Feelings

1. खुसी

   Khusi

   Happy / glad

   Usage

   The basic word for happiness. "Khusi laagyo" means "that made me happy"

2. उत्साहित

   Utsaahit

   Excited

   Usage

   Anticipation for what is coming — the morning you set out on a trek

3. ढुक्क

   Dhukka

   Relieved / at ease

   Usage

   A distinctly Nepali word for settling down once a worry is resolved. "Dhukka bhaen" means "I'm relieved"

4. गर्व

   Garva

   Pride

   Usage

   The word for pride. Adding it when you praise someone's country or work reads as respect

5. माया

   Maayaa

   Love / affection

   Usage

   Covers romantic love but also family and friendly affection. "Maayaa garchhu" means "I care for you" — a central idea in how people relate here

6. मन पर्छ

   Man parchha

   I like it

   Usage

   "Man" (heart) + "parchha" (to fall) — it falls upon the heart. The standard way to say you liked a dish or a place

7. याद आउँछ

   Yaad aaunchha

   I miss it

   Usage

   "Yaad" (memory) + "aaunchha" (comes). Works for people and places, and lands warmly at a farewell

8. दुःखी

   Dukhi

   Sad

   Usage

   From "dukha" (suffering) — it is also the word used to express condolences

9. निराश

   Niraash

   Disappointed

   Usage

   For when something fell short. Show it quietly so it does not read as blame

10. एक्लो

    Eklo

    Alone / lonely

    Usage

    Covers both being on your own and feeling it. "Eklai aaeko" means "I came alone"

11. रिस उठ्यो

    Ris uthyo

    I got angry

    Usage

    "Ris" (anger) + "uthyo" (rose). Shouting in public makes someone lose face here — showing this quietly works far better

12. झर्को

    Jharko

    Annoyed

    Usage

    Used as "jharko laagyo" — the mild irritation after persistent touts or noise

13. डर लाग्यो

    Dar laagyo

    I'm scared

    Usage

    "Dar" (fear) + "laagyo" (felt). Also useful to warn a guide in advance about heights or exposed trails

14. आश्चर्य

    Aashcharya

    Surprise / amazement

    Usage

    Surprise with admiration in it — a welcome thing to show when a view floors you

15. चिन्ता

    Chintaa

    Worry

    Usage

    "Chintaa nagarnuhos" means "don't worry" — it also works for reassuring someone else

16. तनाव

    Tanaav

    Stress / tension

    Usage

    Being wound tight — good after a long transfer or a run of changed plans

17. लाज

    Laaj

    Shyness / embarrassment

    Usage

    "Laaj laagyo" means "I'm embarrassed" — also good for apologising that your Nepali is halting

18. दिक्क

    Dikka

    Fed up / bored

    Usage

    Used as "dikka laagyo" — worn down by the same thing going on and on

19. थाकें

    Thaaken

    I'm tired

    Usage

    Physical tiredness. Show it on the trail and your guide or porter will understand you want a rest

20. निद्रा लाग्यो

    Nidraa laagyo

    I'm sleepy

    Usage

    "Nidraa" (sleep) + "laagyo" (felt) — handy on night buses and long transfers

21. सञ्चै

    Sanchai

    I'm well

    Usage

    "Sanchai chhu" means "I'm well" — the most natural answer when someone asks how you are, and distinctly Nepali

22. हाँसो लाग्यो

    Haanso laagyo

    That made me laugh

    Usage

    "Haanso" (laughter) + "laagyo" (felt) — show it to react to someone's joke

23. अलमल

    Almal

    Confusion / hesitation

    Usage

    Being at a loss about what to do. Showing it when directions or paperwork baffle you tends to bring help

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