English → Nepali · noun
Health in Nepali
स्वास्थ्य
swāsthya
Health. Formal Sanskrit-derived term used across medicine and government.
Other ways to say it
| Nepali | Romanized | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| सन्चो | sancho | Feeling well. What people actually say about themselves. |
| बिरामी | birāmī | Ill, or an ill person. |
Example sentences
- सन्चो छ?sancho cha?Are you well?
- स्वास्थ्य नै धन हो।swāsthya nai dhan ho.Health is wealth.
- म हिजोदेखि बिरामी छु।ma hijodekhi birāmī chu.I have been ill since yesterday.
Usage note
सन्चो छैन is the ordinary way to say you are unwell — far more common in conversation than any form of स्वास्थ्य.
Related words
Frequently asked questions
How do you say health in Nepali?
Health in Nepali is स्वास्थ्य, romanized as swāsthya. Health. Formal Sanskrit-derived term used across medicine and government.
How is स्वास्थ्य pronounced?
It is pronounced roughly as swāsthya. A macron marks a long vowel and a tilde marks nasalisation.
How do I type स्वास्थ्य?
Use the Nepali typing tool — type the romanized spelling and the Devanagari appears as you go.
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