Common Hindi Phrases for Beginners — Daily Survival Conversation Guide
Learning basic Hindi conversational phrases is the fastest way to connect with over 600 million Hindi speakers globally. Whether you are traveling in India, interacting with colleagues, or learning a new language, this phrasebook covers greetings, shopping, asking directions, and emergency expressions.
100 Common Hindi Phrases Table
| English Meaning | Hindi Phrase | Transliteration | Context | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| नमस्ते / नमस्कार | Namaste / Namaskar | Universal Greeting | ||
| आप कैसे हैं? | Aap kaise hain? | Polite Conversation | ||
| तुम कैसे हो? | Tum kaise ho? | Casual / Friends | ||
| मैं ठीक हूँ, धन्यवाद। | Main theek hoon, dhanyavaad. | Response | ||
| आपका नाम क्या है? | Aapka naam kya hai? | Introduction | ||
| मेरा नाम जॉन है। | Mera naam John hai. | Introduction | ||
| आपसे मिलकर खुशी हुई। | Aapse milkar khushi hui. | Courtesy | ||
| बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद। | Bahut-bahut dhanyavaad. | Gratitude | ||
| आपका स्वागत है। | Aapka swaagat hai. | Courtesy | ||
| माफ़ कीजिए / क्षमा करें | Maaf keejiye / Kshama karein | Polite Request | ||
| हाँ | Haan | Affirmative | ||
| नहीं | Naheen | Negative | ||
| कृपया मेरी मदद कीजिए। | Kripaya meri madad keejiye. | Emergency / Request | ||
| शौचालय कहाँ है? | Shauchalay kahan hai? | Travel | ||
| यह कितने का है? | Yeh kitne ka hai? | Shopping | ||
| थोड़ा कम कीजिए। | Thoda kam keejiye. | Bargaining | ||
| मुझे हिंदी अच्छे से नहीं आती। | Mujhe Hindi achhe se nahin aati. | Language Barrier | ||
| क्या आप अंग्रेजी बोलते हैं? | Kya aap Angrezi bolte hain? | Language Barrier | ||
| फिर मिलेंगे / अलविदा | Phir milenge / Alvida | Parting |
Conversational Courtesy & Etiquette Notes
In Indian greetings, folding your hands together at chest level while saying "Namaste" shows deep honor and respectful friendship.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Hindi Phrases
Say "Namaste" (नमस्ते) or "Namaskar" (नमस्कार) while joining your palms together in a slight bow.
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