In an increasingly globalized world, understanding the basic terms of technology and media in different languages can be incredibly useful. For English speakers venturing into the Nepali language, grasping some fundamental terminology can enhance your ability to communicate, especially in professional and technological contexts. This article will guide you through essential Nepali terms related to technology and media, providing translations and practical usage examples to help you assimilate them into your vocabulary.

General Technology Terms

Computer in Nepali is सङ्गणक (Saṅgaṇak). It’s a common term used in workplaces and educational institutions. For instance, if you need to ask someone if they have a computer, you could say:
तपाईंसँग सङ्गणक छ? (Tapāī̃sang saṅgaṇak cha?)

Software translates to सफ्टवेयर (Saphṭaveyar). When discussing software installations, you might hear:
तपाईंको सङ्गणकमा कुनै सफ्टवेयर इन्स्टल गर्नुपर्छ? (Tapāī̃ko saṅgaṇakamā kunai saphṭaveyar insṭal garnuparcha?)

Internet is commonly referred to as इन्टरनेट (Inṭarneṭ). A useful sentence might be:
इन्टरनेट कनेक्सन छल्न तपाईंले के गर्नुपर्छ? (Inṭarneṭ kaneksan chalna tapāī̃le ke garnuparcha?)

Email and Social Media

Email in Nepali is ईमेल (Īmel). You might need to ask someone their email address:
तपाईंको ईमेल ठेगाना के हो? (Tapāī̃ko īmel ṭhegānā ke ho?)

Social Media translates as सामाजिक सञ्जाल (Sāmājik Sañjāl). Discussing social media usage, one might say:
तपाईं कुन सामाजिक सञ्जालमा सक्रिय हुनुहुन्छ? (Tapāī̃ kun sāmājik sañjālamā sakriya hunuhuncha?)

Smartphones and Applications

Smartphone can be referred to as स्मार्टफोन (Smārṭaphon). Inquiring about someone’s phone, you might ask:
तपाईंको स्मार्टफोन कुन कम्पनीको हो? (Tapāī̃ko smārṭaphon kun kampanīko ho?)

App or Application is अनुप्रयोग (Anuprayog). To find out about someone’s favorite app, you could say:
तपाईंको मनपर्ने अनुप्रयोग कुन हो? (Tapāī̃ko manparne anuprayog kun ho?)

Technology in the Workplace

Database in Nepali is डाटाबेस (Ḍāṭābes). Talking about databases, one might need to say:
हाम्रो डाटाबेसमा यो जानकारी अपडेट गर्नुहोस्। (Hāmro ḍāṭābesamā yo jānakārī apaḍeṭ garnuhos.)

Technical Support is known as प्राविधिक सहायता (Prāvidhik Sahāyatā). If you need help, you might ask:
मलाई प्राविधिक सहायता चाहिन्छ, कसरी सम्पर्क गर्ने? (Malāī prāvidhik sahāyatā chāhincha, kasarī samparka garne?)

Media Related Terms

News in Nepali is called समाचार (Samācār). If you want to ask about the news channel, you could say:
तपाईंले कुन समाचार च्यानल हेर्नुहुन्छ? (Tapāī̃le kun samācār chyānal hernuhuncha?)

Television is referred to as टेलिभिजन (Ṭelivhijan). Asking about someone’s favorite television show:
तपाईंको मनपर्ने टेलिभिजन कार्यक्रम कुन हो? (Tapāī̃ko manparne ṭelivhijan kāryakram kun ho?)

Understanding these basic Nepali terms for technology and media will not only help you engage more effectively in conversations but also enhance your comprehension of the language in modern contexts. As you continue learning, remember to practice regularly and immerse yourself in as much spoken and written Nepali as possible. This will aid in your fluency and comfort with the language in a technology-driven world.