Understanding the different parts of the day is essential for effective communication, especially when learning a new language like Nepali. In Nepali culture, just like in many others, the day is divided into various segments like morning, afternoon, evening, and night. In this blog post, we’ll explore these parts of the day, provide sentences in English and Nepali, and help you expand your Nepali vocabulary.
Parts of the Day in Nepali
| English | Nepali | Pronunciation |
| Morning | बिहान | Bihana |
| Afternoon | अपराह्न | Aparanha |
| Evening | साँझ | Sajha |
| Night | रात | Raat |
Morning – Bihana (बिहान):
It’s 7:00 in the morning.
Bihanako saat bajeko cha. (बिहानको ७ बजेको छ।)
Breakfast is at 9:00 AM.
Khana/nasta nau baje. (खाना/नास्ता ९:०० बजे।)
I wake up early in the morning.
Ma bihana saberai uthchhu. (म बिहान सबेरै उठ्छु।)
Afternoon – Aparanha (अपराह्न):
It’s 1:00 in the afternoon.
Aparanhako ek bajeko cha. or Duisoko ek bajeko cha. (अपराह्नको १ बजेको छ। or दिउँसोको १ बजेको छ।)
(# People also say Duisoko ek bajeko cha. Duisoko=day)
Lunch is at 2:00 PM.
Khaja dwe baje. (खाजा २:०० बजे।)
Evening – Sajha (साँझ):
It’s 7:00 in the evening.
Sajhako saat bajeko cha. (साँझको ७ बजेको छ।)
Dinner is at 7:30 PM.
Belukiko khana saat tis baje. (बेलुकिको खाना ७:३० बजे।)
Night – Raat (रात):
It’s 10:00 at night.
Raatko das bajeko cha. (रातको १० बजेको छ।)
I go to bed at night.
Ma rati sutna jaanchhu. (म राति सुत्न जान्छु।)
Midnight and Noon (मध्यरात र मध्यान्ह):
It’s midnight. (12:00 AM)
Ahile madhyaraat ho. (अहिले मध्यरात हो।) (१२:००)
It’s noon. (12:00 PM)
Ahile madhyanna ho. (अहिले मध्यान्ह हो।) (१२:००)
How to Use “Parts of the Day” in Nepali Conversation
Being able to express different times of the day will make your Nepali conversations more natural and fluent. Here are some examples of how you can include these parts of the day in your sentences.
Morning Example:
Question: What do you usually do in the morning?
Tapai samanyataya bihana ke garnuhuncha? (तपाई सामान्यतया बिहान के गर्नुहुन्छ?)
Reply: I usually exercise in the morning.
Ma prayae bihana byayam garchu. (म प्राय बिहान व्यायाम गर्छु।)
Evening Example:
Question: Do you go out in the evening?
Ke tapai sajha bahira januhuncha? (के तपाई साँझ बाहिर जानुहुन्छ?)
Reply: I usually go for a walk in the evening.
Ma prayae sajha ghumna janchu. (म प्राय साँझ घुम्न जान्छु।)
7 days in Nepali
In Nepali, the days of the week are widely used in everyday conversations, from planning meetings to organizing your daily routine.
Day: दिन din
Days: दिनहरू dinharu
Today: आज aaja
Tomorrow: भोलि bholi
Yesterday: हिजो hijo
| S.No. | Days in English | Days in Nepali | Pronunciation |
| 1. | Sunday | आइतबार | Aitabar |
| 2. | Monday | सोमबार | Sombar |
| 3. | Tuesday | मंगलबार | Mangalbar |
| 4. | Wednesday | बुधबार | Budhabar |
| 5. | Thursday | बिहीबार | Bihibar |
| 6. | Friday | शुक्रबार | Sukrabar |
| 7. | Saturday | शनिबार | Sanibar |
How to Use Days of the Week in Nepali Conversation
When talking about your daily routine, you will often refer to the days of the week. Here are a few example questions and responses to help you use the days of the week in conversation:
Question: What do you do on Saturday?
Timi sanibar ke garchhau? (तिमी शनिबार के गर्छौ?)
Reply: I rest on Saturday.
Ma sanibar aram garchu. (म शनिबार आराम गर्छु।)
Question: Do you have class on Thursday?
Ke timro Bihibar kakshya chha? (के तिम्रो विहीबार कक्षा छ?)
Reply: Yes, I have class on Thursday.
Chha (छ) or Mero bihibar kakshya chha. (मेरो बिहीबार कक्षा छ।)
You can say “chha” only, which means yes.
Conclusion
Learning the days of the week in Nepali is a fundamental part of improving your language skills. It allows you to plan and talk about your daily routines with ease, whether it’s discussing your weekend plans or scheduling an important meeting. By practicing these days in sentences and conversations, you’ll become more comfortable speaking Nepali and understanding how time is structured in everyday language. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be able to use the days of the week fluently and confidently in Nepali conversations.