Have you always wanted to try ethnic food in India? It can be difficult to know where to start, especially if you want quality, authentic Indian food. 

In this article, we’ll share with you everything you need to know about the cuisine of India. From the top five dishes you must try in a restaurant to the most popular street foods and heavenly Indian desserts, you’ll get a taste of what to expect when dining in India. We’ll even give you a few simple Indian food recipes that you can try at home. 🙂

Table of Contents

1. Why is it Important to Study Indian Foods?
2. Food-Related Vocabulary
3. Useful Phrases Related to Food
4. Must-Try Dishes in Indian Restaurants
5. Unique Indian Foods
6. Bonus: Simple Recipes to Make Authentic Indian Food at Home
7. How to Get the Most Out of HindiPod101.com

1. Why is it Important to Study Indian Foods?

We all love food. During the course of human history, food has become more than just a means of survival—it has become a source of pleasure and a major component of culture. Just look at the variety of eating styles in different cultures, countries, and regions! 

India has always flaunted its love of spices and flavors, and has created all kinds of finger-licking recipes.

For a non-native, talking about Indian cuisine is a foolproof way to bond with local Indians. And if you’re here as a traveler, you’ll need to know the names of popular food items to make sure you don’t stay hungry!

Once you have a good understanding of the different types of Indian cuisine and a solid vocabulary, mouth-watering desserts, buttery non-veg dishes, and unforgettable savoriness are just a menu away.

2. Food-Related Vocabulary

The best way to begin this guide is by learning as many Indian food names in Hindi as possible.

You can’t get your order right unless you’re familiar with Indian spices and herbs, as well as the names of other ingredients. Some ingredients may be too spicy for non-natives, whereas others may be too sweet.

We’ve categorized several essential items into different tables for you. Review them often to quickly pick up and memorize the new words.

Table 1
Spices and Condiments	मसाले (maSaaLe)
Salt	नमक (Namak)
Black Salt	काला नमक (kaaLaa Namak)
Sugar	चीनी (ciiNii)
Turmeric	हल्दी (haLDii)
Red Chili Powder	लाल मिर्च पाउडर (LaaL mirc paaudar)
Coriander Powder	धनिया पाउडर (DHaNiyaa paaudar)
Black Pepper	काली मिर्च (kaaLii mirc)
Clove	लौंग (Laung)
Cardamom	इलायची (iLaayacii)
Fennel Seeds	सौंफ़ (Saunf)
Cumin Seeds	ज़ीरा (ziiraa)
Mustard Seeds	सरसों (SaraSon) / राई (raaii)

Table 2
Vegetables	सब्ज़ी (Sabzii)
Potato	आलू (aaLuu)
Green Chilis	हरी मिर्च (harii mirc)
Bell Pepper	शिमला मिर्च (simaLaa mirc)
Ginger	अदरक (aDarak)
Garlic	लहसुन (LahaSuN)
Onion	प्याज़ (pyaaz)
Green Coriander	हरी धनिया (harii DHaNiyaa)
Cucumber	खीरा (khiiraa)
Brinjal / Eggplants	बैंगन (baingaN)
Cabbage	पत्ता गोभी (paTTaa gobhii)
Cauliflower	फूलगोभी (phuuL gobhii)
Spinach	पालक (paaLak)
Carrots	गाजर (gaajar)

Table 3
Fruits	फल (phaL)
Apple	सेब (Seb)
Orange	संतरा (SanTaraa)
Banana	केला (keLaa)
Grapes	अंगूर (anguur)
Watermelon	तरबूज़ (Tarabuuz)
Melon	ख़रबूज़ा (kharabuuzaa)
Lemon	नींबू (Niimbuu)
Guava	अमरूद (amaruuD)
Pineapple	अनानास (aNaaNaaS)
Pomegranate	अनार (aNaar)
Mango	आम (aam)
Tomato	टमाटर (tamaatar)
Bottle Gourd	लौकी (Laukii) / घीया (ghiiyaa)
Pumpkin	कद्दू (kaDDuu)

Table 4
Dairy Items	दुग्ध उत्पाद (DugDH uTpaaD)
Milk	दूध (DuuDH)
Curd	दही (Dahii)
Buttermilk	छाछ (chaach)
Butter	मक्खन (makkhaN)
Clarified Butter	घी (ghii)
Cottage Cheese	पनीर (paNiir)

Table 5
Staple Foods	प्रमुख भोजन (pramukh bhojaN)
Rice	चावल (caavaL)
Wheat	गेहूँ (gehuun)
Wheat Flour	आटा (aataa)
Millets	बाजरा (baajaraa)
Lentils	दाल (DaaL)
Kidney Beans	राजमा (raajamaa)
Black Gram	उड़द दाल (udaD DaaL)
Bengal Gram	चना दाल (caNaa DaaL)

Table 6
Non-Vegetarian Items	मांसाहारी भोजन (maanSaahaarii bhojaN)
Eggs	अंडे (ande)
Fish	मछली (machaLii)
Chicken	चिकन (cikaN) / मुर्गा (murgaa)
Prawns	झींगा मछली (jhiingaa macaLii)
Mutton	बकरी का गोश्त (bakarii kaa goshT)
Crabs	केकड़ा (kekadaa)

* “Vegetarian food” is known as शाकाहारी भोजन (saakaahaarii bhojaN) in Hindi.

* There’s also a special type of food that contains no garlic, onion, potato, or non-veg items. It’s called “Jain Food” = जैन भोजन (jaiN bhojaN). There are many restaurants which serve only Jain food.

Table 7
Other Essential Words	अन्य उपयोगी शब्द(aNya upayogii sabD)
Water	पानी (paaNii)
Tea	चाय (caay)
Coffee	कॉफ़ी (kaufii)
Lemonade	नींबू पानी (Niimbuu paaNii)
Dry Vegetable/ Stir-fry	सूखी सब्ज़ी (Suukhii Sabzii)
Curry	शोरबा (sorbaa) / करी (karii)
Salad	सलाद (SaLaaD)
Hot and Spicy	तीखा (Tiikhaa)
Dessert / Sweets	मीठा (miithaa) / मिठाई (mithaaii)

Table 8
Flavors and Tastes	स्वाद (SvaaD)
Sweet	मीठा (miithaa)
Sour	खट्टा (khattaa)
Salty	नमकीन (NamakiiN)
Spicy	चटपटा (catapataa)
Hot (Spicy)	तीखा (Tiikhaa)
Cold	ठंडा (thandaa)
Hot	गर्म (garm)
Bland	फीका (phiikaa)
Boiled	उबला (ubaLaa)
Raw	कच्चा (kaccaa)
Cooked	पका हुआ (pakaa huaa)

Table 9
Utensils and Tableware	बर्तनों के नाम (barTaNon ke Naam)
Spoon	चम्मच (cammac)
Fork	काँटा (kaantaa)
Glass	गिलास (giLaaS)
Plate	थाली (THaaLii)
Bowl	कटोरी (katorii)
Cup	प्याला (pyaaLaa)
Knife	चाकू (caakuu)
Pitcher	जग (jag)
Ladle	कलछी (kaLachii)

Don’t forget to visit our complete list of tableware in Hindi to learn even more practical words!

Table 10
Breakfast	सुबह का नाश्ता (Subah kaa NaasTaa)
Lunch	दोपहर का खाना (Dopahar kaa khaaNaa)
Dinner	रात का खाना (raaT kaa khaaNaa) रात्रिभोज (raaTribhoj)
Snack	नाश्ता (NaasTaa) / अल्पाहार (aLpaahaar)

3. Useful Phrases Related to Food

Great! You’ve already made yourself familiar with the common vocabulary related to food items. Now, it’s time to learn the most useful phrases for different scenarios, such as ordering food.

1 – Phrases for Ordering Food

Let’s begin with the phrases you might find useful when placing an order at a restaurant.

• खाने में क्या मिलेगा? (khaaNe men kyaa miLegaa?) / मेन्यू में क्या है? (meNyuu men kyaa hai?)
  “What’s on the menu?”

• क्या यहाँ शाकाहारी भोजन मिलेगा? (kyaa yahaan saakaahaarii bhojaN miLegaa?)
  “Do you serve vegetarian food here?”

• क्या यहाँ मांसाहारी भोजन मिलेगा? (kyaa yahaan maanSaahaarii bhojaN miLegaa?)
  “Do you serve non-vegetarian food here?”

• मुझे एक गिलास ठंडा पानी चाहिए। (mujhe ek giLaaS thandaa paaNii caahiye.)
  “I need a glass of water.”

• मुझे कम-मिर्च का / कम तीखा भोजन चाहिए। (mujhe kam-mirc kaa/ kam Tiikhaa bhojaN caahiye.)
  “I want something less spicy.”

• मुझे दो रोटी, दाल, आलू की सूखी सब्ज़ी, दही, और सलाद चाहिए। (mujhe Do rotii, DaaL, aaLuu kii Suukhii Sabzii, Dahii, aur SaLaaD caahiye.)
  “I want two chapatis, a bowl of lentils, dry potato curry, curd, and salad.”

• एक आइसक्रीम ले आइये। (ek aaiSakriim Le aaiye.)
  “Please get me an ice cream.”

• क्या आप बिल ले आएंगे? (kyaa aap biL Le aayenge?)
  “Could you bring the bill, please?”

2 – How to Describe a Food Item

Isn’t it wonderful how our taste buds respond so quickly to anything we eat? Suppose you wanted to talk about the flavor of something you just ate; how would you do that? Let’s look at some example phrases for expressing the flavor of whatever we’re having.

• यह बहुत तीखा है। (yah bahuT Tiikhaa hai.)
  “It’s really hot and spicy.”

• इस सब्ज़ी में नमक कम है। (iS Sabzii men Namak kam hai.)
  “This curry could use more salt.”

• मुझे एक गर्म चाय का प्याला चाहिए। (mujhe ek garm caay kaa pyaaLaa caahiye.)
  “I want a hot cup of tea.”

• यह फलों का रस बिल्कुल ताज़ा है। (yah phaLon kaa raS biLkuL Taazaa hai.)
  “This fruit juice is so fresh.”

• खाना बहुत स्वादिष्ट है। (khaaNaa bahuT SvaaDist hai.)
  “The food is delicious.”

3 – Phrases for When You’re Learning to Cook Indian Food

They say that those who love to eat also love to cook. Cooking is an art; it’s an expression of love served in the form of a fresh, hot meal. Of course, the foodie in all of us wants not only to relish a cuisine, but also to manifest our love of food through cooking.

By the time you’re done reading this guide, you’ll want to try your hand at some of these wonderful Indian cuisine dishes. God forbid you get stuck in the middle of a cooking battle! Feel free to use the Hindi phrases below to get going with your super chef skills.

• इस सब्ज़ी को बनाने का क्या तरीक़ा है? (iS Sabzii ko baNaaNe kaa kyaa Tariiqaa hai.)
  “What’s the recipe for this curry?”

• यह सलाद कैसे बनायें? (yah SaLaaD kaiSe baNaayen.)
  “How do you make this salad?”

• क्या दाल पक गयी है? (kyaa DaaL pak gayii hai.)
  “Are the lentils cooked?”

• मुझे रोटी बनाना सीखना है। (mujhe rotii baNaaNaa SiikhaNaa hai.)
  “I want to learn how to make chapatis.”

4. Must-Try Dishes in Indian Restaurants

Now for the part you’ve been waiting for! We’re about to walk you through the must-try dishes served in Indian restaurants. 

1 – Lentils = दाल (DaaL)

Let’s just say that we Indians love lentils. An authentic Indian Thali is never complete without a bowl of दाल (DaaL). The two most popular varieties are:

• अरहर की दाल (arahar kii DaaL) / पीली दाल (piiLii DaaL)
•  काली दाल (kaaLii DaaL)

These lentils are first washed and then pressure cooked in salted water until soft. The water contains a bit of turmeric and a pinch of chili powder for extra flavor and color.

When looking at an Indian cuisine menu, you may find options like “Dal Fry” or “Dal Tadka” and “Plain Dal.” The Plain Dal is the safest option if you’re not into spicy foods, whereas Dal Tadka actually comes with “tempering.”

Tempering can be done with clarified butter and cumin seeds. The spicier “Tadka” consists of onions, chopped garlic cloves, dry red chilis, and cumin seeds all fried in ghee/clarified butter.

We recommend this dish because it’s an Indian version of comfort food. It’s hot like soup, a great source of protein, and quite filling—all while being low on the spicy meter.

2 – Different Types of Flatbreads

Flatbreads have different names in Hindi depending on how they’re made and what ingredients are used in them:

• रोटी (rotii) / फुलका (phuLakaa) / चपाती (capaaTii)

The first and most common wheat “flatbread” is called रोटी (rotii) / फुलका (phuLakaa) / चपाती (capaaTii). The flour dough is flattened into a round shape with a rolling pin, heated on the tavaa, and then heated directly on the flame for a while.

रोटी (rotii) is quite soft. It’s commonly served with clarified butter or salted butter spread over it. However, those who don’t like it that way may skip the butter.

• Naan – नान (NaaN)

Naan is made with refined flour. It’s so soft and delicious that you just can’t stop at one! Nonetheless, it’s heavy on the stomach; one or two Naan is enough to satisfy one’s hunger.

Naan has become quite popular due to its variety of flavor options. For instance, you can get butter Naan, garlic Naan, and so on.

• Tandoori Roti – तंदूरी रोटी (TanDuurii rotii)

The name Tandoori Roti comes from the way it’s cooked: directly on the flames of a tandoor. A tandoor uses a traditional way of baking with hot charcoals. The Tandoori Roti is crispy and is best eaten with curry or dipped in hot dal.

• Rumali Roti – रुमाली रोटी (rumaaLii rotii)

This kind of flatbread is made with refined flour, rolled as thinly as possible, and then tossed in the air using the fingertips to increase its size. Rumali Roti is one of a kind and you should definitely try it!

• Missi Roti – मिस्सी रोटी (miSSii rotii)

Missi Roti is made with gram flour. It’s a bit crispy, filled with protein, and quite healthy for your gut. You can always have a bite with some curry or stir-fry.

• Paratha – परांठा (paraanthaa)

Now, there is plain paratha and then there’s stuffed paratha. And believe me, when comparing their flavors and pleasure to the taste buds, there’s a difference as stark as day and night.

Plain paratha is just like chapati, except it’s thinly layered with oil or ghee. Stuffed paratha is made in the same way, but it bursts with the flavors of whatever the inside stuffing is. Indians usually love parathas stuffed with mashed potatoes, grated cauliflower, grated radish, and onions.

3 – Rice Dishes

When it comes to rice, we have quite a long list of Indian foods to review. For instance, you could feast on simple steamed rice mixed with daal. You could also get jeera rice (cumin rice), pulav, or biryani.

The biryani is a complete meal in itself, actually. There are two versions: veg biryani and non-veg biryani. The rice is soaked, cooked, and mixed with deep-fried whole spices, such as cardamom, saffron, cashew nuts, and cloves.

Veg biryani contains a variety of chopped vegetables, whereas the non-veg kind may have chicken pieces or other types of meat in it.

4 – South Indian Recipes

South Indian cuisine is a popular choice among many Indians and foreigners. It’s low on spices and low on oil. That’s what makes it so superb! Adding to that, you can have it for breakfast, lunch, brunch, or dinner. It can make a proper meal or just a snack. 

South Indian food items such as Dosa, Idli-Sambhar, Rasam, and Uttapam are usually made with ground and steamed paste of white Urad lentil and rice. It’s best served with hot Sambhar and cool coconut chutney!

5 – Cottage Cheese Recipes

There are countless cheese varieties around the world. Of them all, Indians prefer fresh cottage cheese. Our love for cottage cheese, whether it be homemade or store-bought, cannot be compared to anything! Glance through any Indian menu and you’ll find “cottage cheese” or पनीर (paNiir) dishes as snacks, main courses, and starters.

We whole-heartedly recommend these menu items: 

• पालक पनीर (paaLak paNiir) = “Spinach and cottage cheese curry”
• पनीर टिक्का (paNiir tikkaa) = “Skewed cheese and veggies”
• पनीर बटर मसाला (paNiir batar maSaaLaa) = “Spicy butter cheese curry”
• कढ़ाई पनीर (kadhaai paNiir) = “Cauldron cheese”
• पनीर चिली (paNiir ciLii) = “Cheese chili”
• मटर पनीर (matar paNiir) = “Cheese with green peas curry”

6 – Chicken Recipes

To cut this section short, all of the cottage cheese dishes we just mentioned have equivalent chicken dishes. Here are just a few popular chicken dishes you can expect to find in India: 

• “chili chicken”
• “chicken butter masala”
• “mughlai chicken”
• “chicken rogan josh”
• “tawa chicken”

7 – Potatoes and Other Veggies

Don’t even get me started on the veggie list. Did you know that Indian meals never lack vegetables? Vegetarian Indian food is far more popular in India than meat-based foods are. Whether it be a succulent gravy-filled dish or a dry curry, we must have some vegetables in our thaali.

When you’re in a restaurant, order at your own risk when you get confused about which curries to eat and which to skip. Just kidding. 😉 We’re here to help you narrow down the best Indian foods so you can gorge on fresh main course vegetables.

These curries never go out of fashion: 

• आलू मटर (aaLuu matar) = “Potato and peas dry curry”
• गोभी मसाला (gobhii maSaaLaa) = “Spicy cauliflower”
• मटर मशरूम (matar masaruum) = “Peas and mushroom stir fry”
• मशरूम मसाला (masaruum maSaaLaa) = “Spicy mushroom curry” 
• मिक्स वेज (mikS vej) = “Mix veg”

5. Unique Indian Foods

This section is the most interesting of all, because we’re going to quickly explore a set of unique Indian cuisine essentials which are only popular in India. So, let’s dig in!

1 – Raita = रायता (raayaTaa)

Raita is blended curd mixed with particular spices, such as roasted and ground cumin seeds, black salt, sea salt, a pinch of chili powder, and mint leaves. The most popular type is the cucumber raita, to which peeled and grated cucumber is added to the spiced curd.

Raita is a healthy Indian food and a tasty way to cool off during the summer heat. It also helps with digestion and increases healthy gut bacteria.

2 – Buttermilk = छाछ (chaach)

When cream is blended for a long time, it separates into butter and buttermilk. The latter is another unique Indian beverage, especially loved in Northern India.

Usually, people prefer a glassful of plain buttermilk with some salt added. Another way is to temper the buttermilk with asafoetida, cumin seeds, and chili powder, and to add a few mint leaves to it.

3 – Lassi = लस्सी (LaSSii)

This is a sweet beverage. Curd is cooled and blended by adding some water and ice. Add some sugar or rose syrup, crushed almonds, and cashew nuts, and enjoy!

4 – Shikanji = शिकंजी (sikanjii) or नींबू पानी (Niimbuu paaNii)

You can always count on this drink during the summer! It’s the most widespread homemade drink, and you can also find it sold in street stalls during May and June.

नींबू पानी (Niimbuu paaNii), or “lemonade,” can be made either sweet or salted. Add some sugar, squeeze a lemon, and drop some ice cubes into chilled water. Mix until the sugar dissolves and your sweet lemonade version, called शिकंजी (sikanjii), is ready. 

For the salted version, all you have to do is replace the sugar with salt and add some mint leaves for that refreshing feeling.

5 – Street Foods 

Oh, the list is never-ending. We Indians are so much into spicy Indian street foods that it’s impossible to cover all of them. But just for you, we’ll name some of the most superb and unforgettable Indian street foods.

They include: 

• पाव भाजी (paav bhaajii) = “Bread and spicy curry” 
• समोसा (SamoSaa) = “Samosa” 
• कचौड़ी (kacaudii) = “Kachori” 
• चाट (caat) = “Chaat” 
• छोले भटूरे (choLe bhatuure) = “Chole bhature” 
• आलू पूरी (aaLuu puurii) = “Aloo poori” 
• पानी पूरी (paaNii puurii) / गोलगप्पे (goLagappe) / पुचका (puchaka) = “Panipuri” / “Golgappe” / “Puchka” 

6. Bonus: Simple Recipes to Make Authentic Indian Food at Home

As we promised you at the beginning of this article, here comes the section that you’ve long been waiting for! Enjoy a handful of quick Indian cuisine recipes that are not only authentic but also delicious. Flaunt your cooking skills and impress the natives by serving them these all-time favorite local Indian dishes. 

1 – “Yellow Lentils” (Pigeon Pea) / Arhar Dal = अरहर दाल (arahar DaaL)

Wash the yellow lentils and place them in a pressure cooker. Add some water, salt, a teaspoon of turmeric powder, and a dash of chili powder.

Pressure cook on high heat until you hear a whistle. Then, turn it down and let it whistle two more times to simmer. When the Arhar Dal is cooked nicely, heat some clarified butter in a medium-sized ladle, add some cumin seeds, asafoetida, and chili powder, and mix it in the cooked DaL.

2 – “Coriander Chutney” / Dhaniya Chatni = धनिया चटनी (DHaNiyaa cataNii)

This is the easiest one! 

To a blender, add a bunch of fresh green coriander leaves, a few mint leaves, salt to taste, cumin seeds, 2-3 green chilis (if you want it spicy), and blend it all together. If it looks dry, add some water to make a fine paste. Serve it fresh with any snacks or full meals.

3 – Cucumber Raita / Kheere ka Raita = खीरे का रायता (khiire kaa raayaTaa)

Wash, peel, and grate some fresh cucumbers. In a bowl, take a good amount of curd and blend it with a spoon. Add the grated cucumber, sea salt, black salt, chili powder, chopped coriander leaves, chopped mint leaves, and…voila! You’re done! The cucumber raita is ready. Best served when chilled, so remember to refrigerate it for a few hours.

4 – Rice Pudding / Kheer = खीर (khiir)

Wash and soak some rice. Drain it and put it aside. In another heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour a good amount of milk and bring it to a boil. Keep stirring so it doesn’t stick to the pan. When the milk amount is reduced, add the rice and let it cook. Don’t forget to stir once in a while.

When the rice looks soft and the mixture has become thick, add sugar to taste. Cook a little longer and then turn off the heat. Top it with chopped nuts (like almonds or cashews), shredded dried coconut, and raisins.

You can either serve it hot or put it in the fridge for a few hours until it’s chilled.

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Why Should You Study Quotes?

Regardless of their original language, quotes will always have great importance in people’s lives. Why? Because they contain the rich and empowering experiences of native speakers and great personalities. Quotes are the pearls of wisdom; they help us say more with fewer words.

On a lighter note, quotes are fun and convenient to use. If you want to express an opinion without being judged, use a quote and be done with it. Hindi quotes from various saints, leaders, folklores, writers, and artists are insightful messages that have been passed on to several generations and are no less relevant today.

As a Hindi learner, understanding and practicing these quotes will bring you into the limelight and boost your self-confidence. It’s an excellent way to show your dedication toward the language and impress your Hindi-speaking friends and colleagues.

By studying these quotes, you’ll also be diving into the rich cultural history of India, its charismatic and noble people, and their essence of life.

So, let’s begin our lesson already! 

Quotes About Success

Whether you have big plans for the future or an upcoming project you’re concerned about, these inspiring quotes in Hindi will help you take heart and achieve your goals.

→ You can also see our list of the Top 11 Hindi Quotes About Success for even more inspiration and wisdom!

1. इंतज़ार करने वालों को सिर्फ़ उतना ही मिलता है जितना कोशिश करने वाले छोड़ देते हैं।

Romanization	iNTazaar karaNe vaaLon ko Sirf uTaNaa hii miLaTaa hai jiTaNaa kosis karaNe vaaLe chod DeTe hain.
English Equivalent	“People who wait get only what’s left by those who try.” ~Abdul Kalam
Who doesn’t know of Dr. Abdul Kalam? In this highly inspiring quote, he shakes us with these bitter but true words of wisdom. In simpler words, the phrase teaches us not to wait for luck. Instead, we should take solid steps toward what we want to achieve in life. After all, we don’t want to be the ones who get others’ leftovers. We want to be choosers, not beggars.

2. अगर तुम सूरज की तरह चमकना चाहते हो, तो पहले सूरज की तरह जलना सीखो।

Romanization	agar Tum Suuraj kii Tarah camakaNaa caahaTe ho, To pahaLe Suuraj kii Tarah jaLaNaa Siikho.
English Equivalent	“If you want to shine like the sun, first learn to burn like the sun.” ~Abdul Kalam
Here’s another golden saying from Abdul Kalam, inspired by the nature around us. Kalam uses the sun as an example, as we’re always in awe of its magnificence and its powerful aura. Adding to that, the sun does not get this glory for free—it burns day and night.  Similarly, if we too wish to be unstoppable and irreplaceable, then we have to work hard and push our limits every day. This quote is popularly used on various social media platforms.

3. ख़ुद वो बदलाव बनिए जो आप दुनिया में देखना चाहते हैं।

Romanization	khuD vo baDaLaav baNiye jo aap DuNiyaa men DekhaNaa caahaTe hain.
English Equivalent	“Be the change you want to see in the world.” ~Gandhi
Gandhi was a torchbearer not only in India, but the whole world. There were many aspects of his life that impacted millions of people. One of his greatest qualities was that he would culminate a certain behavior in himself before he expected that behavior from anyone else. There’s a story in which Gandhi refused to preach to a child about consuming less sweets until he could do it himself. What does that tell us? It’s easy to blame others and play a victim of all the wrong things going on in the world or in our personal lives. But the real solution is to take it upon ourselves to create change and foster new beginnings.

Quotes About Life

Are you feeling stuck in life or dissatisfied with how things are going? Read through these Hindi quotes on life and find some practical words of advice to take to heart!

4. विपत्ति से बढ़कर अनुभव सिखाने वाला विद्यालय ना तो आज तक खुला है न कभी खुलेगा।

Romanization	vipaTTi Se badhakar aNubhav SikhaaNe vaaLaa viDyaaLay Naa To aaj Tak khuLaa hai Naa kabhii khuLegaa.
English Equivalent	“There’s no greater school that teaches life experience than its own challenges.” ~ Premchand
If there’s any writer who has been admired and read by every generation, it is Munshi Premchand. There could be no better way to start our list of life quotes in Hindi than by sharing his sayings. According to him, we are all students in the journey of life, and life’s struggles are our most important teacher.

5. खाने और सोने का नाम जीवन नहीं है। जीवन नाम है सदैव आगे बढ़ते रहने का।

Romanization	khaaNe aur SoNe ka Naam jiivaN Nahiin hai. jiivaN Naam hai SaDaiv aage badhaTe rahaNe kaa.
English Equivalent	“Life is not just eating and sleeping. Life is about always moving forward.” ~Premchand
Munshi Premchand wrote an endless number of stories on the poor state of Indian farmers, especially concerning their exploitation by the landlords, peasants, and rich people. His insight on the topic led him to develop a different view of life. He wrote a lot about how those farmers couldn’t even arrange for one meal a day and still continued to be hopeful and keep going. His stories contain two messages for all of us: First, life is not a bed of flowers (at least not for everybody). Second, we should never quit in the face of challenges, but keep moving forward; that’s what life is about.

6. अँधेरे में परछाईं भी अपना साथ छोड़ देती है।

Romanization	aNDHere men parachaaiin bhii apaNaa SaaTH chod DeTii hai.
English Equivalent	“Even our own shadow leaves us in the darkness.”
This is a local but widely spoken quote in the Hindi Belt of India.  They say that an unfavorable season in life is the best time to find out who your true well-wishers are! Nonetheless, this quote teaches us not to depend too much on others, and to instead believe in yourself. Because if our own shadow vanishes in the darkness, don’t be disappointed if your best friends do, too.

7. ज़िंदगी लंबी नहीं बड़ी होनी चाहिए।

Romanization	ziNDagii Lambii Nahiin badii hoNii caahiye.
English Equivalent	“Life should be grand, not long.” ~Ambedkar
Dr. BR Ambedkar was the founding father of our Indian constitution, with many glittering stars in his accomplishment records. He fought for the rights of the underprivileged, especially for the equal rights of women. This quote from him emphasizes that we should focus on the quality of our life rather than the number of years we live. The hidden message is that we should devote our lives to helping others instead of focusing only on our own wellbeing.

8. ख़ुद को कमज़ोर समझना सबसे बड़ा पाप है।

Romanization	khuD ko kamazor SamajhaNaa SabaSe badaa paap hai.
English Equivalent	“Underestimating your own strength is the biggest sin.” ~ Swami Vivekanand
In modern times, we are intrigued by the achievements and growth of others, which is not a healthy mindset. Vivekanand felt that each one of us has great potential. To undermine that potential is to deprive ourselves and our society of the benefits that we could harness in being our true selves.

Quotes About Motivation

Life can be difficult and our circumstances can be disheartening at times. We hope that these motivational quotes in Hindi refresh you and put you in a better frame of mind.

9. शेर हमेशा अकेला चलता है।

Romanization	ser hamesaa akeLaa caLaTaa hai.
English Equivalent	“A lion always walks alone.”
Oh! This is one of the most popular Hindi quotes, and definitely something you must have on your learning list. It’s cool. It has swag. And it’s highly motivating, too.  Remember the time you took a stand or decided to do something new in life, only to find that not even your loved ones supported you in that? Well, this quote will make you feel confident when no one else does. Not to mention that we Indians often use it to lighten the mood in heavy situations. 🙂

10. किसी को इतना भी मत डराओ कि डर ही ख़त्म हो जाये।

Romanization	kiSii ko iTaNaa bhii maT daraao ki dar hii khaTm ho jaaye.
English Equivalent	“Don’t scare someone so much that they stop feeling the fear.” ~Mary Kom
Here comes the Princess of Boxing. The Conqueror, The Fighter, and the true inspiration for many: Mary Kom. With an unimaginably difficult childhood, a dreamy marriage with a rock-solid supportive partner, and her three kids, Mary Kom continues to amaze the world with her medals and trophies, one after another. She has written an autobiography titled Unbreakable. But this quote is taken from the movie Mary Kom, which is based on her life. Kom is played by none other than Priyanka Chopra. The quote is self-explanatory. We all get scared, but when that fear is pushed to the limit, it turns into courage and strength.

11. जहाँ भी आज़ाद रूह की झलक पड़े समझना वह मेरा घर है।

Romanization	jahaan bhii aazaaD ruuh kii jhaLak pade SamajhaNaa vah meraa ghar hai.
English Equivalent	“Wherever you see a free soul, that’s where I live.” ~Amrita Pritam
Amrita Pritam, one of the most prominent writers and poets, is known for her feminist appeal. Her works portray the significance of gender equality and freedom. She broke many orthodox rules and lived her life in her own way. Amrita Pritam set a milestone for both men and women, inspiring them to follow their hearts and stand up for themselves. The quote here reflects how much the real freedom of choice meant to her. In her own words, every such place where people live the way they want, there her soul resides. Read more of her impeccable and deeply touching quotes here.

Quotes About Love, Friendship, and Family 

The category that you’ve long been waiting for: love quotes in Hindi. Let’s begin with some words from our beloved Gautam Buddha.

→ You can also find more Hindi Quotes About Love on our website!

12. सच्चा प्रेम समझ से उत्पन्न होता है।

Romanization	Saccaa prem Samajh Se uTpaNN hoTaa hai.
English Equivalent	“True love begins with understanding.” ~Buddha
Buddha was all for love, kindness, and generosity toward others and oneself. His quote contains the message that true love is only possible when two people empathize with each other, respect each other, and understand each other. In the absence of these factors, their love would only be superficial and short-lived.

13. दोस्ती का कोई मज़हब नहीं होता।

Romanization	DoSTii kaa koii mazahab Nahiin hoTaa.
English Equivalent	“Friendship knows no religion.” ~Shootout at Wadala
One of the most popular and hard-hitting friendship quotes in Hindi, these words from the movie Shootout at Wadala shed light on the presence of tolerance and understanding in a true friendship. The message couldn’t be put in a more simple way. The quote reminds us that the bond of friendship is above all disparities, whether from caste, creed, or religion.

14. मित्रता सबसे शुद्ध प्रेम है।

Romanization	miTraTaa SabaSe suDDH prem hai.
English Equivalent	“Friendship is the purest form of love.” ~Osho
Talking about friendship and love, how could we miss Osho? Osho was the mystic and revolutionary who influenced the young and the elderly like nobody else. His discourses were filled with words of love, friendship, and affection. According to this quote, he found friendship to be the greatest and purest form of love, because it contains no expectations or possessiveness.

15. पुत्र कुपुत्र हो सकता है लेकिन माता कभी कुमाता नहीं हो सकती।

Romanization	puTr kupuTr ho SakaTaa hai LekiN maaTaa kabhii kumaaTaa Nahiin ho SakaTii.
English Equivalent	“There can be a bad son, there can never be a bad mother.” ~Mahabharata
Mahabharata is an ancient epic. This quote is from one of its brilliant characters, Bhishm Pitamah, who was wise and quite inspiring. The meaning of the quote is that a mother’s love is always pure, and as such, there is no such thing as a bad mother. A child, on the other hand, can be selfish, even while his or her mother only thinks of the child’s best.

16. मेरा परिवार मेरी ताकत और मेरी कमज़ोरी है।

Romanization	meraa parivaar merii TaaqaT aur merii kamazorii hai.
English Equivalent	“My family is my strength and my weakness.” ~Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Although this quote is from the former Miss World and current actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, I imagine that we can all relate. She meant that her love for her family is so strong and unconditional that it has come to be her greatest power, as well as her greatest weakness.

Quotes About Philosophy

If you relish in the marvels of philosophy, you’re going to love the following Hindi quotes with deep meaning and practical application to life!

17. चिंता चिता समान है।

Romanization	ciNTaa ciTaa SamaaN hai.
English Equivalent	“Worry is akin to death.”
This is an old Indian saying, attributed to no one in particular. However, some people believe it was said by an ancient Indian sage named Kabeer Das.  The saying emphasizes that worrying about something immobilizes you. It stops you from taking any action that could alleviate or eliminate the reason behind the problem. This will likely intensify the problem, causing you to worry more. In turn, this will leave you stuck in a downward spiral that feeds on itself and eventually becomes a death loop. So, worry is compared to “death” here.

18. हर चमकती हुई चीज़ सोना नहीं होती।

Romanization	har camakaTii huii ciiz SoNaa Nahiin hoTii.
English Equivalent	“Not everything that glitters is gold.”
This is a simple quote that’s often used in conversations to convey that just because something looks good, doesn’t mean it’s worthwhile. Often, what attracts us in the beginning turns out to be fake or disappointing when we scratch the surface.

19. मूर्ख दूसरों पर हँसते हैं, बुद्धिमान ख़ुद पर।

Romanization	muurkh DuuSron par hanSaTe hain, buDDHimaan khuD par.
English Equivalent	“Fools laugh at others, the wise ones laugh at themselves.” ~Osho
Usually, one mocks other people to aggrandize their ego. Osho, the controversial Indian mystic, saw this self-aggrandizement as nothing less than foolishness. A wise man wears his wisdom very lightly, as he is not ego-centric and thus has the courage to laugh at himself and improve. This makes him even wiser.

20. जब जागो तब सवेरा।

Romanization	jab jaago Tab Saveraa.
English Equivalent	“It’s never too late.” / Literally: “When awake, then dawn.”
Let’s compare this quote with a Chinese proverb that says: “The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago, the second best time is now.”  The Hindi version uses “waking up” and “dawn” as metaphors for realizing a mistake and taking remedial actions. “Dawn,” it says, is whenever you “wake up.”

21. ख़ाली बर्तन ज़्यादा शोर करते हैं।

Romanization	khaaLii barTaN zyaaDaa sor karaTe hain.
English Equivalent	“Empty vessels make more noise.”
A person who lacks skills, talent, self-esteem, and/or confidence usually tries to fill this gap by talking very highly of himself just to feel good. Talk about an inferiority complex. This corresponds to the way an empty vessel makes more sound than one that’s full. A truly knowledgeable person is full of self-esteem, and hence, remains humble. His/her sense of appreciation comes from within.

22. जो जैसा बोता है, वैसा ही काटता है।

Romanization	jo jaiSaa boTaa hai, vaiSaa hii kaataTaa hai.
English Equivalent	“As you sow, so shall you reap.”
When you pick up one end of the stick, you also pick up the other. We cannot separate actions from results. This saying describes how our actions, thoughts, and words boomerang back around to us. If we do good, good echoes back to us; the same holds true for doing bad. As noted author Stephen Covey said: “You can decide to stand in front of a fast moving train but you can’t decide what happens when the train hits you. That is governed by universal laws.”

23. दूसरों के साथ ऐसा व्यवहार ना करें, जो आपको अपने लिए पसंद नहीं।

Romanization	DuuSron ke SaaTH aiSaa vyavahaar Naa karen, jo aapako apaNe Liye paSaND Nahiin.
English Equivalent	“Don’t treat others as you wouldn’t like for yourself.” ~Shantikunj, Haridwar
A very straightforward and literal quote. No metaphors or similes here. If you don’t like people treating you a certain way, it would be unfair of you to treat them that way. This saying comes from Shantikunj, a spiritual and social organization founded by Pt. Shri Ram Sharma Acharya.

Quotes About Food 

Who doesn’t enjoy sitting down for a nice meal now and then? Our Hindi quotes collection wouldn’t be complete without a few sayings related to food!

24. भूख से ज़्यादा अपमान जनक कोई और अपमान नहीं है।

Romanization	bhuukh Se zyaaDaa apamaaNajaNak koii aur apmaaN Nahiin hai.
English Equivalent	“There is no greater humiliation than hunger.” ~Pranab Mukherjee
Said by the thirteenth President of India in a socio-political context, this quote means that if any person is devoid of food, then that person is subjected to the greatest humiliation. Hunger may force a person to do things they don’t want to do, such as begging or stealing.

25. भूखे भजन न होय गोपाला।

Romanization	bhuukhe bhajaN Naa hoye gopaaLaa.
English Equivalent	“One can’t even worship with an empty stomach.”
Food is of utmost importance; it’s the fundamental need and must be met first.  Do note that “Gopala” is one of the names of Lord Krishna. This quote is from a dialogue in which Krishna warns God, in a tender and loving way, that no one could worship Him on an empty stomach (let alone do anything else).

26. जैसा भोजन खाइये, तैसा ही मन होये।

Romanization	jaiSaa bhojaN khaaiye, TaiSaa hii maN hoye.
English Equivalent	“A man is what he eats.” ~Kabirdas
In Indian culture, food is believed to influence you on a mental, physical, and spiritual level. We kind of worship food here and treat it as a god. To give you a picture of how significant food is in Indian society, consider that it’s looked down upon to stamp any food grain with your feet.  In addition, according to Ayurveda, eating less spicy food and opting for simple meals calms our inner selves and keeps us healthy.

27. जैसा अन्न वैसा मन।

Romanization	jaiSaa aNN vaiSaa maN.
English Equivalent	“You are what you eat.”
Similar to the previous quote, this one is also quite popular. The only difference is that this version is simpler and more straightforward. → Here are the Top 10 Foods That Will Make You Live Longer.

Quotes About Language Learning

You saw it coming, didn’t you? Our list would be incomplete without quotes on language learning and the importance of the Hindi language.

India is a melting pot of various cultures and languages, yet in the midst of that, Hindi has not only retained its place but has also become more popular than ever.

28. राष्ट्र भाषा के बिना राष्ट्र गूंगा है।

Romanization	raastra bhaasaa ke biNaa raastra guungaa hai.
English Equivalent	“A nation is mute without its national language.” ~Mahatma Gandhi
Here, Gandhi pressed on the essential role of the national language. According to him, Hindi is the language that binds us all together. Without Hindi, India would lose its identity. Officially, there are many national languages of India, but Hindi has its own unique place in everybody’s hearts.

29. हमारी नागरी लिपि दुनिया की सबसे वैज्ञानिक लिपि है।

Romanization	hamaarii Naagarii Lipi Duniyaa kii SabaSe vaigyaaNik Lipi hai.
English Equivalent	“Our Devanagari script is the world’s most scientific script.” ~Rahul Sankrityayan
Rahul Sankrityayan is known as the Father of Indian Travelogue literature. He was one of the finest minds of India, and he spent more than forty years traveling to different places around the world. Given his rich experiences with various cultures and languages, if a quote comes from him, it really means something to us. Hindi is written in the Devanagari script. And according to Rahul Sankrityayan, it is the most scientific script in the world.

30. हिंदी भारतीय संस्कृति की आत्मा है।

Romanization	hinDii bhaaraTiiya SaNSkriTi kii aaTmaa hai.
English Equivalent	“Hindi is the soul of Indian culture.” ~Kamla Pati Tripathi
Kamla Pati Tripathi goes a step further and considers Hindi to be more than a national language. He calls Hindi the “soul of Indian culture.” It is something that resides in the hearts of Indian folks and reflects the traditions and whole persona of the native people.

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Simplicity is the key to impressing people. No matter what the world says, using complex and incomprehensible words when they’re not needed is way overrated. It leads to confusion and ruins the possibility of crystal-clear two-way communication. And there’s no reason we’d want to do that, right?

To help you avoid this pitfall, today we’re going to introduce you to the basic (but quite useful) Hindi business phrases. We also have a thirty-minute video about common business phrases in Hindi on the HindiPod101 YouTube Channel; you can find the video embedded below.

Table of Contents

1. Breaking the Myth
2. Why is it Important to Study Business Phrases?
3. Nailing a Job Interview
4. Interacting with Coworkers
5. Sounding Smart in a Meeting
6. Handling Business Phone Calls and Emails
7. Going on a Business Trip
8. Become a True Professional with HindiPod101.com

1. Breaking the Myth

Many people assume that formal Hindi business phrases are long and difficult to learn. But guess what? That’s not always the case. You’ll be amazed to see how one can get away with shorter and more basic business vocabulary and phrases in the corporate culture.

Our goal is to cover all of the major categories concerning Hindi phrases for business, and to show you how simple business talk can be. Get ready to learn as many as forty Hindi sentences that you can easily use in the office to leave a stunning impression on the natives.

2. Why is it Important to Study Business Phrases?

There are plenty of advantages to learning business phrases in the local language. Here’s just a quick list of perks you can expect:

• You’ll be able to break the ice with natives.
• You’ll be able to communicate your emotions more clearly.
• If there’s an issue, it will be easier for you to make a complaint in Hindi without creating much drama.
• Communicating in Hindi will also establish you as a successful team-leader and create a friendly atmosphere.

By now, you should have a better idea of how learning essential business Hindi phrases can boost your career in India and make you popular, as well.

From here on out, the game is going to get serious. We’ll cover some different corporate situations and teach you the most common Hindi phrases used in each one. 

3. Nailing a Job Interview

Maybe you want to apply for a managerial position, a teaching job, or a flight attendant position. Whatever your chosen occupation is, there’s a set of procedures and phrases followed by the HR department.

The first step is to create a stunning resume in Hindi. Check out our vocabulary list of words and phrases used in a CV.

If you’ve been called in for an interview, here are a few things you should keep in mind:

• The interview usually begins with formal Indian greetings.
• After that, the candidate starts with a self-introduction in Hindi.
• The interviewer may ask the candidate about their professional experience and expect them to talk about their strengths and accomplishments.
• If something’s not clear, the candidate may politely ask the interviewer to repeat their questions.
• At the end, the candidate will thank the interviewers for the opportunity and their time.
• Once a candidate has cleared the interview, then comes the time to fill out the official Hindi forms and make the job position yours!

Now, enough chitter-chatter about the etiquette for job interviews in India. Let’s get straight to the point and start practicing the most important Hindi phrases for your interview.

1- नमस्ते, मेरा नाम ____ हैI (NamaSTe, meraa Naam ____ hai.)

“Hello, my name is ____.”

2- मुझे हिंदी बोलनी आती हैI (mujhe hiNDii boLaNii aaTii hai.)

“I can speak and understand Hindi.”

3- मैंने पिछली कंपनी में सात साल काम किया हैI (mainNe pichaLii kampaNii men SaaT SaaL kaam kiyaa hai.)

“I worked for seven years in the previous company.”

4- जी, मुझे नाईट शिफ़्ट करने में कोई दिक़्क़त नहीं हैI (jii, mujhe Naait sift karaNe men koii DikkaT Nahiin hai.)

“I have no issues with working the night shifts.”

5- [To Male Interviewer]

माफ़ कीजिये, क्या आप अपना सवाल दोहरा सकते हैं? (maaf kiijiye, kyaa aap apaNaa SavaaL Doharaa SakaTe hain?)

“Pardon me. Could you please, repeat your question?”

[To Female Interviewer]

माफ़ कीजिये, क्या आप अपना सवाल दोहरा सकती हैं? (maaf kiijiye, kyaa aap apaNaa SavaaL Doharaa SakaTii hain?)

“Pardon me. Could you please, repeat your question?”

4. Interacting with Coworkers

Once you’ve become one of their own, you and your coworkers would likely want to know each other better. Why don’t you start your interactions by impressing them with these flattering lines to win their hearts!

From greeting your colleagues and introducing yourself in Hindi, to asking for their help and saying sorry, the following Hindi business phrases will give you everything you need for smooth conversations.

6- मीटिंग कितने बजे है? (miiting kiTaNe baje hai?)

“What time is the meeting?”

7- वो फ़ाइल कहाँ है? (vo faaiL kahaan hai?)

“Where is that file?”

8- इतनी देर कैसे हो गई? (iTaNii Der kaiSe ho gayii?)

“How come you’re so late?”

9- बोनस के लिए बधाई हो! (boNaS ke Liye baDHaaii ho!)

“Congratulations on the bonus!”

10- [To Male Colleague]

क्या आप मेरी मदद कर सकते हैं? (kyaa aap merii maDaD kar SakaTe hain?)

“Could you please help me with this?”

[To Female Colleague]

क्या आप मेरी मदद कर सकती हैं? (kyaa aap merii maDaD kar SakaTii hain?)

“Could you please help me with this?”

11- क्या हम विज़िटिंग कार्ड शेयर कर सकते हैं? (kyaa ham viziting kaard seyar kar SakaTe hain?)

“Could we exchange our visiting cards?”

12- जी, मैं मार्केटिंग विभाग से हूँI (jii, main maarketing vibhaag Se huun.)

“Well, I am from the marketing department.”

13- [As a Male]

मैं ग़लती के लिए माफ़ी चाहता हूँI (main gaLaTii ke Liye maafii caahaTaa huun.)

“I apologize for my mistake.”

[As a Female]

मैं ग़लती के लिए माफ़ी चाहती हूँI (main gaLaTii ke Liye maafii caahaTii huun.)

“I apologize for my mistake.”

14- मदद के लिए शुक्रिया। (maDaD ke Liye sukriyaa.)

“Thank you for your help.”

5. Sounding Smart in a Meeting

Office meetings are tricky. They are more about the team than the individual. That’s why you need to be careful while expressing your opinions and making suggestions; you don’t want to sound too pushy. The following list of phrases for doing business in Hindi will help you express your agreement and disagreement, suggest ideas, and take initiative in the conversation in a polite way.

The key is to master your listening skills and empathize with your teammates. Up your game with our business Hindi phrases PDF cheat sheet.

15- [To Male]

आज से ये हमारे नए मैनेजर होंगे। (aaj Se ye hamaare Naye maiNejar honge.)

“From now on, he will be our new manager.”

[To Female]

आज से ये हमारी नई मैनेजर होंगीं। (aaj Se ye hamaarii Nayii maiNejar hongii.)

“From now on, she will be our new manager.”

16- आपने शानदार काम किया। (aapaNe saaNaDaar kaam kiyaa.)

“You did an amazing job!”

17- तो मीटिंग शुरू करें? (To miiting suruu karen?)

“So, should we start the meeting already?”

18- हम इतने कम वक़्त में ये प्रॉजेक्ट ख़त्म नहीं कर सकते।

(ham iTaNe kam vaqT men ye praujekt khaTm Nahiin kar SakaTe.)

“We just can’t complete this project at such short notice.”

19- इस महीने का टारगेट किसी भी हाल में पूरा होना चाहिए।

(iS mahiiNe kaa taaraget kiSii bhii haaL men pooraa hoNaa caahiye.)

“We have to achieve this month’s target anyhow.”

20- मैं बिल्कुल सहमत हूँI (main biLkuL SahamaT huun.)

“I completely agree.”

मैं बिल्कुल सहमत नहीं हूँI (main biLkuL SahamaT Nahiin huun.)

“I completely disagree.”

21- इस पर आप सब की क्या राय है? (iS par aap Sab kii kyaa raay hai?)

“What are your opinions on this?”

22- क्या किसी के पास और कोई सुझाव है? (kyaa kiSii ke paaS aur koii Sujhaav hai?)

“Does anyone else have any other suggestions?”

23- हमें इस बारे में सोच-समझकर फ़ैसला लेना चाहिए।

(hamen iS baare men Soc-Samajhakar faiSaLaa karaNaa caahiye.)

“We should think it through before making any decision.”

6. Handling Business Phone Calls and Emails

In this section, we’ll be going over the proper phrases for business correspondence in Hindi. This includes everyday things such as answering a work phone, taking messages, ending a phone conversation, and addressing and greeting someone over email.

1 – Over the Phone

24- [If you’re a male]

क्या मैं ____ से बात कर सकता हूँ? (kyaa main _____ Se baaT kar SakaTaa huun?)

“Could I talk to Mr./Ms. _______?”

[If you’re a female]

क्या मैं ____ से बात कर सकती हूँ? (kyaa main _____ Se baaT kar SakaTii huun?)

“Could I talk to Mr./Ms. _______?”

25- [If you’re a male]

नमस्ते, मैं ______ कंपनी से बोल रहा हूँI (NamaSTe, main ___ kampaNii Se boL rahaa huun.)

“Hello, I’m speaking from ______ company.”

[If you’re a female]

नमस्ते, मैं ______ कंपनी से बोल रही हूँI (NamaSTe, main ___ kampaNii Se boL rahii huun.)

“Hello, I’m speaking from ______ company.”

26- [If you’re a male]

नमस्ते, क्या मैं आपका नाम जान सकता हूँ? (NamaSTe, kyaa main aapakaa Naam jaaN SakaTaa huun?)

“Hello, may I ask whom I am speaking to?”

[If you’re a female]

नमस्ते, क्या मैं आपका नाम जान सकती हूँ? (NamaSTe, kyaa main aapakaa Naam jaaN SakaTii huun?)

“Hello, may I ask whom I am speaking to?”

27- जी, आपको किससे बात करनी है? (jii, aapako kiSaSe baaT karaNii hai?)

“Hello, may I know whom you wish to talk to?”

28- हेलो, क्या ये _____ बेकरी का नंबर है? (heLo, kyaa ye ____ bekarii kaa Nambar hai?)

“Hello, is it ______ bakery’s number?”

2 – Over Email

Following the basic email etiquette rules could be a game changer. How you address the person and the clarity of your words matter a lot. So, take your time when writing an email and push the send button only when the entirety of the content looks good to go.

In Hindi, these are some of the most common phrases that we use while writing an email.

29- अति कृपा होगीI (aTi kripaa hogii.)

“It would be so kind of you.”

30- [To Males]

सेवा में, महोदय (Sevaa men, mahoDay)

“Respected Sir”

[To Females]

सेवा में, महोदया (Sevaa men, mahoDayaa)

“Respected Madam”

31- [If you’re a male]

मैं आपका आभारी रहूँगाI (main aapakaa aabhaarii rahuungaa.)

“I’d be grateful to you.”

[If you’re a female]

मैं आपकी आभारी रहूँगीI (main aapakii aabhaarii rahuungii.)

“I’d be grateful to you.”

32- [To Males]

महोदय, मुझे दो दिन की छुट्टी चाहिए। (mahoDay, mujhe Do DiN kii chuttii caahiye.)

“Dear Sir, I need a leave for two days.”

[To Females]

महोदया, मुझे दो दिन की छुट्टी चाहिए। (mahoDayaa, mujhe Do DiN kii chuttii caahiye.)

“Dear Ma’am, I need a leave for two days.”

7. Going on a Business Trip

Business trips are an inseparable part of corporate culture. Just like in any other country, in India too, you’ll need to know the local language for booking a hotel and tickets, meeting clients at the airport, thanking partners or clients for their time and hospitality, and checking in/out of a hotel.

33- तो हम लोग कब मिल सकते हैं? (To ham Log kab miL SakaTe hain?)

“So, when can we meet?”

34- [To Males]

और कैसे हैं आप? (aur kaiSe hain aap?)

“And how are you?”

[To Females]

और कैसी हैं आप? (aur kaiSii hain aap?)

“And how are you?”

35- तो अगली मीटिंग कब रखें? (To agaLii miiting kab rakhen?)

“So, when should we plan the next meeting?”

36- [As a Male]

मैं चार दिन के बिज़नेस दौरे पर जा रहा हूँ I (main caar DiN ke bizaneS Daure par jaa rahaa huun.)

“I’m going on a business trip for four days.”

[As a Female]

मैं चार दिन के बिज़नेस दौरे पर जा रही हूँ I (main caar DiN ke bizaNeS Daure par jaa rahii huun.)

“I’m going on a business trip for four days.”

37- आपका सफ़र कैसा रहा? (aapakaa Safar kaiSaa rahaa?)

“How was your trip?”

38- आपसे मिलकर बहुत अच्छा लगाI (aapaSe miLakar bahuT acchaa Lagaa.)

“It was really a pleasure meeting you.”

39- फिर ये डील पक्की समझें? (phir ye diiL pakkii Samjhen?)

“So, should we consider this deal final?”

40- हमारे साथ बिज़नेस करने के लिए धन्यवाद। (hamaare SaaTH bizaNeS karaNe ke Liye DHaNyavaaD.)

“Thank you for doing business with us.”

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Many cultures have some sort of harvest festival or day of giving thanks: Germans have Erntedankfest, Koreans have Chuseok, and Americans have Thanksgiving. In India, too, there is a special day each year for celebrating the harvest and hoping for future blessings: the Lohri festival. 

This holiday is especially popular in the Indian Punjab region, where sugarcane and other crops are harvested early in the year. In this article, you’ll learn all about why the Punjabi celebrate Lohri, what traditions look like today, and more. 

Let’s get started! 

1. What is Lohri?

Lohri is a harvest festival celebrating the harvest of Rabi crops.

The Lohri festival is celebrated each year on or around January 13 in पंजाब (panjaab), or “Punjab.” People in some other regions of India and Pakistan celebrate this holiday as well. 

The meaning of Lohri is twofold: On the one hand, it celebrates the winter solstice and the arrival of longer, warmer days. On the other, it also celebrates the annual January harvest of गन्ने (ganne), or “sugarcane,” and other wintertime produce. 

→ To learn some practical vocab for the coming season, check out our vocabulary list of the Top 15 Things To Do Over Spring Break!

Historical Significance of Lohri

Traditionally, Lohri is considered a harvest festival and is perceived as a time to ask the gods for blessings and abundance. There are a few theories about where the name ‘Lohri’ originated: 

• It could be a shortened version of the combined words til and rorhi (tilohri -> lohri). These words mean “sesame seed” and “gur,” respectively. 
• Another theory is that the name is a shortened version of ‘Loi,’ which was the name of a saint’s wife. 
• There is still a third theory that suggests the name comes from ‘loh,’ which is a word referring to warmth and light. 

This holiday is often associated with religious traditions of the past, including remembrance of the sun god Surya and the fire god Agni. In some circles, there is also a popular folk tale about a man named Dulla Bhatti who spent much of his life rescuing young girls from being sold into slavery. 

2. Lohri Celebrations and Traditions

The bonfire is the focal point of Lohri celebrations.

While this holiday is mainly celebrated in Punjab, there are other regions in both India and Pakistan that observe the holiday. Exact traditions vary from one region to another. 

The Lohri celebration in Punjab is met with much enthusiasm, and holiday preparation actually begins several days before. During this time, children work together to gather firewood that will be used for the traditional pyre and  उत्सावाग्नि (utsavaagni), or “bonfire.” They also participate in a fun tradition called Lohri Booty, in which groups of children go from home to home singing songs in order to receive some kind of sweet treat or even money. 

On the night of Lohri, there is a large bonfire that serves as the focal point of the celebrations. People gather around the fire wearing bright and colorful clothing, and together they pray, sing, dance, and indulge in special Lohri snacks made from the harvested sugarcane and other types of रब्बी की फसल (rabbi ki fasal), or “Rabi crop.” 

While music plays—either from a traditional instrument called ढोल (dhol) or from an electronic device—people take revolutions around the bonfire and dance. Popular songs include those about the good deeds of Dulla Bhatti. There are two types of dances: Bhangra which is performed by men and गिद्धा (giddha) which is performed by women. Both dances are known for their high energy and spirit. 

A pyre is burned in the bonfire, sometimes featuring an idol of the Lohri goddess, and people throw food into the fire. Burning the food like this is seen as an offering to the fire god, as well as a way to ‘burn’ the old year and prepare for the new one. 

→ Music is a huge part of this festival! Why not brush up on your music-related vocabulary in our Vocab Builder lesson on Music?

3. The Many Foods of Lohri

Jaggery is one of the most popular Indian foods, especially for holidays. 

Because Lohri is a harvest festival, food is one of its central elements. The people of Punjab prepare a variety of seasonal meals and other treats using ingredients from the harvest, including the sugarcane. Some popular harvest items during this time include मूँगफली (moongfalee), or “peanut,” and गुड (gud), or “jaggery.”

Traditional Punjabi dishes include Sarson ka saag and Makke ki roti. The first is a dish consisting of mustard greens and spices, and the latter is an unleavened, cornmeal-based bread. Very often, Sarson ka saag, Makke ki roti, and jaggery are served together to make a complete, delicious holiday meal! 

→ To learn more about popular Indian foods and eating practices, you can visit our lesson on the Top 5 Indian Dishes.

4. Must-Know Vocabulary for the Lohri Festival

On Lohri, women perform an upbeat dance called Giddha. 

Now let’s review some of the words from this article, plus a few more! 

• मूँगफली (moongfalee) – “peanut” [noun]
• पंजाब (panjaab) – “Punjab” [noun]
• उत्सावाग्नि (utsavaagni) – “bonfire” [noun]
• गन्ने (ganne) – “sugarcane” [noun]
• धनु राशि (dhanu rashi) – “Sagittarius” [proper noun]
• तिल (til) – “sesame seed” [noun]
• गुड (gud) – “jaggery” [noun]
• सरसों का साग (sarson ka saag) – “Sarson ka saag” [proper noun]
• मक्‍के की रोटी (makke ki roti) – “Makke ki roti” [proper noun]
• ढोल (dhol) – “Dhol” [proper noun]
• गिद्धा (giddha) – “Giddha” [proper noun]
• रब्बी की फसल (rabbi ki fasal) – “Rabi crop” [proper noun]

Remember that you can find each of these words along with an audio recording of their pronunciation on our Lohri vocabulary list! 

Final Thoughts

Lohri plays a significant role in Punjabi society and India as a whole. In this article, you learned why Lohri is celebrated in Punjab, what modern-day traditions look like, and more—but your studies aren’t over yet! 

HindiPod101 provides tons of free vocabulary lists, useful learning resources, insightful blog posts like this one, and audio and video lessons for learners at every level. If you’re serious about upping your Hindi game and becoming familiar with Indian culture, then make sure to create your free lifetime account today (or upgrade your existing account for access to even more features!). 

To continue learning about Indian culture and holidays, you can read our previous blog posts:

• Saraswati Puja: How to Celebrate Vasant Panchami in India
• How to Celebrate the Great Night of Lord Shiva in India
• ईद उल-फ़ित्र: Celebrating Eid ul-Fitr in India
• Eid al-Adha in India – Sacrifice and Charity
• Celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi in India

This only scratches the surface of what you can expect from HindiPod101, so we hope to see you around. 

Happy Lohri from the HindiPod101.com team! 

Did you read our extensive guide on “How to Say Hello in Hindi“? Then it’s time to take a step forward and learn how to say goodbye in Hindi. Because let’s face it: Nobody likes to leave a conversation abruptly. Knowing how to conclude a conversation is just as crucial as knowing how to start one! It’s part and parcel of a strong communication etiquette.

Here are just a few reasons you’ll want to learn how to say goodbye in Hindi: 

• In India, you’ll need this knowledge at the end of the day.
• It’s the proper way to end a chat or meeting with someone.
• Leaving without saying bye is impolite and rude in any culture.
• More importantly, we have specific Indian gestures that go along with particular goodbye phrases. (Another great reason to join us in this lesson!)

In this guide, we’ll be looking at some formal and informal ways of seeing people off in various situations. Start with a bonus, and download the Must-Know Beginner Vocabulary PDF for FREE!(Logged-In Member Only)

Table of Contents

1. Formal Ways to Say Goodbye
2. Informal Ways to Say Goodbye
3. When Texting / Talking Over the Phone
4. Untranslatable Goodbye Phrases in Hindi
5. Blessings From Elderly People
6. Mastering Hindi Goodbyes with HindiPod101.com

1. Formal Ways to Say Goodbye

Let’s begin with the formal ways of saying goodbye in the Hindi language. There are several benefits of knowing how to use this kind of formal language in India, and these formal goodbye phrases are safe to use in any situation and with anybody. If it’s your first trip to India, you may want to read our article on the Do’s and Don’ts of Indian Etiquette.

Gesture ⇒	Join the palms of your hands, placed near your chest, while slightly bowing your head with a gentle smile on your face.
1.	नमस्ते (NamaSTe)	[Formal & Casual]	“Goodbye!”
Example Situation	This Hindi word for goodbye can be used in any situation, whether formal or informal. Maybe you’ve met someone for the first time, and you’re getting ready to part ways. नमस्ते (NamaSTe) is the safest word to use, regardless of how old the other person is.
Sentence Usage[Male]	मैं दादाजी को आपका संदेश दे दूंगाI नमस्तेI (main DaaDaajii ko aap kaa SaNDes De Duungaa. NamaSTe.)
Sentence Usage[Female]	मैं दादाजी को आपका संदेश दे दूंगीI नमस्तेI (main DaaDaajii ko aap kaa SaNDes De Duungii. NamaSTe.)
English Translation	“I will pass on your message to my grandfather. Goodbye.”

Gesture ⇒	Join the palms of your hands, placed near your chest, while slightly bowing your head with a gentle smile on your face.
2.	शुभ रात्रि (subh raaTri)	[Formal]	“Goodnight”
Example Situation	This phrase is used at the end of the day. For instance, when leaving a dinner party and saying goodbye to the host.
Sentence Usage	पार्टी बहुत अच्छी थीI हमें बुलाने के लिए धन्यवादI शुभ रात्रिI (paartii bahuT acchii THii. hamen buLaaNe ke Liye DHaNyavaaD. subh raaTri.)
English Translation	“The party was amazing. Thank you for inviting us. Goodnight!”

The Typical Indian Goodbye

Gesture ⇒	Join the palms of your hands, placed near your chest, while slightly bowing your head with a gentle smile on your face.
3.	नमस्कार (NamaSkaar)	[Formal]	“Good day”
Example Situation	You could hear this being said on a news channel or in other highly formal situations, such as at a railway station or during a radio program.
Sentence Usage	ये थे आज के मुख्य समाचारI नमस्कारI (ye THe aaj ke mukhy Samaacaar. NamaSkaar.)
English Translation	“These were the main headlines for today. Good day.”

Gesture ⇒	Join the palms of your hands, placed near your chest, while slightly bowing your head with a gentle smile on your face.
4.	आपका दिन शुभ हो (aap kaa DiN subh ho)	[Formal]	“Have a good day.”
Example Situation	You could hear this being said on a news channel, any TV show, or in other highly formal situations, such as after a stewardess has given an announcement.
Sentence Usage	हमारे साथ यात्रा करने के लिए धन्यवादI आपका दिन शुभ होI (hamaare SaaTH yaaTraa karaNe ke Liye DHaNyavaaD. aap kaa DiN subh ho.)
English Translation	“Thank you for choosing to travel with us. Have a good day.”

5.	आपसे मिलकर अच्छा लगा(aap Se miLakar acchaa Lagaa)	[Formal]	“It was nice meeting you.”
Example Situation	Of course, people say this to each other when they’ve met for the first time. This Hindi goodbye phrase could be used between two relatives, professionals, potential friends, etc.
Sentence Usage	उम्मीद है फिर मुलाक़ात होगी। आपसे मिलकर अच्छा लगा। (ummiiD hai phir muLaaqaaT hogii. aap Se miLakar acchaa Lagaa.)
English Translation	“Hope we see each other again. It was nice meeting you.”

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2. Informal Ways to Say Goodbye

Now that we’ve covered the must-know formal phrases, here comes the most exciting part for the youngsters. In this section, we’ll talk about how to say goodbye in Hindi when the environment is more laid-back.

Gesture ⇒	You may simply wave your hand if you’re parting ways with someone of the opposite sex, while people of the same sex may go for a quick handshake.
6.	मिलते हैं किसी दिन(miLaTe hain kiSii DiN)	[Casual]	“Let’s meet up someday!”
Example Situation	When two people happen to run into each other, they may say “Hi” and use this phrase to end their short but pleasant conversation (assuming they would really like to see one another again).
Sentence Usage	और क्या हाल हैं? मिलते हैं किसी दिन! (aur kyaa haaL hain? miLaTe hain kiSii DiN.)
English Translation	“And what’s new? Let’s meet up someday!”

Saying Bye to Colleagues

Gesture ⇒	Friendly eye-contact and a smile will do the job.
7.	कल मिलते हैं(kaL miLaTe hain)	[Casual]	“See you tomorrow.”
Example Situation	When you see your friend or colleague on a regular basis, it makes sense to plan something for the next day, and that’s where this phrase comes in.
Sentence Usage	कल मिलते हैं, उसी जगह उसी वक़्त। (kaL miLaTe hain, uSii jagah uSii vaqT.)
English Translation	“See you tomorrow, same place same time.”

Gesture ⇒	You may simply wave your hand if you’re parting ways with someone of the opposite sex, while people of the same sex may go for a quick handshake.
8.	मिलते रहना(miLaTe rahaNaa)	[Casual]	“Keep in touch.”
Example Situation	Two friends see each other after a long while, either by chance or through a planned meeting. In this situation, this phrase is the perfect way to say goodbye in the Hindi language. It implies that they would really like to see each other more in the future.
Sentence Usage[Male]	अरे! बहुत दिन बाद दिखे। कैसे हो? मिलते रहना। (are! bahuT DiN baaD Dikhe. kaiSe ho? miLaTe rahaNaa.)
Sentence Usage[Female]	अरे! बहुत दिन बाद दिखीं। कैसी हो? मिलती रहना। (are! bahuT DiN baaD Dikhiin. kaiSii ho? miLaTii rahaNaa.)
English Translation	“Oh! Long time no see. How are you? Keep in touch.”

Gesture ⇒	You may simply wave your hand if you’re parting ways with someone of the opposite sex, while people of the same sex may go for a quick handshake.
9.	जल्दी मिलेंगे(jaLDii miLenge)	[Casual]	“See you soon.”
Example Situation	This phrase is often used when two friends or colleagues are parting ways and hope to meet soon.
Sentence Usage	आज की शाम आपके साथ काफ़ी अच्छी रही। उम्मीद है हम फिर जल्दी मिलेंगे। (aaj kii saam aap ke SaaTH kaafii acchii rahii. ummiiD hai ham phir jaLDii miLenge.)
English Translation	“I really enjoyed this evening with you. Hope to see you soon.”

Proper Phone Etiquette

Gesture ⇒	Friends may offer each other a handshake or a tap on the shoulder. However, physical touching between opposite genders must be avoided in public places. Elders may caress a young person’s hair or cheeks to show their affection.
10.	ध्यान रखना (DHyaaN rakhaNaa)	[Casual]	“Take care.”
Example Situation	When seeing someone off at an airport or train station, loved ones say this to each other.
Sentence Usage	किसी बात की चिंता मत करना और अपना ध्यान रखना। (kiSii baaT kii ciNTaa maT karaNaa aur apaNaa DHyaaN rakhaNaa.)
English Translation	“Don’t worry about anything and take care.”

Gesture ⇒	You may simply wave your hand if you’re parting ways with someone of the opposite sex, while people of the same sex may go for a quick handshake.
11.	चलता / चलती हूँ  (caLaTaa) / (caLaTii huun)	[Casual]	“Gotta go.”Or”I’ve got to take off.”
Example Situation	Suppose there are classmates enjoying some snacks together in the college cafeteria. One of them realizes that he or she needs to leave early, so they say this phrase to their classmates.
Sentence Usage[Male]	चलता हूँ। मुझे कल के एग्ज़ाम के लिए तैयारी भी करनी है। (caLaTaa huun. mujhe kaL ke egzaam ke Liye Taiyaarii bhii karaNii hai.)
Sentence Usage[Female]	चलती हूँ। मुझे कल के एग्ज़ाम के लिए तैयारी भी करनी है। (caLaTii huun. mujhe kaL ke egzaam ke Liye Taiyaarii bhii karaNii hai.)
English Translation	“Gotta go! I’ve got to prepare for tomorrow’s exam, too.”

Gesture ⇒	Friendly eye-contact and a smile will do the job.
12.	जाने का समय हो गया है (jaaNe kaa Samay ho gayaa hai)	[Casual]	“It’s time to go.”
Example Situation	You can use this phrase in a variety of situations, such as when the train has arrived and you have to say bye to your loved ones. It’s basically a conversational phrase that’s a bit time-sensitive.
Sentence Usage	जाने का समय हो गया है। चलो, सबके पैर छू लें। (jaaNe kaa Samay ho gayaa hai. caLo, Sab ke pair chuu Len.)
English Translation	“It’s time to go. Let’s touch everybody’s feet.”

Quick Note: In India, young people usually follow the custom of touching their elders’ feet before leaving. In response to that, the elders put their palm on the young people’s heads to show their affection and bless them.

See You Soon! 🙂

Gesture ⇒	Friendly eye-contact and a smile will do the job.
13.	अब हमें चलना चाहिए (ab hamen caLaNaa caahiye)	[Casual]	“We should leave now.”
Example Situation	Attending an office party, but think it’s getting too late already? Use this phrase to politely express your desire to leave for home.
Sentence Usage	काफ़ी रात हो गई हैI अब हमें चलना चाहिएI (kaafii raaT ho gayii hai. ab hamen caLaNaa caahiye.)
English Translation	“It’s actually quite late. We should leave now.”

3. When Texting / Talking Over the Phone

Telephonic conversation etiquette has a style of its own. People use a completely different set of phrases to talk over the phone. Let’s check out some of the most common ways to say “Bye for now” in Hindi after a chat on the phone.

Gesture ⇒	Don’t forget to smile, because people can sense it even when they can’t see you!
14.	फ़ोन करते रहना (foN karaTe rahaNaa)	[Casual]	“Call me.” / “Keep in touch.”
Example Situation	Friends or parents may use this phrase over the phone when talking to their friend or child who’s just moved to a new city.
Sentence Usage	दिल्ली के नए माहौल का लुत्फ़ उठाओI और फ़ोन करते रहनाI (DiLLii ke Naye maahauL kaa LuTf uthaao. aur foN karaTe rahaNaa.)
English Translation	“Enjoy your new life in Delhi. And keep in touch.”

Gesture ⇒	Keep a gentle tone and don’t forget to smile, because people can sense it even when they can’t see you!
15.	बाद में बात करते हैं (baaD men baaT karaTe hain)	[Casual]	“Talk to you later.”
Example Situation	You know that feeling when you just don’t want to put the phone down, but you have to? Indians use this phrase as a gesture to express that they’re very much looking forward to having another lovely chat with you soon!
Sentence Usage	चलो, अभी तुम सो जाओI बाद में बात करते हैंI (caLo, abhii Tum So jaao. baaD men baaT karaTe hain.)
English Translation	“Alright, you get some rest now. Talk to you later.”

Have a Great Day!

4. Untranslatable Goodbye Phrases in Hindi

Now for a really unique section! Here are a couple of untranslatable Hindi phrases that have no substitute in English or any other language.

Gesture ⇒	You can wave, make friendly eye contact, and smile.
16.	अलविदा (aLaviDaa)	[Casual]	“Goodbye!”
Example Situation	This is an Urdu word with roots in the Arabic language. But it can be heard quite frequently in Bollywood movies portraying Muslim characters. It’s mainly said when two people don’t know when they’ll meet again and wish for each other’s well-being.
Sentence Usage	अलविदा, चचा जानI हम हमेशा आपको याद करेंगेI (aLaviDaa, cacaa jaaN. ham hamesaa aap ko yaaD karenge.)
English Translation	“Goodbye, dear uncle. We’ll always miss you.”

Gesture ⇒	You can wave, make friendly eye contact, and smile.
17.	टाटा (taataa)	[Casual]	“Bye!”
Example Situation	When the mood is light, this should be your go-to Hindi goodbye phrase. It’s especially popular among kids, because it’s so easy to say with few syllables. In addition, family members will often say this to each other when parting ways.
Sentence Usage	टाटा! घर पहुँच कर फ़ोन ज़रूर करनाI (taataa, ghar pahunc kar foN zaruur karaNaa.)
English Translation	“Tata! Make sure to call me once you get home.”

5. Blessings From Elderly People

In India, we have a custom of touching the feet of our elders, especially while greeting them and saying goodbye. Touching the feet is a gesture that represents our love and deep respect toward older people. To this, our elders respond by placing their palm on our head and blessing us. Below are some popular phrases used for this purpose.

Gesture ⇒	After a young person has touched an elder’s feet, the elder will put their palm on the young person’s head to show their affection and bless them.
18.	सदा सुखी रहो (SaDaa Sukhii raho)	[Out of Love]	“Wish you forever happiness.”
Example Situation	Old people usually say this as a blessing to married couples.
Sentence Usage	सदा सुखी रहोI (SaDaa Sukhii raho)
English Translation	“Wish you forever happiness.”

Gesture ⇒	After a young person has touched an elder’s feet, the elder will put their palm on the young person’s head to show their affection and bless them.
19.	ख़ूब नाम कमाओ  (khuub Naam kamaao)	[Out of Love]	“May you achieve success.”
Example Situation	This is a more generic blessing from elders to young people.
Sentence Usage	मन लगाकर पढ़ाई करो और ख़ूब नाम कमाओI (maN Lagaakar padhhaaii karo aur khuub Naam kamaao.)
English Translation	“Study with full dedication and may you achieve success.”

Gesture ⇒	After a young person has touched an elder’s feet, the elder will put their palm on the young person’s head to show their affection and bless them.
20.	आयुष्मान भव (aayusmaaN bhav)	[Out of Love]	“Live long.”
Example Situation	This is another generic blessing, and it means: “May you live long.”
Sentence Usage	आयुष्मान भवI (aayusmaaN bhav.)
English Translation	“May you live long.”

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6. Mastering Hindi Goodbyes with HindiPod101.com

And now, it’s really time for us to say goodbye! Jokes aside, which of the phrases in this article is your favorite? Can you use it in a sentence and share it with us in the comments? Oh, and feel free to drop any questions you have there, too. We’d love to help! 

But before that, how about signing up on HindiPod101.com and downloading our latest innovative app. And if there’s any word or phrase in this lesson that is difficult for you to understand, you can check its meaning in our Grammar Bank.

For more fun learning, stay tuned guys, ‘cause we have so much in store for you!

If you’re a native English-speaker looking to learn the beautiful Hindi language, you may have asked yourself “Is Hindi hard to learn?” Doubts like this are understandable, given the massive difference between the Hindi and English language scripts. However, not all answers are black and white. 

There are a number of factors that can influence how easily you learn Hindi:

• Your background
• Your willingness to learn
• The Hindi teaching methods being used

Confident about the first two factors? Leave everything else to HindiPod101.com! We’re committed to making Hindi learning as interesting as possible.

Table of Contents

1. Hindi: Yay or Nay!
2. Why Should You Learn Hindi?
3. The Most Easygoing Parts of Learning Hindi
4. The Hardest Parts
5. Handy Tips for a New Hindi Learner
6. Why is HindiPod101.com Great for Learning Hindi?

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1. Hindi: Yay or Nay!

You want to know how difficult (or easy!) learning Hindi will be for you. You want to know if you should take the plunge or not. 

We won’t lie: Learning Hindi is no piece of cake! That said, there are some things that make Hindi hard to learn, and others that are very simple. Once you get the drift of it, you won’t be able to help falling in love with the language’s many amazing features. 🙂

For instance, Hindi is spoken just the way it’s written. Once you learn the alphabet, you’ve already won half the battle! (And with HindiPod101.com, you can learn the alphabet in no time.)

Now, let’s get going already and cover the basics of learning Hindi. In this article, we’ll give you some marvelous facts about the Hindi language, show you the good, bad, and ugly of the learning process, and give you tips for success along the way! 

2. Why Should You Learn Hindi?

Why on earth would you want to learn Hindi? Honestly, the benefits are plenty, especially if you’re planning to stay in India for a while. Allow us to list some of the best reasons to learn Hindi with us.

1 – Wide Popularity

Hindi is one of the most spoken languages in India. Did you know that Hindi is the official language in a total of nine Indian states, collectively known as the Hindi Belt? But the language’s huge reputation doesn’t end there. In fact, natives of South India are quite familiar with the Hindi language as well. What’s more, take into account the massive fan base of Bollywood movies all over India—and the world—to see just how popular Hindi language media has become! 

2 – Professional Benefits

Learning Hindi will open up many job opportunities for you. To say the least, it will give you a strong advantage in the Indian atmosphere. People in India are more inclined to hire someone who knows such a prevalent language like Hindi than someone who only knows English (or another less-popular language). When you know Hindi, they actually begin to see you as a part of their own society and culture.

3 – Social Mingling

Knowing at least a little Hindi will definitely give you an edge in many ways, from breaking the ice in conversations to dating someone. It will help you connect with natives and socialize with them in both personal and professional scenarios. This is especially true if you’re in Northern India, where conversing in Hindi is the real shortcut to people’s hearts.

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4 – Practical Advantages

Knowing Hindi will help you in a variety of daily activities, such as grocery shopping, bargaining for a lower price, taking a taxi, or asking for directions. It’s a life-saver in case of an emergency. Basic knowledge of Hindi will help you gel with neighbors and have fun at parties. You would have the luxury of laughing with natives when they make a joke (instead of feeling left out). 

5 – Command Over Other Regional Languages

Hindi has inspired many other regional languages, such as Gujarati, Punjabi, Rajasthani, and Bihari. All of these languages spoken in the Northern area have many words in common. So, studying Hindi will automatically make you more familiar with these languages too, which is a big bonus!

3. The Most Easygoing Parts of Learning Hindi

Learning Hindi isn’t all fun and games, but there are a few aspects of the language that really aren’t so bad! 

1 – Phonetic Language

When a language is phonetic, it means that it’s spoken exactly as it’s written. Once you learn to recognize the alphabet, there are no hidden or confusing pronunciation rules. 

So, starting from scratch, your first priority should be to master the Hindi alphabet. Here are some examples of how Hindi may actually be easier than English in this regard:

• In English: Consider the sound of ‘u’ in “put” and “bush,” and then compare it to the sound of ‘u’ in “cut” and “rush.” They sound different, right? Moreover, “rough” and “cough” produce the sound of ‘f,’ whereas “though” and “plough” don’t.


• In Hindi: You won’t find such ambiguity in the Hindi language. Each sound or letter has one—and only one—way of being spoken. For example, घर (ghar) = “house,” घंटी (ghantii) = “bell,” and घूमना (ghuumaNaa) = “wander,” all generate the same sound of ‘gh’ as in “ghost.”

2 – Familiar Sounds

Although Hindi is a completely different language, it still has its fair share of common sounds with English. This factor turns things in the learner’s favor and fills them with some self-confidence from the beginning.

Start with the Basics

Delving into these familiar sounds right away and building a personal vocab list is an easy way to start practicing Hindi.

Examples of Familiar Sounds:

Familiar Sounds	Hindi Examples	English Examples
अ (a) Sound	अनार (aNaar) = “Pomegranate” अनोखा (aNokhaa) = “Strange”	Used as [a] in “alone,” “about,” “aloof”
आ (aa) Sound	आम (aam) = “Mango” आज (aaj) = “Today”	Used as [aa] in “farm,” “farmer,” “bark”
इ (i) Sound	इतवार (iTavaar) = “Sunday” इमली (imaLii) = “Tamarind”	Used as [i] in “still,” “fit,” “live”
ई (ii) Sound	ईश्वर (iisvar) = “God” ईद (iiD) = “Eid”	Used as [ee] in “meat,” “sheep”
च (c) Sound	चलना (caLaNaa) = “To walk” चाँद (caaND) = “Moon”	Used as [ch] in “cherry,” “chalk,” “chips”
ज (j) Sound	जहाज़ (jahaaz) = “Ship” जानवर (jaanavar) = “Animal”	Used as [j] in “junk,” “jam,” “junior”

3 – Plenty of English Words

Many borrowed English words have become a common part of our day-to-day Hindi. So, in a situation where the right Hindi word doesn’t come to your mind, you can get away with the survival English phrase for that word.

Given below are some Hindi sentences with common English words in them.

• मेरी शाम की फ़्लाइट है I (merii saam kii fLaait hai.)
  “I have an evening flight.”

• क्या आज रात आप मेरे साथ डिनर करेंगे? (kyaa aaj raaT aap mere SaaTH diNar karenge?) [Talking to a male]
  “Would you have dinner with me tonight?”

• क्या आज रात आप मेरे साथ डिनर करेंगी? (kyaa aaj raaT aap mere SaaTH diNar karengii?) [Talking to a female]
  “Would you have dinner with me tonight?”

4 – Warm Culture

The quality of your surroundings plays a great role in how effectively you pick up new concepts. A warm and supportive atmosphere guarantees that you’ll learn faster and with more confidence. In the accommodating Indian culture, you’ll get all the encouragement needed to polish your Hindi language skills and speak like a native.

4. The Hardest Parts

Now it’s time to face the challenging parts. Given that Hindi is way out of league for any English-speaker, you’re bound to bump into some difficult stages during the learning process. So why is Hindi hard to learn, and how can you overcome these obstacles?

1 – Unfamiliar Sounds

This part is a nightmare for English-speakers. There are so many sounds in Hindi that non-native speakers are completely unaware of. Hence, it’s vital to focus on the pronunciation of unfamiliar sounds as soon as possible, because these concepts can get tricky.

Let’s look at a couple of these unique Hindi sounds.

Unfamiliar Sounds	Hindi Examples	English Examples
त (T) Sound	तरबूज़ (Tarabuuz) = “Watermelon” तेज़ (Tez) = “Fast”	Used as [t] in “pasta,” “restaurant”
ख/ख़ (kh) Sound	ख़रगोश (kharagos) = “Rabbit” खट्टा (khattaa) = “Sour”	Used as [kh] in “Khan,” “Bach“

2 – Diacritics

Once you’ve spent some time on the unfamiliar letters and sounds, the second most important thing is to study Hindi grammar and diacritics (maaTraa) religiously. Otherwise, everything that follows will leave you puzzled.

Here are a few illustrations to show you how a little diacritic can turn the meaning of a word upside-down.

• भरा (bharaa) = “Full”
  भूरा (bhuuraa) = “Brown”

• घंटी (ghantii) = “Bell”
  घंटा (ghantaa) = “Hour”

• रोज़ (roz) = “Daily”
  रोज़ा (rozaa) = “Fasting done by Muslims”

• फल (phaL) = “Fruit”
  फूल (phuuL) = “Flower”

• पान (paaN) = “Betel leaf”
  पानी (paaNii) = “Water”

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3 – Gender-specific Conjugation

Let’s come back to the question, “Is Hindi hard to learn for English-speakers?” Up to a limit, the language can be pretty difficult, especially when it comes to something English-speakers aren’t familiar with in their own language: gender-specific conjugation.

In English, except for personal pronouns, there’s no grammatical gender to worry about. Sadly, that’s not the case in Hindi.

In the Hindi language, everything has a gender and the whole conjugation pattern changes accordingly.

Examples:

Masculine Gender (Singular)	राम घर जा रहा है I (raam ghar jaa rahaa hai.)	“Ram is going home.”
Feminine Gender (Singular)	सीता घर जा रही है I (SiiTaa ghar jaa rahii hai.)	“Sita is going home.”

Masculine Gender (Plural)	दो आदमी सो रहे हैं I (Do aaDamii So rahe hain.)	“Two men are sleeping.”
Feminine Gender (Plural)	दो औरतें सो रही हैं I (Do auraTen So rahii hain.)	“Two women are sleeping.”

4 – Homonyms

Homonyms are words that are spelled and pronounced identically, but have different meanings. Just like every language, Hindi is full of them. This may be bad news for beginners because it all comes down to context. Context is the only thing that hints at the correct meaning of a word in a given conversation.

• खाना (khaaNaa) = “To eat” (verb)
  खाना (khaaNaa) = “Food” (noun)

• सोना (SoNaa) = “To sleep”
  सोना (SoNaa) = “Gold”

• जग (jag) = “World”
  जग (jag) = “Jug” (example: “jug of water”)

5 – Slang / Colloquial Words

Another feature that can really twist your mind is the Hindi texting slang, which can often be labeled untranslatable. It’s practically impossible to cover all of the texting slang and phrases you’ll come across, so please make sure to check out the links above and memorize as many words as possible.

Just to give you an idea, here are a couple of popular slang phrases:

• लंका लग गयी (Lankaa Lag gayii) = “Weird Sh*t Happens”

• ढाबा (dhaabaa) = “Roadside restaurant”

Practicing with the Natives

6 – Formal Tone

India is a country where tone matters. So much so that we have different ways of addressing elders versus young people. To be on the safer side, until and unless you’re well-acquainted with Indian culture, it’s better to use the formal tone for everyone without exception.

As a beginner, you may find it helpful to study this table about etiquette rules. 

Example Sentence: “What will you eat?”
	Formal	Informal	Highly Casual
For Addressing	Elderly Senior in position Strangers Opposite gender In official relations	Friends Of the same gender Young people / children Siblings	Close friends Siblings
Common Words Used	आप (aap) आपको (aap ko)	तुम (Tum) तुमको (Tum ko)	तू (Tuu)तुझे (Tujhe)
Addressing Males	आप क्या खाएंगे? (aap kyaa khaayenge?)	तुम क्या खाओगे? (Tum kyaa khaaoge?)	तू क्या खायेगा? (Tuu kyaa khaayegaa?)
Addressing Females	आप क्या खाएंगी? (aap kyaa khaayengii?)	तुम क्या खाओगी? (Tum kyaa khaaogii?)	तू क्या खायेगी? (Tuu kyaa khaayegii?)

5. Handy Tips for a New Hindi Learner

Everybody could use some help, especially beginners. With these valuable tips and methods, you can make your learning journey more interesting and unconventional.

1 – Watch Movies and TV Shows

We all learn faster when it’s fun. So, the first way to drive away boredom is to start watching hit Bollywood movies. It’s even better if they have subtitles in your mother tongue. If you’re not into films, you can opt for Hindi songs or TV shows in your favorite genre. Check out our list of the Top Hindi TV Shows to get started.

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2 – Listen to Audiobooks

Listening to audiobooks or radio programs in Hindi can be really useful when you’re getting started. It’s especially time-efficient when you’re stuck in traffic or commuting by metro. For more tech-savvy learning, feel free to check out our free Hindi audiobooks.

3 – Practice with Native Speakers

On a regular basis, talk to someone who’s a native Hindi-speaker. There’s nothing like gaining first-hand experience with natives. Moreover, practicing with native folks means you’ll get instant feedback, cultural tips, and information on minute details. And, hold on, isn’t it so much more fun!

4 – Review Everyday

If you don’t review and revise often, you’ll lose all of the progress you’ve made! Imagine planting a tree every day but forgetting to water them. The same is the case with studying Hindi. Revision and practice are almost as necessary as learning something new.

5 – Don’t Be Afraid to Ask

When confused about something, ask. It’ll save you from embarrassment later. Remember, Indians are generous when it comes to assisting others. They don’t mind stopping what they’re doing to help you out. So, shake off any hesitation and reach out to them. People will actually respect you more because of your interest in their native language.

6. Why is HindiPod101.com Great for Learning Hindi?

By now, you may be wondering what makes HindiPod101.com so special. Why should someone choose this platform above all the others? Read on to find out the unique perks and facilities HindiPod101.com has to offer you—unbeatable features that you’ll find nowhere else. Let’s dig in! 

1 – World-Class Materials

From free PDFs to quality learning materials, grammar exercises, and countless video and audio lessons, we’ve got everything to help you speak Hindi fast. Our students also enjoy using flashcards, a free Hindi-English dictionary, a comprehensive grammar bank, and our fun Word of the Day feature! 

2 – Effective Strategies

We know how hard learning Hindi can be. But there’s always a way to get through in one piece! HindiPod101.com shares various effective strategies to keep things simple for you. These may include pinpointing your favorite way of learning Hindi, using quick memory techniques, etc.

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3 – Customized Learning

Do you want to learn Hindi to get a better job? Are you trying to date someone in India? Maybe you just need some survival phrases in Hindi for a quick visit. Whatever your purpose for learning Hindi, just let us know and we’ll create a Learning Path that specially caters to your needs and goals. 

4 – Personal Assistance

Got a question? The MyTeacher Messenger is there to help you with your doubts 24/7. All you have to do is sign up at our website and become a Premium PLUS student. A Hindi teacher will be assigned to you for all your language-related questions. Just leave a message and your teacher will respond back within a few hours. How cool is that!

5 – Hindi at Your Fingertips!

We want nothing to stand between you and your desire to study Hindi. That’s why HindiPod101.com has designed a brilliant, user-friendly app for learning Hindi whether you’re feeling lazy or have a jam-packed schedule. Now you can improve your Hindi skills no matter where you are. 

Let us know in the comments how you feel about learning Hindi now. More confident, or do you still have some questions or concerns? We look forward to hearing from you!

Mistakes are a part of life. But some of them may get us in trouble or in quite an embarrassing situation. This is especially true when learning a new language.

Being a non-native, you may have already experienced the pain of making common Hindi grammar mistakes. Honestly, we feel you! But we can’t bend the rules for you. After all, it’s a language, something you can’t mess with!

Mistakes are a part of life!

But we’re not saying that you can’t do anything about it. There are several ways that you can make the learning process easier on yourself and plenty of strategies to get ahead of others.

So, in this lesson, we’ll be sharing some quick tricks and tips on how to avoid spelling mistakes in the Hindi language, in addition to common grammatical errors.

Let’s get started, guys!

Table of Contents

1. Oh, the Curse of Phonetics!
2. The Gender Conflict
3. Confusing Homonyms
4. “Where” to Place “What” and “Why”!
5. The Politeness Code
6. Stay Away from Redundancy
7. Clever Diacritics
8. When to Skip the jii Suffix
9. The Local Dialect
10. The Fear of Making Mistakes
11. Overcoming Your Hindi Mistakes with HindiPod101.com

1. Oh, the Curse of Phonetics!

Well, as they say, eat your frogs first. Phonetics is a real pain for any Hindi language learner. And it’s scary as hell. So, let’s tackle that first.

Common Hindi pronunciation mistakes abound when new learners begin speaking the language. Whether it’s the accent, the pronunciation, or the stretch of a syllable, this one is a head-scratcher. But HindiPod101.com has your back!

Before this scary monster begins to overpower your abilities and crush your self-confidence, check out our comprehensive guide on Hindi pronunciation. It will give you deep insight into the micro-concepts of the language and help you learn faster.

When studying Hindi, there are certain facts worth knowing about the language. We’ll do our best to cover these facts in the following sections.

1 – Writing System

• Hindi follows an alphasyllabary writing system, where each combination of consonants and vowels is taken as a unit.

Example

क    +     म +    र +   आ = कमरा (kamaraa) = “room” (ka) + (ma) + (ra) + (aa)

2 – Unfamiliar Sounds

• There are a handful of new sounds in Hindi that are completely unfamiliar to non-natives. So, it’s quite possible to get confused while pronouncing them.

Examples of Unfamiliar Sounds

त (T) = This is the soft sound of [t] as used in “barista” or in the Italian pronunciation of “pasta.”

त्र (Tr) = This is the coupled sound of soft [T] + [r] to make [Tr], as in “Dmitrij” or the Italian pronunciation of “restaurant.”

ख or ख़ (kh) = This is the coupled sound of [k] + [h] to make [kh], as in “Khan” or “Bach.” Of course, both are loan words from the Urdu and German languages, because there’s no such English word with the “-kh” sound.

And we’re not even close to covering all the points which so frequently lead to the most common Hindi pronunciation mistakes.

3 – Syllables

• A longer or shorter stretch of a syllable may completely change the meaning of a word.

Syllable Examples	Longer Stretch	Shorter Stretch
पेट	Spoken as (pet) as in “gate” or “late” पेट (pet) = “stomach” / “belly”	Spoken as (pet) as in “get” or “set” पेट (pet) = “pet animal”
जेल	Spoken as (jeL) as in “bale” or “tail” जेल (jeL) = “prison”	Spoken as (jeL) as in “tell” or “fell” जेल (jeL) = “gel”

Now, don’t sweat over it. These concepts may feel overwhelming, but with time and practice, you’ll soon be able to master them. 🙂

Slow and Steady Wins the Race

2. The Gender Conflict

You probably know that English verbs are gender-neutral, and that only the pronouns vary based on gender. However, that’s not the case in the Hindi language.

Using the wrong gender-verb conjugation is one of the most common Hindi grammar mistakes. And it’s totally understandable because, for a beginner, the rules can be tricky at times.

Nonetheless, we have one secret code that will not only help you catch the tiger by its tail, but also tame it.

Feminine Gender	All of the verbs and other conjugations end with the -ii sound. This rule applies to both singular and plural nouns/pronouns.
Examples	जाती है (jaaTii hai) = “goes” सोती है (SoTii hai) = “sleeps “खाती है (khaaTii hai) = “eats”

Masculine Gender	For the singular masculine gender, all of the verbs and other conjugations end with the -aa sound. For the plural masculine gender, all of the verbs and other conjugations end with the -e sound.
Singular Examples	जाता है (jaaTaa hai) = “goes” सोता है (SoTaa hai) = “sleeps” खाता है (khaaTaa hai) = “eats”
Plural Examples	जाते हैं (jaaTe hain) = “go” सोते हैं (SoTe hain) = “sleep” खाते हैं (khaaTe hain) = “eat”

What we’ve covered here are just the basic rules of thumb to help you avoid conjugation-related Hindi grammar mistakes. In fact, the conjugation rules vary according to the tense, mood, and tone as well. For the more curious souls, have a look at our amazing Verb Conjugation article!

3. Confusing Homonyms

Even if you think you’ve mastered how to avoid spelling mistakes in the Hindi language, there are always things that can go wrong. Why? Because not everything has a shortcut. So, don’t judge yourself or be super-critical about minor mistakes.

Some skills take time to develop and grow. Remember: Slow and steady wins the race! 😉

One of the most troublesome concepts is that of “homonyms.” And mind you, these pairs of words are the exact copies of each other. It’s so easy for beginners to make a mistake in Hindi here without the proper experience and exposure. The only way to crack the code and differentiate between their meanings is by looking at the entire context of a conversation.

Messed up in a meeting because you said the wrong word?

Here are a few common homonyms that are easily confused.

Hindi Word	English Meaning 1	English Meaning 2
कल (kaL)	“Yesterday”	“Tomorrow”
फल (phaL)	“Gold” (noun)	“To sleep” (verb)
फल (phaL)	“Fruits” (noun)	“Result” / “Outcome”
खाना (khaaNaa)	“Food” (noun)	“To eat” (verb)

4. “Where” to Place “What” and “Why”!

Before we continue, some good news for you: We’re almost halfway through this lesson. Yay! Give yourself a pat on the back!

Don’t get too carried away, though, because we have another brain teaser waiting for us.

Now, we’ll be talking about the Hindi sentence pattern and word order. Or, to be precise, about where you should place interrogative words when asking a question. Pay attention, because confusion on this topic leads to many Hindi mistakes! 

Unlike in English, in Hindi, we place the interrogative words right before the helping verb or main verb. Just for easy reference, here are a few common Hindi question words:

• क्या (kyaa) = “what”
• कब (kab) = “when”
• कहाँ (kahaan) = “where”
• क्यों (kyon) = “why”

5. The Politeness Code

Offending someone is the last thing you want to do in a foreign country. In India, following the proper code of conduct and showing respect and courtesy matter a lot.

Just like people in many Asian countries, we Indians have particular words and phrases we use to show respect to our elders, strangers, and other people in formal situations. We’ll admit that this isn’t so much a set of Hindi mistakes as it is a cultural difference.

So, whenever you’re meeting someone:

• for the first time;
• elderly;
• of the opposite gender;
• officially senior to you;
• who is a stranger,

Our rule of thumb is to go with the word आप (aap) rather than तुम (Tum). Both words are Hindi translations for the pronoun “you.” But remember that आप (aap) is more than just a word; it’s a gesture of showing respect and proper etiquette.

6. Stay Away from Redundancy

A frequent mistake Hindi-learners make is to crowd a sentence with unnecessary words. Well, honestly, the crime of redundancy is not unique to Hindi, but it’s still important to cover.

First of all, repetitive words make us sound clumsy and cluttered. Redundancy steals the sharpness and freshness from our sentences and turns them into long, boring lines.

Mastering Hindi the fun way!

Here are a few examples of common mistakes that are made while learning Hindi.

Example 1	Hindi Sentence	Literal English Meaning
Wrong Way	मैं तुमसे सोमवार के दिन मिलूंगा Imain Tum Se Somavaar ke DiN miLuungaa.	“I will meet you on the day of Monday.”
Right Way	मैं तुमसे सोमवार को मिलूंगा Imain Tum Se Somavaar ko miLuungaa.	“I will meet you on Monday.”

Example 2	Hindi Sentence	Literal English Meaning
Wrong Way	ट्रेन को आने में दो घंटे का समय लगेगा ItreN ko aaNe men Do ghante kaa Samay Lagegaa.	“The train will arrive in two hours of time.”
Right Way	ट्रेन को आने में दो घंटे लगेंगे ItreN ko aaNe men Do ghante Lagenge.	“The train will arrive in two hours.”

Example 3	Hindi Sentence	Literal English Meaning
Wrong Way	क्या मुझे एक गिलास पीने का पानी मिलेगा?kyaa mujhe ek giLaaS piiNe ka paaNii miLegaa?	“Can I get a glass of drinking water?”
Right Way	क्या मुझे एक गिलास पानी मिलेगा?kyaa mujhe ek giLaaS paaNii miLegaa?	“Can I get a glass of water?”

As you can see, the phrases “the day of,” “of time,” and “drinking” in Examples 1, 2, and 3 respectively, are unnecessary. Removing them from the sentence doesn’t affect the meaning at all. In fact, removing those words helps us construct shorter, cleaner statements.

7. Clever Diacritics

Make no mistake! Hindi diacritics are a total game-changer. They can make you or break you. But what is a diacritic, anyway? Check out our lesson to find more information about the Hindi maatraa.

Assuming that you have a little bit of an idea about the Hindi maatraa, let’s see how missing a seemingly innocent sign here and there can completely distort the meaning of your statement.

सुना (SuNaa) = “Listened” / “Heard” सूना (SuuNaa) = “Feeling empty” / “Deserted”

काम (kaam) = “Work” कम (kam) = “Less” / “Few”

दिन (DiN) = “Day” दीन (DiiN) = “Poor” / “Underprivileged”

सिलना (SiLaNaa) = “To sew” सीलना (SiiLaNaa) = “Damp” / “Soggy”

ओर (or) = “Toward” और (aur) = “And”

As you can see, a slight change in diacritics can greatly change a word’s meaning. Ignorance about the significance of diacritics is another common mistake Hindi-learners make, so watch out for these! 

8. When to Skip the jii Suffix

It’s always okay, and especially important, to add the जी (-jii) suffix when calling an elder person by their name. The one and only condition where using जी (-jii) may do you more harm than good, is when you attach it to your own name.

Yeah, that could leave your Indian friends laughing out loud. It just doesn’t go well with our own names. So, always remember to avoid getting into this pitfall, because it’s a natural mistake that Hindi grammar lessons don’t often talk about!

9. The Local Dialect

Nearly every language can be said to have its own colloquial words. This may include synonyms, regional accents, local dialects, and so on. So, basically, a word can have the same meaning in different dialects, even if each dialect says it quite differently. 

To give you an idea, let’s recall words like “yeah” / “yup” / “ya” which all mean “yes.” Similarly, we also use “buddy” / “bud” / “pal” / “man” / “dude,” all of which mean the same thing.

Likewise, in Hindi, a category of similar words may confuse a beginner. What are these words? Well, here are some examples:

Interchangeable Hindi Words	English Meaning
वह (vah) / वो (vo)	“He” / “She” / “That”
सब (Sab) / सारे (Saare) / सभी (Sabhii)	“All” / “Everyone”
क्यों (kyon) / काहे (kaahe) / किसलिए (kiSLiye)	“Why”
कहाँ (kahaan) / किधर (kidhar)	“Where”

You get the drift, right? It’s not a matter of one phrase being right and the others being wrong. It’s just a matter of preference by the individual or the regional dialect.

How to avoid those oops moments!

10. The Fear of Making Mistakes

You’ve now learned how to improve Hindi mistakes that new learners make, and most of them are quite easy to fix. But what about the biggest mistake? 

Face your fears and don’t be ashamed of your common Hindi grammar mistakes. Have you seen a child falling again and again when trying to walk for the first time? We don’t call their fall a failure or mistake, do we? We take it as part and parcel of learning.

In our mind, we know that it’s practically impossible for him or her to crawl one day and start walking perfectly the next day. The same is true of Hindi language-learning. As long as you’re afraid of making mistakes, you’ll never learn to move forward.

So, instead of acting on the natural tendency to escape, it’s time to master the tips from this article on how to avoid Hindi language mistakes.

11. Overcoming Your Hindi Mistakes with HindiPod101.com

All right! We’ve finally covered all of the common mistakes in learning Hindi and tips on how to avoid them. We hope this lesson has been useful and easy for you to understand.

If you have any doubts or questions, reach out to us at MyTeacher Messenger. All you need to do is download our free mobile app and start learning.

Is there anything we didn’t cover in this article that you want to know about? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and connect with other learners as well!

Happy Hindi learning!

“What’s up?”

“May I know your name?”

“Oh, how are you?”

These are simple questions that carry the potential to bond two people, and they serve as great conversation starters. Today, you’ll learn and practice similar English-to-Hindi question-answer patterns that are popular in Indian society. These on-the-spot questions to ask in Hindi will help you break the ice and, on some occasions, save you from unnecessary challenges.

Before we start, you may want to get familiar with the most common Hindi question words. We have relevant lessons on our website that you can check out for the question words  “what,” “where,” and “when.” 

Now, there may be a ton of survival interrogative phrases. But let’s be honest: we can’t cram everything into just one lesson. So, here’s the deal. We’ll bring you the ten best conversation questions in Hindi and teach you different ways to answer them.

You’ll also learn the English meaning of each and every Hindi word while practicing the various sentence structures.

Quick Note: As this lesson mainly focuses on the top Hindi questions, we’ll only be explaining each word from the questions, instead of covering both Q&A.

Let’s begin the adventure and check out the ten most popular question sentences in Hindi!

Table of Contents

1. What’s in a name, after all?
2. How do you do?
3. Where are you from?
4. What do you do for a living?
5. Do you speak Hindi?
6. How is everyone in the family?
7. Time, please?
8. Would you like to have something?
9. What’s wrong?
10. How much is it?
11. Ice-Breaking with HindiPod101.com

1. What’s in a name, after all?

Well, a lot. The first personal thing we get to know about someone is his/her name. If it’s your first conversation with this person, then this is certainly one of the good questions to ask a Hindi native.

You’ll not only sweep them off their feet, but you’ll also enjoy the credit of breaking the ice! 

In a nutshell, asking somebody’s name is one of the top Hindi questions you need to know in India. Luckily, doing so isn’t that hard.

So, here we go!

Q.	आपका नाम क्या है? aap kaa Naam kyaa hai?	“What’s your name?”
A.	मेरा नाम मनीषा है। meraa Naam maNiisaa hai.	“My name is Manisha.”

	Hindi	English	Romanization
Word 1	आपका	“your”	aap kaa
Word 2	नाम	“name”	Naam
Word 3	क्या	“what”	kyaa
Word 4	है	“is”	hai

Q.	आपका शुभ नाम क्या है? aap kaa subh Naam kyaa hai?	“What’s your good name?”
A.	मेरा नाम अदित है। meraa Naam aDiT hai.	“My name is Adit.”

	Hindi	English	Romanization
Word 1	आपका	“your”	aap kaa
Word 2	शुभ	“good”	subh
Word 3	नाम	“name”	Naam
Word 4	क्या	“what”	kyaa
Word 5	है	“is”	hai

Voila! You’ve just mastered the very first conversation questions in Hindi! Wasn’t that easy? Based on the patterns of these basic Hindi questions and answers, you can see how your answer should be constructed. All you need to do is insert your name in place of the example name.

2. How do you do?

Okay, how do you show your care and concern for somebody? By asking how they are. This etiquette rule applies all over the world, and India is no exception. Because this is so important for strengthening any relationship, we’ll show you some simple Hindi questions and answers you can expect.

These may be easy questions to ask in Hindi, but they’re also a sureshot way to touch someone’s heart. One simple question, and they may pour out their pain, sadness, joy, or happiness to you in a moment. And an experience like that can make you feel so precious and strengthen your bond with that person.

Q.	कैसे हैं आप? kaiSe hain aap?	“How are you?”
A.	मैं ठीक हूँ। main thiik huun.	“I’m good/okay.”
A.	मैं परेशान हूँ। main paresaaN huun.	“I’m worried.”
A.	मैं ख़ुश हूँ। main khus huun.	“I’m happy.”
A.	मैं नाराज़ / उदास हूँ। main Naaraaz / uDaaS huun.	“I’m upset/sad.”

	Hindi	English	Romanization
Word 1	कैसे	“how”	kaiSe
Word 2	हैं	“are”	hain
Word 3	आप	“you”	aap

Above, we outlined the Hindi questions with answers for a variety of circumstances. This will allow you to become more fluent when using conversational Hindi questions, as you’ll be able to understand (or give) different answers. 

Q.	क्या हाल-चाल हैं? kyaa haaL-caaL hain?	“How do you do?”
A.	बिल्कुल बढ़िया! biLkuL badhiyaa!	“Great!” / “Absolutely fine!”
A.	बकवास! bakavaaS!	“Terrible!”

	Hindi	English	Romanization
Word 1	क्या	“what”	kyaa
Word 2	हाल-चाल	“well-being”	haaL-caaL
Word 3	हैं	“are”	hain

Here are some of the best Hindi adjectives to help you express the various shades of your moods.

3. Where are you from?

Now, what are some general Hindi questions and answers that you can expect as a foreigner in India? 

Well, our third question is for asking where someone is from.

In this day and age, when the whole world has become a global village, people from all cultures and places can meet each other. In such circumstances, asking about someone’s hometown/country is inevitable.

And given India’s warm and social culture, you’ll find yourself either asking or answering Hindi questions like these often. So, check out these questions and impress the natives with your fluent Hindi.

Q.	आप कहाँ से हैं? aap kahaan Se hain?	“Where are you from?”
A.	मैं भारत से हूँ। main bhaaraT Se huun.	“I’m from India.”
A.	मैं जापान से हूँ। main jaapaaN Se huun.	“I’m from Japan.”
A.	मैं रूस से हूँ। main ruuS Se huun.	“I’m from Russia.”

	Hindi	English	Romanization
Word 1	आप	“you”	aap
Word 2	कहाँ	“where”	kahaan
Word 3	से	“from”	Se
Word 4	हैं	“are”	hain

If you’re located in India or currently living there, people may ask you the same thing, but in a slightly different way.

Q.	आपका घर कहाँ हैं? aap kaa ghar kahaan hai?	“Where do you live?”
A.	मेरा घर लाजपत नगर में है। meraa ghar LaajapaT Nagar men hai.	“I live in Lajpat Nagar.”

	Hindi	English	Romanization
Word 1	आपका	“your”	aap kaa
Word 2	घर	“home”	ghar
Word 3	कहाँ	“where”	kahaan
Word 4	है	“is”	hai

4. What do you do for a living?

Indians are quite upfront and casual when it comes to asking about others’ source of living. What you do and how you explain your work may have a wonderful impression on the locals. So why waste the chance to leave them speechless with your amazing Hindi vocab? 

And while we’re at it, it won’t take long to check out these straight-to-business questions and answers in Hindi!

Q.	आप क्या करते हैं? aap kyaa karaTe hain?	“What do you do?”
A.	मैं टीचर हूँ। main tiicar huun.	“I’m a teacher.”
A.	मैं वक़ील हूँ। main vaqiiL huun.	“I’m a lawyer.”
A.	मैं कलाकार हूँ। main kaLaakaar huun.	“I’m an artist.”

	Hindi	English	Romanization
Word 1	आप	“you”	aap
Word 2	क्या	“what”	kyaa
Word 3	करते	“do”	karaTe
Word 4	हैं	“are”	hain

Q.	आप क्या काम करते हैं? aap kyaa kaam karaTe hain?	“What’s your profession?”
A.	मैं तैराकी सिखाती हूँ। main Tairaakii SikhaaTii huun.	“I teach swimming.”
A.	मैं होटल में मैनेजर हूँ। main hotaL men maiNejar huun.	“I’m a hotel manager.”

	Hindi	English	Romanization
Word 1	आप	“you”	aap
Word 2	क्या	“what”	kyaa
Word 3	काम	“work”	kaam
Word 4	करते	“do”	karaTe
Word 5	हैं	“are”	hain

Yes, having your own business or being in a job does make a difference in Indian society. In fact, if you could grab a government job, you’d be treated as nothing less than a king/queen. However, things are changing and people are becoming more open-minded (though there’s still a long way to go for us Indians).

In your first few meetings, talking about each other’s professions falls under the category of good questions to ask a Hindi speaker. So, if you’re out of ideas, feel free to use such questions for a friendly chat.

Q.	आप व्यापार करते हैं या नौकरी? aap vyaapaar karaTe hain yaa Naukarii?	“Are you in a business or job?”
A.	मेरा ख़ुद का ब्यूटी पार्लर (व्यापार) है। meraa khuD kaa byuutii paarLar (vyaapaar) hai.	“I run my own beauty parlor (business).”
A.	मैं जिम में काम करता हूँ। main jim men kaam karaTaa huun.	“I work at a gym.”

	Hindi	English	Romanization
Word 1	आप	“you”	aap
Word 2	व्यापार	“business”	vyaapaar
Word 3	करते	“do”	karaTe
Word 4	हैं	“are”	hain
Word 5	या	“or”	yaa
Word 6	नौकरी	“job”	Naukarii

5. Do you speak Hindi?

Some of you may be surprised to know that not all Indians speak Hindi. In fact, there are more than twenty local Indian languages spoken in different parts of the country.

The bottom line is that whenever you meet an Indian, it’s better not to assume that they speak Hindi.

Can you speak Hindi?

Here are the basic Hindi questions and answers you can use to ask about someone’s Hindi-speaking abilities or answer about your own. 

Q.	क्या आप हिंदी समझते / बोलते हैं? kyaa aap hiNDii SamajhaTe / boLaTe hain?	“Do you understand/speak Hindi?”
A.	हाँ, मुझे ठीक-ठाक हिंदी आती है। haan, mujhe thiik-thaak hinDii aaTii hai.	“Yeah, my Hindi is alright.”
A.	हाँ, मुझे बहुत अच्छी हिंदी आती है। haan, mujhe bahuT acchii hinDii aaTii hai.	“Yeah, I am quite fluent in Hindi.”
A.	नहीं, मुझे ज़्यादा हिंदी नहीं आती। Nahiin, mujhe zyaaDaa hinDii Nahiin aaTii.	“No, I don’t know much Hindi.”

	Hindi	English	Romanization
Word 1	क्या	“do”	kyaa
Word 2	आप	“you”	aap
Word 3	हिंदी	“Hindi”	hinDii
Word 4	समझते	“understand”	SamajhaTe
Word 5	बोलते	“speak”	boLaTe
Word 6	हैं	“are”	hain

6. How is everyone in the family?

Family holds a special place in every part of the world, and this may be even more true for Indians than for most other people.

How’s your family?

So whenever you bump into a local friend, remember that family is definitely a topic of choice if you need some good questions to ask a Hindi native and melt his or her heart.

Q.	घर में सब कैसे हैं? ghar men Sab kaiSe hain?	“How’s everyone in the family?”
A.	घर में सब ठीक हैं। ghar men Sab thiik hain.	“Everything’s great at home.”

	Hindi	English	Romanization
Word 1	घर	“home” / “family”	ghar
Word 2	में	“in”	men
Word 3	सब	“everyone”	Sab
Word 4	कैसे	“how”	kaiSe
Word 5	हैं	“are”	hain

Q.	और सब ठीक-ठाक है? aur Sab thiik-thaak hai?	“Everything’s well in the family?”
A.	जी, सब अच्छा है। jii, Sab acchaa hai.	“Yeah, everything’s going great!”

Do you know what we call family members in Hindi? Here’s our quick list for family members in India. Have a look!

	Hindi	English	Romanization
Word 1	और	“and”	aur
Word 2	सब	“everything”	Sab
Word 3	ठीक-ठाक	“okay”	thiik-thaak
Word 4	है	“is”	hai

7. Time, please?

Isn’t it remarkable to learn so many Hindi question words in just one lesson? Well, don’t worry. We still have plenty of material for you in this guide.

This section is about asking for the time, which is another really important and practical question in Hindi. Before we teach you how to ask a Hindi question about time, you might like to take a sneak-peek at our Tell the Time in Hindi lesson for a more thorough knowledge.

Q.	कितने बज रहे हैं? kiTaNe baj rahe hain?	“What’s the time?”
A.	सुबह के सात बज रहे हैं। Subah ke SaaT baj rahe hain.	“It’s seven in the morning.”

	Hindi	English	Romanization
Word 1	कितने	“what”	kiTaNe
Word 2	बज	“time” / “o’clock”	baj
Word 3	रहे	“happening”	rahe
Word 4	हैं	“are”	hain

Q.	वक़्त क्या हो रहा है? vaqT kyaa ho rahaa hai?	“What’s the time?”
A.	दो बज रहे हैं। Do baj rahe hain.	“It’s two o’clock.”

	Hindi	English	Romanization
Word 1	वक़्त	“time”	vaqT
Word 2	क्या	“what”	kyaa
Word 3	हो रहा	“happening”	ho rahaa
Word 4	है	“is”	hai

8. Would you like to have something?

We all like to treat our guests in the best possible way. Suppose you’re on a date or having lunch with a colleague/friend. Wouldn’t it be marvelous to welcome them with some Hindi greetings?

Hey, would you like to eat with us?

Fortunately, there are many ways to impress people, and you can choose whichever sounds easiest and more apt to you.

Without further ado, here are the most popular Hindi questions and answers when welcoming your guests.

Q.	क्या लेना पसंद करेंगे? kyaa LeNaa paSaND karenge?	“What would you like to have?”
A.	मैं एक कप चाय ले लूँगी। main ek kap caay Le Luungii.	“I’ll have a cup of tea.”

	Hindi	English	Romanization
Word 1	क्या	“what”	kyaa
Word 2	लेना	“take”	LeNaa
Word 3	पसंद	“like”	paSaND
Word 4	करेंगे	“do”	karenge

Q.	कुछ चाहिए? kuch caahiye?	“Do you want something?”
A.	जी, मुझे पानी पीना है। jii, mujhe paaNii piiNaa hai.	“Yeah, I’d like to have some water.”

	Hindi	English	Romanization
Word 1	कुछ	“something”	kuch
Word 2	चाहिए	“want” / “need”	caahiye

Q.	चाय पिएंगे या ठंडा? caay piyenge yaa thandaa?	“Would you have something hot or cold?”
A.	जी, मैं शरबत लूँगा। jii, main sarbaT Luungaa.	“Yeah, I’ll have sherbet.”

Some fresh juice, please?

	Hindi	English	Romanization
Word 1	चाय	“tea”	caay
Word 2	पिएंगे	“will drink” / “have drink”	piyenge
Word 3	या	“or”	yaa
Word 4	ठंडा	“cold drink”	thandaa

9. What’s wrong?

Now, you don’t want to miss out on the Hindi phrases you’ll need when something goes wrong!

After all, when sad, all one wants is someone to show that they care. So, if you see that your friend’s feeling low, just asking these simple things may lighten their mood, and they may just share their feelings with you.

Q.	क्या हुआ? kyaa huaa?	“What happened?”
A.	मेरी तबियत ठीक नहीं है। merii TabiyaT thiik Nahiin hai.	“I’m not feeling well.”
A.	नहीं, कुछ नहीं हुआ। Nahiin, kuch Nahiin huaa.	“No, everything’s alright.”

	Hindi	English	Romanization
Word 1	क्या	“what”	kyaa
Word 2	हुआ	“happened”	huaa

Is something wrong?

Q.	कोई बात है क्या? koi baaT hai kyaa?	“Is something wrong?”
A.	मेरा झगड़ा हुआ है। meraa jhagadaa huaa hai.	“I’ve had a fight.”
A.	नहीं, कुछ नहीं हुआ। Nahiin, kuch Nahiin huaa.	“No, everything’s alright.”

	Hindi	English	Romanization
Word 1	कोई	“something”	koi
Word 2	बात	“wrong”	baaT
Word 3	है	“is”	hai
Word 4	क्या	“what”	kyaa

10. How much is it?

Our final section is related to shopping, bargaining, asking prices, and so on. Practice these phrases and grab yourself the best deal in the market by proving your Hindi knowledge.

Q.	इसका दाम क्या है? iS kaa Daam kyaa hai?	“What’s the price of this?”
A.	इसका दाम पचास रुपये है।  iS kaa Daam pacaaS rupaye hai.	“It’s fifty bucks.”

	Hindi	English	Romanization
Word 1	इसका	“its”	iS kaa
Word 2	दाम	“price”	Daam
Word 3	क्या	“what”	kyaa
Word 4	है	“is”	hai

Oh, what’s that?

Q.	ये कितने का है? ye kiTaNe kaa hai?	“How much is this?”
A.	ये सात सौ बीस रुपये का है। ye SaaT Sau biiS rupaye kaa hai.	“It’s seven hundred and twenty rupees.”

	Hindi	English	Romanization
Word 1	ये	“this”	ye
Word 2	कितने	“how much”	kiTaNe
Word 3	का	“of”	kaa
Word 4	है	“is”	hai

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Today’s lesson is about the ten most popular Hindi sentence patterns that Indians use on a daily basis. For each sentence category, we’ll provide both simple and more complex Hindi sentence structure examples.

Learning these basic Hindi sentence patterns will not only give you an edge over others, but also help you craft many more useful sentences so you can talk like a pro!

The best thing about this lesson is that even if you’re a beginner, you can understand the examples without much trouble, and gradually use every Hindi sentence pattern to practice your day-to-day conversational skills.

So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get started. 🙂

Table of Contents

1. Sentences Linking Two Nouns
2. Sentences with Adjectives
3. Sentences to Express Desire
4. Sentences to Express Needs
5. Sentences to Express Your Likes
6. Sentences to Express Requests
7. Sentences for Seeking Permission
8. Asking the “What” Questions
9. Asking About the Time
10. Asking About the Location
11. How to Get the Most Out of HindiPod101.com

1. Sentences Linking Two Nouns

Our first Hindi sentence pattern is used to link two nouns together. For instance, who is what, what is whose, who gave you what, and so on! 

How do you do that? Well, as far as the subjects are concerned, this simple Hindi sentence pattern is very similar to its English counterpart. In simpler words, the main subject is always at the beginning of the sentence.

If you’re completely new to the concept of Hindi sentence structure and sentence patterns, then you can start to figure it all out with our lesson on Hindi Conjugations. 

दीपक मेरा भाई है।Diipak meraa bhaaii hai.

“Deepak is my brother.”

मेरी बहन एक रंगमंच कलाकार है।merii bahaN ek rangamaNc kaLaakaar hai.

“My sister is a theater artist.”

यह लैपटॉप मेरे दोस्त का है।yah Laipataup mere DoST kaa hai.

“This is my friend‘s laptop.”

Let’s make it even better and try out some complex Hindi sentence patterns with three nouns. 

मेरी टीचर और मेरी बहन दोनों बचपन की सहेलियां हैं।merii tiicar aur merii bahaN DoNon bacapaN kii SaheLiiyaan hain.

“Both my teacher and my sister are childhood friends.”

यह कार और बाइक मुझे तोहफ़े में मिली हैं।yah kaar aur baaik mujhe Tohafe men miLii hain.

“I got this car and bike as gifts.”

2. Sentences with Adjectives

No matter what languages we speak, it’s hard to imagine our conversations without adjectives. Have you found someone beautiful, tasted delicious Indian food, or wished to buy that blue shirt? Hindi adjectives are the best way to express exactly what you’re talking about.

Feel free to check out our comprehensive article on the Top 100 Hindi Adjectives, and polish your Hindi language sentences!

One useful tip is that the adjective always comes after the related noun. However, if there happens to be an adverb in the sentence, it may disrupt this noun and adjective placement in a few cases.

Here are some examples of how to make a Hindi sentence using adjectives:

तुम बहुत सुंदर हो।Tum bahuT SunDar ho.

“You are beautiful.”

ये सब्ज़ी स्वादिष्ट है।yah Sabzii SvaaDist hai.

“This curry is delicious.”

जूस बहुत ठंडा है।juuS bahuT thaNdaa hai.

“The juice is quite chilled.”

मेरे कमरे की दीवार नीली है और दरवाज़ा भूरे रंग का है। mere kamare kii Diivaar NiiLii hai aur Daravaazaa bhuure rang kaa hai.

“The walls in my room are blue and the door is brown.”

यह उपन्यास डरावना भी है और दिलचस्प भी।yah upaNyaaS daraavaNaa bhii hai aur DiLacaSp bhii.

“This novel is scary and interesting at the same time.”

3. Sentences to Express Desire

Desires are like water bubbles in the human heart. Each moment brings a new wish. Well, not every wish can be fulfilled, but with the right Hindi sentences, there’s no stopping us from expressing them.

Whether you’re craving a cup of coffee or dying to have that chat over the phone with your friends, the examples below will give you a fair idea of how to let someone know.

मुझे एक कप चाय चाहिए।mujhe ek kap caay caahiye.

“I want a cup of tea.”

मेरा आराम करने का मन है।meraa aaraam karaNe kaa maN hai.

“I want to get some rest.”

ललिता आपसे कुछ पूछना चाहती है।LaLiTaa aap Se kuch puuchaNaa caahaTii hai.

“Lalita wants to ask you something.”

It’s time to up your game and practice these complicated Hindi sentence patterns now.

मैं चाहती हूँ कि तुम ख़ूब मेहनत करो और जीवन में तरक़्क़ी करो।main caahaTii huun ki Tum khuub mehaNaT karo aur jiivaN men Taraqqii karo.

“I want you to work really hard and progress in life.”

सरिता सिर्फ़ यह जानना चाहती है कि क्या उसे यहाँ नौकरी मिल सकती है?SariTaa Sirf yah jaaNaNaa caahaTii hai ki kyaa uSe yahaan Naukrii miL SakaTii hai?

“Sarita just wants to know if she could get a job here?”

4. Sentences to Express Needs

Sometimes, things are urgent and you really have to get them done. In these situations, you may need to let others know about these necessities or top-priority tasks! 

Most of these Hindi sentence patterns use infinitive verb forms at the end of the sentence. Here are some relevant Hindi sentence structure examples:

मुझे घर जाना है।mujhe ghar jaaNaa hai.

“I have to go home.”

मुझे दवा खानी है।mujhe Davaa khaaNii hai.

“I have to take medicine.”

मुझे एक छाता चाहिए।mujhe ek chaaTaa caahiye.

“I need an umbrella.”

In addition to the basic Hindi sentence patterns, it’s also important to practice the more complex sentences. Because, let’s face it, you’ll need them at one point or another.

मुझे कल सुबह चार बजे किसी भी हाल में हवाई अड्डे पहुँचना होगा।mujhe kaL Subah caar baje kiSii bhii haaL men havaaii adde pahuncaNaa hogaa.

“I need to reach the airport tomorrow by four a.m.”

आपको दिन में दो बार खुली हवा में सैर करना चाहिए।aap ko DiN men Do baar khuLii havaa men Sair karaNaa caaahiye.

“You should go for a walk in the fresh air twice a day.”

5. Sentences to Express Your Likes

Next in our list of Hindi sentence patterns are the phrases you can use to talk about your likes and preferences. These may include your hobbies, favorite movies, or way of living.

We’ve included a few Hindi sentence examples to make it really simple and easy to understand. As you can see, even beginners can practice them and learn how to form sentences in Hindi.

मुझे खाना बनाना पसंद है।mujhe khaaNaa baNaaNaa paSaND hai.

“I like to cook.”

तुम्हें किताबें पढ़ने का शौक़ है।Tumhen kiTaaben padhaNe kaa sauq hai.

“You like to read books.”

मुझे शतरंज खेलना पसंद है।mujhe saTaraNj kheLaNaa paSaND hai.

“I like to play chess.”

सीमा को सर्दी के मौसम में जल्दी उठ कर दौड़ लगाना अच्छा लगता है।Siimaa ko SarDii ke mauSam men jaLDii uth kar Daud LagaaNaa acchaa LagaTaa hai.

“In the winter season, Seema likes to get up early and go running.”

फ़ैज़ को शाम में दोस्तों के साथ समय बिताना बेहद पसंद है। faiz ko saam men DoSTon ke SaaTH Samay biTaaNaa behaD paSaND hai.

“Faiz loves to spend some time in the evening with his friends.”

6. Sentences to Express Requests

Another essential Hindi sentence pattern is that for expressing requests. Whether in the office, or another public place like a restaurant or hospital, a gentle request can take you a long way.

Let’s see the most common Hindi sentence pattern for making requests in Hindi and winning people’s hearts.

कृपया बैठ जाइये।kripayaa baith jaaiye.

“Please, take your seat.”

कृपया शांति बनाये रखें।kripayaa saaNTi baNaaye rakhen.

“Please, maintain silence.”

कृपया ध्यान से सुनें।kripayaa DHyaaN Se SuNen.

“Please, listen carefully.”

कृपया लाइन में खड़े होकर शांतिपूर्वक अपनी बारी का इंतज़ार करें।kripayaa LaaiN men khade hokar saaNTipuurvak apaNii baarii kaa iNTazaar karen.

“Kindly, stand in line and wait for your turn.”

कृपया मुझे मेज़ पर रखी वो काले रंग की किताब उठाकर दें। kripayaa mujhe mez par rakhii vo kaaLe rang kii kiTaab uthaakar Den.

“Please, pass me that black book kept on the table.”

As you can see, the magic word “please,” or कृपया (kripayaa) in Hindi, gets the job done in each example. Moreover, grammatically, these basic Hindi sentence patterns for making requests also use plural verb forms, regardless of whether the noun is singular or plural. 

7. Sentences for Seeking Permission

Courtesy is an inseparable aspect of humankind; the last thing we wish to do is offend someone. To avoid any such situations, it’s important that you learn an appropriate way to ask for permission!

The most commonly used Hindi phrases for “can” or “may” are: सकता हूँ (SakaTaa huun), सकती हूँ (SakaTii huun), and सकते हैं (SakaTe hain).

Here are some examples of useful Hindi sentence constructions for asking permission:

क्या मैं अंदर आ सकता हूँ / सकती हूँ?kyaa main aNDar aa SakaTaa huun / SakaTii huun?

“May I come in?”

क्या मुझे पीने का पानी मिल सकता है?kyaa mujhe piiNe kaa paaNii miL SakaTaa hai?

“Can I get some water?”

क्या मैं आपका शुभ नाम जान सकता / सकती हूँ?kyaa main aapakaa subh Naam jaaN SakaTaa / SakaTii huun?

“May I know your good name, please?”

क्या मैं भी आपके साथ लखनऊ में होने वाला पुस्तक मेला देखने चल सकता / सकती हूँ?kyaa main bhii aapake SaaTH LakhaNauu men hoNe vaaLaa puSTak meLaa DekhaNe caL SakaTaa / SakaTii huun?

“Can I come with you to the book fair going on in Lucknow?”

क्या हम सब स्कूल की तरफ़ से बैडमिंटन प्रतियोगिता में भाग ले सकते हैं?kyaa ham Sab SkuuL kii Taraf Se baidamiNtaN praTiyogiTaa men bhaag Le SakaTe hain?

“Can we participate in the badminton tournament from the school side?”

8. Asking the “What” Questions

There are many types of questions people ask each other on a daily basis. We’ll start with the Hindi sentence pattern for asking simple “what” questions.

In Hindi, “what” is क्या (kyaa). When we’re asking about a thing or for information, क्या (kyaa) comes right before the helping verb or the main verb. But of course, there can be exceptions.

यह क्या है?yah kyaa hai?

“What is this?”

आपका नाम क्या है?aapakaa Naam kyaa hai?

“What is your name?”

बॉस ने क्या कहा?baauS Ne kyaa kahaa?

“What did the boss say?”

इस लिपस्टिक का दाम क्या है?iS LipaStik kaa Daam kyaa hai?

“What is the price of this lipstick?”

हमने कल जो बिरयानी खायी थी उसका नाम क्या था? hamaNe kaL jo birayaaNii khaayii THii uSakaa Naam kyaa THaa?

“What was the name of that biryani we had yesterday?”

9. Asking About the Time

After “what” comes “when” (i.e. asking about when a particular event, arrival, or departure will happen). In Hindi, “when” is कब (kab) or कितने बजे (kiTaNe baje).

Just like “what” in the Hindi sentences above, the interrogative word “when” comes at the beginning in English, but is placed just before the verb or helping verb in Hindi.

आप कब फ़्री हैं?aap kab frii hain?

“When are you free?”

मीटिंग कब है?miiting kab hai?

“When is the meeting?”

बस कब आएगी?baS kab aayegii?

“When will the bus arrive?”

कंपनी को जो प्रॉजेक्ट मिला है वो कब शुरू होगा?kampaNii ko jo praujekt miLaa hai vo kab suruu hogaa?

“When will the project that our company grabbed start?”

दिवाली की पूजा कितने बजे शुरू होगी?DivaaLii kii puujaa kiTaNe baje suruu hogii?

“At what time will the Diwali puja begin?”

10. Asking About the Location

The last type of Hindi sentence pattern we’ll look at is used to ask “where” things are happening. In Hindi, “where” can be loosely translated in many ways. Some of the common phrases are कहाँ (kahaan), किस तरफ़ (kiS Taraf), and किधर (kiDHar).

तुम अभी कहाँ हो?Tum abhii kahaan ho?

“Where are you right now?”

ये होटल किस तरफ़ है?ye hotaL kiS Taraf hai?

“Where is this hotel?”

लिफ़्ट किधर है?Lift kiDHar hai?

“Where is the elevator?”

आप जो दुकान बता रहे थे वो किधर है?aap jo DukaaN baTaa rahe THe vo kiDHar hai?

“Where is that shop you were talking about?”

दिल्ली में थोक बाज़ार कहाँ पर है?DiLLii men THok baazaar kahaan par hai?

“Where is the wholesale market in Delhi?”

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Do you like to read daily or occasionally? Sit quietly or sing loudly! Oh! Did we just use an adverb of frequency in the first sentence? 

Okay, enough dancing around the trees. You guessed it right! Today, we’ll be introducing you to the concept and meaning of the adverb in Hindi.

In the English language, adjectives are known to specify the quality of nouns and pronouns, while adverbs may describe the quality of a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

But there’s a slight difference for adverbs in Hindi. While adjectives tell us the quality of nouns and pronouns, an adverb in Hindi grammar modifies only the verb regardless of its placement in the sentence.

Before we continue, we recommend that you check out our amazing article on “Hindi Adjectives.” Not only will this polish your vocabulary, but it will also empower you with a greater understanding of grammatical concepts and many practical example sentences.

Coming back to our current topic, spotting an adverb is easy. More often than not, in Hindi grammar, adverbs come right before the verb. That means the adverb is immediately followed by the related verb. However, this doesn’t hold true in all cases.To be honest, there’s no specific pattern for forming adverbs in Hindi, such as adding a prefix or suffix. Each adverb in Hindi is completely different from each other adverb. So, basically, you’ll have to learn and memorize them. And what could give you a better head start than our rich and versatile vocabulary list?

Table of Contents

1. What are Adverbs in Hindi?
2. Types of Adverbs in Hindi
3. Adverbs of Time
4. Adverbs of Frequency
5. Adverbs of Place
6. Adverbs of Manner
7. Adverbs of Degree
8. Interrogative Adverbs
9. What are Adverb Clauses?
10. Placement of Adverbs in a Sentence
11. Conclusion

1. What are Adverbs in Hindi?

So, the first thing we’ll look at is what an adverb is in Hindi. In literal terms, the meaning of “adverb” in Hindi is क्रिया विशेषण (kriyaa visesan).

क्रिया (kriyaa) refers to a verb. Hence, a word which tell us the quality of verbs is known as क्रिया विशेषण (kriyaa visesan), or “adverb.”

Mind you that Indians are really expressive folks and love to paint their conversations with all sorts of adverbs. Being fluent in your use of the adverb in Hindi will give you a native feel and bring you closer to the local people. Thus, with this article, we’ll give you 100+ adverb examples in Hindi.

2. Types of Adverbs in Hindi

Now that you know the meaning of adverbs and the basic difference between adjectives and adverbs in Hindi, let’s look at the main types of adverb in Hindi.

• Adverbs of Time
• Adverbs of Frequency
• Adverbs of Place
• Adverbs of Manner
• Adverbs of Degree
• Interrogative Adverbs

These are the most fundamental types of adverb in Hindi, and we’ll be discussing each of them in the respective sub-headings below.

3. Adverbs of Time

To begin our Hindi adverbs list, let’s look at the adverb of time in Hindi. As the name indicates, these adverb words in Hindi tell us about when an action happened or happens. In the chart below, we’ve covered some of the most popular adverbs of time in Hindi and will show you how to use them in sentences.

1.

आज (aaj)

“Today”

कुनाल आज वापस जा रहा है। kuNaaL aaj vaapaS jaa rahaa hai. “Kunal is going back today.”

2.

हमेशा के लिए (hamesaa ke Liye)

“Forever”

मैं हमेशा के लिए तुम्हारे साथ रहना चाहती हूँ।  main hamesaa ke Liye Tumhaare SaaTH rahaNaa caahaTii huun. “I want to live with you forever.”

3.

समय के साथ (Samay ke SaaTH)

“Gradually” (Over time)

समय के साथ दोनों अच्छे दोस्त बन गए।  Samay ke SaaTH DoNon acche DoST baN gaye. “Gradually, they became good friends.”

4.

एक बार (ek baar)

“Once”

मैं एक बार लखनऊ गयी हूँ।  main ek baar LakhaNauu gayii huun. “I have been to Lucknow once.”

5.

दो बार (Do baar)

“Twice”

दादी को ये दवा दिन में दो बार लेनी है।  DaaDii ko ye Davaa DiN men Do baar LeNii hai. “Grandma has to take this medicine twice a day.”

6.

तीन बार (TiiN baar)

“Thrice”

उसने तीन बार मेरा फ़ोन काटा था।  uS Ne TiiN baar meraa foN kaataa THaa. “He hung up my call thrice.”

7.

कल / पिछले दिन (kaL) / (pichaLe DiN)

“Yesterday”

हमें वहाँ कल पहुंचना था। hamen vahaan kaL pahuncNaa THaa. “We had to reach there yesterday.”

8.

कल / अगले दिन (kaL) / (agaLe DiN)

“Tomorrow”

दीपा कल नहीं आएगी। Diipaa kaL Nahiin aayegii. “Deepa will not come tomorrow.”

9.

परसों (paraSon)

“A day before / after yesterday”

सबने परसों मिलने का प्लान बनाया है। Sab Ne paraSon miLaNe ka pLaaN baNaayaa hai. “Everyone has planned to meet the day after tomorrow.”

10.

पिछले साल (pichaLe SaaL)

“Last year”

वो हादसा पिछले साल हुआ था। vo haaDaSaa pichaLe SaaL huaa THaa. “That terrible accident happened last year.”

11.

पिछले हफ़्ते (pichaLe hafTe)

“Last week”

उमा पिछले हफ़्ते से बीमार है। umaa pichaLe hafTe Se biimaar hai. “Uma has been ill since last week.”

12.

जल्दी (jaLDii)

“Soon”

हम जल्दी कोई रास्ता निकाल लेंगे। ham jaLDii koii raaSTaa NikaaL Lenge. “We would soon find a way.”

13.

देर से (Der Se)

“Late”

देर से आने के लिए माफ़ी चाहता हूँ। Der Se aaNe ke Liye maafii caahaTaa huun. “I apologize for coming late.”

14.

सबसे पहले (Sab Se pehLe)

“Firstly”

हमने सबसे पहले चाय पी। hamaNe Sab Se pahaLe caay pii. “Firstly, we had tea.”

15.

शुरुआत में (suruaaT men)

“Initially”

शुरुआत में तो सब कुछ ठीक चल रहा था।  suruaaT men To Sab kuch thiik caL rahaa THaa. “Initially, everything was going fine.”

16.

अभी (abhii)

“Right now”

शिवम अभी कहाँ मिलेगा ? sivam abhii kahaan miLegaa. “Where can I find Shivam right now?”

17.

अगली बार  (agaLii baar)

“Next time”

मैं आपको अगली बार लेने ज़रूर आऊंगा।  main aapako agaLii baar LeNe zaruur aauungaa. “I will surely come to pick you up next time.”

18.

तुरंत (TuranT)

“Immediately”

डॉक्टर ने दादाजी को तुरंत अस्पताल में भर्ती कर लिया। dauktar Ne DaaDaajii ko TuranT aSpaTaaL men bharTii kar Liyaa. “The doctor immediately admitted Grandpa into the hospital.”

19.

अभी तक (abhii Tak)

“Yet”

मेहमान अभी तक नहीं आये हैं। mehamaaN abhii Tak Nahiin aaye hain. “The guests have not yet arrived.”

20.

आज रात (aaj raaT)

“Tonight”

हम सब आज रात शादी में जा रहे हैं। ham Sab aaj raaT saaDii men jaa rahe hain. “We are going to a wedding tonight.”

21.

कल रात (kaL raaT)

“Last night”

मैं कल रात पढ़ रहा था। main kaL raaT padh rahaa THaa. “I was studying last night.”

22.

कल सुबह (kaL Subah)

“Tomorrow morning”

लीला कल सुबह लौटेगी। LiiLaa kaL Subah Lautegii. “Leela will return tomorrow morning.”

23.

पहले ही (pahaLe hii)

“Already”

बच्चे पहले ही सो चुके हैं। bacce pahaLe hii So cuke hain. “The kids are already asleep.”

24.

आजकल (aajakaL)

“Currently” / “Nowadays”

रोहन आजकल काफ़ी चुप रहता है। rohaN aajakaL kaafii cup rahaTaa hai. “Rohan is really quiet nowadays.”

25.

बिलकुल अभी (biLkuL abhii)

“Just now”

मैच बिलकुल अभी शुरू हुआ है। maic biLkuL abhii suru huaa hai. “The match has just now started.”

4. Adverbs of Frequency

After time adverbs, another significant type is the adverb of frequency in Hindi. The term is self-explanatory. These adverbs tell us the frequency with which an action takes place, whether that be daily, weekly, or never.

26.

कभी नहीं (kabhii Nahiin)

“Never”

मैं ये बात कभी नहीं भूलूंगा। main ye baaT kabhii Nahiin bhuuLuungaa. “I will never forget this.”

27.

कभी-कभी (kabhii-kabhii)

“Sometimes”

तुम कभी-कभी मिलने भी आ जाया करो। Tum kabhii-kabhii miLaNe bhii aa jaayaa karo. “You should come and visit us sometimes.”

28.

बहुत कम (bahuT kam)

“Rarely”

यहाँ बारिश बहुत कम होती है। yahaan baaris bahuT kam hoTii hai. “It rarely rains here.”

29.

आमतौर पर / अमूमन (aamaTaur par) / (amuumaN)

“Usually”

मैं आमतौर पर शाकाहारी भोजन खाना पसंद करता हूँ। main aamaTaur par saakaahaarii bhojaN khaaNaa paSanD karaTaa huun. “I usually like to have vegetarian meals.”

30.

अक़्सर (aqSar)

“Often”

सुनील अक़्सर बीमार हो जाता है। SuNiiL aqSar biimaar ho jaaTaa hai. “Sunil often falls ill.”

31.

लगातार (LagaaTaar)

“Consistently”

भारतीय टीम लगातार अच्छा प्रदर्शन कर रही है। bhaaraTiy tiim LagaaTaar acchaa praDarsaN kar rahii hai. “The Indian team is consistently performing well.”

32.

हमेशा (hamesaa)

“Always”

ये लिफ़्ट हमेशा ख़राब रहती है। ye Lift hamesaa kharaab rahaTii hai. “This lift is always out of order.”

33.

हर वक़्त / हर समय (har vaqT) / (har Samay)

“All the time”

बच्चे हर वक़्त शोर करते रहते हैं।  bacce har vaqT sor karaTe rahaTe hain. “The kids make noise all the time.”

34.

हर दिन (har DiN)

“Every day”

टीचर हर दिन स्कूल आती हैं। tiicar har DiN SkuuL aaTii hain. “The teacher comes to school every day.”

35.

हर हफ़्ते (har hafTe)

“Every week”

हम हर हफ़्ते सब्ज़ी ख़रीदते हैं। ham har hafTe Sabzii khariiDaTe hain. “We buy vegetables every week.”

36.

हर महीने (har mahiiNe)

“Every month”

मैं हर महीने पुस्तकालय जाती हूँ। main har mahiiNe puSTakaaLay jaaTii huun. “I go to the library every month.”

37.

हर साल (har SaaL)

“Every year”

हम हर साल घूमने जाते हैं। ham har SaaL ghuumaNe jaaTe hain. “We go on a trip every year.”

5. Adverbs of Place

You know, it’s not just enough to know the difference between adjectives and adverbs in Hindi. When it comes to adverbs of place, it’s natural to get confused between adverbs and prepositions, too!

So, what’s the mantra? Well, it all boils down to this. A preposition will always need an object to count on, whereas this is not the case with adverbs of place. The adverbs do not depend on an object to form a complete sentence.

Let’s check out the most useful adverbs of place and learn their usage in a sentence.

38.

यहाँ / इधर (yahaan) / (iDHar)

“Here”

कृपया, यहाँ आइये। kripayaa, yahaan aaiye. “Please, come here.”

39.

वहां / उधर (vahaan) / (uDHar)

“There”

सभी प्रतियोगी उधर बैठे हैं। Sabhii praTiyogii uDHar baithe hain. “All the contestants are sitting there.”

40.

इस तरफ़ (iS Taraf)

“This side”

तुम इस तरफ़ आ सकते हो। Tum iS Taraf aa SakaTe ho. “You can come to this side.”

41.

उस तरफ़ (uS Taraf)

“That side”

उस तरफ़ मत देखो। uS Taraf maT Dekho. “Don’t look to that side.”

42.

हर जगह (har jagah)

“Everywhere”

तुम्हें शाहरुख़ के प्रशंसक हर जगह मिल जायेंगे। Tumhen saaharukh ke prasaNSak har jagah miL jaayenge. “You can find the Shahrukh fans everywhere.”

43.

अंदर (anDar)

“Inside”

मरीज़ को अंदर भेजिए। mariiz ko aNDar bhejiye. “Send the patient inside.”

44.

बाहर (baahar)

“Outside”

डाकिया बाहर इंतज़ार कर रहा है। daakiyaa baahar iNTazaar kar rahaa hai. “The postman is waiting outside.”

45.

ऊपर (uupar)

“Up”

आप सब कृपया ऊपर देखिये। aap Sab kripayaa uupar Dekhiye. “All of you, please look up.”

46.

नीचे (Niice)

“Down”

कैलेंडर नीचे गिर गया। kaiLendar Niice gir gayaa. “The calendar fell down.”

47.

दूर (Duur)

“Away”

मैं यहाँ से दूर जाना चाहती हूँ। main yahaan Se Duur jaaNaa caahaTii hunn. “I want to go away from here.”

48.

पास (paaS)

“Near”

आग के पास मत जाना। aag ke paaS maT jaaNaa. “Don’t go near the fire.”

49.

ऊपरी मंज़िल (uuparii maNziL)

“Upstairs”

दादाजी ऊपरी मंज़िल पर आराम कर रहे हैं। DaaDaajii uuparii manziL par aaraam kar rahe hain. “Grandpa is resting upstairs.”

50.

निचली मंज़िल  (NicaLii maNziL)

“Downstairs”

पिताजी निचली मंज़िल पर खाना बना रहे हैं। piTaajii NicaLii manziL par khaaNaa baNaa rahe hain. “Father is cooking downstairs.”

51.

विदेश (viDes)

“Abroad”

क्या आप विदेश जाना चाहेंगे? kyaa aap viDes jaaNaa caahenge? “Would you like to go abroad?”

52.

शहर के बाहर (sehar ke baahar)

“Out of station”

माँ किसी काम से शहर के बाहर गयी हैं। maan kiSii kaam Se sahar ke baahar gayii hain. “Mom is out of station (on vacation) from work.”

53.

आस-पास (aaS-paaS)

“Around”

हमें दुकान के आस-पास ही रुकना है। hamen DukaaN ke aaS-paaS hii rukaNaa hai. “We have to stay around the shop.”

54.

कहीं भी (kahiin bhii)

“Anywhere”

आप मुझसे कहीं भी मिल सकते हैं।  aap mujh Se kahiin bhii miL SakaTe hain. “You can meet me anywhere.”

55.

दायें (Daayen)

“Right”

कार दाएं घूम गयी। kaar Daayen ghuum gayii. “The car turned right.”

56.

बाएं (baayen)

“Left”

सड़क पर बाएं चलो। Sadak par baayen caLo. “Walk left on the road.”

57.

सामने (SaamaNe)

“In front of”

वो मेरे सामने झगड़ रहे थे। vo mere SaamaNe jhagad rahe THe. “They were fighting in front of me.”

58.

पीछे (piiche)

“Behind”

सीमा रेस में पीछे रह गयी। Siimaa reS men piiche rah gayii. “Seema was left behind in the race.”

59.

आगे की ओर (aage kii or)

“Forward”

दो क़दम आगे की ओर आओ।  Do kaDam aage kii or aao. “Take two steps forward.”

60.

पीछे की ओर (piiche kii or)

“Backward”

तुम्हें पीछे की ओर जाना था। Tumhen piiche kii or jaaNaa THaa. “You had to go backward.”

6. Adverbs of Manner

Adverbs of manner are the words which show us how an action happened. Whether you touched the flower gently or entered the house haphazardly! Such types of clarity are brought to us by the adverb of manner in Hindi. So, are you ready to dive in? Let’s get going, because this is yet another very useful type of adverb in Hindi.

61.

धीरे (DHiire)

“Slowly”

पंखा धीरे चल रहा था। pankhaa DHiire caL rahaa THaa. “The fan was moving slowly.”

62.

जल्दी से (jaLDii Se)

“Quickly”

जली हुई जगह पे जल्दी से बर्फ़ रख दो। jaLii huii jagah pe jaLDii Se barf rakh Do. “Put some ice quickly on the burned area.”

63.

चालाकी से (caaLaakii Se)

“Cleverly”

दिनेश चालाकी से आगे की सीट पर बैठ गया। DiNes caaLaakii Se aage kii Siit par baith gayaa. “Dinesh cleverly took the front seat.”

64.

जानबूझ कर (jaaN buujh kar)

“Willfully”

रोहन ने जानबूझ कर ये बात छिपाई। rohaN Ne jaaN buujh kar ye baaT chipaayii. “Rohan willfully kept it a secret.”

65.

कुशलता से (kusaLTaa Se)

“Skillfully”

पायलट ने बड़ी कुशलता से हवाई जहाज़ को ज़मीन पर उतारा। paayaLat Ne badii kusaLaTaa Se havaai jahaaz ko zamiiN par uTaaraa. “The pilot landed the plane skillfully.”

66.

दो टूक (Do tuuk)

“Bluntly”

इंटरव्यू में अधिकारी ने दो टूक तरीक़े से बात की। iNtarvyuu men aDHikaari Ne Do tuuk Tariiqe Se baaT ki. “The officer talked bluntly during the interview.”

67.

मुख्यतः (mukhyaTah)

“Mainly”

मीटिंग मुख्यतः अगले महीने के सेल्स टारगेट के बारे में रहेगी।  miiting mukhyaTah agaLe mahiiNe ke SeLS taaraget ke baare men rahegii. “The meeting will be mainly about next month’s sales target.”

68.

अचानक (acaaNak)

“Suddenly”

बच्चा अचानक से रोने लगा।  baccaa acaaNak Se roNe Lagaa. “The child started crying suddenly.”

69.

ऊँची आवाज़ में (uuNcii aavaaz men)

“Loudly”

कल रात पड़ोसियों ने बहुत ही ऊँची आवाज़ में गाने बजाये थे।  kaL raat padoSiyon Ne bahuT hii uuncii aavaaz men gaaNe bajaaye THe. “Last night, the neighbors played music loudly.”

70.

आलस में (aaLaS men)

“Lazily”

मुझे रविवार का दिन आलस में बिताना पसंद है।  mujhe ravivaar kaa DiN aaLaS men biTaaNaa paSanD hai. “I like to spend my Sunday lazily.”

71.

किसी भी तरह (kiSii bhii Tarah)

“Anyhow”

आप लोगों को किसी भी तरह ये प्रोजेक्ट पूरा करना है।  aap Logon ko kiSii bhii Tarah ye projekt puuraa karaNaa hai. “You have to complete this project anyhow.”

72.

किसी तरह (kiSii Tarah)

“Somehow”

सुमित ने किसी तरह अपने पिता को मना लिया। SumiT Ne kiSii Tarah apaNe piTaa ko maNaa Liyaa. “Sumit somehow convinced his father.”

73.

बिना ही (biNaa hii)

“Without”

राज कुछ खाये बिना ही मूवी देखने चला गया।  raaj kuch khaaye biNaa hii muuvii DekhaNe caLaa gayaa. “Raj went to the movie without eating anything.”

74.

धीमे से (DHiime Se)

“Gently”

कृपया, इस पौधे को धीमे से वहां रख देना।  kripayaa, iS pauDHe ko DHiime Se vahaan rakh DeNaa. “Please, put this plant there gently.”

75.

ख़ूबसूरती से (khuubaSuuraTi Se)

“Beautifully”

रेखा ने बहुत ही ख़ूबसूरती से उस बात को कहा।  rekhaa Ne bahuT hii khuubaSuuraTii Se uS baaT ko kahaa. “Rekha expressed her thoughts so beautifully.”

76.

नियम से (Niyam Se)

“Regularly”

स्वस्थ रहने के लिए, रोज़ नियम से कसरत करो।  SvaSTH rahaNe ke Liye, roz Niyam Se kaSaraT karo. “Exercise regularly to keep yourself healthy.”

77.

सफ़ाई से (Safaaii Se)

“Neatly”

उन क़ालीनों को सफ़ाई से रख दो।  uN kaaLiiNon ko Safaai Se rakh Do. “Place those mats neatly.”

78.

प्यार से (pyaar Se)

“Lovingly”

टीचर ने बच्ची के चेहरे पर प्यार से हाथ फिराया।  tiicar Ne baccii ke cehare par pyaar Se haaTH phiraayaa. “The teacher caressed the child lovingly.”

79.

बेसब्री से (beSabrii Se)

“Eagerly”

हम सभी बेसब्री से मूवी शुरू होने का इंतज़ार कर रहे थे।  ham Sabhii beSabrii Se muuvii suru hoNe kaa inTazaar kar rahe THe. “We were all waiting eagerly for the movie to start.”

80.

धैर्य से (DHairy Se)

“Patiently”

कृपया, धैर्य से अपनी बारी का इंतज़ार करें। kripayaa, DHairy Se apaNii baarii kaa inTazaar karen. “Please, wait for your turn patiently.”

81.

आराम से (aaraam Se)

“Comfortably”

आराम से बैठ जाइये। aaraam Se baith jaaiye. “Please, sit comfortably.”

82.

अपने आप ही (apaNe aap hii)

“Automatically”

रेडियो अपने आप ही बंद हो गया।  radio apaNe aap hii baND ho gayaa. “The radio stopped working automatically.”

83.

बीच में ही (biic men hii)

“In the middle”

हेमा बातचीत के बीच में ही उठ कर चली गयी।  hemaa baaTaciiT ke biic men hii uth kar caLii gayii. “Hema left in the middle of the conversation.”

84.

समझदारी से (SamajhaDaarii Se)

“Wisely”

कोई भी फ़ैसला लेने से पहले समझदारी से सोच लेना। koii bhii faiSaLaa LeNe Se pahaLe SamajhaDaarii Se Soc LeNaa. “Think wisely before making any decision.”

85.

ध्यान से (DHyaaN Se)

“Carefully”

प्रश्नों को ध्यान से पढ़ें। prasNon ko DHyaaN Se padhen. “Read the questions carefully.”

86.

शांतिपूर्वक (saaNTipuurvak)

“Quietly”

सभी लोग मंदिर में शांतिपूर्वक बैठे थे। Sabhii Log maNDir men saaNTipuurvak baithe THe. “Everyone was sitting quietly in the temple.”

87.

ख़ुशी-ख़ुशी (khusii-khusii)

“Happily”

और फिर वे ख़ुशी ख़ुशी रहने लगे। aur phir ve khusii khusii rahaNe Lage. “And they lived happily ever after.”

88.

आसानी से (aaSaaNii Se)

“Easily”

तुम्हें इंजीनियरिंग कॉलेज में आसानी से दाख़िला मिल जायेगा। Tumhen iNjiiNiyaring kauLej men aaSaaNii Se DaakhiLaa miL jaayegaa. “You can easily get an admission into that engineering college.”

89.

सच में (Sac men)

“Really”

“क्या सीमा सच में शादी कर रही है?” kyaa Siimaa Sac men saaDii kar rahii hai? “Is Seema really getting married?”

90.

वाक़ई में (vaaqaii men)

“Literally”

पुनीत वाक़ई में बेहोश हो गया था। puNiiT vaaqaii men behos ho gayaa THaa. “Punit literally fainted there.”

91.

बुरी तरह से (burii Tarah Se)

“Badly”

यात्री बुरी तरह से घायल थे। yaaTrii burii Tarah Se ghaayaL THe. “The passengers were badly injured.”

92.

अच्छी तरह से  (acchii Tarah Se)

“Well”

सभी सामग्रियों को अच्छी तरह से मिलाएं। Sabhii Saamagriyon ko acchii Tarah Se miLaayen. “Mix all the ingredients well.”

93.

ढंग से (dhang Se)

“Properly”

अपनी लाइनें ढंग से याद करो। apaNii LaaiNen dhang Se yaaD karo. “Rehearse your lines properly.”

94.

साफ़ तौर पर (Saaf Taur par)

“Clearly”

अधिकारियों ने साफ़ तौर पर कुछ नहीं कहा। aDHikaariyon Ne Saaf Taur par kuch Nahiin kahaa. “The officers didn’t say anything clearly.”

95.

एक साथ (ek SaaTH)

“Together”

सभी रिश्तेदार एक साथ खड़े थे।  Sabhii risTeDaar ek SaaTH khade THe. “All the relatives were standing together.”

96.

साथ (SaaTH)

“With”

कल रात फ़िरोज़ दोस्तों के साथ घूम रहा था। kaL raaT firoz DoSTon ke SaaTH ghuum rahaa THaa. “Last night, Firoz was wandering around with his friends.”

97.

अकेले / अकेली  (akeLe / akeLii)

“Alone”

गीता पार्क में अकेली बैठी है। giiTaa paark men akeLii baithii hai. “Geeta is sitting alone in the park.”

7. Adverbs of Degree

Earlier in this article, we covered the adverb of frequency in Hindi. A bit similar to that is another category: adverbs of degree in Hindi. So what’s the difference between the two?

Well, the adverb of degree specifies the extent or amount of the action which is being talked about. The best way to understand this is with the help of our simple and useful Hindi adverbs examples below.

98.

केवल / सिर्फ़ (kevaL) / (Sirf)

“Only”

ये बच्चे सिर्फ़ गाना सुनना चाहते हैं। ye bacce Sirf gaaNaa SuNaNaa caahaTe hain. “These kids only want to listen to music.”

99.

बहुत (bahuT)

“A lot”

तुम अपनी बहन के बारे में बहुत बातें करते हो। Tum apaNii bahaN ke baare men bahuT baaTen karaTe ho. “You talk a lot about your sister.”

100.

कम (kam)

“Little” / “A bit”

जूली भारत के बारे में कम जानती है। juuLii bhaaraT ke baare men kam jaaNaTii hai. “Julie knows little about India.”

101.

ना के बराबर (Naa ke baraabar)

“Barely”

विजय क्लास में ना के बराबर आता है।  vijay kLaaS men Naa ke baraabar aaTaa hai. “Vijay barely comes to the class.”

102.

एक-एक करके (ek-ek karake)

“One by one”

अपनी समस्याओं को एक-एक करके सुलझाओ। apaNii SamaSyaaon ko ek-ek karake SuLajhaao. “Solve your problems one by one.”

103.

थोड़ा-थोड़ा करके (THodaa-THodaa karake)

“Little by little”

मिश्रण में थोड़ा-थोड़ा करके पानी डालो। misran men THodaa-THodaa karake paaNii daaLo. “Add the water little by little in the mixture.”

104.

की बजाय (kii bajaaye)

“Rather” / “Instead of”

तुम अपना वक़्त बर्बाद करने की बजाय पढ़ाई क्यों नहीं कर लेते? Tum apaNaa vaqT barbaaD karaNe kii bajaay padhaaii kyon Nahiin kar LeTe? “Why don’t you study instead of just wasting your time?”

105.

इतना  (iTaNaa)

“So”

देव को अपनी टीचर से इतना लगाव है। Dev ko apaNii tiicar Se iTaNaa Lagaav hai. “Dev is so attached to his teacher.”

106.

काफ़ी  (kaafii)

“Fairly”

प्रश्न पत्र काफ़ी आसान था। prasN paTr kaafii aaSaaN THaa. “The question paper was fairly easy.”

107.

लगभग (Lagabhag)

“Almost”

खाना लगभग तैयार है। khaaNaa Lagabhag Taiyaar hai. “The meal is almost ready!”

108.

ज़रूर (zaruur)

मेरे दोस्त आपसे मिलने ज़रूर आएंगे। mere DoST aap Se miLaNe zaruur aayenge. “My friends will certainly come and meet you.”

मेरे दोस्त आपसे मिलने ज़रूर आएंगे। mere DoST aap Se miLaNe zaruur aayenge. “My friends will certainly come and meet you.”

109.

शायद (saayaD)

“Probably”

आप शायद ग़लत जगह पर बैठ गए हैं।  aap saayaD gaLaT jagah par baith gaye hain. “You are probably sitting in the wrong place.”

110.

बेहद (behaD)

“Quite”

बच्चे सैंटा क्लॉज़ से मिलकर बेहद ख़ुश थे। bacce SaiNtaa kLauz Se miLakar behaD khus THe. “The kids were quite happy to meet Santa Claus.”

111.

बुरी तरह से (burii Tarah Se)

“Terribly”

मैं बुरी तरह से नाराज़ थी। main burii Tarah Se Naaraaz THii. “I was terribly upset.”

112.

“Not at all”

मुझे बुरा बिलकुल भी नहीं लगा। mujhe buraa biLkuL bhii Nahiin Lagaa. “I am not at all angry.”

मुझे बुरा बिलकुल भी नहीं लगा। mujhe buraa biLkuL bhii Nahiin Lagaa. “I am not at all angry.”

113.

पूरी तरह से (puurii Tarah Se)

“Completely”

ये मशीन पूरी तरह से बेकार हो चुकी है। ye masiiN puurii Tarah Se bekaar ho cukii hai. “This machine is completely out of order.”

114.

अंत में / आख़िरकार (aNT men) / (aakhirakaar)

“Finally”

आख़िरकार हमें वो बिल्ली मिल ही गयी।  aakhirakaar hamen vo biLLii miL hii gayii. “We finally found the cat.”

8. Interrogative Adverbs

The human mind is full of reasoning and curiosity. After all, this is what gives rise to the multitude of questions that surround us. When something happens, we naturally want to know why, how, where, and when it happened. Interrogative adverbs are those words which give us the power to pose questions and ask these things about an action.

115.

क्यों (kyon)

“Why”

कुसुम पार्टी में क्यों नहीं आयी थी ?  kuSum paartii men kyon Nahiin aayii THii? “Why did Kusum not come to the party?”

116.

कैसे (kaiSe)

“How”

ये सवाल तुमने कैसे हल किया ?  ye SavaaL Tum Ne kaiSe haL kiyaa? “How did you solve this question?”

117.

कब (kab)

“When”

पिताजी कब उठेंगे ? piTaajii kab uthenge? “When will Father wake up?”

118.

कहाँ (kahaan)

“Where”

चाबियाँ कहाँ रखी हैं ? caabiyaan kahaan rakhii hain? “Where are the keys?”

119.

कितनी देर से (kiTaNii Der Se)

“How long”

यश कितनी देर से सो रहा है? yas kiTaNii Der Se So rahaa hai? “How long has Yash been sleeping?”

120.

कितनी बार (kiTaNii baar)

“How many times”

तुम ने ये मूवी कितनी बार देखी है?  Tum Ne ye muuvii kiTaNii baar Dekhii hai? “How many times have you watched this movie?”

9. What are Adverb Clauses?

Another important term that you may have heard is “adverb clause” in Hindi. In order to become more familiar with it, let’s observe the concept more closely.

Adverb clauses are actually a group of words which specify the answers of interrogative adverbs. In short, this could be an adverb clause of condition in Hindi, an adverb clause of manner in Hindi, and so on.

But how do you recognize an adverb clause in Hindi? Here are some quick tips!

• An adverb clause will never be without a subject and verb.
• Adverb clauses alone can’t give complete meaning to the sentence.
• An adverb clause will always provide a potential answer to an interrogative adverb.

Yeah, this concept sounds a bit tiresome and confusing. But once we go through a few examples, you’ll be amazed at how easy it actually is.

Examples:

• बारिश रुकने के बाद घर जाना। (baaris rukaNe ke baaD ghar jaaNaa.)
  “Go home when the rain stops.”

• जब तुम्हें भूख लगे, तो मुझे बता देना। (jab Tumhen bhuukh Lage, To mujhe baTaa DeNaa.)
  “Let me know whenever you feel hungry.”

• मैं तभी सोऊंगी जब ये फ़िल्म ख़त्म हो जाएगी। (main Tabhii Souungii jab ye fiLm khaTm ho jaayegii.)
  “I will sleep only when this movie is finished.”

• ख़ूब मेहनत करो ताकि तुम ज़िंदगी में आगे बढ़ सको। (khuub mehaNaT karo Taaki Tum zinDagii men aage badh Sako.)
  “Work hard so that you can progress in life.”

• मैं ये कार ख़रीद लूंगी अगर तुम मुझे कुछ पैसे दे दो तो। (main ye kaar khariiD Luungii agar Tum mujhe kuch paiSe De Do To.)
  “I will buy this car if you can lend me some money.”

Wasn’t that simple! Now, let’s move on to another crucial aspect of adverbs in Hindi grammar: the placement of adverbs in a sentence.

10. Placement of Adverbs in a Sentence

In Hindi sentences, adverbs come between the subject and verb. Usually, the adverb comes before the verb; however, sometimes, an object may be put between the adverb and verb. 

We would also like to bring to your attention that, similar to the English language, an adverb clause in Hindi may also come at the beginning or end of a sentence.

Below are a few example sentences to show the different placements of adverbs in Hindi sentences.

1 – Adverb Before Verb

• तुमने मुझे एक बार में पहचान लिया। (Tum Ne mujhe ek baar men pahacaaN Liyaa.)
  “You recognized me at once.”

Here, the adverb is “at once,” or एक बार में (ek baar men), which comes just before the verb “recognized,” or पहचान लिया (pah caaN Liyaa).

2 – Adverb -> Object -> Verb

• मुझे जल्दी घर पहुंचना है। (mujhe jaLDii ghar pahuncNaa hai.)
  “I have to reach home early.”

Here, the sequence is: 

1. The adverb “early,” or जल्दी (jaLDii)

2. The object “home,” or घर (ghar)

3. The verb “have to reach,” or पहुंचना है (pahuncNaa hai)

3 – Adverb at the Beginning

• आख़िरकार, हमें वो बिल्ली मिल ही गयी। (aakhirakaar, hamen vo biLLii miL hii gayii.)
  “We finally found the cat.”

Here, the adverb is “finally,” or आख़िरकार (aakhirkaar), which is the first word in the Hindi sentence.

11. Conclusion

Whoa! We must say that Hindi adverbs are nothing less than a wonderful rollercoaster ride. Don’t you feel the same? Well, from learning what adverbs are to covering all the main types of adverbs, we thoroughly enjoyed sharing each and every concept with you.

So, which one was your favorite? Did you like adverbs of manner better, or did the adverbs of frequency interest you more? We’d love to hear you out in the comment box below. You can also let us know if there’s still an adverb in Hindi you want to learn!  

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