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sherpa meaning in Nepali

शेर्पा śerpā

/ˈʃɜː(ɹ)pə/US/ˈʃɝpə/

sherpa in Nepali: शेर्पा (śerpā). In English, sherpa means a local mountain guide or porter, particularly a male of the Nepalese Sherpa people so employed.

Nepali words for sherpa

local employed as mountain guide/ porter
शेर्पा śerpā

English meaning of sherpa

  1. noun A local mountain guide or porter, particularly a male of the Nepalese Sherpa people so employed.
  2. noun An expert accompanying a high-ranking leader to a summit meeting.
  3. noun A synthetic fabric with a long, thick pile, similar to faux fur, imitation lamb wool, or fleece.
  4. verb To serve as a guide or porter for another.

Full definition of sherpa

Questions about sherpa in Nepali

What is the meaning of sherpa in Nepali?
Sherpa in Nepali is शेर्पा (śerpā).
sherpa को नेपाली अर्थ के हो?
Sherpa: शेर्पा (śerpā).
What does sherpa mean in English?
Sherpa means a local mountain guide or porter, particularly a male of the Nepalese Sherpa people so employed.

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