Learn Hindi in 30 Minutes - ALL the Basics You Need

Summary

In this Hindi language learning video, Prerna introduces essential expressions for beginners, such as greetings, introductions, and polite phrases. Viewers learn how to say 'hello' (Namaste), introduce themselves, and express gratitude with 'dhanyavad' or 'shukriya.' The video also covers how to ask if someone speaks English, how to apologize, and how to count from 1 to 100. Practical phrases for everyday situations, like shopping and asking for prices, are also taught. With a mix of formal and informal speech, this lesson is designed to help viewers start communicating confidently in Hindi.

Takeaways

• 😀 Namaste is the most common greeting in Hindi, equivalent to 'hello' or 'goodbye'. It is used at any time of the day and is associated with Indian culture. A slightly more formal version is 'Namaskar'.
• 😀 To introduce yourself in Hindi, use 'Namaste', followed by 'Mera naam' (my name) and your name, and conclude with 'milker khushi hui' (nice to meet you).
• 😀 When thanking someone in Hindi, 'dhanyavad' is formal, while 'shukriya' is more colloquial. You can add 'bohot' to say 'thank you very much'.
• 😀 Indians typically do not use 'you're welcome' in the same way as in English. Instead, responses like 'Swagat hai' (welcome) or 'koi baat nahi' (it's nothing) are common.
• 😀 The word 'Namaste' comes from Sanskrit and literally means 'I salute you'. It can be used for both greetings and farewells, though other parting phrases like 'Alvida' (goodbye) are also used.
• 😀 'Do you speak English?' in Hindi can be asked formally as 'Kya aap angrezi bolte hain?' (for men) or 'Kya aap angrezi bolti hain?' (for women), and informally as 'Tum angrezi bolte ho?' (for boys) or 'Tum angrezi bolti ho?' (for girls).
• 😀 To apologize in Hindi, use 'maaf kijiye' (forgive me), which is formal. The informal version is 'maaf karo' or 'shama karo' (I'm sorry). The phrase 'koi baat nahi' can be used to reply to an apology.
• 😀 Hindi numbers from 1 to 10: 1 - ek, 2 - do, 3 - teen, 4 - char, 5 - paanch, 6 - che, 7 - saat, 8 - aath, 9 - nau, 10 - das.
• 😀 For compound numbers (e.g., 34), the structure is a combination of the unit and tens places, such as 'chauntees' (34) or 'paachanve' (95), making use of the root number in both parts.
• 😀 When shopping in India, to ask the price of an item, say 'Yeh kitne ka hai?' (How much is this?). To refer to multiple items, use 'yeh' for singular or 'yeh' (plural) depending on the context.

Q & A

What is the easiest way to introduce yourself in Hindi?

The easiest way to introduce yourself in Hindi is by saying 'Namaste,' followed by 'Mera naam' (my name) and then your name, and ending with 'milker khushi hui' (nice to meet you).

How do you express gratitude in Hindi?

To say 'thank you' in Hindi, you can use 'dhanyavad.' To emphasize, you can add 'bohot' (very much), making it 'bohot dhanyavad.' Another common expression for thank you is 'shukriya.'

What is the difference between 'dhanyavad' and 'shukriya'?

'Dhanyavad' is a more formal, Sanskrit-based word for thank you, while 'shukriya' is a more informal, colloquial expression derived from Urdu.

What should you say when someone thanks you in Hindi?

You can reply with 'Swagat hai' (you're welcome) or 'Koi baat nahi' (it's nothing). These are polite responses when someone thanks you.

What is a common greeting in Hindi?

A common greeting in Hindi is 'Namaste,' which means 'I salute you.' It can be used at any time of the day and is a friendly or formal way to greet someone.

How do you ask if someone speaks English in Hindi?

To ask if someone speaks English, you can say 'Aap angrezi bolte hain?' for formal situations (when speaking to a man or a woman) and 'Tum angrezi bolte ho?' for informal situations.

How do you say 'goodbye' in Hindi?

The simplest way to say goodbye is 'Namaste.' You can also say 'Alvida,' which is used for long goodbyes, or 'Fir milenge,' which means 'see you again.'

What is the polite way to apologize in Hindi?

To apologize formally, you say 'Maf kijiye' (please forgive me). A more informal apology would be 'Maaf karo' or 'Shama karo,' both of which mean 'I am sorry.'

How do you count from 1 to 10 in Hindi?

The numbers from 1 to 10 in Hindi are: 1 - 'Ek,' 2 - 'Do,' 3 - 'Teen,' 4 - 'Char,' 5 - 'Panch,' 6 - 'Che,' 7 - 'Saat,' 8 - 'Aath,' 9 - 'Nau,' 10 - 'Dus.'

How do you ask about the price of something in Hindi?

To ask the price of an item in Hindi, you can say 'Yeh kitne ka hai?' for a single item, or 'Yeh kitne ke hain?' for multiple items. You can also specify the item by saying 'Iska price kitna hai?' (How much is this?).