Language/Nepali-individual-language/Vocabulary/Fruits
Hi Nepali (individual language) learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be learning about fruits in Nepali (individual language). Fruits are an essential part of a healthy and balanced diet. Knowing the names of fruits in Nepali (individual language) will be useful when shopping for fruits in Nepal, or when communicating with Nepali (individual language) speaking people about fruits.
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Drinks in Nepali & Cardinal Numbers.
Basic Fruits[edit | edit source]
Here are the names of some basic fruits in Nepali (individual language), along with their pronunciation and English translations:
| Nepali (individual language) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| आँप | ām | Mango |
| अंगुर | aṅgur | Grapes |
| केरा | kērā | Banana |
| सफेद तरबूज | safēd tarbūj | Watermelon |
| काठमान्डौँ स्थानीय अनार | kāṭhamāṇḍa'ũ sthānīya anār | Local Pomegranate from Kathmandu |
Here is a dialogue to help you use the names of these fruits in context:
- Person 1: कस्तो फल चाहिन्छ? (kasto phal cāhincha?) (What fruit do you want?)
- Person 2: म सफेद तरबूज लिन्छु। (ma safēd tarbūj linchu.) (I want to buy watermelon.)
Exotic Fruits[edit | edit source]
Nepal is home to a variety of exotic fruits. They are not commonly found in other parts of the world. Here are some of the names of exotic fruits in Nepali (individual language):
| Nepali (individual language) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| फर्सी कटहर | pharsī kaṭahar | Red Banana |
| नासपाती | nāspātī | Pear |
| अंगुरको आँखा | aṅgurko āṅkhā | Passion Fruit |
| माप | māp | Guava |
| बयबर् | bayabar | Java Apple |
Here is a dialogue to help you use these exotic fruits in context:
- Person 1: तिमीलाई कस्तो फल आवस्यक छ? (timīlā'ī kasto phal āvasya cha?) (Which fruit do you need?)
- Person 2: माप, कृपया। (māp, kṛipayā.) (Guava, please.)
Fun Facts About Fruits in Nepal[edit | edit source]
- Mango is the national fruit of Nepal.
- Nepal produces some of the sweetest mangoes in the world.
- Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, is home to a local variety of pomegranate called "Kathmandu Local Pomegranate".
- There is a famous song in Nepal titled "Amilo Rasaile" which refers to the sweet taste of mangoes.
- Guava is known as "Amrood" in Hindi (a popular language in India) and this name is also commonly used in Nepal.
To improve your Nepali (individual language) Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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