We just finished our second biggest festival of the year, Tihar on Saturday.
Please click here to know more about the festival.
Sharing some photos of the day as it was so cute to see Chhori independently doing her Bhai Tika to my nephew.
Here are the posts I have written regarding Tihar over the years.
Take care,
M from nepaliaustralian
XOXO
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When I share recipe, I use lots of Nepali name so here is the list of Nepali ingredients commonly used in Nepali food.
Nepali name English Name
| Ajwain |
Tymolseeds |
| Aduwa |
Ginger |
| Amchoor |
Mango powder |
| Ata |
Wheat flour |
| Banda (Banda Govi) |
Cabbage |
| Bakula |
Fava Beans |
| Bhatmas |
Soybeans |
| Bhanta |
Eggplant, Brinjal,Aubergines |
| Besan |
Gram flour |
| Besar |
Turmeric |
| Bhuteko Channa |
Roasted gram |
| Bodi |
Black-eyed peas |
| Chana |
Chick peas |
| Chana dal |
Gram dal |
| Chyapi |
Chives |
| Dal |
Lentils |
| Dahi |
Curds, Yoghourt |
| Dhania (leaves) |
Coriander leaves, Cilantro, Chinese Parsley |
| Dhania (masala) |
Coriander seeds |
| Farsi |
Pumpkin |
| Hing |
Asafoetida |
| Ilaichi |
Cardamom (black) |
| Jau |
Oats |
| Jeera |
Cummin |
| Jwanu |
Lovage |
| Kankro |
Cucumber |
| Kari Pata |
Curry leaves |
| Kesar |
Saffron |
| Kathal |
Raw jack fruit |
| Kalonji |
Onion seeds |
| Kodo |
Millet |
| Kurilo |
Asparagus |
| Kuskus |
Poppy seeds |
| Lwang |
Cloves |
| Lasun |
Garlic |
| Makai |
Corn |
| Marich |
Black Pepper |
| Mas |
Black Lentils |
| Masoor dal |
Red gram |
| Maida |
Flour |
| Moong dal |
Green gram |
| Methi |
Fenugreek |
| Methi sag |
Fenugreek leaves |
| Makai |
Corn |
| Moong |
Whole green gram |
| Mula |
Daikon Radish |
| Palungo |
Spinach |
| Paneer |
Paneer (or cottage cheese) |
| Parwal |
Pointed gourd |
| Phapar |
Buckwheat |
| Pindaula |
Taro or Eddos |
| Pitho |
Flour (All Purpose) |
| Pyaj |
Onions |
| Pyaj (Hariyo) |
Scallion |
| Ram Toriya |
Okra (Lady’s Finger) |
| Rawa |
Semolina, Cream of wheat |
| Rayo/Tori |
Mustard |
| Roti |
Flat Bread |
| Sabudana |
Dry ginger |
| Sakhar |
Brown Sugar |
| Salgam |
Turnip |
| Simi |
Green Beans |
| Saunf (sag) |
Dill leaves |
| Saunf (masala) |
Fennel |
| Sukamel |
Cardamom (green) |
| Tama |
Bamboo Soda |
| Tej Paat |
Bay Leaf |
| Til |
Sesame seeds |
| Til ko Tel |
Gingelly oil |
| Turai |
Sponge gourd |
| Tarul |
Yam |
| Urrad Dhal |
Black gram |
Days of the week in Nepalis with its English translation. Please click here to learn more Nepali.
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English
|
Nepali
|
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today
|
aaja (aa-ja)
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yesterday
|
hijo (hee-jo)
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tomorrow
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bholi (bho-lee)
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this week
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yo hapta(yo hap-ta)
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last week
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asti ko hapta(as-ti ko hap-ta)
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next week
|
arko hapta(ar-ko hap-ta)
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Sunday
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aaitabaar (ai-ta-bar)
|
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Monday
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sombaar (som-bar)
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Tuesday
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mangalbaar (man-girl-bar)
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Wednesday
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budhabaar (bu-dho-bar)
|
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Thursday
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bihibaar (bee-hee-bar)
|
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Friday
|
shukrabaar (shuk-ro-bar)
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Saturday
|
shanibaar (sa-ni-bar)
|
Here are some noun, people, feelings and emotions in Nepali. Please click here to learn more Nepali.
Noun
|
Nepali
|
English
|
| Bato |
Road |
| Kotha |
Room |
| Khanna |
Food |
| Topee |
Hat |
| Manche |
Person |
| Pariwar |
Family |
| Pul |
Bridge |
| Gau |
Village |
| Ghar |
House |
| Jhola |
Bag |
| Mancheharu |
People |
| Dharma |
Religion |
| Des |
Country |
| Khola |
River |
| Mithai |
Sweets |
| Git |
Song |
| Chorachori |
Children |
| Bajar |
Market |
| Pasal |
Shop |
| Koseli |
Gift |
| Kitaab |
Book |
| Bideshi |
Foreigner |
People
|
Nepali
|
English
|
| Aama / Buwa |
Mother / Father, but also friendly term men/women roughly in your parents generation |
| Didi / Bahini |
Older / Younger sister, but also friendly term used to refer to other women roughly in your generation |
| Dhai / Bhai |
Older / Younger brother, same as above |
| Nanu / Babu |
Young girl / boy child |
| Ma / Hami |
I / We |
| Tapaii |
You |
| Yo / Tyo |
This / That |
Feelings and Emotions
|
Nepali
|
English
|
| Ma ______ lagyo / lagena. |
I feel / don’t feel ______. |
| Birami / sick |
Bhok / hungry |
| Raksi / drunk |
Thirkaa / thirsty |
| Khushee / happy |
Dukha / sad |
| Thakai / tired |
Alchee / lazy |
| Dar / scared |
Nindra / sleepy |
| Jaado / cold |
Garmi / hot |
Some adjectives in Nepali. Please click here to learn more Nepali.
| Nepali |
English |
| Mahango
Sasto |
Expensive
Cheap |
| Ramro
Naramro |
Good
Bad |
| Sapha
Phohar |
Clean
Dirty |
| Thulo
Sano |
Big
Small |
| Sajilo
Gahro |
Easy
Hard |
| Thada
Najik |
Far
Close |
| Chito
Dhilo |
Fast
Slow |
| Tato
Cheeso |
Hot
Cold (for food) |
| Garmi
Jaado |
Hot
Cold (for weather) |
| Naya
Purano |
New
Old |
| Dhani
Garib |
Rich
Poor |
| Mitho
namitho |
Tasty
Not tasty |
| Bhuteko |
Fried |
| Umaaleko |
Boiled |
| Noonilo |
Salty |
| Gooliyo |
Sweet |
| Amilo |
Sour |
| Tito |
Bitter |
| Piro |
Spicy |
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