Nepali (Devnagari)	Romanized	Example Sentence
North	उत्तर	Uttar	Pokhara is north of Kathmandu. (पोखरा काठमाडौंको उत्तरमा छ। - Pokhara Kathmanduko uttarma chha.)
South	दक्षिण	Dakshin	The sun is strong in the south. (दक्षिणमा घाम तीव्र हुन्छ। - Dakshinma ghaam teevra hunchha.)
East	पूर्व	Purba	The sun rises in the east. (सूर्य पूर्वमा उदाउँछ। - Surya purbama udaunchha.)
West	पश्चिम	Pashchim	The river flows towards the west. (नदी पश्चिमतिर बग्छ। - Nadi pashchimtira bagchha.)

3. Prepositions of Location & Position (स्थानका पूर्वसर्गहरू)

English	Nepali (Devnagari)	Romanized	Detailed Example
On / Upon	मा	Ma	The book is on the table. (किताब टेबलमा छ। - Kitaab tablema chha.)
In / Inside	भित्र	Bhitra	The keys are in my bag. (साँचोहरू मेरो झोलाभित्र छन्। - Sanchoharu mero jhola-bhitra chhan.)
Under / Below	मुनि	Muni	The dog is sleeping under the chair. (कुकुर कुर्सीमुनि सुतिरहेको छ। - Kukur kursi-muni sutiraheko chha.)
Above / Over	माथि	Mathi	There is a fan above our heads. (हाम्रो टाउकोमाथि पंखा छ। - Hamro taauko-mathi pankha chha.)
Beside / Next to	छेउमा / नजिकै	Cheuma / Najikai	The hotel is beside the river. (होटल नदीको छेउमा छ। - Hotel nadi-ko cheuma chha.)
Between	बीचमा	Bichma	The shop is between the bank and the school. (पसल बैंक र स्कूलको बीचमा छ। - Pasal bank ra school-ko bichma chha.)
Behind	पछाडि	Pachhadi	The garden is behind the house. (बगैंचा घरको पछाडि छ। - Bagaincha ghar-ko pachhadi chha.)
In front of	अगाडि	Agaadi	There is a tree in front of the window. (झ्यालको अगाडि रूख छ। - Jhyal-ko agaadi rukh chha.)
Opposite	सामुन्ने / विपरीत	Samunne / Viparit	The post office is opposite the cinema hall. (हुलाक कार्यालय सिनेमा घरको सामुन्ने छ। - Hulak karyalay cinema ghar-ko samunne chha.)
Left	बायाँ	Baayaa	Keep walking straight and turn left. (सीधा हिंड्नुहोस् र बायाँ लाग्नुहोस्। - Seedha hindnus ra baayaa laagnus.)
Right	दायाँ	Daayaa	The toilet is on the right. (शौचालय दायाँतिर छ। - Shauchalay daaya-tira chha.)
Straight	सीधा	Seedha	Go straight for 5 minutes. (सीधा ५ मिनेट हिंड्नुहोस्। - Seedha 5 minute hindnus.)

4. Directional Adverbs (दिशात्मक क्रियाविशेषण)

These are essential for giving flowing directions.

English	Nepali (Devnagari)	Romanized	Example
This way	यतातिर	Yata-tira	Come this way, please. (कृपया यतातिर आउनुहोस्। - Kripaya yata-tira aunuhos.)
That way	त्यतातिर	Tyata-tira	Go that way to reach the temple. (मन्दिर पुग्न त्यतातिर जानुहोस्। - Mandir pugna tyata-tira januhos.)
Which way?	कुनतिर?	Kun-tira?	Which way is the bus stop? (बस स्टप कुनतिर छ? - Bus stop kun-tira chha?)
Upward	माथितिर	Mathi-tira	We walked upward towards the hill. (हामी पहाडतिर माथितिर हिँड्यौं। - Hami pahaad-tira mathi-tira hidyau.)
Downward	तलतिर	Tala-tira	The river flows downward. (नदी तलतिर बग्छ। - Nadi tala-tira bagchha.)
Back / Backward	फर्केर / पछाडितिर	Pharkera / Pachhadi-tira	Move backward a little. (अलि पछाडितिर सर्नुहोस्। - Ali pachhadi-tira sarnuhos.)
Ahead / Forward	अगाडितिर	Agaadi-tira	Walk forward and you will see the store. (अगाडितिर हिंड्नुहोस्, पसल देख्नुहुन्छ। - Agaadi-tira hindnus, pasal dekhnuhunchha.)

5. Advanced/Descriptive Location Phrases

These combine place vocabulary with positions to give rich, detailed descriptions.

Phrase 1: The old market is located just behind the big white temple.

Nepali: पुरानो बजार ठूलो सेतो मन्दिरको पछाडि नै छ।

Romanized: Puraano bazaar thulo seto mandir-ko pachhadi nai chha.

Breakdown: Puraano (Old) + Bazaar (Market) + Thulo seto mandir (Big white temple) + Pachhadi (Behind) + Nai (Emphasis – "right there").

Phrase 2: My house is on the eastern side of the river, near the dense forest.

Nepali: मेरो घर नदीको पूर्वीतर्फ, घना जंगलको नजिकै छ।

Romanized: Mero ghar nadi-ko purvi-tarfa, ghana jangal-ko najikai chha.

Breakdown: Mero ghar (My house) + Nadi-ko (Of the river) + Purvi-tarfa (Eastern side) + Ghana jangal (Dense forest) + Najikai (Near/Close to).

Phrase 3: Turn right at the second intersection, then walk straight until you see a tall building on your left.

Nepali: दोस्रो चोकमा दायाँ लाग्नुहोस्, अनि सीधा हिंड्नुहोस् जबसम्म तपाईंको बायाँतिर एउटा अग्लो भवन देख्नुहुन्छ।

Romanized: Dosro chok-ma daaya laagnus, ani seedha hindnus jabasamma tapain-ko baaya-tira euta aglo bhavan dekhnuhunchha.

6. Cultural Context for Directions in Nepal

When asking for or giving directions in Nepal, you will frequently hear these phrases:

"Ali agaadi" (अलि अगाडि): Means a little bit ahead. Nepalis often don't give exact meters; they use "Ali" (a little) and "Dherai" (a lot).
"Khidra ma" (खिड्रामा): Literally means in the gap or in the alley. In old cities like Kathmandu, there are many narrow alleys. Locals will say, "Tyaha bata khidra ma pasnus" (Turn into that alley there).
"Mathillo/Pallo ghar" (माथिल्लो/पल्लो घर): Means the upper house or the next house. People use landmarks like houses, tea shops (चिया पसल - Chiya pasal), or temples to describe locations because street names are not always common.
"Tira" (तिर): This word is incredibly useful. It means towards or in the direction of.
Example: "Airport-tira jane bato" (The road going towards the airport).

7. Full Conversational Example (English + Nepali Mix)

Tourist: Excuse me, is there a good restaurant near the main square?

Local: Yes. Go straight (सीधा) from here. At the second intersection (चोक - chok), turn left (बायाँ). Walk for 2 minutes. You will see a small garden (बगैंचा - bagaincha) on your right (दायाँतिर - daaya-tira). The restaurant is opposite (सामुन्ने - samunne) that garden, upstairs (माथिल्लो तलामा - mathillo talama). It has a great view of the temple (मन्दिर - mandir) below (तल - tala).

Quick Reference Table for Travelers

English Phrase	Nepali Phrase (Romanized)	When to use
Where is the...?	... kahaa chha? (... कहाँ छ?)	Asking for any location.
How far is it?	Yo kati taadha chha? (यो कति टाढा छ?)	Asking distance.
Is it far or near?	Yo taadha chha ki najik? (यो टाढा छ कि नजिक?)	Clarifying distance.
On the corner of the street.	Sadak-ko kunama. (सडकको कुनामा।)	Describing a shop/house.
At the end of the road.	Sadak-ko antyama. (सडकको अन्त्यमा।)	Describing the final location.

60 Detailed Sentences Using the Vocabulary for Places, Directions, Locations, and Positions

Each sentence is presented in English with its Nepali translation (Devnagari) and Romanized Nepali for easy reading.

I have organized them into 6 categories (10 sentences each) to make them easier to learn.

Category 1: Places & Buildings (स्थानहरू – Sthaan-haru)

1.

The city is very crowded during the festival.

Nepali: सहर चाडपर्वको समयमा धेरै भीडभाड हुन्छ।

Romanized: Sahar chadparvako samayama dherai bhidbhaad hunchha.

2.

My grandmother’s village is located near a beautiful river.

Nepali: मेरी हजुरआमाको गाउँ एउटा सुन्दर नदीको नजिकै अवस्थित छ।

Romanized: Meri hajuraamako gaun euta sundar nadiko najikai awasthit chha.

3.

We have a small temple in our neighborhood.

Nepali: हाम्रो टोलमा एउटा सानो मन्दिर छ।

Romanized: Hamro tolma euta sano mandir chha.

4.

The market is very busy on Saturday mornings.

Nepali: शनिबार बिहान बजार धेरै व्यस्त हुन्छ।

Romanized: Sanibar bihan bazaar dherai vyast hunchha.

5.

They built a new school inside the forest.

Nepali: उनीहरूले जंगलभित्र एउटा नयाँ स्कूल बनाए।

Romanized: Uniharule jangal-bhitra euta nayaa school banae.

6.

Let’s walk along the riverbank in the evening.

Nepali: साँझमा नदीको किनारमा हिंडौं।

Romanized: Sanjhama nadiko kinaarma hindau.

7.

My uncle lives on that hill over there.

Nepali: मेरो काका त्यो डाँडामा बस्नुहुन्छ।

Romanized: Mero kaka tyo daadama basnuhunchha.

8.

The old square is the heart of the city.

Nepali: पुरानो चौक सहरको मुटु हो।

Romanized: Purano chauk saharko mutu ho.

9.

The office is on the upstairs floor, not downstairs.

Nepali: कार्यालय माथिल्लो तलामा छ, तल्लो तलामा होइन।

Romanized: Karyalay mathillo talama chha, tallo talama hoina.

10.

It is raining heavily outside, so please stay inside.

Nepali: बाहिर धेरै पानी परिरहेको छ, त्यसैले कृपया भित्र बस्नुहोस्।

Romanized: Bahira dherai pani pariraheko chha, tyasaile kripaya bhitar basnuhos.

Category 2: Cardinal Directions (दिशाहरू – Disha-haru)

11.

Pokhara city lies to the north of Kathmandu.

Nepali: पोखरा सहर काठमाडौंको उत्तरमा अवस्थित छ।

Romanized: Pokhara sahar Kathmanduko uttarma awasthit chha.

12.

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

Nepali: सूर्य पूर्वमा उदाउँछ र पश्चिममा अस्ताउँछ।

Romanized: Surya purbama udaunchha ra pashchimma astaunchha.

13.

We are traveling towards the south for our holiday.

Nepali: हामी बिदाको लागि दक्षिणतिर यात्रा गर्दैछौं।

Romanized: Hami bidako lagi dakshin-tira yatra gardaichhau.

14.

The wind is blowing from the west today.

Nepali: आज पश्चिमबाट हावा बहिरहेको छ।

Romanized: Aja pashchim-bata hawa bahiraheko chha.

15.

My hometown is in the eastern part of the country.

Nepali: मेरो गृहनगर देशको पूर्वी भागमा छ।

Romanized: Mero grihanagar deshko purvi bhagma chha.

16.

The northern mountains are covered with snow.

Nepali: उत्तरी पहाडहरू हिउँले ढाकिएका छन्।

Romanized: Uttari pahaadharu hiunle dhakieka chhan.

17.

Drive towards the east for about ten kilometers.

Nepali: करिब दस किलोमिटर पूर्वतिर गाडी चलाउनुहोस्।

Romanized: Karib das kilometer purba-tira gaadi chalaunuhos.

18.

The airport is on the southern side of the valley.

Nepali: विमानस्थल उपत्यकाको दक्षिणी छेउमा छ।

Romanized: Vimansthal upatyakako dakshini cheuma chha.

19.

From the top, you can see the city stretching towards the west.

Nepali: माथिबाट, तपाईं सहर पश्चिमतिर फैलिएको देख्न सक्नुहुन्छ।

Romanized: Mathi-bata, tapaiin sahar pashchim-tira phailieko dekhna saknuhunchha.

20.

The birds fly north every winter.

Nepali: चराहरू हरेक जाडोमा उत्तरतिर उड्छन्।

Romanized: Charaharu harek jadoma uttar-tira udchhan.

Category 3: Prepositions of Location (स्थानका पूर्वसर्गहरू)

21.

The phone is on the table next to the window.

Nepali: फोन झ्यालको छेउमा रहेको टेबलमा छ।

Romanized: Phone jhyalko cheuma raheko tablema chha.

22.

My passport is inside my black bag.

Nepali: मेरो पासपोर्ट मेरो कालो झोलाभित्र छ।

Romanized: Mero passport mero kalo jhola-bhitra chha.

23.

The cat is sleeping under the warm bed.

Nepali: बिरालो न्यानो ओछ्यानमुनि सुतिरहेको छ।

Romanized: Biralo nyano ochhyan-muni sutiraheko chha.

24.

There is a beautiful painting above the sofa.

Nepali: सोफाको माथि एउटा सुन्दर चित्र छ।

Romanized: Sophako mathi euta sundar chitra chha.

25.

The pharmacy is beside the big hospital.

Nepali: औषधि पसल ठूलो अस्पतालको छेउमा छ।

Romanized: Aushadhi pasal thulo aspatalko cheuma chha.

26.

The park is between the library and the museum.

Nepali: पार्क पुस्तकालय र संग्रहालयको बीचमा छ।

Romanized: Park pustakalay ra sangrahalayko bichma chha.

27.

The car is parked behind the tall building.

Nepali: गाडी अग्लो भवनको पछाडि पार्क गरिएको छ।

Romanized: Gaadi aglo bhavanko pachhadi park gariyeko chha.

28.

A crowd gathered in front of the government office.

Nepali: सरकारी कार्यालयको अगाडि भीड जम्मा भयो।

Romanized: Sarkari karyalayko agaadi bhid jamma bhayo.

29.

The new café is located opposite the cinema hall.

Nepali: नयाँ क्याफे सिनेमा घरको सामुन्ने अवस्थित छ।

Romanized: Nayaa cafe cinema ghar-ko samunne awasthit chha.

30.

Keep the chairs on the left and the tables on the right.

Nepali: कुर्सीहरू बायाँ र टेबलहरू दायाँ राख्नुहोस्।

Romanized: Kursiharu baayaa ra tableharu daayaa raakhnuhos.

Category 4: Directional Adverbs (दिशात्मक क्रियाविशेषण)

31.

Please come this way; the manager is waiting for you.

Nepali: कृपया यतातिर आउनुहोस्; व्यवस्थापकले तपाईंलाई पर्खिरहनुभएको छ।

Romanized: Kripaya yata-tira aunuhos; vyavasthapakle tapaiinlai parkhirahanubhayeko chha.

32.

Don't go that way; the road is blocked.

Nepali: त्यतातिर नजानुहोस्; बाटो बन्द छ।

Romanized: Tyata-tira najanuhos; bato band chha.

33.

Which way is the nearest bus stop?

Nepali: नजिकको बस स्टप कुनतिर छ?

Romanized: Najikako bus stop kun-tira chha?

34.

We walked upward towards the mountain peak.

Nepali: हामी पहाडको टुप्पोतिर माथितिर हिँड्यौं।

Romanized: Hami pahaadko tuppo-tira mathi-tira hidyau.

35.

The waterfall flows downward very quickly.

Nepali: झरना तलतिर धेरै छिटो बग्छ।

Romanized: Jharana tala-tira dherai chhito bagchha.

36.

Please move backward a little so I can open the door.

Nepali: ढोका खोल्नका लागि कृपया अलि पछाडितिर सर्नुहोस्।

Romanized: Dhoka kholnaka lagi kripaya ali pachhadi-tira sarnuhos.

37.

Walk forward straight until you see the red sign.

Nepali: रातो चिन्ह नदेखेसम्म अगाडितिर सीधा हिंड्नुहोस्।

Romanized: Raato chinha nadekhesamma agaadi-tira seedha hindnuhos.

38.

The children ran upward along the stairs.

Nepali: बच्चाहरू सिँढीको माथितिर दौडिए।

Romanized: Bachchaharu sindhi-ko mathi-tira daudie.

39.

He looked backward to check if anyone was following.

Nepali: उसले कोही पछ्याइरहेको छ कि भनेर हेर्न पछाडितिर फर्केर हेर्यो।

Romanized: Usle kohi pachhyaairaheko chha ki bhanera herna pachhadi-tira pharkera heryo.

40.

The army marched forward towards the enemy base.

Nepali: सेना शत्रुको अड्डातिर अगाडितिर बढ्यो।

Romanized: Sena shatruko adda-tira agaadi-tira badhyo.

Category 5: Descriptive Locations with Landmarks (स्थलचिह्नसहित वर्णनात्मक स्थान)

41.

The old market is located just behind the big white temple.

Nepali: पुरानो बजार ठूलो सेतो मन्दिरको पछाडि नै छ।

Romanized: Purano bazaar thulo seto mandirko pachhadi nai chha.

42.

My house is on the eastern side of the river, near the dense forest.

Nepali: मेरो घर नदीको पूर्वीतर्फ, घना जंगलको नजिकै छ।

Romanized: Mero ghar nadiko purvi-tarfa, ghana jangalko najikai chha.

43.

Turn right at the second intersection, then go straight.

Nepali: दोस्रो चोकमा दायाँ लाग्नुहोस्, अनि सीधा जानुहोस्।

Romanized: Dosro chokma daayaa laagnuhos, ani seedha januhos.

44.

You will see a small garden on your right and a temple on your left.

Nepali: तपाईंको दायाँतिर एउटा सानो बगैंचा र बायाँतिर एउटा मन्दिर देख्नुहुनेछ।

Romanized: Tapaiin-ko daaya-tira euta sano bagaincha ra baayaa-tira euta mandir dekhnuhunechha.

45.

The restaurant is opposite that garden, upstairs on the first floor.

Nepali: रेस्टुरेन्ट त्यो बगैंचाको सामुन्ने, पहिलो तलामाथि छ।

Romanized: Restaurant tyo bagainchako samunne, pahilo tala-mathi chha.

46.

The bus station is at the end of this road, just below the hill.

Nepali: बस स्टेशन यो सडकको अन्त्यमा, डाँडाको तलतिर छ।

Romanized: Bus station yo sadakko antyama, daadako tala-tira chha.

47.

There is a small tea shop between the two large buildings.

Nepali: दुई ठूला भवनहरूको बीचमा एउटा सानो चिया पसल छ।

Romanized: Dui thula bhavanharuko bichma euta sano chiya pasal chha.

48.

The historical palace is located to the north of the old square.

Nepali: ऐतिहासिक दरबार पुरानो चौकको उत्तरमा अवस्थित छ।

Romanized: Aitihasik darbar purano chauk-ko uttarma awasthit chha.

49.

Walk straight from here, and the library will be on your left side.

Nepali: यहाँबाट सीधा हिंड्नुहोस्, र पुस्तकालय तपाईंको बायाँतिर हुनेछ।

Romanized: Yahaa-bata seedha hindnuhos, ra pustakalay tapaiin-ko baayaa-tira hunechha.

50.

The children are playing inside the courtyard, outside the house.

Nepali: बच्चाहरू घरको बाहिर, आँगनभित्र खेलिरहेका छन्।

Romanized: Bachchaharu gharko bahira, aangana-bhitra kheliraheka chhan.

Category 6: Mixed Everyday Situations (दैनिक जीवनका मिश्रित वाक्यहरू)

51.

We stopped at the intersection because we didn’t know which way to go.

Nepali: हामी चोकमा रोकियौं किनभने हामीलाई कुनतिर जाने थाहा भएन।

Romanized: Hami chokma rokiyau kinabhane hamilai kun-tira jane thaha bhayena.

52.

The grocery store is opposite my office, just across the street.

Nepali: किराना पसल मेरो कार्यालयको सामुन्ने, सडकको पारिपट्टि छ।

Romanized: Kirana pasal mero karyalayko samunne, sadakko pari-patti chha.

53.

Push the table a little to the right so it fits against the wall.

Nepali: टेबललाई अलि दायाँतिर धकेल्नुहोस् ताकि यो भित्तामा मिलोस्।

Romanized: Tablelai ali daaya-tira dhakelnuhos taki yo bhittama milos.

54.

The school is on the western edge of the village, near the river.

Nepali: स्कूल गाउँको पश्चिमी छेउमा, नदीको नजिकै छ।

Romanized: School gaunko pashchimi cheuma, nadiko najikai chha.

55.

We sat under the big tree and watched the sunset towards the west.

Nepali: हामी ठूलो रूखमुनि बस्यौं र पश्चिमतिर सूर्यास्त हेर्यौं।

Romanized: Hami thulo rukh-muni basyau ra pashchim-tira suryast heryau.

56.

He lives in a small house on top of the hill, above all the other houses.

Nepali: ऊ सबै अरू घरहरूको माथि, डाँडाको टुप्पोमा एउटा सानो घरमा बस्छ।

Romanized: U sabai aru gharharuko mathi, daadako tuppoma euta sano gharma baschha.

57.

From the hilltop, you can see the entire valley spread out below.

Nepali: डाँडाको टुप्पोबाट, तपाईं सम्पूर्ण उपत्यका तल फैलिएको देख्न सक्नुहुन्छ।

Romanized: Daadako tuppo-bata, tapaiin sampurna upatyaka tala phailieko dekhna saknuhunchha.

58.

Our hotel is on the northern side of the lake, facing the mountains.

Nepali: हाम्रो होटल तालको उत्तरी छेउमा छ, पहाडतिर फर्केर।

Romanized: Hamro hotel tal-ko uttari cheuma chha, pahaad-tira pharkera.

59.

If you go straight ahead for 500 meters, you will reach the square.

Nepali: यदि तपाईं सीधा ५०० मिटर अगाडि जानुहुन्छ भने, तपाईं चौकमा पुग्नुहुन्छ।

Romanized: Yadi tapaiin seedha 500 meter agaadi januhunchha bhane, tapaiin chaukma pugnu-hunchha.

60.

The shop is hidden behind the tall trees, but you can see it from the main road.

Nepali: पसल अग्ला रूखहरूको पछाडि लुकेको छ, तर तपाईं यसलाई मुख्य सडकबाट देख्न सक्नुहुन्छ।

Romanized: Pasal agla rukhharuko pachhadi lukeko chha, tar tapaiin yaslai mukhya sadak-bata dekhna saknuhunchha.

Bonus: Quick Pronunciation Tips for the Romanized Nepali

"Chha" is pronounced like the 'ch' in "church" with a sharp exhale.
"Th" (as in thulo) is pronounced like the 'th' in "thumb" (aspirated), not like "the".
"T" (without an 'h') is pronounced with your tongue touching the back of your upper teeth (softer).
"Aa" is pronounced like the 'a' in "father" (long sound).
"U" is pronounced like the 'u' in "put".

45 Fill-in-the-Blank Sentences (Place Vocabulary + Direction/Location/Position Vocabulary)

Each sentence is in English, followed by Nepali (Roman) and Nepali (Devanagari). Choose the correct answer from the options in brackets. Answers are NOT provided.

1. The temple is _______ the river. (inside / beside / above)
Mandir khola-ko _______ chha.
मन्दिर खोलाको _______ छ।

2. Walk _______ for 5 minutes, and you will see the school. (straight / back / around)
Sidha _______ 5 minute hidnus, ani vidyalaya dekhincha.
सिधा _______ ५ मिनेट हिड्नुस्, अनि विद्यालय देखिन्छ।

3. The market is _______ to the hospital. (next / opposite / behind)
Bazar aspatal-ko _______ chha.
बजार अस्पतालको _______ छ।

4. My house is _______ the big tree. (under / on / in front of)
Mero ghar thulo rukh-ko _______ chha.
मेरो घर ठूलो रूखको _______ छ।

5. The park is _______ the library and the bank. (between / among / around)
Park pustakalaya ra bank-ko _______ chha.
पार्क पुस्तकालय र बैंकको _______ छ।

6. Turn _______ at the traffic light. (left / right / up)
Traffic light-ma _______ modnus.
ट्राफिक लाइटमा _______ मोड्नुस्।

7. The restaurant is _______ the cinema hall. (above / opposite / inside)
Restaurant sinema hall-ko _______ chha.
रेस्टुरेन्ट सिनेमा हलको _______ छ।

8. There is a beautiful garden _______ the building. (in front of / behind / over)
Bhavan-ko _______ ramro bagaincha chha.
भवनको _______ राम्रो बगैंचा छ।

9. The bus stop is _______ the corner. (at / on / in)
Bus stop kuna-ma _______ chha.
बस स्टप कुनामा _______ छ।

10. The shop is _______ the second floor. (on / at / in)
Pasal dosro tala _______ chha.
पसल दोस्रो तला _______ छ।

11. They live _______ the mountains. (among / between / near)
Uni-haru pahad-ko _______ baschhan.
उनीहरू पहाडको _______ बस्छन्।

12. The river flows _______ the bridge. (under / over / across)
Khola pul-ko _______ bagchha.
खोला पुलको _______ बग्छ।

13. The stadium is _______ the city center. (far from / close to / outside)
Stadium sahar ko kendra-bata _______ chha.
स्टेडियम सहरको केन्द्रबाट _______ छ।

14. Keep the basket _______ the table. (on / under / beside)
Tokri table-ko _______ rakh.
टोकरी टेबलको _______ राख।

15. The school is _______ the main road. (along / across / behind)
Vidyalaya mukhya sadak-ko _______ chha.
विद्यालय मुख्य सडकको _______ छ।

16. The airport is _______ the city. (outside / inside / above)
Hawai adda sahar-ko _______ chha.
हवाई अड्डा सहरको _______ छ।

17. The library is _______ the museum. (next to / far from / under)
Pustakalaya sangrahalaya-ko _______ chha.
पुस्तकालय संग्रहालयको _______ छ।

18. The guesthouse is _______ the lake. (near / above / below)
Guesthouse talau-ko _______ chha.
गेस्टहाउस तलाउको _______ छ।

19. The post office is _______ the bank. (behind / in front of / between)
Hulak karyalaya bank-ko _______ chha.
हुलाक कार्यालय बैंकको _______ छ।

20. My village is _______ the forest. (inside / near / on)
Mero gaun jangal-ko _______ chha.
मेरो गाउँ जङ्गलको _______ छ।

21. The birds are flying _______ the trees. (above / below / beside)
Chara-haru rukh-ko _______ udiraheka chhan.
चराहरू रूखको _______ उडिरहेका छन्।

22. The children are playing _______ the ground. (on / in / at)
Bachcha-haru maidan-ma _______ kheliraheka chhan.
बच्चाहरू मैदानमा _______ खेलिरहेका छन्।

23. The path goes _______ the hill. (up / down / across)
Bato pahad-ko _______ janchha.
बाटो पहाडको _______ जान्छ।

24. The hotel is _______ the riverbank. (on / at / beside)
Hotel khola-ko kinara-ma _______ chha.
होटल खोलाको किनारामा _______ छ।

25. Go _______ the bridge, then turn left. (across / under / over)
Pul-ko _______ janus, ani bayan modnus.
पुलको _______ जानुस्, अनि बायाँ मोड्नुस्।

26. The pharmacy is _______ the grocery store. (beside / above / under)
Ausadhi pasal kirana pasal-ko _______ chha.
औषधि पसल किराना पसलको _______ छ।

27. The city is located _______ sea level. (above / below / at)
Sahar samundra sata-bata _______ chha.
सहर समुन्द्र सतहबाट _______ छ।

28. The garage is _______ the house. (behind / in front of / between)
Garage ghar-ko _______ chha.
ग्यारेज घरको _______ छ।

29. Walk _______ the street until you see the church. (along / across / up)
Sadak-ko _______ hidnus, jab samma church dekhincha.
सडकको _______ हिड्नुस्, जबसम्म चर्च देखिन्छ।

30. The office is _______ the left side. (on / at / in)
Karyalaya bayan patti _______ chha.
कार्यालय बायाँ पट्टि _______ छ।

31. There is a statue _______ the square. (in / at / on)
Chowk-ma _______ ek murti chha.
चोकमा _______ एउटा मूर्ति छ।

32. The temple stands _______ the top of the hill. (at / on / in)
Mandir pahad-ko chucho _______ chha.
मन्दिर पहाडको चुचो _______ छ।

33. The school is _______ walking distance from here. (within / beyond / at)
Vidyalaya yaha-bata hidne duri _______ chha.
विद्यालय यहाँबाट हिड्ने दूरी _______ छ।

34. The river curves _______ the forest. (through / around / between)
Khola jangal-ko _______ ghumaera janchha.
खोला जङ्गलको _______ घुमाएर जान्छ।

35. The cave is _______ the waterfall. (behind / under / above)
Gufa jharna-ko _______ chha.
गुफा झर्नाको _______ छ।

36. The farm is _______ the valley. (in / on / at)
Khet upatyaka-ma _______ chha.
खेत उपत्यकामा _______ छ।

37. Turn _______ at the second intersection. (right / left / straight)
Dosro chowk-ma _______ modnus.
दोस्रो चोकमा _______ मोड्नुस्।

38. The bench is _______ the shade of the tree. (in / under / on)
Bench rukh-ko chaya _______ chha.
बेन्च रूखको छाया _______ छ।

39. The store is _______ the main highway. (off / on / at)
Pasal mukhya raj marga-bata _______ chha.
पसल मुख्य राज मार्गबाट _______ छ।

40. There is a fountain _______ the center of the garden. (at / in / on)
Bagaincha-ko kendra-ma _______ euta fohwara chha.
बगैंचाको केन्द्रमा _______ एउटा फोहोरा छ।

41. The inn is _______ the foot of the mountain. (at / on / below)
Inn pahad-ko phedi _______ chha.
इन पहाडको फेदी _______ छ।

42. The boat is anchored _______ the shore. (near / far from / above)
Dunga kinara-ko _______ lagi rakheko chha.
डुङ्गा किनाराको _______ लागि राखेको छ।

43. The dharmashala is _______ the pilgrim route. (along / across / behind)
Dharmashala yatri marga-ko _______ chha.
धर्मशाला यात्री मार्गको _______ छ।

44. The garden is _______ the southern side of the palace. (on / at / in)
Bagaincha mahal-ko dakshin tarpha _______ chha.
बगैंचा महलको दक्षिण तर्फ _______ छ।

45. The jungle trail goes _______ the thick bamboo grove. (through / around / over)
Jangal ko bato ghan bamsh ko jhadi-bata _______ janchha.
जङ्गलको बाटो घन बाँसको झाडीबाट _______ जान्छ।

Here are the answers with short reasons for each sentence.

The correct option is chosen based on the logical relationship between the place and the direction/location word.

1. beside – A temple is typically next to a river, not inside or above it.
Mandir khola-ko chheu-ma chha.
मन्दिर खोलाको छेउमा छ।

2. straight – "Walk straight" is the natural instruction for moving forward without turning.
Sidha hidnus.
सिधा हिड्नुस्।

3. opposite – The market is across from the hospital (facing it).
Bazar aspatal-ko samnne chha.
बजार अस्पतालको सामने छ।

4. in front of – A house can be before a big tree (in its view).
Mero ghar thulo rukh-ko agadi chha.
मेरो घर ठूलो रूखको अगाडि छ।

5. between – The park is in the middle of two places (library and bank).
Park pustakalaya ra bank-ko bich-ma chha.
पार्क पुस्तकालय र बैंकको बीचमा छ।

6. left – Traffic lights instruct turns; "turn left" is a common directional phrase.
Traffic light-ma bayan modnus.
ट्राफिक लाइटमा बायाँ मोड्नुस्।

7. opposite – A restaurant is often across from a cinema hall (facing it).
Restaurant sinema hall-ko samnne chha.
रेस्टुरेन्ट सिनेमा हलको सामने छ।

8. in front of – A garden is usually before the building (at its entrance).
Bhavan-ko agadi ramro bagaincha chha.
भवनको अगाडि राम्रो बगैंचा छ।

9. at – "At the corner" is the standard preposition for a specific point.
Bus stop kuna-ma at chha. (Use English at in the answer key.)
बस स्टप कुनामा छ।

10. on – "On the second floor" is the standard preposition for floors.
Pasal dosro tala ma chha. (Option: on)
पसल दोस्रो तलामा छ।

11. among – Living among mountains means surrounded by them.
Uni-haru pahad-ko bich-ma baschhan.
उनीहरू पहाडको बीचमा बस्छन्।

12. under – A river flows below the bridge.
Khola pul-ko muni bagchha.
खोला पुलको मुनि बग्छ।

13. far from – The stadium is at a distance from the city center.
Stadium sahar ko kendra-bata tadha chha.
स्टेडियम सहरको केन्द्रबाट टाढा छ।

14. on – A basket is placed on top of a table (surface).
Tokri table-ko mathi rakh.
टोकरी टेबलको माथि राख।

15. along – The school is beside or parallel to the main road.
Vidyalaya mukhya sadak-ko chheu-ma chha.
विद्यालय मुख्य सडकको छेउमा छ।

16. outside – Airports are typically beyond the city limits.
Hawai adda sahar-ko bahira chha.
हवाई अड्डा सहरको बाहिर छ।

17. next to – The library is beside the museum.
Pustakalaya sangrahalaya-ko chheu-ma chha.
पुस्तकालय संग्रहालयको छेउमा छ।

18. near – A guesthouse is close to the lake.
Guesthouse talau-ko najik chha.
गेस्टहाउस तलाउको नजिक छ।

19. behind – The post office is at the back of the bank.
Hulak karyalaya bank-ko pachadi chha.
हुलाक कार्यालय बैंकको पछाडि छ।

20. near – A village is close to the forest (not usually inside).
Mero gaun jangal-ko najik chha.
मेरो गाउँ जङ्गलको नजिक छ।

21. above – Birds fly higher than the trees.
Chara-haru rukh-ko mathi udiraheka chhan.
चराहरू रूखको माथि उडिरहेका छन्।

22. on – Children play on the surface of the ground.
Bachcha-haru maidan-ma on kheliraheka chhan.
बच्चाहरू मैदानमा खेलिरहेका छन्।

23. up – A path goes upward on a hill.
Bato pahad-ko mathi janchha.
बाटो पहाडको माथि जान्छ।

24. beside – A hotel is next to the riverbank.
Hotel khola-ko kinara-ma chheu-ma chha.
होटल खोलाको किनारामा छेउमा छ।

25. across – You go from one side to the other of the bridge.
Pul-ko vari janus.
पुलको वारि जानुस्।

26. beside – A pharmacy is next to a grocery store.
Ausadhi pasal kirana pasal-ko chheu-ma chha.
औषधि पसल किराना पसलको छेउमा छ।

27. above – Cities are often higher than sea level.
Sahar samundra sata-bata mathi chha.
सहर समुन्द्र सतहबाट माथि छ।

28. behind – A garage is typically at the back of the house.
Garage ghar-ko pachadi chha.
ग्यारेज घरको पछाडि छ।

29. along – You walk parallel to the street.
Sadak-ko chheu hudai hidnus.
सडकको छेउ हुँदै हिड्नुस्।

30. on – "On the left side" is the standard preposition for sides.
Karyalaya bayan patti ma chha.
कार्यालय बायाँ पट्टिमा छ।

31. in – A statue is inside the area of the square.
Chowk-ma in ek murti chha.
चोकमा एउटा मूर्ति छ।

32. at – "At the top" is used for a specific high point (not surface contact).
Mandir pahad-ko chucho ma chha.
मन्दिर पहाडको चुचोमा छ।

33. within – "Within walking distance" means it's not too far.
Vidyalaya yaha-bata hidne duri bhitra chha.
विद्यालय यहाँबाट हिड्ने दूरी भित्र छ।

34. through – The river flows inside the forest (from one end to another).
Khola jangal-ko bhitra hudaera janchha.
खोला जङ्गलको भित्र हुँदै जान्छ।

35. behind – A cave is at the back of a waterfall.
Gufa jharna-ko pachadi chha.
गुफा झर्नाको पछाडि छ।

36. in – A farm is inside the valley (within its boundaries).
Khet upatyaka-ma in chha.
खेत उपत्यकामा छ।

37. right – "Turn right" is the natural opposite of turning left.
Dosro chowk-ma dayan modnus.
दोस्रो चोकमा दायाँ मोड्नुस्।

38. under – The bench is below the shade (directly beneath the tree).
Bench rukh-ko chaya muni chha.
बेन्च रूखको छाया मुनि छ।

39. off – The store is away from the main highway (not directly on it).
Pasal mukhya raj marga-bata tadha chha.
पसल मुख्य राज मार्गबाट टाढा छ।

40. in – "In the center" means inside the central area.
Bagaincha-ko kendra-ma in euta fohwara chha.
बगैंचाको केन्द्रमा एउटा फोहोरा छ।

41. at – "At the foot" means at the base of the mountain.
Inn pahad-ko phedi ma chha.
इन पहाडको फेदीमा छ।

42. near – A boat is anchored close to the shore (not far).
Dunga kinara-ko najik lagi rakheko chha.
डुङ्गा किनाराको नजिक लागि राखेको छ।

43. along – The dharmashala is beside/parallel to the pilgrim route.
Dharmashala yatri marga-ko chheu-ma chha.
धर्मशाला यात्री मार्गको छेउमा छ।

44. on – "On the southern side" is standard for indicating a specific side/direction.
Bagaincha mahal-ko dakshin tarpha ma chha.
बगैंचा महलको दक्षिण तर्फमा छ।

45. through – The trail goes inside and out of the bamboo grove (passing within).
Jangal ko bato ghan bamsh ko jhadi-bata bhitra hudaera janchha.
जङ्गलको बाटो घन बाँसको झाडीबाट भित्र हुँदै जान्छ।

Saturday, 1 August 2026

English and Nepali Vocabulary for Places, Directions, Locations, and Positions