What are some of the most commonly used ad useful Hindi words that I should learn before traveling to India? I need a small list of courtesy expressions that I can use. I have tried looking on Google Translate, but the translations don't really make a lot of sense. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
There are many common words in Hindi that one should learn before travelling to India, but one of the most common word that one should know is Namaste.
Most Frequently Used Hindi Words are Namaste means Hai Paani means Water Ghar means House Subha means Morning Raat means Night
Namaste= a form of greeting like hello Aap kaise hain= how are you? Dhanyawaad= thank you! Main theek hoon= I am fine. Maaf kijiye = I am sorry. Yeh kitne ka hai?= How much this costs? Woh kya hai?= What is that?
I don't know Hindi, but I'm sure be interested to learn a few expressions, too. It will definitely help me should I get the opportunity to travel there? If someone can help with the translation. It will be much appreciated. Among the expressions I'd like to know is as follows: Do you speak English? = Where can I find taxi/bus? = Where is the nearest bathroom?= Where can I get something to eat?= Do you take credit cards? I'm lost. = I need help. = These are just a few, but I think it will help any foreign tourist get by. TIA
I can can read,write and speak Hindi. However my skills are rudimentary. My main source of Hindi language is Bollywood. Later,I went to a college in India and sharpened my Hindi language skills. One of the complicated things in Hindi language, according to me is gender. In Hindi vehicle is a masculine word and train is a feminine word. You can get a help on guide book such as Lonely Planet.
Translating for @tabby Do you speak English? = Kya app angrezi bolte he? Where can I find taxi/bus? = Taxi/bus kahan milega? Where is the nearest bathroom?= Yaha paas me bathroom kaha he? Where can I get something to eat?= Khane ke liye kaha milega? Do you take credit cards? = Kya aap credit card lete he? I'm lost. = Me kho gaya hu. I need help. = Mujhe madad ki zarurat he
Thank you very much @thedeatheater1410 ! I'm sure these expressions will help those planning to travel to India at least get by. Here are some other travel expressions that might also be helpful: I would like to rent a car. = Do you have any cars available? Where's the information desk? What time will the train to ______ leave? How many stops before ____? TIA to those who will reply.
I can help with the first two, they are a little simpler. I am not sure how to ask the second two, but I can see how it would be good to know. I think it is important to at least try to talk a little bit in peoples native language. You cannot always expect people to come to you. I would like to rent a car = main ek kaar kirae par lena chaahenge Do You Have any cars available - aap kisee bhee kaar upalabdh hai?
I would like to rent a car. = Mujhe ek car bhade pe lena he. Do you have any cars available? = Kya appke paas koi car bhade pe mil sakta he? Where's the information desk? = Jaankari ke liye kaha jana padega? What time will the train to ______ leave? = ___ ki train kab nikalegi? How many stops before ____? ___ ke pehle kitne stations/stops he?
Well just like any language or expression that you have to learn when you travel, I think the most common and the best one for me was where is the bathroom and how much. I was really confused when it came to payments when I was over there, so that might be factoring into my thinking of why how much was so important, because I found myself saying that one a lot.
