Nepali is the most widely used language in Darjeeling and its neighboring areas. Examples of basic social conversation in Nepali are as follows:
- What is your name?
Tapai ko naam kay ho? - My name is _______________.
Mero naam _______________ ho. - Are you from here?
Tapai ko ghar yaha ho? - Who is he/she?
Waha ko hunuhuncha? - What is this?
Yo kay ho? - Do you speak English?
Tapai English bolnu huncha? - I am from _______________.
Ma _______________ bata ayeko. - May I have your number/address/email?
Malai tapai ko number/address/email dina saknu huncha?
