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Nepali (Individual Language) Vocabulary - Feelings and Emotions

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In this lesson, we will learn how to express feelings and emotions in Nepali (individual language). We will also learn some interesting cultural facts related to these emotions. Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: Fruits & Resources.

Basic Emotions

Let us start with some basic emotions and feelings in Nepali (individual language).

Nepali (individual language)	Pronunciation	English
खुशी	Khushi	Happiness
दुःख	Dukha	Sadness
खतिरा	Khatira	Fear
खुशी र खतिरा	Khushi ra Khatira	Joy and Fear
गुस्सा	Gussa	Anger
नाराज	Naraaj	Disappointed

Expressing Joy and Fear (Khushi and Khatira)

Nepali people are deeply rooted in their traditions and customs. Festivals, weddings, and other such occasions are celebrated with enthusiasm and zeal. In many Nepali households, it is customary to celebrate Laxmi Puja and other festivals with lights, music and dance. Nepalese people believe that lighting candles or diyas (oil lamps) brings happiness and dispels the darkness in one's life.

Person 1: तपाईंलाई लक्ष्मी पूजा को शुभकामना! कति खुशीएको दिन होला। (Tapai lai Laxmi Puja ko shubhakamana! Kati khushi ekko dina hola.)
Translation: Happy Laxmi Puja to you! What a joyful day it is.

Person 2: धेरै धेरै धन्यवाद! मलाई यो महसुस हुँदै छ। (Dherai dherai dhanyabaad! Malai yo mahasoos hundai cha.)
Translation: Thank you very much! I feel so happy.

However, joy is often intertwined with fear. Many Nepalese people are afraid of spirits, ghosts, and other supernatural beings. In some remote villages, it is even believed that certain trees and plants are inhabited by these beings. Similarly, the belief in karma, i.e. the consequences of one's actions, plays a significant role in Nepalese society. The fear of karma, and its consequences, is a common emotion in Nepal.

Person 1: म यो दुर्घटना कहिले भुल्न सकिन्छिन। यो मेरो कति खतिरा दिन होला। (Ma yo durgatna kahile bhulna sakinchin. Yo mero kati khatira dina hola.)
Translation: I will never forget this accident. What a fearful day it was for me.

Person 2: के गरेर भन्नुपर्छ? सबै कुरा सकिन्छ। कति ल मायालु हो। (Ke garer bhaanu parcha? Sabai kura sakincha. Kati la mayalu ho.)
Translation: Why are you worried? Everything will be fine. How lovely it is.

Complex Emotions

Let us now look at some complex emotions in Nepali (individual language).

Nepali (individual language)	Pronunciation	English
मोहब्बत	Mohabbat	Love
घृणा	GhriNa	Hatred
घबराहट	GhabaraHat	Anxiety
अशान्ति	Ashanti	Restlessness
सुस्ती	Susti	Laziness
तस्वीर	Tasveer	Nostalgia

Love: Mohabbat

Nepalese people are known for their hospitality, respect for traditions and values, and love for their country. Love(मोहब्बत) is an important emotion in Nepalese society, and not just limited to romantic love. People often express their feelings towards their family, friends, and even their pets, through acts of kindness and love. Nepalese people have a deep respect and love for nature, as is evident by their reverence towards rivers, lakes, and mountains in Nepal.

Person 1: म तपाईंलाई धेरै माया गर्छु। (Ma tapai lai dherai maya garchhu)
Translation: I love you very much.

Person 2: हजुरलाई पनि धेरै माया छ। (Hajurlai pani dherai maya cha.)
Translation: I love you too.

Laziness: Susti

Nepalese people are known for their hardworking nature. But during the winter season, many Nepalese people suffer from a condition called 'sisno', where one feels lethargic and lazy due to the cold weather. This is also a common feeling during the monsoon season when the heavy rains make it difficult to work. However, Nepalese people have a unique way of combating laziness. They often drink hot tea and indulge in dumplings called momos, which are believed to remove the feeling of lethargy.

Person 1: के तपाईं मोमो खानुहुन्छ? (Ke tapai momo khanu hunna?)
Translation: Do you want to eat momos?

Person 2: हजुरले मिठो मिठो वैवस्था गरिरहनुभयो! (Hajurle mito mito vaisathaa garirahnu bhayo)
Translation: You have created such a sweet environment!

Conclusion

We have learned how to express different feelings and emotions in Nepali (individual language) and also learnt some interesting cultural facts related to these emotions. Remember, the best way to learn a language is to practise it, so use the Polyglot Club website to find native speakers and ask them any questions. To improve your Nepali (individual language) Vocabulary, you can also visit the related pages on Wikipedia.

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➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

Sources

• Nepal
• Nepali Language
• List of Nepali Films

With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages: Common Nepali Words and Phrases & Days of the Week.

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