Lost in translation: Navigating the Nepali nooks and crannies of dialects and slang!

Dhan Bahadur Shahi and Geeta Shahi are introducing the unique flavor of Jumli slang.

Dhan Bahadur Shahi and Geeta Shahi are introducing the unique flavor of Jumli slang. Source: SBS / Sunita Pokharel

Have you wondered why you couldn't understand some words and phrases used by a fellow Nepali? That might be because they come from a different region of Nepal or a different generation altogether. Get ready to decode the linguistic maze and see if your favorite words made the cut!



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