Common Maithili Words in Mithila, Bihar – Learn & Share! 🇮🇳

Maithili is the proud language of Mithila region, encompassing parts of Bihar and Nepal. It’s rich in culture and tradition, and knowing some basic Maithili words can make your visit warm and welcoming.

🙏 Greetings & Basics

• Pranam (प्रणाम) – Hello / Respectful Greeting

• Ke haal cha? (के हाल छ?) – How are you?

• Bhala chhi (भल छि) – I am fine

• Haan (हाँ) – Yes

• Na (ना) – No

• Dhanyavaad (धन्यवाद) – Thank you

• Kripaya (कृपया) – Please

🍽️ Everyday Words

• Kha (खा) – Eat

• Paani (पानी) – Water

• Thik chha (ठीक छ) – It’s okay / Fine

• Keti (केती) – How much?

• Ghar (घर) – Home

🛍️ Market & Shopping

• Mol (मोल) – Price

• Sasta (सस्ता) – Cheap

• Thoda (थोड़ा) – Little / Some

• Barka (बरका) – Big

• Chhota (छोटा) – Small

🚶 Directions & Travel

• Dain (दाईन) – Right

• Bain (बाईं) – Left

• Aag (आग) – Forward

• Pichhu (पिछु) – Backward

🙋 Useful Pronouns

• Ham (हम) – I / We (inclusive)

• Tohar (तोहर) – Your

• Se (से) – He/She/That

• Hamra (हमरा) – To me / Mine

Learning these Maithili basics will enrich your cultural experience and help you interact warmly with locals during your Mithila visit.