Language Of The Month

Nepali, also known as Nepalese, is a language spoken by over 17 million people, not just in Nepal, but also in parts of India, Bhutan, and by Nepali communities around the globe. With a rich literary heritage, Nepali boasts a poetic elegance, as seen in countless classical texts. Emerging from Sanskrit-based Prakrit languages, Nepali’s roots stretch back to the 12th century, and it’s widely admired for its beauty and rhythm. Despite Nepal’s small size—about 63 times smaller than the U.S.—the country is home to more than 120 different dialects, but Nepali unites them all, acting as a bridge across diverse ethnic and regional groups.