कृपया
kr̥payā[kirpʌjä]
The English word "please" is translated into Nepali as कृपया (kr̥payā). Wiktionary also lists कृपा गरेर (kr̥pā garera).
Meaning: interjection to make a polite request (intj)
Ways to say it
| Nepali | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| कृपया | kr̥payā | [kirpʌjä] (narrow) [kɾipʌjä] (narrow) |
| कृपा गरेर | kr̥pā garera |
In Nepali, कृपया is used as an interjection to make a polite request. Much like in English, it is often placed at the beginning of a sentence to soften a request.
What does it mean word for word?
The form कृपा गरेर is a literal way to express the concept, meaning "having done grace" or "having done kindness".
Which one should you use?
The form कृपया is the standard, formal way to say "please" in written or formal spoken contexts.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
kr̥payā
Did you know?
- In many everyday spoken situations, Nepali speakers omit 'please' entirely and instead use specific verb endings to show politeness.
- The word कृपा is also used in religious contexts to describe the divine grace of a deity, which is why कृपा गरेर carries such a heavy weight of gratitude.
- Using कृपया in a very casual setting with close friends can actually sound strangely formal or even sarcastic, as if you are being overly dramatic.
Examples in context
- कृपया शान्त रहनु होला।Please keep quiet.This sentence shows how to use कृपया to ask someone to be quiet.Tatoeba #12196741 by taro, translation #38471 by CK
- कृपया मलाई टम भन्नुहोस्।Please call me Tom.This sentence uses कृपया to politely ask someone to use a specific name.Tatoeba #11924274 by taro, translation #3517208 by CK
- कृपया आफ्नो समय लिनुहोस्।Please take your time.This sentence uses कृपया to tell someone to take their time.Tatoeba #12022306 by taro, translation #2891815 by CK
- 32 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Pratiksha and Dipesh are at a cafe.
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaकृपया, मलाई पानीको गिलास दिनुहोस्।Kripayā, malāī pānīko gilāsa dinuhōs.Please, give me a glass of water.
- दिपेश Dipeshहजुर, एक मिनेट पर्खनुहोस्।Hajura, eka minēṭa parkhanuhōs.Yes, please wait a minute.
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaधन्यवाद, दिपेश।Dhanyavāda, Dipēśa.Thank you, Dipesh.
- दिपेश Dipeshस्वागत छ, प्रतिक्षा।Svāgata cha, Pratikṣā.You're welcome, Pratiksha.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “please” translations and entries कृपया, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
