Basic Greetings in Hindi
Welcome to your first Hindi lesson! We will start with greetings and introductions. Let's learn some basic ways to greet people.
The most common way to say "Hello" or "Hi" in Hindi is:
नमस्ते is used both for "hello" and "goodbye." It's a very versatile greeting. You can also use this greeting with a slight bow or with folded hands. This gesture shows respect.
If you want to say "Good morning," you can say:
Similarly, to say "Good evening," you would say:
संध्या means "evening."
Introducing Yourself
Now that you know some basic greetings, let's learn how to introduce yourself.
To say "My name is...", you can use:
Replace the "..." with your name. For example, if your name is "John," you would say:
To ask someone "What is your name?", you can say:
Simple Questions
Let's learn some other simple questions and answers.
To ask "How are you?", you can say:
कैसे means "how". Note that this is a more formal way to ask. A casual way to ask "How are you" is क्या हाल है?
To answer, "I am fine," you can say:
These are just a few ways to start greetings and introductions in Hindi. Keep practicing!