Nepali |
नेपाली |
Our Country's Main Language!
- This is the official language of Nepal. It helps people from all over the country talk to each other.
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Maithili |
मैथिली |
A Sweet-Sounding Language!
- This is the second most spoken language in Nepal, mainly in the Terai region. It's known for its beautiful songs and poems.
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Bhojpuri |
भोजपुरी |
A Lively Language!
- Also spoken in the Terai, this language is famous for its fun, energetic music and movies.
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Newari (Nepal Bhasa) |
नेपाल भाषा (नेवारी) |
A Language with its Own Alphabet!
- This is the language of the Newar people of the Kathmandu Valley. It even has its own special and beautiful script!
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Tamang |
तामाङ |
The Language of the Damphu!
- Spoken by the Tamang people, their songs are often sung with a traditional drum called a "Damphu".
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Tharu |
थारु |
The Language of the Terai!
- This is the language of the Tharu people. It is full of stories about nature and their life in the warm plains of Nepal.
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Gurung |
गुरुङ |
A Language from the Hills!
- This language is spoken by the Gurung people, who live in the hills near the beautiful Annapurna mountains.
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English |
अंग्रेजी |
A World Language!
- Many people in Nepal speak English to talk with friends from other countries and to learn new things on the internet.
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