PTE Useful Vocabulary for Speaking (with Nepali Meanings and English Examples)

PTE Useful Vocabulary for Speaking (with Nepali Meanings and English Examples)

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1. Describing Trends & Changes

English Word	Nepali Meaning	Example Sentence
increase	वृद्धि हुनु	The number of students increased significantly last year.
decrease	कमी हुनु	The rainfall decreased during the summer months.
rise	बढ्नु	House prices rose sharply in urban areas.
fall	घट्नु	Employment fell across the manufacturing sector.
fluctuate	उतार-चढ़ाव हुनु	Temperatures fluctuated throughout the week.
remain stable	स्थिर रहनु	The population remained stable over the decade.
peak	उच्चतम बिन्दुमा पुग्नु	Sales peaked in December.
decline	गिरावट हुनु	The birth rate has declined steadily.
grow	बढ्नु	The economy grew by 5 percent.
drop	घट्नु	Attendance dropped dramatically after the holiday.

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2. Expressing Opinions

English Word/Phrase	Nepali Meaning	Example Sentence
I believe	मलाई लाग्छ	I believe education is the key to success.
In my opinion	मेरो विचारमा	In my opinion, technology has changed our lives.
I think	मलाई लाग्छ	I think the government should invest more in health.
From my perspective	मेरो दृष्टिकोणबाट	From my perspective, this policy is beneficial.
I strongly agree	म पूर्ण रूपमा सहमत छु	I strongly agree that climate change is urgent.
I disagree	म असहमत छु	I disagree with the idea that money brings happiness.
It seems to me	मलाई यस्तो लाग्छ	It seems to me that people are working longer hours.

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3. Giving Reasons & Examples

English Word/Phrase	Nepali Meaning	Example Sentence
because	किनभने	I chose this career because I love helping people.
therefore	त्यसैले	He studied hard; therefore, he passed the exam.
for example	उदाहरणको लागि	For example, many students use mobile apps for learning.
such as	जस्तै	Fruits such as apples and oranges are healthy.
moreover	यसका अतिरिक्त	Moreover, exercise improves mental health.
in addition	थप रूपमा	In addition, the cost of living has risen.
as a result	परिणामस्वरूप	As a result, more people moved to cities.
due to	कारणले	Due to heavy rain, the event was cancelled.

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4. Comparing & Contrasting

English Word/Phrase	Nepali Meaning	Example Sentence
however	तर/यद्यपि	However, not everyone agrees with this view.
whereas	जबकि	Men prefer sports, whereas women prefer reading.
on the other hand	अर्कोतर्फ	On the other hand, technology can isolate people.
similarly	त्यसैगरी	Similarly, education levels have improved.
in contrast	यसको विपरीत	In contrast, rural areas have fewer facilities.
compared to	तुलनामा	Compared to last year, prices are higher.
while	जबकि	While cities are busy, villages are peaceful.
unlike	भन्दा फरक	Unlike his brother, he enjoys public speaking.

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5. Describing Importance

English Word/Phrase	Nepali Meaning	Example Sentence
crucial	अत्यावश्यक	Education is crucial for a country's development.
essential	आवश्यक	Clean water is essential for good health.
significant	महत्त्वपूर्ण	There has been a significant improvement in literacy.
vital	अत्यन्त महत्त्वपूर्ण	Sleep is vital for mental well-being.
important	महत्त्वपूर्ण	It is important to respect different cultures.
valuable	मूल्यवान	Time is more valuable than money.
necessary	आवश्यक	It is necessary to follow traffic rules.

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6. Describing Problems & Solutions

English Word/Phrase	Nepali Meaning	Example Sentence
problem	समस्या	Air pollution is a serious problem in Kathmandu.
issue	मुद्दा	Climate change is a global issue.
challenge	चुनौती	Finding a job is a major challenge for graduates.
solution	समाधान	The solution is to invest in renewable energy.
tackle	समाधान गर्नु	Governments must tackle unemployment.
overcome	पार गर्नु	She overcame many difficulties to succeed.
address	सम्बोधन गर्नु	We need to address the housing crisis.
solve	समाधान गर्नु	Technology can help solve many problems.

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7. Useful Connectors & Discourse Markers

English Word/Phrase	Nepali Meaning	Example Sentence
firstly	पहिलो कुरा	Firstly, education improves job prospects.
secondly	दोस्रो कुरा	Secondly, it helps reduce poverty.
finally	अन्तमा	Finally, education strengthens democracy.
in conclusion	निष्कर्षमा	In conclusion, education is the foundation of society.
to sum up	संक्षेपमा	To sum up, both views have merit.
overall	समग्रमा	Overall, the situation has improved.
nevertheless	तैपनि	Nevertheless, more work is needed.
consequently	परिणामस्वरूप	Consequently, many people lost their jobs.

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8. Describing Personal Experience

English Word/Phrase	Nepali Meaning	Example Sentence
experience	अनुभव	I had a wonderful experience travelling to Pokhara.
memorable	सम्झनायोग्य	It was a memorable trip with my family.
opportunity	अवसर	I got the opportunity to study abroad.
achievement	उपलब्धि	Winning the competition was a great achievement.
challenge	चुनौती	Learning English was a challenge for me.
motivated	प्रेरित	My teacher motivated me to work harder.
inspired	प्रेरित	I was inspired by my father's dedication.
confident	आत्मविश्वासी	I feel confident when I speak in public.

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9. Describing People & Places

English Word	Nepali Meaning	Example Sentence
generous	उदार	My grandfather was a generous man.
hardworking	मेहनती	Nepali farmers are hardworking and resilient.
hospitable	आतिथ्यशील	Nepali people are known for being hospitable.
crowded	भीडभाड	Kathmandu is crowded during festivals.
peaceful	शान्त	The village is peaceful and quiet.
vibrant	जीवन्त	The market was vibrant and colourful.
picturesque	रमणीय	Pokhara is a picturesque city.
bustling	चहलपहल	The streets were bustling with activity.

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10. Academic & Formal Vocabulary

English Word	Nepali Meaning	Example Sentence
analyse	विश्लेषण गर्नु	We need to analyse the data carefully.
evaluate	मूल्याङ्कन गर्नु	Teachers evaluate students' progress.
demonstrate	प्रदर्शन गर्नु	The study demonstrates a clear link.
indicate	संकेत गर्नु	The results indicate a positive trend.
suggest	सुझाव दिनु	Research suggests that exercise improves memory.
conclude	निष्कर्ष निकाल्नु	We can conclude that the policy worked.
highlight	उजागर गर्नु	The report highlights key challenges.
emphasise	जोड दिनु	I want to emphasise the importance of teamwork.

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11. Common PTE Speaking Phrases

English Phrase	Nepali Meaning	Example Sentence
Let me describe	म वर्णन गर्न दिनुहोस्	Let me describe the picture in detail.
As you can see	तपाईं देख्न सक्नुहुन्छ	As you can see, the graph shows an upward trend.
What stands out is	मुख्य कुरा के हो भने	What stands out is the sharp increase in 2020.
It is worth noting	यो उल्लेखनीय छ	It is worth noting that both figures are similar.
To be more specific	अझ विशेष रूपमा	To be more specific, the number doubled.
In other words	अर्को शब्दमा	In other words, the situation improved.
Generally speaking	सामान्यतया	Generally speaking, people prefer city life.
As far as I know	मलाई थाहा भएसम्म	As far as I know, this is the best option.

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12. Retell Lecture / Summarise Group Discussion Vocabulary

English Phrase	Nepali Meaning	Example Sentence
The speaker mentioned	वक्ताले उल्लेख गर्नुभयो	The speaker mentioned three main causes.
According to the lecture	व्याख्यान अनुसार	According to the lecture, sleep affects memory.
The main point was	मुख्य बिन्दु थियो	The main point was that education needs reform.
The presenter argued	प्रस्तुतकर्ताले तर्क गर्नुभयो	The presenter argued that technology helps learning.
It was suggested that	सुझाव दिइयो	It was suggested that governments should act.
The discussion focused on	छलफल केन्द्रित थियो	The discussion focused on climate change.

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Tips for PTE Speaking

1.      Use varied vocabulary — Avoid repeating the same words.

2.      Use connectors — Words like however, moreover, therefore improve fluency.

3.      Speak naturally — Do not memorise sentences; practise using words in context.

4.      Use academic words — Words like significant, crucial, demonstrate boost your score.

5.      Practise daily — Use these words in your own sentences.