Here are some basics Hindi words. Because when traveling to a foreign country with a very different culture and a very different language, it's best to know some common basic words!
The upsides of knowing how to say hello, thank you, goodbye, yes, no and many more basic words, is that it makes you not look like a gullible tourist. It makes you seem friendly, knowledgeable, and interested. Also knowing how to order two cold beers and knowing how to you like your drinks and/or food, makes your stay so much more enjoyable. The locals and the staff will deeply appreciate it when you as a tourist are trying your best to learn their language and culture. You will see people opening up and smiling big when you are speaking their tongue.
Learning a new language is very hard, but learning a couple of basics is easy. So, to help our fellow free birds along, here are the 25 Hindi words and phrases for traveling through India;
The very basics of Hindi
Hello = Namasjkar (or Namaste or Ram Ram)
Goodmorning = Suprabhat
Yes = Haan
No = Nahin
Thanks = Dhanyavaad
Goodbye = Alavida
Counting to 5 in Hindi
Greetings
How are you = Tum kaisee hoo?
Very good = Bahut acche
Oke = Achccha
Sorry = Khed
You're welcome = Krpaya
Cheers= Chiyars
Beautiful = Sundar
Perfect = Uttam
We need
Supermarkt = Super bajaar
Hotel = Hootal
Toilet = Shaucaalay
Doctor = Chikitsak
Help = Madad
The essentials
Water = Paanee
Coffee = Kophee
Beer = Biyar
Tea = Chay
Instant smile
Our first language is not Hindi, so if we have made a mistake, please let us know (info@freebirdsmagazine.com). We have used the Mondly learning app to help us with these words and we have tried to make this list as accurate as possible.
Before you go to India, please don´t underestimate how important it is to have the right travel insurance. We recommend World Nomads or Safety Wings!
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