The phrases below are for the beginners who want to learn Nepali or anyone looking to understand basic, commonly used phrases and sentences before visiting Newari-speaking regions, such as Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur.
This guide includes how to use greetings and pleasantries, start conversations when meeting new people, and essential phrases for activities like shopping, asking for directions, exploring local areas, or dealing with transportation, such as booking tickets, hiring taxis, and navigating routes. You will also find phrases related to time, days, and numbers in Newari, which are particularly useful for daily conversations.
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Greetings and Pleasantries in Newari
In Newari, Greetings and Pleasantries play an important part in fostering social connections. The language offers various greetings suitable for different times of the day and occasions. For example, "Jwojalapa" is used to convey respect and welcome. For specific times of the day, "Bhin Suthe" is used to wish "good morning", and "Bhin Cha" is used to wish "good evening".
Below are a few more examples:
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1. Hello.ज्वजलपा। (jvajalapa.)
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2. Hi.ज्वजलपा। (jvajalapa.)
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3. Thank you.सुभाय्। (subhaay.)
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4. Thank you very much.यक्को यक्को शुभाए। (yakko yakko shubhae.)
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5. You are welcome.शुभाय। (shubhaay.)
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6. Yes. / No.ख। / मज्यु। (kh. / majyu.)
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7. Please.बिन्ति। (binti.)
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8. Excuse me. / Sorry.माफ यानाविउ। / छ्यमा। (maaph yaanaaviu. / chhyama.)
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9. Don't worry.धन्दा क्या म्वा। (dhanda kya mva.)
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10. Good morning.भिं सुथ। (bhin suth.)
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11. Good afternoon.भि न्हिने। (bhi nhine.)
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12. Good evening.भि सनिल। (bhi sanil.)
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13. Good night.भिं चा। (bhin cha.)
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14. See you later.स्वये छ लिने। (svaye chh line.)
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15. Goodbye.अलविदा। (alavida.)
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16. Bye.बाए। (bae.)
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17. How are you?म्हं फु ला? (mhan phu la?)
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18. I am fine. And you?जि त ठिक जु। अले छि? (ji ta thik ju. ale chhi?)
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19. What is your name?छङु ना छु ख? (chhanu na chhu kh?)
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20. My name is Asha Narayan.जिगु नां आशा नारायण खः । (jigu naan aasha naaraayan khah .)
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21. I am pleased to meet you.छितः नाप लानाः जि लय् ताः । (chhitah naap laanaah ji lay taah .)
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22. Bless you! (when sneezing)छन्त आशिर्वाद बीमा ! (हाछ्युं वइबलय्) (chhant aashirvaad beema ! (haachhyun vaibalay))
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23. Cheers!ज्यू धका हाले! (jyoo dhaka haale!)
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24. Good luck!भिं कर्म! (bhin karm!)
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25. Happy birthday!बु दि! (bu di!)
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26. Congratulations!लसंहना ! (lasanhana !)
Starting Conversation Between People
Learning to start conversations in Newari helps you connect with others and build strong relationships. It allows you to engage in social interactions and form bonds with local Newari communities.
Here are some examples:
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27. Do you live here?छि थन च्वनादी ला ? (chhi than chvanaadee la ?)
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28. Where are you going?छ गन वनेत्यना ? (chh gan vanetyana ?)
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29. What are you doing?छु याना चोव्ना? (chhu yaana chovna?)
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30. Today is a nice day, isn't it?थौं बांलाःगु न्हि खः, मखु ला ? (thaun baanlaahgu nhi khah, makhu la ?)
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31. Where are you from?छी गना ना झा यू? (chhee gana na jha yoo?)
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32. I am from India.जि भारतयाम्ह खः । (ji bhaaratayaamh khah .)
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33. Do you like it here?छन्त थन यः ला ? (chhant than yah la ?)
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34. Yes, I like it here.ख:, जित: थन य: । (kh:, jit: than ya: .)
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35. How long are you here for?छ थन गुलि तक दु ? (chh than guli tak du ?)
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36. I am here for three days/weeks.जि थन स्वन्हु / वाःया निंतिं दु । (ji than svanhu / vaahya nintin du .)
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37. How old are you?छी गुली बर्स? (chhee gulee bars?)
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38. I am 26 years old.जि २६ दँ दुम्ह खः । (ji 26 dan dumh khah .)
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39. What is your occupation?छिगु लजगाः छु खः ? (chhigu lajagaah chhu khah ?)
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40. I am a Software Engineer.जि छम्ह सफ्टवेयर इन्जिनियर खः । (ji chhamh saphtaveyar injiniyar khah .)
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41. I am a student.जि छम्ह ब्वनामि खः । (ji chhamh bvanaami khah .)
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42. I am studying Medical Science.जिं चिकित्सा विज्ञान ब्वनाच्वना । (jin chikitsa vigyaan bvanaachvana .)
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43. I am retired.जि अवकाश कायेधुन । (ji avakaash kaayedhun .)
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44. What is your email/phone number/address?छिगु इमेल / फोन ल्याः / थाय् बाय् छु खः ? (chhigu imel / phon lyaah / thaay baay chhu khah ?)
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45. Here is my email/phone number/address.थन जिगु इमेल / फोन ल्याः / थाय् बाय् दु । (than jigu imel / phon lyaah / thaay baay du .)
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46. Are you on Facebook or Twitter?छि फेसबुकय् दु लाकि ट्विटरय् ? (chhi phesabukay du laaki tvitaray ?)
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47. Keep in touch!स्वापू तयाच्वँ ! (svaapoo tayaachvan !)
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48. It has been great meeting you.छितः नाप लानाः तसकं बांलात । (chhitah naap laanaah tasakan baanlaat .)
Pronouns in Newari
Using pronouns correctly in Newari is not just a matter of grammar; it also shows respect for the person you're addressing. Newari, like many other languages, has formal and informal pronouns, and choosing the right one reflects the level of respect or familiarity you have with the other person.
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49. Iजिं (jin)
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50. Youछित (chhit)
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51. Heओ (o)
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52. Sheमयजू (mayajoo)
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53. Itओ (o)
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54. Weझी (jhee)
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55. Theyइपि (ipi)
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56. My / Mineजिगु / जिगु (jigu / jigu)
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57. Your / Yours (singular)छिगु / छिगु (एकवचन) (chhigu / chhigu (ekavachan))
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58. His / Her / Its / Your (singular)वयागु / वयागु / थ्व / छंगु (एकवचन) (vayaagu / vayaagu / thv / chhangu (ekavachan))
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59. Our / Oursजिमिगु / जिमिगु (jimigu / jimigu)
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60. Your / Yours (plural)छिगु / छिगु (बहुवचन) (chhigu / chhigu (bahuvachan))
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61. Their / Theirsइमिगु / इमिगु (imigu / imigu)
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62. Thisथ्व (thv)
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63. Thatवो (vo)
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64. Theseथ्व (thv)
Shopping Phrases in Newari
Learning basic shopping phrases in Newari is essential when visiting the Kathmandu Valley (Kathmandu, Patan & Bhaktapur), the cultural heartland of the Newar community. Knowing these phrases helps you navigate local markets, interact with shopkeepers, and appreciate the rich heritage of the area. It not only makes communication smoother but also shows respect for the local culture, creating a more authentic and enriching travel experience.
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65. Where is a supermarket?सुपरमार्केट गन दु ? (suparamaarket gan du ?)
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66. Where can I buy souvenirs?जिं लुमन्ति चिं गन न्याये फै ? (jin lumanti chin gan nyaaye phai ?)
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67. I would like to buy vintage or antique items.जित: पुलांगु बाय् पुलांगु सामान न्याये मास्ति व: । (jit: pulaangu baay pulaangu saamaan nyaaye maasti va: .)
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68. How much is it?थ्व गुलि खः ? (thv guli khah ?)
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69. Can you write down the price?छिं भाः च्वयादी फै ला ? (chhin bhaah chvayaadee phai la ?)
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70. Do you accept credit/debit cards?छिं क्रेडिट / डेबिट कार्ड स्वीकार याना ला ? (chhin kredit / debit kaard sveekaar yaana la ?)
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71. Do you accept cryptocurrencies?छिं क्रिप्टोकरन्सी स्वीकार याना ला ? (chhin kriptokaransee sveekaar yaana la ?)
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72. Could I have a bag, please?जिकेय् म्हिचा छपु बियादी फै ला ? (jikey mhicha chhapu biyaadee phai la ?)
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73. I don't need a bag, thanks.जित: झोला म्वाः, सुभाय् । (jit: jhola mvaah, subhaay .)
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74. Could I have a receipt, please?जिके रसिद बियादी फै ला ? (jike rasid biyaadee phai la ?)
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75. I would like to return this, please.जिं थ्व लित बी मास्ति वः, कृपा यानाः । (jin thv lit bee maasti vah, krpa yaanaah .)
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76. I would like my money back, please.जितः जिगु ध्यबा लित बी मास्ति वः । (jitah jigu dhyaba lit bee maasti vah .)
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77. That's too expensive.व तसकं थिके । (va tasakan thike .)
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78. Can you lower the price?छिं भाः क्वकाये फै ला ? (chhin bhaah kvakaaye phai la ?)
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79. I will give you 5 Rupees.जिं छन्त ५ तका बी । (jin chhant 5 taka bee .)
Clock Basic in Newari
Understanding basic clock-related phrases in Newari is valuable when exploring the Kathmandu Valley, where traditional culture thrives alongside modern life. Knowing how to ask or tell the time in Newari helps you stay punctual, plan your day, and engage with locals more effectively. It also deepens your connection to the community by showing respect for their language and traditions.
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99. What time is it?आः गुलि ई जुल ? (aah guli ee jul ?)
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100. Quarter past one / two.छताः ई / निता: पुले । (chhataah ee / nita: pule .)
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101. Quarter to one / two.प्यंगूगु ब्व छगू / निगू । (pyangoogu bv chhagoo / nigoo .)
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102. Half past one / two.छताः / निताः ई । (chhataah / nitaah ee .)
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103. Twenty past one / two.छताः ई / निताः ई । (chhataah ee / nitaah ee .)
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104. Twenty to one / two.नीगू निसें छगू / निगू । (neegoo nisen chhagoo / nigoo .)
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105. It's 1:30 pm / 2:15 am.थ्व न्हिनसिया १:३० / सुथसिया २:१५ खः । (thv nhinasiya 1:30 / suthasiya 2:15 khah .)
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106. At what time?गुगु इलय् ? (gugu ilay ?)
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107. On what date?गुगु न्हिइ ? (gugu nhii ?)
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108. Secondन्हापया ल्यू (nhaapaya lyoo)
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109. Minuteमिनेट (minet)
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110. Hourघण्टा (ghanta)
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111. Dayन्ही (nhee)
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112. Weekवा (va)
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113. Monthला (la)
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114. Yearठुसी (thusee)
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115. Decadeदशक (dashak)
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116. Centuryशताब्दी (shataabdee)
Past, Present, and Future Time
Understanding how to express time in the past, present, and future in Newari is essential for making plans, sharing stories, and engaging in meaningful conversations with locals.
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117. Morningसुथं (suthan)
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118. Afternoonन्हिने (nhine)
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119. Eveningसनिल (sanil)
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120. Nightबन्हि (banhi)
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121. Todayथौं (thaun)
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122. Tomorrowकने (kane)
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123. Tomorrow Morningकन्हय् सुथय् १. (kanhay suthay 1.)
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124. Day After Tomorrowकन्हय् लिपाया न्हि (kanhay lipaaya nhi)
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125. Yesterdayम्हिग (mhig)
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126. Yesterday Eveningम्हिगः बहनी (mhigah bahanee)
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127. Day Before Yesterdayम्हिगःया छन्हु न्ह्यः (mhigahya chhanhu nhyah)
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128. This Week / Next Week / Last Weekथुगु वाः / मेगु वाः / वंगु वाः (thugu vaah / megu vaah / vangu vaah)
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129. This Month / Next Month / Last Monthथुगु ला / मेगु ला / वंगु ला (thugu la / megu la / vangu la)
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130. This Year / Next Year / Last Yearथुगु दँ / मेगु दँ / वंगु दँ (thugu dan / megu dan / vangu dan)
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131. Nowआ (aa)
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132. Laterलिपा (lipa)
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133. Beforeन्ह्यने (nhyane)
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134. Until Mayजेठ १४ गते तक। (jeth 14 gate tak.)
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135. Within a Weekछवाःया दुने (chhavaahya dune)
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136. Within an hourछघौया दुने (chhaghauya dune)
Expressing Quantities and Amount
Expressing quantities and amounts in Newari is crucial for daily activities like shopping, cooking, or discussing numbers and measurements. It will help you in practical situations like bargaining in markets, ordering food, or discussing any numerical details with Newari speakers.
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137. Lessमगागु (magaagu)
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138. Moreयोक्को (yokko)
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139. 1/2 (a half)१/२ (बच्छि) (1/2 (bachchhi))
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140. 1/4 (a quarter)१/४ (प्यंगूगु ब्व) (1/4 (pyangoogu bv))
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141. 1/3 (a third)१/३ (स्वब्वय् छब्व) (1/3 (svabvay chhabv))
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142. All / Noneदक्वं / छुं मदु (dakvan / chhun madu)
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143. Some / Manyछुं / यक्व (chhun / yakv)
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144. How Much?गु लि? (gu li?)
Numbers in Newari
Learning numbers in Newari is essential as they are used daily, whether you're shopping in local markets, asking for directions, or discussing dates and times. It not only simplifies practical tasks but also helps you engage more deeply with the vibrant and rich culture of the Kathmandu Valley and its people.
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145. 0 - zero० - शून्य (0 - shoony)
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146. 1 - one१ - छगू (1 - chhagoo)
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147. 2 - two२ - निगू (2 - nigoo)
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148. 3 - three३ - स्वंगू (3 - svangoo)
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149. 4 - four४ - प्यंगू (4 - pyangoo)
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150. 5 - five५ - न्यागू (5 - nyaagoo)
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151. 6 - six६ - छगू (6 - chhagoo)
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152. 7 - seven७ - न्हय् (7 - nhay)
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153. 8 - eight८ - च्या (8 - chya)
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154. 9 - nine९ - न्या (9 - nya)
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155. 10 - ten१० - दस (10 - das)
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156. 11 - eleven११ - झिंछगू (11 - jhinchhagoo)
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157. 12 - twelve१२ - झिंनिम्ह (12 - jhinnimh)
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158. 13 - thirteen१३ - झिंस्वदँ (13 - jhinsvadan)
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159. 14 - fourteen१४ - झिंप्यदँ (14 - jhimpyadan)
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160. 15 - fifteen१५ - झिंन्यादँ (15 - jhinnyaadan)
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161. 16 - sixteen१६ - झिंखुदँ (16 - jhinkhudan)
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162. 17 - seventeen१७ - झिंन्हय् (17 - jhinnhay)
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163. 18 - eighteen१८ - झिंच्यादँ (18 - jhinchyaadan)
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164. 19 - nineteen१९ - झिंन्यादँ (19 - jhinnyaadan)
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165. 20 - twenty२० - नीदँ (20 - needan)
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166. 21 - twenty-one२१ - नीछगू (21 - neechhagoo)
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167. 30 - thirty३० - स्वी (30 - svee)
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168. 40 - forty४० - पीदँ (40 - peedan)
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169. 50 - fifty५० - न्यासः (50 - nyaasah)
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170. 60 - sixty६० - खुइदँ (60 - khuidan)
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171. 70 - seventy७० - न्हय् दँ (70 - nhay dan)
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172. 80 - eighty८० - चीदँ (80 - cheedan)
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173. 90 - ninety९० - न्यासः (90 - nyaasah)
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174. 100 - one hundred१०० - सच्छि (100 - sachchhi)
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175. 101 - one hundred one१०१ - सच्छि व छगू (101 - sachchhi va chhagoo)
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176. 200 - two hundred२०० - निसः (200 - nisah)
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177. 201 - two hundred one२०१ - निसः व छगू (201 - nisah va chhagoo)
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178. 500 - five hundred५०० - न्यासः (500 - nyaasah)
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179. 1,000 - one thousand१,००० - छद्वः (1,000 - chhadvah)
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180. 2,000 - two thousand२००० - निद्वः (2000 - nidvah)
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181. 2,001 - two thousand one२,००१ - निद्वः छगू (2,001 - nidvah chhagoo)
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182. 2,102 - two thousand one hundred two२,१०२ - निद्वः व सच्छि निम्ह (2,102 - nidvah va sachchhi nimh)
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183. 10,000 - ten thousand१०,००० - झिद्वः (10,000 - jhidvah)
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184. 100,000 - one hundred thousand१००,००० - सच्छिद्वः (100,000 - sachchhidvah)
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185. 1,000,000 - one million१,००,००० - छगू मिलियन (1,00,000 - chhagoo miliyan)
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186. 1,000,000,000 - one billion१,००,००,००० - छगू अरब (1,00,00,000 - chhagoo arab)
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