Comprehensive List of Transitional Words and Vocabulary in English

 Comprehensive List of Transitional Words and Vocabulary in English

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1. ADDING (थप्दा - Thapda)

Used to add information or agree.

English	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)	Example (Nepali)
Moreover	थपैमा (Thapaima)	The food is delicious. Moreover, it is cheap.	खाना स्वादिष्ट छ। थपैमा, यो सस्तो पनि छ।
Furthermore	यसबाहेक (Yasabahek)	He is talented. Furthermore, he works hard.	उहाँ प्रतिभाशाली हुनुहुन्छ। यसबाहेक, उहाँले कडा मेहनत गर्नुहुन्छ।
In addition	साथै (Sathai)	She speaks English. In addition, she speaks French.	उनी अङ्ग्रेजी बोल्छिन्। साथै, उनी फ्रेन्च पनि बोल्छिन्।
Also	पनि (Pani)	I like coffee. I also like tea.	मलाई कफी मन पर्छ। मलाई पनि चिया मन पर्छ।
And	र (Ra)	I bought apples and oranges.	मैले स्याउ र सुन्तला किनें।

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2. SEQUENCING (क्रम मिलाउँदा - Kram Milauda)

Used to show order or time.

English	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)	Example (Nepali)
Firstly / First	पहिलो (Pahilo)	Firstly, open the book.	पहिलो, किताब खोल्नुहोस्।
Secondly	दोस्रो (Dosro)	Secondly, read the questions.	दोस्रो, प्रश्नहरू पढ्नुहोस्।
Next	अर्को (Arko) / त्यसपछि (Tyaspachi)	Next, write the answers.	त्यसपछि, उत्तरहरू लेख्नुहोस्।
Then	अनि (Ani)	Mix the flour. Then, add water.	पिठो मिक्स गर्नुहोस्। अनि, पानी हाल्नुहोस्।
Finally	अन्त्यमा (Antyama)	Finally, submit your paper.	अन्त्यमा, आफ्नो कागज बुझाउनुहोस्।

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3. ILLUSTRATING (उदाहरण दिँदा - Udaharan Dinda)

Used to give examples.

English	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)	Example (Nepali)
For example	उदाहरणका लागि (Udaharana ka lagi)	I love fruits. For example, apples and mangoes.	मलाई फलफूल मन पर्छ। उदाहरणका लागि, स्याउ र आँप।
For instance	जस्तै (Jastai)	Take a break. For instance, walk for 10 minutes.	ब्रेक लिनुहोस्। जस्तै, १० मिनेट हिँड्नुहोस्।
Such as	जस्तै (Jastai)	I need stationery such as pens and paper.	मलाई कलम र कागज जस्तै स्टेशनरी चाहियो।
To illustrate	उदाहरण दिनु (Udaharan dinu)	To illustrate, look at this graph.	उदाहरण दिन, यो ग्राफ हेर्नुहोस्।

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4. QUALIFYING (योग्यता/सीमा तोक्दा - Seema Tokda)

Used to show limits or conditions.

English	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)	Example (Nepali)
However	जे होस् (Je hos) / तापनि (Tapani)	It is expensive. However, it is good.	यो महँगो छ। जे होस्, यो राम्रो छ।
Although	यद्यपि (Yadyapi)	Although it was raining, we played.	यद्यपि पानी परिरहेको थियो, हामीले खेल्यौं।
While	जबकि (Jabaki)	While I agree with you, I can't help.	जबकि म तपाईंसँग सहमत छु, म मद्दत गर्न सक्दिन।
Despite	बाबजुद (Babajud)	Despite the heat, he worked.	गर्मी बाबजुद उनले काम गरे।
Unless	बाहेक (Bahek) / नभएसम्म (Na bhayesamma)	You will fail unless you study.	तिमी पढ्दैनौ भएसम्म फेल हुन्छौ।

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5. COMPARING (तुलना गर्दा - Tulana Garda)

Used to show similarities.

English	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)	Example (Nepali)
Similarly	त्यसैगरी (Tyasaigari)	He likes math. Similarly, she loves science.	उसलाई गणित मन पर्छ। त्यसैगरी, उसलाई विज्ञान मन पर्छ।
Likewise	यसैगरी (Yasaigari)	You need to work hard. Likewise, you need rest.	तिमीले कडा मेहनत गर्नुपर्छ। यसैगरी, तिमीलाई आराम पनि चाहिन्छ।
In the same way	उही तरिकाले (Uhi tarikale)	Treat others in the same way you treat yourself.	अरूलाई उही तरिकाले व्यवहार गर्नुहोस् जसरी आफूलाई गर्नुहुन्छ।
As... as	जत्ति... त्यत्ति (Jatti... Tyatti)	He is as tall as his brother.	उनी आफ्नो भाइ जत्ति अग्लो छन्।

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6. CONTRAST (विपरीत/भिन्नता देखाउँदा - Biparita Dekhauda)

Used to show differences or opposite ideas.

English	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)	Example (Nepali)
But	तर (Tara)	I am tired, but I am happy.	म थकित छु, तर म खुसी छु।
However	तापनि (Tapani)	It is cheap. However, it is low quality.	यो सस्तो छ। तापनि, यो गुणस्तर कम छ।
On the other hand	अर्कोतिर (Arkotira)	He is quiet. On the other hand, she is loud.	ऊ शान्त छ। अर्कोतिर, ऊ चर्को छ।
In contrast	विपरीत (Viparit)	Dogs are friendly. In contrast, cats are independent.	कुकुर मित्रवत् हुन्छन्। विपरीत, बिरालो स्वतन्त्र हुन्छ।
Although	यद्यपि (Yadyapi)	Although it is small, it is powerful.	यद्यपि यो सानो छ, यो शक्तिशाली छ।
Whereas	जबकि (Jabaki)	He likes coffee, whereas she likes tea.	उसलाई कफी मन पर्छ, जबकि उसलाई चिया मन पर्छ।

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7. EFFECTS / CAUSE AND RESULT (कारण र प्रभाव - Karan ra Prabhav)

Used to show consequences.

English	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)	Example (Nepali)
Therefore	त्यसैले (Tyasaile)	He worked hard. Therefore, he passed.	उसले कडा मेहनत गर्यो। त्यसैले, ऊ पास भयो।
Thus	यसरी (Yasari)	The prices dropped, thus everyone bought.	मूल्य घट्यो, यसरी सबैले किने।
As a result	नतिजाको रूपमा (Natijako rupma)	It rained heavily. As a result, the road flooded.	धेरै पानी पर्यो। नतिजाको रूपमा, सडक डुबान भयो।
Consequently	फलस्वरूप (Phalaswarup)	He lied to me. Consequently, I don't trust him.	उसले मलाई झूट बोल्यो। फलस्वरूप, म उसलाई विश्वास गर्दिन।
So	त्यसैले (Tyasaile)	I was hungry, so I ate.	म भोको थिएँ, त्यसैले मैले खाएँ।

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8. SUMMING UP (सारांश दिँदा - Saransh Dinda)

Used to conclude or summarize.

English	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)	Example (Nepali)
In conclusion	निष्कर्षमा (Nishkarshma)	In conclusion, education is vital.	निष्कर्षमा, शिक्षा अत्यावश्यक छ।
To summarize	संक्षेपमा (Sankshepma)	To summarize, we need more time.	संक्षेपमा, हामीलाई अझै समय चाहियो।
Overall	समग्रमा (Samagrama)	Overall, the project was successful.	समग्रमा, परियोजना सफल भयो।
In short	छोटकरीमा (Chotkarima)	In short, he is a good man.	छोटकरीमा, उनी राम्रो मानिस हुन्।
Ultimately	अन्ततः (Antatah)	Ultimately, you have to decide.	अन्ततः, तपाईंले निर्णय गर्नुपर्छ।

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9. EMPHASIZING (जोड दिँदा - Jod Dida)

Used to highlight or stress a point.

English	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)	Example (Nepali)
Indeed	निस्सन्देह (Nissandeh)	It is indeed a great achievement.	यो निस्सन्देह ठूलो उपलब्धि हो।
In fact	वास्तवमा (Wastavma)	In fact, I was there yesterday.	वास्तवमा, म हिजो त्यहाँ थिएँ।
Certainly	पक्कै पनि (Pakkai pani)	She will certainly win.	उनी पक्कै पनि जित्छिन्।
Undoubtedly	निर्विवाद रूपमा (Nirvivaad rupma)	This is undoubtedly the best movie.	यो निर्विवाद रूपमा सबैभन्दा राम्रो चलचित्र हो।
Above all	सबैभन्दा माथि (Sabaibhanda mathi)	Above all, be honest.	सबैभन्दा माथि, इमानदार बन्नुहोस्।
Especially	विशेष गरी (Bishesh gari)	I like fruits, especially mangoes.	मलाई फलफूल मन पर्छ, विशेष गरी आँप।

 

Complete List of Transitional Vocabularies Categorized by Function

Including synonyms, Nepali meanings, and example sentences (in English only) for each.

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1. ADDING (थप्दा - Thapda)

Used to add information or agree.

Vocabulary	Synonyms	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)
Moreover	Furthermore, Additionally, In addition	थपैमा (Thapaima)	The hotel is luxurious. Moreover, it offers free breakfast.
Furthermore	Moreover, Additionally, Also	यसबाहेक (Yasabahek)	He has a great degree. Furthermore, he has years of experience.
In addition	Additionally, Moreover, Besides	साथै (Sathai)	She sings beautifully. In addition, she plays the guitar.
Additionally	Furthermore, Moreover, Also	अतिरिक्त (Atirikta)	The course is affordable. Additionally, it is very practical.
Besides	Moreover, Furthermore, Also	बाहेक (Bahek)	I don't want to go. Besides, I'm too tired.
Also	Too, As well, Additionally	पनि (Pani)	He speaks German. He also speaks Russian.
And	Along with, Plus, Together with	र (Ra)	She bought milk and bread from the store.

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2. SEQUENCING (क्रम मिलाउँदा - Kram Milauda)

Used to show order, time, or steps.

Vocabulary	Synonyms	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)
Firstly / First	To begin with, Initially, In the first place	पहिलो (Pahilo)	Firstly, you need to gather all your materials.
Secondly	Second, Next, In the second place	दोस्रो (Dosro)	Secondly, you should analyze the data carefully.
Thirdly	Third, Next, Then	तेस्रो (Tesro)	Thirdly, present your findings to the team.
Next	Then, After that, Subsequently	अर्को (Arko) / त्यसपछि (Tyaspachi)	Next, we will discuss the budget.
Then	After that, Next, Afterwards	अनि (Ani)	Complete the first task. Then, move on to the second.
Afterwards	Later, Then, Subsequently	पछि (Pachi)	We had dinner. Afterwards, we went for a walk.
Finally / Lastly	Ultimately, In the end, Eventually	अन्त्यमा (Antyama)	Finally, submit your completed application form.

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3. ILLUSTRATING (उदाहरण दिँदा - Udaharan Dinda)

Used to give examples or clarify.

Vocabulary	Synonyms	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)
For example	For instance, Such as, To illustrate	उदाहरणका लागि (Udaharana ka lagi)	I enjoy outdoor activities. For example, hiking and swimming.
For instance	For example, Such as, To demonstrate	जस्तै (Jastai)	Take a healthy snack. For instance, an apple or a banana.
Such as	Like, Including, For example	जस्तै (Jastai)	He plays several instruments, such as piano and violin.
To illustrate	To demonstrate, For example, Specifically	उदाहरण दिनु (Udaharan dinu)	To illustrate, let me show you a case study.
Namely	Specifically, That is, To be precise	अर्थात् (Arthat)	There is one problem, namely, the lack of funding.

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4. QUALIFYING (योग्यता/सीमा तोक्दा - Seema Tokda)

Used to show limits, conditions, or concessions.

Vocabulary	Synonyms	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)
However	Nevertheless, Nonetheless, Yet	जे होस् (Je hos) / तापनि (Tapani)	The task is difficult. However, we will finish it.
Although	Though, Even though, While	यद्यपि (Yadyapi)	Although he was tired, he continued working.
Even though	Although, Though, Despite the fact that	यद्यपि (Yadyapi)	Even though it was expensive, she bought it.
While	Whereas, Although, Though	जबकि (Jabaki)	While I understand your concern, I cannot change the rules.
Despite	In spite of, Notwithstanding	बाबजुद (Babajud)	Despite the rain, they went to the park.
In spite of	Despite, Regardless of	को बावजुद (Ko bawajud)	In spite of his age, he runs every day.
Unless	Except if, If not	बाहेक (Bahek) / नभएसम्म (Na bhayesamma)	You will not pass unless you study harder.

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5. COMPARING (तुलना गर्दा - Tulana Garda)

Used to show similarities between two or more things.

Vocabulary	Synonyms	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)
Similarly	Likewise, In the same way, Equally	त्यसैगरी (Tyasaigari)	He loves classical music. Similarly, his wife is a big fan.
Likewise	Similarly, In the same manner, Equally	यसैगरी (Yasaigari)	You need to be punctual. Likewise, you must be professional.
In the same way	Similarly, Likewise, Equally	उही तरिकाले (Uhi tarikale)	Treat your colleagues in the same way you treat your friends.
Equally	Similarly, Likewise, In the same manner	समान रूपमा (Saman rupma)	Both candidates are equally qualified for the position.
As... as	Just like, Comparable to	जत्ति... त्यत्ति (Jatti... Tyatti)	This movie is as exciting as the previous one.

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6. CONTRAST (विपरीत/भिन्नता देखाउँदा - Biparita Dekhauda)

Used to show differences or opposite ideas.

Vocabulary	Synonyms	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)
But	However, Yet, Still	तर (Tara)	She works hard, but she earns very little.
However	Nevertheless, Nonetheless, Yet	तापनि (Tapani)	The product is cheap. However, the quality is poor.
On the other hand	In contrast, Conversely, Alternatively	अर्कोतिर (Arkotira)	He likes action movies. On the other hand, she prefers comedies.
In contrast	On the contrary, Conversely, By contrast	विपरीत (Viparit)	City life is fast-paced. In contrast, village life is slow and peaceful.
On the contrary	In contrast, Conversely, Quite the opposite	विपरीत (Viparit)	He is not lazy. On the contrary, he is the hardest worker.
Although	Though, Even though, While	यद्यपि (Yadyapi)	Although it was cold, she wore a summer dress.
Whereas	While, But, On the other hand	जबकि (Jabaki)	He prefers tea, whereas his brother prefers coffee.
Unlike	In contrast to, As opposed to	भन्दा फरक (Bhanda farak)	Unlike her sister, she is very outgoing.

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7. EFFECTS / CAUSE AND RESULT (कारण र प्रभाव - Karan ra Prabhav)

Used to show consequences or outcomes.

Vocabulary	Synonyms	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)
Therefore	Thus, Hence, Consequently	त्यसैले (Tyasaile)	He missed the bus. Therefore, he was late for work.
Thus	Hence, Therefore, Consequently	यसरी (Yasari)	The company cut costs. Thus, profits increased.
Hence	Therefore, Thus, Consequently	त्यसैले (Tyasaile)	The evidence is clear. Hence, he was found guilty.
As a result	Consequently, Therefore, Thus	नतिजाको रूपमा (Natijako rupma)	The storm was severe. As a result, many trees fell.
Consequently	As a result, Therefore, Hence	फलस्वरूप (Phalaswarup)	She lied to me. Consequently, I ended our friendship.
So	Therefore, Hence, Thus	त्यसैले (Tyasaile)	The room was dark, so I turned on the light.
Because of this	Due to this, As a result of this	यसको कारणले (Yasko karanle)	The roads were icy. Because of this, the school closed.

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8. SUMMING UP (सारांश दिँदा - Saransh Dinda)

Used to conclude or summarize the main points.

Vocabulary	Synonyms	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)
In conclusion	To conclude, Finally, Ultimately	निष्कर्षमा (Nishkarshma)	In conclusion, both candidates are excellent choices.
To summarize	To sum up, In brief, In short	संक्षेपमा (Sankshepma)	To summarize, we need to improve our sales strategy.
In summary	To summarize, Briefly, In essence	सारांशमा (Saranshma)	In summary, the project was completed on time and under budget.
Overall	Generally, All in all, On the whole	समग्रमा (Samagrama)	Overall, the conference was a great success.
In short	In brief, To cut a long story short	छोटकरीमा (Chotkarima)	In short, he is the right person for this job.
Ultimately	Finally, In the end, Eventually	अन्ततः (Antatah)	Ultimately, it is your decision to make.
All in all	Overall, On the whole, Generally	समग्रमा (Samagrama)	All in all, it was a wonderful trip.

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9. EMPHASIZING (जोड दिँदा - Jod Dida)

Used to highlight, stress, or reinforce a point.

Vocabulary	Synonyms	Nepali Meaning	Example (English)
Indeed	Certainly, Truly, Undoubtedly	निस्सन्देह (Nissandeh)	This is indeed the best day of my life.
In fact	Actually, As a matter of fact, Truly	वास्तवमा (Wastavma)	He looks young. In fact, he is over 50 years old.
Certainly	Surely, Definitely, Absolutely	पक्कै पनि (Pakkai pani)	She will certainly be promoted this year.
Undoubtedly	Unquestionably, Certainly, Definitely	निर्विवाद रूपमा (Nirvivaad rupma)	This is undoubtedly the most important issue.
Absolutely	Completely, Totally, Entirely	पूर्ण रूपमा (Purn rupma)	I absolutely agree with your opinion.
Above all	Most importantly, Primarily, Especially	सबैभन्दा माथि (Sabaibhanda mathi)	Above all, remember to stay calm in emergencies.
Especially	Particularly, Specifically, Notably	विशेष गरी (Bishesh gari)	I love desserts, especially chocolate cake.
Particularly	Especially, Specifically, In particular	विशेषगरी (Bisheshgari)	The food was good, particularly the pasta.
Significantly	Importantly, Notably, Remarkably	महत्त्वपूर्ण रूपमा (Mahatwapurn rupma)	The economy has significantly improved this year.