Nepali Consonant letter ढ (DHA) for kindergarten with tracing image and worksheets
Learn Nepali Consonants: Word Formation with ढ (DHA)
Master Nepali Consonants: Word Formation with "ढ" (DHA)
A kid-friendly guide to learning the fourteenth Nepali consonant ढ with 50 simple and essential words.
📚 Nepali Vocabulary: Letter "ढ" (DHA) List
| S.N. | Nepali (देवनागरी) | Roman (English Script) | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ढोका | Dhoka | Door |
| 2 | ढिकी | Dhiki | Traditional Grinder |
| 3 | ढाल | Dhal | Shield |
| 4 | ढिँडो | Dhindo | Traditional Porridge |
| 5 | ढुकुर | Dhukur | Dove |
| 6 | ढोग | Dhog | Bow / Respectful Salutation |
| 7 | ढुङ्गा | Dhungga | Stone / Rock |
| 8 | ढिलो | Dhilo | Late / Slow |
| 9 | ढुकुटी | Dhukuti | Storehouse / Treasury |
| 10 | ढक्कन | Dhakkan | Lid / Cap |
| 11 | ढङ्ग | Dhangga | Manner / Style |
| 12 | ढिस्को | Dhisko | Mound / Heap of earth |
| 13 | ढाड | Dhad | Back (Body part) |
| 14 | ढाका | Dhaka | Dhaka (Traditional Fabric) |
| 15 | ढाँट्नु | Dhatnu | To lie |
| 16 | ढाँचा | Dhancha | Pattern / Structure |
| 17 | ढल्नु | Dhalnu | To fall down |
| 18 | ढुक्क | Dhukka | Carefree / Assured |
| 19 | ढ्याक | Dhyak | Large Coin |
| 20 | ढ्याङ्ग्रो | Dhyangro | Shamanic Drum |
| 21 | ढोल | Dhol | Drum |
| 22 | ढिपी | Dhipi | Stubbornness / Insistence |
| 23 | ढिक्का | Dhikka | Lump / Block |
| 24 | ढपक्क | Dhapakka | Completely (covered) |
| 25 | ढल | Dhal | Drain / Sewer |
| 26 | ढुवानी | Dhuwani | Transport / Carriage |
| 27 | ढालो | Dhalo | Shield (Alternative) |
| 28 | ढोक्नु | Dhoknu | To bow down |
| 29 | ढुकढुक | Dhuk-dhuk | Heartbeat sound |
| 30 | ढल्काउनु | Dhalkaunu | To tilt |
| 31 | ढलान | Dhalan | Concrete pouring |
| 32 | ढलाई | Dhalai | Casting / Molding |
| 33 | ढाकनी | Dhakani | Lid / Cover |
| 34 | ढुन्मुनि | Dhunmuni | Toddling |
| 35 | ढ्याम्म | Dhyamma | Sound of a bang |
| 36 | ढ्याप्प | Dhyappa | Sound of closing |
| 37 | ढिमे | Dhime | Newari Drum |
| 38 | ढोकसा | Dhoksa | Fish trap |
| 39 | ढोँगी | Dhongi | Hypocrite |
| 40 | ढेउवा | Dheuwa | Money (Regional term) |
| 41 | ढुकुढुकु | Dhuku-dhuku | Pulsating sound |
| 42 | ढिम्किनु | Dhimkinu | To approach / draw near |
| 43 | ढिट | Dhit | Obstinate / Stubborn |
| 44 | ढर्रा | Dharra | Style / Show-off |
| 45 | ढल्कनु | Dhalkanu | To lean |
| 46 | ढाक | Dhak | Cover / Pride |
| 47 | ढिक्के नुन | Dhikke Nun | Rock salt |
| 48 | ढुङ्गे धारा | Dhungge Dhara | Stone water spout |
| 49 | ढोका थुन्नु | Dhoka Thunnu | To close the door |
| 50 | ढोरपाटन | Dhorpatan | Dhorpatan (Place in Nepal) |
Why Learn Nepali Words with "ढ"?
The letter ढ (DHA) is an aspirated retroflex consonant. To pronounce it, your tongue curls back to the roof of your mouth while you release a strong puff of air (breath). For children, the word ढोका (Dhoka - Door) is the easiest example to recognize. Learning 'ढ' helps kids understand traditional Nepali culture, like eating ढिँडो (Dhindo) or seeing a traditional ढिकी (Dhiki) in the village!
