India is country with many cultures. The diversity you come across here is hard to find anywhere else. With sixth largest economy across the world, the country has immense business potential. Both Hindi & English are country’s official languages. So if you are planning to travel to India, these basic Hindi phrases might be helpful. For the more official purpose, you may go for certified language translation from Language Oasis. Now let’s look at the phrases:
1-नमस्कार namaskāra (Hello)
It is the phrase that you use to say “Hello.” Well if you meet someone for first –time, a “namaskāra” helps you break the ice.
2-आप कैसे/कैसी हैं? āpa kaise/ kaisī hain? How are you (male/female)
Yes, that’s the next phrase that you may use for further conversation. In all probability you may hear “I am fine” (मै अच्छा हूँ/mai acchā hūn/ मै अच्छी हूँ /mai acchī hūn). If the person you are talking to is inclined to speak further.
3- स्वागत svāgata Welcome
You are “Welcome” to India. That’s how you may get a warm welcome from your host. Indians typically welcome their guests with seasonal flowers so don’t get surprised if you get some.
4- आप क्या लेना पसंद करेंगे? āpa kya lena pasand karenge What will you like to take?
That’s how you may be asked for your choice of water, tea or any other drink. Tea is very common drink, and you be offered the same during any part of the year, whether it’s summer or winter. Although the taste of tea may vary as you travel from north to south. So if you like to take tea use the following phrase.
5- मैं चाय को पसंद करूंगा main chain ko pasanda karunga I’ll prefer tea
That’s how you express your preference for tea. Well if you change your mind and want to go for a coffee instead use मैं इसके बजाय कॉफी पसंद करूंगा main sake bajaay kophee pasand karoonga, I’ll prefer coffee instead.
6- धन्यवाद dhanyavāda Thank you
Once you have taken tea or coffee and you want to move ahead, you use “Thank you” to express your heartiest feelings.
7- नमस्ते namaste Goodbye
Ok, you want to leave on a positive note. Use the phrase “नमस्ते namaste Goodbye” and have concluded the conversation perfectly.
लेकिन कृपया मत भूलना lekin krpaya mat bhoolana But Please don’t forget…
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