nepali
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Definition
Adjective:
- Relating to Nepal, its people, its language, or its culture: Describes anything originating from or associated with the country of Nepal.
Noun:
- A native or inhabitant of Nepal: A person who comes from Nepal.
- The official Indo-Aryan language of Nepal: The primary language spoken in Nepal.
Examples
Adjective:
- The Nepali flag has a unique double-pennant shape.
- She wore a beautiful Nepali dress to the festival.
- We learned about Nepali customs.
Noun (Person):
- My neighbor is a Nepali.
- Several Nepalis work in the tourism industry.
Noun (Language):
- He is fluent in Nepali and English.
- "Namaste" is a common greeting in Nepali.
Advanced Usage
- Demonym: The word "Nepali" functions as a demonym (a word for the people of a place). It is both a noun (for the people) and an adjective.
- The Nepali community in the city organized a cultural event. (Here, "Nepali" is an adjective describing the community.)
- Linguistic Note: Nepali is written in the Devanagari script, which it shares with languages like Hindi and Sanskrit.
Variants and Related Words
- Nepalese (adj. & n.): A synonym for "Nepali," often used interchangeably, though "Nepali" is more common for the language.
- Nepalese cuisine is delicious.
Synonyms
- Adjective: Nepalese.
- Noun (Person): Nepalese.
- Noun (Language): Gorkhali (a historical name), Khaskura (a historical name).
Related Phrases
- Nepali-speaking: Using the Nepali language.
- She is looking for a Nepali-speaking guide.
- Of Nepali origin: Having family roots in Nepal.
- This artist is of Nepali origin.
Adjective
- of or pertaining to or characteristic of Nepal or its people or language or culture
- Nepalese troops massed at the border
- Nepali mountains are among the highest in the world
- the different Nepali words for `rice'
Noun
- the official state language of Nepal
- a native or inhabitant of Nepal