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How to say i am vegetarian in Nepali

I am vegetarian

A vegetarian thali with vegetables, lentils, and rice
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म शाकाहारी हुँ

Ma shakahari hoon

Pronunciation: muh shah-kah-hah-ree hoo

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Vegetarianism is well understood in Nepal — many Hindus are vegetarian. Veg dal bhat is everywhere.

Example sentence

म शाकाहारी हुँ। मासु नचाहिने।

I am vegetarian. No meat please.

Ma shakahari hoon. Masu nachahine.

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