English → Nepali · noun
Time in Nepali
समय
samaya
Time as a general concept, and also the right moment for something.
Other ways to say it
| Nepali | Romanized | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| बेला | belā | A particular time or occasion — "at that time". |
| बजे | baje | o'clock. Used only for telling the hour. |
Example sentences
- अहिले कति बज्यो?ahile kati bajyo?What time is it now?
- मसँग समय छैन।masãga samaya chaina.I do not have time.
- त्यो बेला म काठमाडौँमा थिएँ।tyo belā ma kāṭhmāḍaũmā thiẽ.At that time I was in Kathmandu.
Usage note
Dates in Nepal are normally written in Bikram Sambat, which runs about 56 years and 8 months ahead of the Gregorian calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say time in Nepali?
Time in Nepali is समय, romanized as samaya. Time as a general concept, and also the right moment for something.
How is समय pronounced?
It is pronounced roughly as samaya. A macron marks a long vowel and a tilde marks nasalisation.
How do I type समय?
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