Nepali
Americannoun
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the official language of Nepal, also spoken in Sikkim and parts of India. It forms the E group of Pahari and belongs to the Indic branch of Indo-European
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a native or inhabitant of Nepal; a Nepalese
adjective
Example Sentences
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The 21-year-old Nepali has worked as a chef there for two years, first when he was a student, and now as a graduate, after he struggled to find a tech job.
From Barron's
A Nepali tourism official, Ram Krishna Lamichhane, told the BBC they had been in contact with rescue teams searching the base camp at Dolma Khang peak, which was hit by an avalanche.
From BBC
Seven people died in that disaster, including three Italians, two Nepalis, a German and a French climber, Phurba Tenjing Sherpa, from expedition organiser Dreamers Destination, told AFP.
From Barron's
Five Nepali guides who returned to the base camp were injured but not critically.
From BBC
Vedrines believes there are huge possibilities for alpine climbs on Nepali mountains outside the highest peaks.
From Barron's
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