Signification
Used to make a polite request.
Contexte culturel
Politeness is often non-verbal. A slight head tilt or a 'Namaste' gesture often accompanies the word 'Kripaya'. In the city, 'Kripaya' is used frequently in shops and offices. It marks you as an educated and respectful person. In villages, people might use 'Kripaya' less and instead use kinship terms like 'Ama' (Mother) or 'Buwa' (Father) to show respect. In Nepali business culture, 'Kripaya' is mandatory in emails and formal requests to maintain 'Maryada' (professional dignity).
The 'Na' Alternative
If you want to sound more like a local and less like a textbook, use the '-na' suffix with friends instead of 'Kripaya'.
Don't forget the Verb!
Kripaya only works if your verb at the end is also polite (-nuhos).
Signification
Used to make a polite request.
The 'Na' Alternative
If you want to sound more like a local and less like a textbook, use the '-na' suffix with friends instead of 'Kripaya'.
Don't forget the Verb!
Kripaya only works if your verb at the end is also polite (-nuhos).
Namaste First
Always say 'Namaste' before your 'Kripaya' request when talking to a stranger for the first time.
Writing Emails
Always start your request sentences in emails with 'Kripaya' to ensure a professional tone.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'please'.
_______ मलाई पानी दिनुहोस्।
'Kripaya' is the correct word to make this request for water polite.
Which sentence is the most natural and polite way to ask someone to sit?
Choose the best option:
Kripaya should be at the beginning and paired with the polite '-nuhos' verb form.
Complete the dialogue between a tourist and a shopkeeper.
Tourist: नमस्ते। _______ यो कति हो? Shopkeeper: यसको दुई सय रुपैयाँ हो।
Using 'Kripaya' before asking the price makes the interaction more respectful.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are in a library and someone is talking loudly.
This means 'Please speak slowly/quietly', which is appropriate for a library.
Match the Nepali phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
All pairs are correctly matched.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
5 exercices_______ मलाई पानी दिनुहोस्।
'Kripaya' is the correct word to make this request for water polite.
Choose the best option:
Kripaya should be at the beginning and paired with the polite '-nuhos' verb form.
Tourist: नमस्ते। _______ यो कति हो? Shopkeeper: यसको दुई सय रुपैयाँ हो।
Using 'Kripaya' before asking the price makes the interaction more respectful.
Situation: You are in a library and someone is talking loudly.
This means 'Please speak slowly/quietly', which is appropriate for a library.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
All pairs are correctly matched.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt's not natural in Nepali. Keep it at the beginning.
No, for 'You're welcome', use 'Swagatam' or 'Kehi chhaina'.
No, it's perfectly polite and very common in shops.
Binti is a very strong plea or prayer; Kripaya is a standard polite 'please'.
Usually no, unless you are making a very serious or formal request. Use '-na' instead.
Use 'Kripaya ... nagarnuhos'. For example, 'Kripaya phohor nagarnuhos' (Please don't litter).
No, it is fully pronounced.
No, it sounds incomplete. Always follow it with a request or a verb.
Yes, it is identical in spelling and meaning.
As long as you use the polite verb form (-nuhos), you are still being polite, but Kripaya adds an extra layer of respect.
Expressions liées
धन्यवाद
similarThank you
माफ गर्नुहोस्
similarExcuse me / Sorry
बिन्ती
specialized formHumble plea
अनुरोध
synonymRequest
हस्
builds onOkay (polite)
