English → Nepali · noun
Money in Nepali
पैसा
paisā
Money in general, and historically the coin worth one hundredth of a rupee.
Other ways to say it
| Nepali | Romanized | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| रुपैयाँ | rupaiyā̃ | Rupee, the currency unit itself. |
| धन | dhan | Wealth. Formal and abstract rather than cash in hand. |
Example sentences
- मसँग पैसा छैन।masãga paisā chaina.I do not have money.
- यसको कति पैसा पर्छ?yasko kati paisā parcha?How much does this cost?
- पाँच सय रुपैयाँ दिनुहोस्।pā̃ch saya rupaiyā̃ dinuhos.Please give five hundred rupees.
Usage note
Nepali counts in लाख (one hundred thousand) and करोड (ten million) rather than millions, which is why converted figures often need re-grouping.
Related words
Frequently asked questions
How do you say money in Nepali?
Money in Nepali is पैसा, romanized as paisā. Money in general, and historically the coin worth one hundredth of a rupee.
How is पैसा pronounced?
It is pronounced roughly as paisā. A macron marks a long vowel and a tilde marks nasalisation.
How do I type पैसा?
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