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Newari Phrases

Basic and Everyday Newari Phrases

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:

  1. Hello.
     (jvajalapa.)
     ज्वजलपा।
  2. Hi.
     (jvajalapa.)
     ज्वजलपा।
  3. Thank you.
     (subhaay.)
     सुभाय्।
  4. Thank you very much.
     (yakko yakko shubhae.)
     यक्को यक्को शुभाए।
  5. You are welcome.
     (shubhaay.)
     शुभाय।
  6. Yes. / No.
     (kh. / majyu.)
     ख। / मज्यु।
  7. Please.
     (binti.)
     बिन्ति।
  8. Excuse me. / Sorry.
     (maaph yaanaaviu. / chhyama.)
     माफ यानाविउ। / छ्यमा।
  9. Don't worry.
     (dhanda kya mva.)
     धन्दा क्या म्वा।
  10. Good morning.
     (bhin suth.)
     भिं सुथ।
  11. Good afternoon.
     (bhi nhine.)
     भि न्हिने।
  12. Good evening.
     (bhi sanil.)
     भि सनिल।
  13. Good night.
     (bhin cha.)
     भिं चा।
  14. See you later.
     (svaye chh line.)
     स्वये छ लिने।
  15. Goodbye.
     (alavida.)
     अलविदा।
  16. Bye.
     (bae.)
     बाए।
  17. How are you?
     (mhan phu la?)
     म्हं फु ला?
  18. I am fine. And you?
     (ji ta thik ju. ale chhi?)
     जि त ठिक जु। अले छि?
  19. What is your name?
     (chhanu na chhu kh?)
     छङु ना छु ख?
  20. My name is Asha Narayan.
     (jigu naan aasha naaraayan khah .)
     जिगु नां आशा नारायण खः ।
  21. I am pleased to meet you.
     (chhitah naap laanaah ji lay taah .)
     छितः नाप लानाः जि लय् ताः ।
  22. Bless you! (when sneezing)
     (chhant aashirvaad beema ! (haachhyun vaibalay))
     छन्त आशिर्वाद बीमा ! (हाछ्युं वइबलय्)
  23. Cheers!
     (jyoo dhaka haale!)
     ज्यू धका हाले!
  24. Good luck!
     (bhin karm!)
     भिं कर्म!
  25. Happy birthday!
     (bu di!)
     बु दि!
  26. Congratulations!
     (lasanhana !)
     लसंहना !

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:

  1. Do you live here?
     (chhi than chvanaadee la ?)
     छि थन च्वनादी ला ?
  2. Where are you going?
     (chh gan vanetyana ?)
     छ गन वनेत्यना ?
  3. What are you doing?
     (chhu yaana chovna?)
     छु याना चोव्ना?
  4. Today is a nice day, isn't it?
     (thaun baanlaahgu nhi khah, makhu la ?)
     थौं बांलाःगु न्हि खः, मखु ला ?
  5. Where are you from?
     (chhee gana na jha yoo?)
     छी गना ना झा यू?
  6. I am from India.
     (ji bhaaratayaamh khah .)
     जि भारतयाम्ह खः ।
  7. Do you like it here?
     (chhant than yah la ?)
     छन्त थन यः ला ?
  8. Yes, I like it here.
     (kh:, jit: than ya: .)
     ख:, जित: थन य: ।
  9. How long are you here for?
     (chh than guli tak du ?)
     छ थन गुलि तक दु ?
  10. I am here for three days/weeks.
     (ji than svanhu / vaahya nintin du .)
     जि थन स्वन्हु / वाःया निंतिं दु ।
  11. How old are you?
     (chhee gulee bars?)
     छी गुली बर्स?
  12. I am 26 years old.
     (ji 26 dan dumh khah .)
     जि २६ दँ दुम्ह खः ।
  13. What is your occupation?
     (chhigu lajagaah chhu khah ?)
     छिगु लजगाः छु खः ?
  14. I am a Software Engineer.
     (ji chhamh saphtaveyar injiniyar khah .)
     जि छम्ह सफ्टवेयर इन्जिनियर खः ।
  15. I am a student.
     (ji chhamh bvanaami khah .)
     जि छम्ह ब्वनामि खः ।
  16. I am studying Medical Science.
     (jin chikitsa vigyaan bvanaachvana .)
     जिं चिकित्सा विज्ञान ब्वनाच्वना ।
  17. I am retired.
     (ji avakaash kaayedhun .)
     जि अवकाश कायेधुन ।
  18. What is your email/phone number/address?
     (chhigu imel / phon lyaah / thaay baay chhu khah ?)
     छिगु इमेल / फोन ल्याः / थाय् बाय् छु खः ?
  19. Here is my email/phone number/address.
     (than jigu imel / phon lyaah / thaay baay du .)
     थन जिगु इमेल / फोन ल्याः / थाय् बाय् दु ।
  20. Are you on Facebook or Twitter?
     (chhi phesabukay du laaki tvitaray ?)
     छि फेसबुकय् दु लाकि ट्विटरय् ?
  21. Keep in touch!
     (svaapoo tayaachvan !)
     स्वापू तयाच्वँ !
  22. It has been great meeting you.
     (chhitah naap laanaah tasakan baanlaat .)
     छितः नाप लानाः तसकं बांलात ।

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.

  1. I
     (jin)
     जिं
  2. You
     (chhit)
     छित
  3. He
     (o)
     ओ
  4. She
     (mayajoo)
     मयजू
  5. It
     (o)
     ओ
  6. We
     (jhee)
     झी
  7. They
     (ipi)
     इपि
  8. My / Mine
     (jigu / jigu)
     जिगु / जिगु
  9. Your / Yours (singular)
     (chhigu / chhigu (ekavachan))
     छिगु / छिगु (एकवचन)
  10. His / Her / Its / Your (singular)
     (vayaagu / vayaagu / thv / chhangu (ekavachan))
     वयागु / वयागु / थ्व / छंगु (एकवचन)
  11. Our / Ours
     (jimigu / jimigu)
     जिमिगु / जिमिगु
  12. Your / Yours (plural)
     (chhigu / chhigu (bahuvachan))
     छिगु / छिगु (बहुवचन)
  13. Their / Theirs
     (imigu / imigu)
     इमिगु / इमिगु
  14. This
     (thv)
     थ्व
  15. That
     (vo)
     वो
  16. These
     (thv)
     थ्व

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.

  1. Where is a supermarket?
     (suparamaarket gan du ?)
     सुपरमार्केट गन दु ?
  2. Where can I buy souvenirs?
     (jin lumanti chin gan nyaaye phai ?)
     जिं लुमन्ति चिं गन न्याये फै ?
  3. I would like to buy vintage or antique items.
     (jit: pulaangu baay pulaangu saamaan nyaaye maasti va: .)
     जित: पुलांगु बाय् पुलांगु सामान न्याये मास्ति व: ।
  4. How much is it?
     (thv guli khah ?)
     थ्व गुलि खः ?
  5. Can you write down the price?
     (chhin bhaah chvayaadee phai la ?)
     छिं भाः च्वयादी फै ला ?
  6. Do you accept credit/debit cards?
     (chhin kredit / debit kaard sveekaar yaana la ?)
     छिं क्रेडिट / डेबिट कार्ड स्वीकार याना ला ?
  7. Do you accept cryptocurrencies?
     (chhin kriptokaransee sveekaar yaana la ?)
     छिं क्रिप्टोकरन्सी स्वीकार याना ला ?
  8. Could I have a bag, please?
     (jikey mhicha chhapu biyaadee phai la ?)
     जिकेय् म्हिचा छपु बियादी फै ला ?
  9. I don't need a bag, thanks.
     (jit: jhola mvaah, subhaay .)
     जित: झोला म्वाः, सुभाय् ।
  10. Could I have a receipt, please?
     (jike rasid biyaadee phai la ?)
     जिके रसिद बियादी फै ला ?
  11. I would like to return this, please.
     (jin thv lit bee maasti vah, krpa yaanaah .)
     जिं थ्व लित बी मास्ति वः, कृपा यानाः ।
  12. I would like my money back, please.
     (jitah jigu dhyaba lit bee maasti vah .)
     जितः जिगु ध्यबा लित बी मास्ति वः ।
  13. That's too expensive.
     (va tasakan thike .)
     व तसकं थिके ।
  14. Can you lower the price?
     (chhin bhaah kvakaaye phai la ?)
     छिं भाः क्वकाये फै ला ?
  15. I will give you 5 Rupees.
     (jin chhant 5 taka bee .)
     जिं छन्त ५ तका बी ।

Phrases Related to Transportation

Learning key Newari phrases related to transportation can help you navigate the streets, ask for directions, and interact with locals more confidently. Whether you're taking a bus, taxi, microbus, or walking, understanding basic terms will enhance your experience and make getting around much easier.

  1. Which bus goes to the airport?
     (gugu basan eyaraport vanee ?)
     गुगु बसं एयरपोर्ट वनी ?
  2. What is the bus number?
     (basaya lyaah guli khah ?)
     बसया ल्याः गुलि खः ?
  3. Where is the bus stop?
     (bas dikegu gan du ?)
     बस दिकेगु गन दु ?
  4. What is the next stop?
     (megu dipu chhu khah ?)
     मेगु दिपु छु खः ?
  5. I would like to get off at the shopping center.
     (ji saping sentaray kuhaan vane maasti vah .)
     जि सपिङ्ग सेन्टरय् कुहां वने मास्ति वः ।
  6. Where can I buy a ticket?
     (jin tikat gan nyaaye phai ?)
     जिं टिकट गन न्याये फै ?
  7. Do I need to book a ticket in advance?
     (jin nhyav he tikat buk yaayemaah la ?)
     जिं न्ह्यव हे टिकट बुक यायेमाः ला ?
  8. I would like to cancel / change / confirm my ticket, please.
     (jin jigu tikat radd / hile / pakka yaaye maasti vah .)
     जिं जिगु टिकट रद्द / हिले / पक्का याये मास्ति वः ।
  9. Where is the taxi stand?
     (tyaaksi styaand gan du ?)
     ट्याक्सि स्ट्यान्ड गन दु ?
  10. Please take me to this address.
     (jitah thugu thaasay yankaadisan .)
     जितः थुगु थासय् यंकादिसँ ।
  11. Could you please take me to the hotel?
     (chhin jitah hotalay yanke phai la ?)
     छिं जितः होटलय् यंके फै ला ?
  12. Could you please take me to the train station?
     (chhin jitah rel steshanay yanke phai la ?)
     छिं जितः रेल स्टेशनय् यंके फै ला ?
  13. How much does this cost?
     (thukiya guli tui ?)
     थुकिया गुलि तुइ ?
  14. Is the price negotiable?
     (bhaah khanlhaabalha yaaye jyoo la ?)
     भाः खँल्हाबल्हा याये ज्यू ला ?
  15. Can you give me a discount?
     (chhin jit: chhyaapan biyaadee phai la ?)
     छिं जित: छ्यापं बियादी फै ला ?
  16. Please turn on the meter.
     (mitar chaayekaadisan .)
     मिटर चायेकादिसँ ।
  17. How long will it take to get to the airport?
     (eyaraport thyanket guli ee kai ?)
     एयरपोर्ट थ्यंकेत गुलि ई काइ ?
  18. Stop here.
     (than diki .)
     थन दिकि ।
  19. Can you give me a receipt, please?
     (chhin jit: rasid biyaadee phai la ?)
     छिं जित: रसिद बियादी फै ला ?

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.

  1. What time is it?
     (aah guli ee jul ?)
     आः गुलि ई जुल ?
  2. Quarter past one / two.
     (chhataah ee / nita: pule .)
     छताः ई / निता: पुले ।
  3. Quarter to one / two.
     (pyangoogu bv chhagoo / nigoo .)
     प्यंगूगु ब्व छगू / निगू ।
  4. Half past one / two.
     (chhataah / nitaah ee .)
     छताः / निताः ई ।
  5. Twenty past one / two.
     (chhataah ee / nitaah ee .)
     छताः ई / निताः ई ।
  6. Twenty to one / two.
     (neegoo nisen chhagoo / nigoo .)
     नीगू निसें छगू / निगू ।
  7. It's 1:30 pm / 2:15 am.
     (thv nhinasiya 1:30 / suthasiya 2:15 khah .)
     थ्व न्हिनसिया १:३० / सुथसिया २:१५ खः ।
  8. At what time?
     (gugu ilay ?)
     गुगु इलय् ?
  9. On what date?
     (gugu nhii ?)
     गुगु न्हिइ ?
  10. Second
     (nhaapaya lyoo)
     न्हापया ल्यू
  11. Minute
     (minet)
     मिनेट
  12. Hour
     (ghanta)
     घण्टा
  13. Day
     (nhee)
     न्ही
  14. Week
     (va)
     वा
  15. Month
     (la)
     ला
  16. Year
     (thusee)
     ठुसी
  17. Decade
     (dashak)
     दशक
  18. Century
     (shataabdee)
     शताब्दी

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.

  1. Morning
     (suthan)
     सुथं
  2. Afternoon
     (nhine)
     न्हिने
  3. Evening
     (sanil)
     सनिल
  4. Night
     (banhi)
     बन्हि
  5. Today
     (thaun)
     थौं
  6. Tomorrow
     (kane)
     कने
  7. Tomorrow Morning
     (kanhay suthay 1.)
     कन्हय् सुथय् १.
  8. Day After Tomorrow
     (kanhay lipaaya nhi)
     कन्हय् लिपाया न्हि
  9. Yesterday
     (mhig)
     म्हिग
  10. Yesterday Evening
     (mhigah bahanee)
     म्हिगः बहनी
  11. Day Before Yesterday
     (mhigahya chhanhu nhyah)
     म्हिगःया छन्हु न्ह्यः
  12. This Week / Next Week / Last Week
     (thugu vaah / megu vaah / vangu vaah)
     थुगु वाः / मेगु वाः / वंगु वाः
  13. This Month / Next Month / Last Month
     (thugu la / megu la / vangu la)
     थुगु ला / मेगु ला / वंगु ला
  14. This Year / Next Year / Last Year
     (thugu dan / megu dan / vangu dan)
     थुगु दँ / मेगु दँ / वंगु दँ
  15. Now
     (aa)
     आ
  16. Later
     (lipa)
     लिपा
  17. Before
     (nhyane)
     न्ह्यने
  18. Until May
     (jeth 14 gate tak.)
     जेठ १४ गते तक।
  19. Within a Week
     (chhavaahya dune)
     छवाःया दुने
  20. Within an hour
     (chhaghauya dune)
     छघौया दुने

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.

  1. Less
     (magaagu)
     मगागु
  2. More
     (yokko)
     योक्को
  3. 1/2 (a half)
     (1/2 (bachchhi))
     १/२ (बच्छि)
  4. 1/4 (a quarter)
     (1/4 (pyangoogu bv))
     १/४ (प्यंगूगु ब्व)
  5. 1/3 (a third)
     (1/3 (svabvay chhabv))
     १/३ (स्वब्वय् छब्व)
  6. All / None
     (dakvan / chhun madu)
     दक्वं / छुं मदु
  7. Some / Many
     (chhun / yakv)
     छुं / यक्व
  8. How Much?
     (gu li?)
     गु लि?

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.

  1. 0 - zero
     (0 - shoony)
     ० - शून्य
  2. 1 - one
     (1 - chhagoo)
     १ - छगू
  3. 2 - two
     (2 - nigoo)
     २ - निगू
  4. 3 - three
     (3 - svangoo)
     ३ - स्वंगू
  5. 4 - four
     (4 - pyangoo)
     ४ - प्यंगू
  6. 5 - five
     (5 - nyaagoo)
     ५ - न्यागू
  7. 6 - six
     (6 - chhagoo)
     ६ - छगू
  8. 7 - seven
     (7 - nhay)
     ७ - न्हय्
  9. 8 - eight
     (8 - chya)
     ८ - च्या
  10. 9 - nine
     (9 - nya)
     ९ - न्या
  11. 10 - ten
     (10 - das)
     १० - दस
  12. 11 - eleven
     (11 - jhinchhagoo)
     ११ - झिंछगू
  13. 12 - twelve
     (12 - jhinnimh)
     १२ - झिंनिम्ह
  14. 13 - thirteen
     (13 - jhinsvadan)
     १३ - झिंस्वदँ
  15. 14 - fourteen
     (14 - jhimpyadan)
     १४ - झिंप्यदँ
  16. 15 - fifteen
     (15 - jhinnyaadan)
     १५ - झिंन्यादँ
  17. 16 - sixteen
     (16 - jhinkhudan)
     १६ - झिंखुदँ
  18. 17 - seventeen
     (17 - jhinnhay)
     १७ - झिंन्हय्
  19. 18 - eighteen
     (18 - jhinchyaadan)
     १८ - झिंच्यादँ
  20. 19 - nineteen
     (19 - jhinnyaadan)
     १९ - झिंन्यादँ
  21. 20 - twenty
     (20 - needan)
     २० - नीदँ
  22. 21 - twenty-one
     (21 - neechhagoo)
     २१ - नीछगू
  23. 30 - thirty
     (30 - svee)
     ३० - स्वी
  24. 40 - forty
     (40 - peedan)
     ४० - पीदँ
  25. 50 - fifty
     (50 - nyaasah)
     ५० - न्यासः
  26. 60 - sixty
     (60 - khuidan)
     ६० - खुइदँ
  27. 70 - seventy
     (70 - nhay dan)
     ७० - न्हय् दँ
  28. 80 - eighty
     (80 - cheedan)
     ८० - चीदँ
  29. 90 - ninety
     (90 - nyaasah)
     ९० - न्यासः
  30. 100 - one hundred
     (100 - sachchhi)
     १०० - सच्छि
  31. 101 - one hundred one
     (101 - sachchhi va chhagoo)
     १०१ - सच्छि व छगू
  32. 200 - two hundred
     (200 - nisah)
     २०० - निसः
  33. 201 - two hundred one
     (201 - nisah va chhagoo)
     २०१ - निसः व छगू
  34. 500 - five hundred
     (500 - nyaasah)
     ५०० - न्यासः
  35. 1,000 - one thousand
     (1,000 - chhadvah)
     १,००० - छद्वः
  36. 2,000 - two thousand
     (2000 - nidvah)
     २००० - निद्वः
  37. 2,001 - two thousand one
     (2,001 - nidvah chhagoo)
     २,००१ - निद्वः छगू
  38. 2,102 - two thousand one hundred two
     (2,102 - nidvah va sachchhi nimh)
     २,१०२ - निद्वः व सच्छि निम्ह
  39. 10,000 - ten thousand
     (10,000 - jhidvah)
     १०,००० - झिद्वः
  40. 100,000 - one hundred thousand
     (100,000 - sachchhidvah)
     १००,००० - सच्छिद्वः
  41. 1,000,000 - one million
     (1,00,000 - chhagoo miliyan)
     १,००,००० - छगू मिलियन
  42. 1,000,000,000 - one billion
     (1,00,00,000 - chhagoo arab)
     १,००,००,००० - छगू अरब
Nepali (Rs) Currency Exchange
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Bahrain Dinar 1 Dinar 362.3838 Rs
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