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Common Hindi Phrases and Greetings for English Learners
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Hindi is a language rich in culture and tradition, and learning the right greetings and phrases can help bridge the gap between different cultures when visiting or communicating with Hindi speakers. Below, we look at some of the most commonly used phrases and greetings in Hindi.
Basic Greetings in Hindi
नमस्ते (Namaste)
Hello
शुभ प्रभात (Shubh Prabhat)
Good Morning
शुभ संध्या (Shubh Sandhya)
Good Evening
शुभ रात्रि (Shubh Ratri)
Good Night
अलविदा (Alvida)
Goodbye
Common Phrases for Everyday Conversations
धन्यवाद (Dhanyavaad)
Thank you
कृपया (Kripya)
Please
मुझे माफ करें (Mujhe maaf karein)
Excuse me
मुझे खेद है (Mujhe khed hai)
I'm sorry
हाँ (Haan)
Yes
नहीं (Nahin)
No
Basic Questions in Hindi
आप कैसे हैं? (Aap kaise hain?)
How are you?
आपका नाम क्या है? (Aapka naam kya hai?)
What is your name?
आप कहाँ से हैं? (Aap kahan se hain?)
Where are you from?
क्या आप अंग्रेजी बोलते हैं? (Kya aap angrezi bolte hain?)
Do you speak English?
- Some phrases have regional variations; try listening to native speakers.
- Be mindful of formal and informal usage in Hindi greetings.
- Pronunciation can be different, so focus on getting the tone right.
Further Reading
- Common Hindi Phrases
Explore more frequently used phrases in Hindi.
- Rosetta Stone: Hindi
Learn Hindi online with interactive lessons.
- Duolingo Hindi Course
Practice Hindi through gamified learning.
- Busuu Hindi Course
Comprehensive Hindi courses for all levels.
- YouTube Hindi Greetings Tutorial
Watch a video tutorial on common Hindi greetings.