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Nepali (individual language) Vocabulary - Drinks

Hi Nepali (individual language) learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about Nepali words for different types of drinks. You will also learn about some interesting cultural facts related to these drinks.

Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Useful Sentenses, Languages bhashaharu ..., Food in Nepali & Health.

Overview

Drinks play an important role in Nepali culture as they are an integral part of festivals and social gatherings. Over the years, different types of drinks have become popular in Nepal. For travelers, trying out local drinks is a great way to explore Nepali culture.

By learning the Nepali words for different types of drinks, you can easily order your favorite drink at a local cafe or restaurant.

Hot Drinks

In the cold Nepali winters, nothing beats a hot cup of tea or coffee. Here are some popular hot drinks in Nepal:

Nepali (individual language)	Pronunciation	English
चिया	Chiyaa	Tea
कफी	Kaphii	Coffee
मिल्क टिम	Milka Tim	Milk Tea
चाश	Chash	Hot chocolate

• Person 1: मलाई एक कप चिया दिनुहोस्। (Malai ek kap chiyaa dinuhos) (Can you give me a cup of tea?)
• Person 2: हुन्छ, तपाईंलाई कुन चिया चाहिएको छ? (Hunchha, tapailai kun chiyaa chahiye ko cha?) (Sure, which tea would you like?)

Cold Drinks

Nepal experiences extremely hot summers, and cold drinks are a must during this time. Here are some popular cold drinks in Nepal:

Nepali (individual language)	Pronunciation	English
ठंडा पानी	Thanda Paani	Cold Water
लस्सी	Lassi	Sweetened Yogurt Drink
निम्बु पानी	Nimbu Paani	Lemonade
च्यास	Chyaas	Buttermilk
झल मुख्याको पानी	Jhal Muyako Paani	Wild Lemon Drink
फलफूल ज्युस	Phalaphul Jyus	Fruit Juice

• Person 1: जब तापिई लाइ लस्सी नेपालमा कस्तो नै छ ? (Jab taapi lai Lassi Nepal ma kasto nai chha?) (What does Lassi tastes like in Nepal?)
• Person 2: लस्सी काफी मीठो, तर यसलाई रम्रो स्वाद भएको नयाँ लोकीयता तथा चारको स्वादले समृद्ध गराउदछ। (Lassi kafi mitho, ta ra yas lai ramro swad bhayeko nayan lokiya tatha char ko swad le samriddh garaudachha.) (Lassi is quite sweet, but the new local flavor and the taste of yogurt makes it very rich and refreshing.)

Alcoholic Drinks

Drinking alcoholic beverages is a common practice during social gatherings and festivals in Nepal. Here are some popular alcoholic drinks:

Nepali (individual language)	Pronunciation	English
च्यांग	Chyaang	Chyaang (Fermented Rice Drink)
रक्सी	Raksi	Raksi (Distilled Liquor)
सुर्याप	Suraa	Suraa (Home-brewed alcohol)

• Person 1: के एक कप रक्सी चाहिँदछु। (Ke ek kap raksi chahin dachu) (Can I have a glass of Raksi?)
• Person 2: नतिजासँग अनुभव गर्न सुर्खियाले नोट लिनुहोस। सुरक्षित रहनुहोस्। (Natijasanga anubhav garnu surkhiya le nota linuhos. Surakshit rahanuhos.) (Please note that experience it at your own risk. Stay safe.)

Conclusion

In this lesson, we learned about different types of drinks in Nepali. You also learned about some interesting cultural facts related to these drinks. Remember, the best way to learn a language is to immerse yourself in the culture. To improve your Nepali Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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