Language/Nepali-individual-language/Vocabulary/Drinks-in-Nepali
Hello and welcome to the drinks in Nepali lesson! In Nepal, like in many cultures, drinking is an important part of socializing and hospitality. Let's learn the different types of drinks in Nepali!
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Tea and Coffee
Tea and coffee are popular beverages in Nepal. Tea is usually served with milk and sugar, while coffee is served with milk and sugar, or black without milk. Here are some common types of tea and coffee in Nepali:
Nepali (individual language) | Pronunciation | English |
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चिया | chiyā | Tea |
मिल्ख चिया | milkha chiyā | Milk Tea |
लुङ्कुस चिया | luŋkusa chiyā | Lemongrass Tea |
कफी | kaphī | Coffee |
मिल्ख कफी | milkha kaphī | Milk Coffee |
ब्ल्याक कफी | blyāka kaphī | Black Coffee |
Juice
Juices are very popular all over Nepal, especially in the summer months. Here are some common types of juice you can order in Nepal:
Nepali (individual language) | Pronunciation | English |
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सुगरकेन रस | sugarkena ras | Sugarcane Juice |
नेक्टार रस | nektāra ras | Nectar Juice |
अदु रस | adu ras | Peach Juice |
अंगुर रस | aŋgura ras | Grape Juice |
सबखजुर रस | sabakajura ras | Carrot Juice |
सुत्ता सेब रस | suttā seb ras | Apple Juice |
Alcohol
Drinking alcohol is not common in Nepali culture, but many Nepalese people enjoy a drink occasionally. The legal drinking age in Nepal is 18. Here are some common types of alcoholic beverages you can order in Nepal:
Nepali (individual language) | Pronunciation | English |
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रक्सी | rakṣī | Local Alcoholic Drink |
बीअर | bī'ara | Beer |
व्हिस्की | vhiskī | Whiskey |
रम | ram | Rum |
I hope you found this lesson helpful in learning the different types of drinks in Nepali culture. Thanks for reading!
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