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Nepali language

Nepali is an Indo-Aryan language primarily spoken in Nepal, where it is the official language, and by communities in India and other countries. It uses the Devanagari script, similar to Hindi and Sanskrit, and has a rich literary history. Nepali features a complex grammatical structure with gendered nouns and verb inflections. It serves as a key means of communication across diverse ethnic groups in Nepal, reflecting the country’s cultural heritage. As the lingua franca of the nation, Nepali plays a vital role in education, government, and media, helping unify a multilingual population.