EN → NEEnglish to Nepali, in clean Devanagari

English to Nepali translation, free and instant.

Turn English into natural Nepali (नेपाली) for family in Kathmandu, colleagues in Pokhara or friends in Darjeeling. Proper Devanagari, the right level of respect, and no sign-up - just type, speak or snap a photo.

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translator.im मा तपाईंलाई स्वागत छ। अंग्रेजीमा जे पनि लेख्नुहोस्, हामी केही सेकेन्डमै नेपालीमा अनुवाद गरिदिन्छौं।
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ABOUT THIS PAIR

English ↔ Nepali - the language of Nepal and its global diaspora.

Nepali is the official language of Nepal and is also spoken in Sikkim, Darjeeling and Bhutan, plus a large diaspora in the Gulf, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, Australia, the UK and the US. It is written in Devanagari, the same script as Hindi, but the grammar and everyday vocabulary are its own. The biggest trap for learners is respect: Nepali has several levels of 'you' (तँ, तिमी, तपाईं, हजुर) and the verb changes with each one. translator.im picks the polite तपाईं form by default so your message never sounds rude.

Devanagari
Writing system
Indo-Aryan
Language family
Nepal + India
Official in Nepal, recognised in India
4 levels
Of politeness for 'you'
COMMON PHRASES

Useful English to Nepali phrases.

Everyday Nepali for trekking, family visits and first conversations. Tap any row to copy it into the translator above.

English
Nepali (नेपाली)
Romanised
Hello
नमस्ते
namaste
Thank you
धन्यवाद
dhanyabaad
Yes / No
हो / होइन
ho / hoina
How are you?
तपाईंलाई कस्तो छ?
tapaai-laai kasto chha?
I am fine
म ठिक छु
ma thik chhu
What is your name?
तपाईंको नाम के हो?
tapaai-ko naam ke ho?
My name is …
मेरो नाम … हो
mero naam … ho
Excuse me / Sorry
माफ गर्नुहोस्
maaf garnuhos
How much is this?
यो कति हो?
yo kati ho?
Where is the toilet?
शौचालय कहाँ छ?
shauchaalaya kahaan chha?
I don't understand
मैले बुझिनँ
maile bujhina
Water
पानी
paani
It's delicious
मिठो छ
mitho chha
Good night
शुभ रात्रि
shubha raatri
I love you
म तिमीलाई माया गर्छु
ma timi-laai maayaa garchhu
WHY TRANSLATOR.IM

A Nepali translator that knows when to say तपाईं.

Large-language-model translation that reads whole sentences, not single words - so the Nepali you get sounds like something a person in Kathmandu would actually write.

Context-aware AI

The model reads your full sentence or paragraph before translating, so word order flips correctly from English subject-verb-object to Nepali subject-object-verb.

Natural Nepali sentences

The right level of respect

Messages default to polite तपाईं forms with matching verb endings. Ask for a casual tone and you get तिमी instead - ideal for friends and younger siblings.

तिमी · तपाईं · हजुर

Clean Unicode Devanagari

Output is standard Unicode Devanagari with correct conjuncts and vowel signs, so it pastes cleanly into Messenger, Viber, WhatsApp, Word or Google Docs.

Copy-ready text

Speak English, read Nepali

Switch to Voice mode, tap the mic and speak in English. Your browser transcribes it, we translate it, and you can play the Nepali back if your device has a Nepali voice.

Chrome, Edge & Safari

Translate English from a photo

Image mode reads printed English from a screenshot, form or sign right in your browser. Check the recognised text, then get it in Nepali.

PNG · JPG · WEBP

Free and no sign-up

Up to 5,000 characters per request and 10 free translations a day. No account, no app to install.

5,000 characters
USE CASES

Made for the moments English needs to become Nepali.

Calling home from abroad, sending money, trekking the Annapurna circuit or volunteering in a village school - here is where an English to Nepali translator earns its keep.

FAMILY

Message parents back home

Write to aama and buwa in respectful Nepali instead of English they may struggle with. The translation keeps the warm, polite tone family messages need.

→ Mom, I reached safely. I will call you tonight.
आमा, म सकुशल पुगेँ। आज राति फोन गर्छु।
ABROAD

Remittances and paperwork

Working in Qatar, Malaysia or Korea? Explain transfers, dates and documents to relatives in clear Nepali so nothing gets lost.

→ I sent the money today. Please check your account.
मैले आज पैसा पठाएँ। कृपया आफ्नो खाता हेर्नुहोस्।
TREKKING

Talk to guides and teahouse owners

Ask for directions, rooms and food on the trail. Voice mode lets you speak English and show the Nepali on screen.

→ How far is the next village?
अर्को गाउँ कति टाढा छ?
VOLUNTEERING

Classrooms and community work

Prepare notices, timetables and simple instructions for schools and NGOs in Nepali that students and parents understand.

→ The class starts at ten o'clock.
कक्षा दस बजे सुरु हुन्छ।
TIPS

Tips for better English to Nepali translation.

Three small habits that make your Nepali sound native.

  1. Say who you are talking to

    Nepali verbs change with respect. Writing to a grandparent or a boss? Add 'formal'. Texting a close friend or a younger cousin? Add 'casual' and you will get तिमी forms like 'तिमी कहाँ छौ?' instead of 'तपाईं कहाँ हुनुहुन्छ?'.

  2. Keep sentences short and clear

    Long English sentences with several clauses get rearranged heavily because Nepali puts the verb at the end. Short, clear sentences give the most faithful Nepali.

  3. Don't expect Hindi

    Nepali and Hindi share a script and many words, but they are different languages - 'yes' is हो, not हाँ, and 'is' is छ, not है. If a Nepali reader is your audience, use this page rather than an English to Hindi tool.

FAQ

Questions about English to Nepali translation.

Is this English to Nepali translator free?
Yes. You get 10 free translations a day, up to 5,000 characters each, with no account or sign-up. Just type or paste English into the box at the top of the page.
How do I translate English to Nepali?
Type or paste your English text, make sure the target is set to Nepali and press Translate. The Nepali appears in Devanagari, and you can copy it or press Listen to hear it read aloud.
Is the Nepali output in Devanagari or Roman letters?
The translation is written in standard Unicode Devanagari (नेपाली). If you need a romanised version to read aloud, see the phrase table above for common examples, or ask the translator for a romanised transliteration.
Does it use polite or casual Nepali?
By default it uses the polite तपाईं form, which is safe for almost everyone. If you want the friendly तिमी form for friends or siblings, mention 'casual' in your text and the verb endings will change to match.
Is Nepali the same as Hindi?
No. They are related Indo-Aryan languages written in the same Devanagari script, but grammar and many everyday words differ. A Nepali speaker will understand Hindi from films, but a proper Nepali translation reads far more naturally to them.
Can I speak English and get Nepali?
Yes. Use Voice mode in the translator box, allow microphone access and speak in English. Speech recognition runs in your browser (Chrome, Edge or Safari), and the Nepali translation appears on screen.
Can I translate an English photo or screenshot into Nepali?
Yes. Image mode lets you upload, drop or paste a PNG, JPG, WEBP, GIF or BMP. The English text is recognised in your browser, you can fix any mistakes, and then it is translated into Nepali as text.
Can I use it for official documents?
It is great for understanding and drafting, but for citizenship papers, legal or immigration documents you should have the final version checked by a qualified translator. Text in the box is limited to 5,000 characters per request.
Can I translate Nepali back to English?
Yes. Use the Nepali to English translator, which has its own phrases and tips for that direction, or press the swap button above.

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