Some common phrases
English |
Newar |
Welcome |
Lasakusa |
Hello |
Jwojolapa |
Good morning |
Bhin sutha* |
Good afternoon |
Bhin nhin* |
Good evening |
Bhin bani* |
Good night |
Bhin cha* |
Goodbye |
Baye |
How are you? |
Mhafula? |
Long time no see. |
Tañ data makhanagu |
What's your name? |
Chhangu na: chhu kha? |
Where are you from? |
Chha ganayama kha? |
Good luck |
Vintuna |
Thank you |
Suvaye |
Get well soon |
Yaakana usayan balayma |
Would you like to dance? |
Pyakha lhui lhyaala? |
I like you |
Chha jita ya |
* - only for formal use |