Learning Nepali can be a rewarding and enriching experience for children, especially for Nepali parents living abroad who wish to preserve their cultural heritage. This page offers a comprehensive collection of useful resources and practical tips to help you teach Nepali language skills, including reading, writing, and pronunciation, to your children. Whether you’re looking for online tools, books, or creative activities, we provide curated suggestions to make language learning fun and engaging.

Nepali Alphabet

अ आ – इ ई – उ ऊ – ए ऐ 

ओ औ – अं अः – ऋ ॠ

श्री ॐ

१	क  ख  ग  घ  ङ
२	च  छ  ज  झ  ञ
३	ट  ठ  ड  ढ  ण
४	त  थ  द  ध  न
५	प  फ  ब  भ  म
६	य  र  ल  व – श ष स
७	ह  क्ष  त्र  ज्ञ

Nepali Easy words

१	काका	बाबा	आमा	दिदि	भाई	कर्मा
२	खाना	छैन	अरु	कफी	कुरा	केटा
३	गीत	गाई	दाई	छोरा	फुपू	रङ
४	घर	सेवा	घोडा	चरा	बाघ	सिंह
५	नङ	कान	नाक	मेवा	ढाड	खाऊ
६	घाम	चुरा	पुत्र	ऐना	टोपी	जिरा
७	आयो	छाता	छुनु	गयो	खायो	जग
८	चिया	चिनी	जेरी	जुस	कफी	खीर
९	दाल	भात	दुध	केरा	माम	ऋण
१०	सेतो	कालो	इँटा	निलो	खोप	यहाँ
११	नाम	थर	खाट	शेष	राम	राजा
१२	माथि	उनि	छन्	हरु	लाई	पर्ख
१३	तल	गंगा	रुनु	मित्र	मुटु	बाँण
१४	ठग	डर	आउ	ठुलो	सात	दुई
१५	एक	दश	पाँच	चार	तिन	आठ

१	कमल	डलर	दमक	पहल
२	सरल	गमला	मदन	टेबल
३	चेपारो	छेपारो	जरायो	रेडियो
४	नेपाल	भारत	तयार	समेत
५	पुतली	प्रणाम	पुलिस	प्रहरी
६	बालुवा	सपना	हलुवा	टपरी
७	बाहिर	कपाल	कनायो	डरायो
८	चाईना	मिलन	पातलो	अदुवा
९	समय	कुकर	घुमेको	किताब
१०	बिरालो	खरायो	टाउको	बिरुवा
११	बिहान	कहिले	बहिनि	पराल
१२	शिवजी	डमरु	त्रिशुल	गणेश
१३	कबिता	कुकुर	गाउनु	जमरा
१४	निधार	कागती	टाउको	चलाख
१५	बिज्ञान	गणित	हिसाब	कारण

 

 

 

The Nepali language has a rich history rooted in the ancient Indo-Aryan language family, specifically within the Indo-European family of languages. It is primarily spoken in Nepal, but also by communities in parts of India, Bhutan, and Myanmar.

Origins and Development:

Nepali is believed to have originated from Sanskrit, the classical language of ancient India. It was influenced by the languages of early medieval India, particularly Prakrit, which led to the development of various regional dialects. The language evolved over time, and by the 12th century, it began to emerge in written form with the Prithvi Narayan Shah period marking a significant point in the unification of Nepal, and in turn, the standardization of the language across the country.

The earliest examples of Nepali, such as “Ain-i-Akbari” from the 16th century, showed its roots in the Maithili and Bhojpuri dialects spoken in the Terai region. Over time, it absorbed linguistic influences from languages like Tibetan, Newari, Hindi, and English, due to Nepal’s geographical location and interactions with neighboring countries.

The Role of the Devanagari Script:

Nepali is written in Devanagari, a script that is also used for languages like Hindi, Sanskrit, and Marathi. The adoption of Devanagari was influenced by the growing power of Sanskrit and its religious significance. The script has been a key component in the preservation and spread of the language, particularly in the context of Hindu religious texts.

Official Status and Modern Usage:

Nepali became the official language of Nepal during the Unification of Nepal under King Prithvi Narayan Shah in the mid-18th century. It gained prominence during the Rana era (19th century) and was later formalized as the national language following the establishment of the federal democratic republic in 2008. Nepali serves not only as a linguistic bridge across Nepal’s diverse ethnic groups but also as a tool for national identity and unity.

Today, Nepali is spoken by millions worldwide, with over 17 million speakers in Nepal alone. It continues to be a vital cultural and political force within the country. While still deeply influenced by its history, Nepali remains dynamic, evolving with influences from global languages and technologies.