PTE "Respond to a Situation" – Common Vocabulary with Nepali Meaning & Sentences (For Beginners)

PTE "Respond to a Situation" – Common Vocabulary with Nepali Meaning & Sentences (For Beginners)

Here are the most useful words and phrases you need for this task, with Nepali meaning and simple sentences to help you practice.

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1. Greetings & Opening Words

Good morning	शुभ प्रभात	Good morning, Professor.
Good afternoon	शुभ दिउँसो	Good afternoon, sir.
Good evening	शुभ साँझ	Good evening, madam.
Hello	नमस्ते	Hello, I need your help.
Hi	नमस्ते (साथीलाई)	Hi, how are you?
Hey	ए (साथीलाई)	Hey, can you help me?
Excuse me	माफ गर्नुहोस्	Excuse me, may I ask something?
Sorry to bother you	तपाईंलाई दुख दिएकोमा माफ गर्नुहोस्	Sorry to bother you, Professor.

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2. Polite Request Words

Could you...?	के तपाईं... सक्नुहुन्छ?	Could you help me?
Would you...?	के तपाईं... गर्नुहुन्छ?	Would you write a letter?
Would it be possible to...?	के यो सम्भव हुन्छ...?	Would it be possible to get an extension?
Can I...?	के म... सक्छु?	Can I borrow your car?
May I...?	के म... सक्छु? (औपचारिक)	May I ask a question?
I was wondering if...	म सोच्दै थिएँ कि...	I was wondering if you could help.
I'd like to...	म... चाहन्छु	I'd like to request a refund.
Please	कृपया	Please help me.

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3. Apology Words

I'm sorry	माफ गर्नुहोस्	I'm sorry I'm late.
I apologize	म क्षमा माग्छु	I apologize for the mistake.
I feel bad	मलाई नराम्रो लाग्छ	I feel bad about canceling.
I'm afraid I can't	मलाई डर छ म सक्दिन	I'm afraid I can't come.
Unfortunately	दुर्भाग्यवश	Unfortunately, I can't make it.
It won't happen again	यो फेरि हुनेछैन	I promise it won't happen again.
Forgive me	मलाई माफ गर्नुहोस्	Please forgive me.

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4. Agreement & Positive Words

Sure	पक्का	Sure, I can help.
Of course	अवश्य	Of course, you can borrow it.
Absolutely	बिल्कुल	Absolutely, I agree.
No problem	कुनै समस्या छैन	No problem, I'll do it.
That works	त्यो ठीक छ	Saturday works for me.
I'd love to	मलाई खुसी हुन्छ	I'd love to come!
Sounds good	राम्रो लाग्छ	Sounds good, let's do it.
I'd be happy to	म खुसी हुन्छु	I'd be happy to help.

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5. Refusing & Negative Words

I can't	म सक्दिन	I can't come tomorrow.
I'm not able to	म सक्षम छैन	I'm not able to attend.
I'd love to, but...	म चाहन्छु, तर...	I'd love to, but I'm busy.
Maybe another time	सायद अर्को पटक	Maybe another time, sorry.
I'm afraid not	मलाई डर छ छैन	I'm afraid not, I'm busy.
I have to decline	म अस्वीकार गर्नुपर्छ	I have to decline your invitation.
Sadly	दुःखका साथ	Sadly, I can't make it.

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6. Asking for Information

Could you tell me...?	के तपाईं मलाई बताउनुहुन्छ...?	Could you tell me the deadline?
Do you know...?	तपाईंलाई थाहा छ...?	Do you know the process?
I'd like to know...	म जान्न चाहन्छु...	I'd like to know the requirements.
What is...?	के हो...?	What is the fee?
How do I...?	म कसरी...?	How do I apply?
Is there...?	के त्यहाँ... छ?	Is there a waiting list?
When is...?	कहिले हो...?	When is the deadline?

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7. Time & Schedule Words

Tomorrow	भोलि	I need it by tomorrow.
Next week	अर्को हप्ता	Can we meet next week?
This weekend	यो सप्ताहन्त	Are you free this weekend?
Deadline	समयसीमा	The deadline is Friday.
Extension	म्याद थप	Could I get an extension?
On time	समयमै	I'll submit it on time.
Late	ढिलो	I'm sorry I'm late.
Soon	चाँडै	I'll pay you back soon.
In advance	अग्रिम	Thank you in advance.

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8. Place & Location Words

Here	यहाँ	I left it here.
There	त्यहाँ	I'll meet you there.
At the library	पुस्तकालयमा	I'll be at the library.
On campus	क्याम्पसमा	The office is on campus.
Nearby	नजिकै	Is there a doctor nearby?
Far	टाढा	It's too far for me.
My place	मेरो घर	Come to my place.
Your office	तपाईंको कार्यालय	I'll come to your office.

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9. Money & Payment Words

Pay	तिर्नु	I'll pay you back.
Refund	फिर्ता	I'd like a refund.
Fee	शुल्क	What's the fee?
Free	निःशुल्क	Is it free?
Expensive	महँगो	It's too expensive.
Cheap	सस्तो	Can we find something cheaper?
Borrow	उधारो लिनु	Can I borrow money?
Lend	उधारो दिनु	Can you lend me some?
Installment	किस्ता	Do you offer installments?
Discount	छुट	Is there a discount?

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10. Health & Feelings Words

Sick	बिरामी	I've been sick.
Unwell	अस्वस्थ	I'm feeling unwell.
Headache	टाउको दुखाइ	I have a bad headache.
Stressed	तनावमा	I'm really stressed.
Tired	थकित	I'm too tired to come.
Better	निको	I'm feeling better now.
Emergency	आपतकाल	It's a family emergency.
Appointment	भेटघाट	I have a doctor's appointment.

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11. Study & Academic Words

Assignment	असाइनमेन्ट	My assignment is due Friday.
Exam	परीक्षा	I have an exam next week.
Grade	अंक	I got a low grade.
Professor	प्रोफेसर	I'll ask my professor.
Class	कक्षा	I missed class yesterday.
Notes	नोट	Could you share the notes?
Transcript	ट्रान्सक्रिप्ट	I need my transcript.
Scholarship	छात्रवृत्ति	I'm applying for a scholarship.
Thesis	थेसिस	My thesis is due soon.
Tutor	शिक्षक	I need a math tutor.

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12. Work & Job Words

Boss / Manager	मालिक / प्रबन्धक	I'll talk to my manager.
Salary	तलब	I'd like to discuss my salary.
Shift	पाली	Can I change my shift?
Day off	बिदा	I need a day off.
Meeting	बैठक	I missed the meeting.
Deadline	समयसीमा	The deadline is tomorrow.
Interview	अन्तर्वार्ता	I have a job interview.
Reference	सिफारिस	Could you be my reference?
Raise	तलब वृद्धि	I'd like to ask for a raise.
Transfer	स्थानान्तरण	I'd like a department transfer.

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13. Daily Life Words

Roommate	कोठा साथी	My roommate is messy.
Neighbor	छिमेकी	My neighbor is noisy.
Landlord	घर मालिक	I'll call the landlord.
Rent	भाडा	I can't pay rent this month.
Move	सर्नु	I'm moving next month.
Broken	बिग्रिएको	My car is broken.
Fix	मर्मत गर्नु	Could you fix it?
Noise	हल्ला	The noise is too loud.
Quiet	शान्त	Please be quiet.
Clean	सफा	Could you clean up?

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14. Useful Connector Words

But	तर	I'd love to, but I'm busy.
Because	किनभने	I can't come because I'm sick.
So	त्यसैले	I'm busy, so I can't come.
However	तर पनि	However, I have a problem.
Also	पनि	I also need help.
Maybe	सायद	Maybe next week?
Actually	वास्तवमा	Actually, I can't make it.
Unfortunately	दुर्भाग्यवश	Unfortunately, I'm busy.
Anyway	जे भए पनि	Anyway, thanks for asking.

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15. Closing & Thanking Words

Thank you	धन्यवाद	Thank you for your help.
Thanks a lot	धेरै धन्यवाद	Thanks a lot for understanding.
I appreciate it	म कदर गर्छु	I really appreciate it.
Thanks for your time	तपाईंको समयको लागि धन्यवाद	Thanks for your time, Professor.
Have a good day	राम्रो दिन होस्	Have a good day!
See you	भेटौंला	See you next week.
Take care	ध्यान राख्नुहोस्	Take care!
Let me know	मलाई थाहा दिनुहोस्	Let me know if that works.
Looking forward	प्रतीक्षामा	I look forward to hearing from you.

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Quick Summary Table – Most Important 20 Words

Could you	के तपाईं	Request
Would it be possible	के सम्भव छ	Polite request
Sorry	माफ गर्नुहोस्	Apology
I'm afraid	मलाई डर छ	Polite refusal
Thank you	धन्यवाद	Gratitude
Please	कृपया	Polite
I'd like to	म चाहन्छु	Request
Let me know	थाहा दिनुहोस्	Closing
Unfortunately	दुर्भाग्यवश	Bad news
Of course	अवश्य	Agreement
No problem	समस्या छैन	Agreement
Maybe	सायद	Suggestion
Because	किनभने	Reason
But	तर	Contrast
Deadline	समयसीमा	Time
Extension	म्याद थप	Time
Appointment	भेटघाट	Meeting
Emergency	आपतकाल	Urgent
Appreciate	कदर गर्नु	Gratitude
Congratulations	बधाई छ	Celebration

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🎯 Practice Tip for Beginners

1.      Learn 5 words per day – Don't try to memorize all at once.

2.      Say the sentence out loud – Practice pronunciation.

3.      Use them in your own situations – Make your own sentences.

4.      Record yourself – Listen and improve.

5.      Focus on tone – Formal vs. informal matters more than big words.