15 Essential Hindi words and phrases to know before travelling to India

India offers enthralling experiences that arguably cannot be experienced in any part of the world!

In order to experience better discoveries in this ancient country, it can be wise to memories a few local Hindi words and phrases. It will not just ease your journey in India but will also give you a fresh perspective of the country.

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In India, Hindi is one of the Primary languages along with English. A majority Indian population can understand and converse in Hindi.

Further, the joy of travelling and conversing in their local language is a great joy. Hence, we have brought to you a list of easy to remember Hindi words and phrases -

• नमस्ते (Namaste) — Hello! (Example: Namaste, Aap Kaise hai?)
• आप कैसे है? (Aap Kaise hai?) — How are you? (Example: Namaste, Aap Kaise hai?)
• मैं ठीक हूँ (Main theek hu): I am Good/Fine (Example: Mai theek hu, Dhanyavad)
• धन्यवाद (Dhanyavad) — Thank You (Example: Main Theek Hu, Dhanyavad)
• हाँ (Haan): Yes (Example: Haan, Main Yahan Pehli Baar Aaya Hu)
• मैं यहाँ पहली बार आया हूँ (Main Yahan Pehli Baar Aaya Hu): I am here for the first time here (Example: Main Yahan Pehli Baar Aaya Hu)
• नहीं (Nahi): No (Example: Nahi, mujhe ye nahi chahiye )
• मुझे ये नहीं चाहिए (Mujhe ye nahi chahiye): No, I don’t want this (Example: Nahi, mujhe ye nahi chahiye)
• कितना हुआ? (Kitna hua?): How much? (Example: Kitna hua iska? how much for this)
• कितनी दूर है? (Kitna Door hai?): How far is it? (Example: Taj Mahal kitna door hai?)
• थोड़ा (Thoda): A little (Example: Maine thoda Hindi Seekha hai | I have learned a little Hindi)
• बहुत अच्छा (Bahaut Accha): Very Good (Example: Taj Mahal Bahaut Accha hai | Taj Mahal is very good)
• मेरा नाम……….है (Mera Naam……….Hai): My name is…….. (Example: Mera Naam Alex hai, aapka naam kya hai?)
• आपका नाम क्या है? (Aapka Naam Kya Hai?): What is your name (Example: Mera Naam Alex hai, aapka naam kya hai?)
• मुझे ये चाहिए (Mujhe Yeh Chahiye): I want this (Example: Ye bahaut accha hai, mujhe yeh chahiye | this is very good, I want this).

The above mentioned Hindi words and phrases will help you communicate better with the local Indians and will make your India tour experience a seamless one.

If you are planning your India tour soon, do consult with our travel advisor Mr. Nitesh Jain.