Public Transport

1. बस कहाँबाट छुट्छ?

   Bas ka-haan-baa-ta chhut-chha?

   Where does the bus depart from?

   Usage

   Confirming bus departure point. Useful at Kathmandu's bus park or Pokhara terminals.

   Grammar Note

   "बाट" is the postposition for origin/departure. "छुट्नु" means to depart or to leave.

2. यो बस ठमेलतर्फ जान्छ?

   Yo bas tha-mel-tar-fa jaan-chha?

   Does this bus go towards Thamel?

   Usage

   Confirming your bus destination. Thamel is Kathmandu's main tourist district.

   Grammar Note

   "तर्फ" means "towards." "को लागि" is another postposition used for destinations.

3. एक टिकट दिनुहोस्

   Ek ti-kat di-nu-hos

   Please give me one ticket

   Usage

   Buying a ticket on a bus. Said directly to the conductor (कन्डक्टर).

   Grammar Note

   "दिनुहोस्" is the polite imperative of "दिनु" (to give). Change the number: दुई = two, etc.

4. भाडा कति हो?

   Bhaa-daa ka-ti ho?

   How much is the fare?

   Usage

   Confirming fare before boarding. Best to ask before getting in.

   Grammar Note

   "कति" asks about quantity or price. "भाडा" covers fares, rent, and similar fees.

5. अर्को बस कहिले आउँछ?

   Ar-ko bas ka-hi-le aa-un-chha?

   When does the next bus come?

   Usage

   Asking about wait time. Nepali buses often don't run on strict schedules.

   Grammar Note

   "कहिले" asks about time. "आउँछ" is the third-person present form of "आउनु" (to come).

6. ट्याक्सी बोलाइदिनुस् न

   Tya-xi bo-laa-i-di-nus na

   Could you call a taxi for me?

   Usage

   Asking hotel or shop staff to call a taxi. "न" adds a gentle, softening tone to the request.

   Grammar Note

   "बोलाइदिनु" is a causative-benefactive form meaning "to call (for someone's benefit)."

7. यहाँ रोक्नुहोस्

   Ya-haan rok-nu-hos

   Please stop here

   Usage

   Asking a bus or taxi to stop. Said when you've reached your destination.

   Grammar Note

   "रोक्नुहोस्" is the polite imperative of "रोक्नु" (to stop). In urgent situations, "रोक्नुस्!" is shorter.

8. मिटरले जानुहोस्

   Mi-tar-le jaa-nu-hos

   Please go by the meter

   Usage

   Requesting meter use in taxis. Metered rides are recommended in Kathmandu.

   Grammar Note

   "ले" is the instrumental postposition (by means of). "मिटरले" = "by meter / using the meter."

9. बसमा कति ठाउँ खाली छ?

   Bas-ma ka-ti thaaun khaa-li chha?

   How many seats are available on the bus?

   Usage

   Checking seat availability on long-distance buses, which often require advance booking in Nepal.

   Grammar Note

   "खाली" means empty or vacant. "ठाउँ" is versatile, meaning place, space, or seat depending on context.

10. अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थलसम्म जान पर्छ

    An-tar-raas-tri-ya vi-maan-sthal-sam-ma jaan par-chha

    I need to go to the international airport

    Usage

    Requesting a ride to Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.

    Grammar Note

    "सम्म" is the postposition for "until/up to." "जान पर्छ" expresses obligation (must go).

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