🇳🇵 Nepali phrases

How to Say "Yes and no" in Nepali

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
हो र होइन
"Yes and no" in Nepali · say it like ho ra hoina

The most natural way to say "Yes and no" in Nepali is हो र होइन. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

हो र होइन
this is the most common way to express both agreement and disagreement
सत्य र असत्य
used in more formal contexts, meaning true and false

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to express a situation that has both positive and negative aspects. It can be used in discussions, debates, or casual conversations. It helps to convey a nuanced opinion rather than a simple yes or no.

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Examples in Nepali

NepaliEnglish
तपाईंलाई यो मन पर्छ? हो र होइन।Do you like this? Yes and no.
के यो सही छ? हो र होइन।Is this correct? Yes and no.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with just saying 'हो' or 'हैन', missing the nuance.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear हो र होइन, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Nepali with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'हो र होइन'?

Use it when you want to express both agreement and disagreement in a conversation.

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