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Thinking of getting your treatment in Delhi-NCR (Delhi<\/a>, Gurugram<\/a>, Noida<\/a> and Faridabad)? You have come to the right page. India<\/a> is a vast country with several spoken languages. Hindi is one of them. While other languages may carry state-wise popularity, Hindi stands as an exception. It carries regional popularity. The language is spoken widely in the northern part of India. Moreover, Hindi also has a nationwide acceptance. You will find people speaking Hindi in almost all the corners of the land.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Knowing a foreign language is always advantageous while traveling. Even a few words are enough to give you an upper hand while visiting another country. The same goes for Hindi. India is a hospitable country that welcomes tourists, embracing their language with open arms. While you will be provided with a translator by us (although that won’t be necessary if you speak English), knowing the essential Hindi words and phrases for traveling to India will only increase the charm of your treatment journey.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In this article, we will teach you some essential Hindi words and phrases for traveling to India that you can use. Keep on reading, and be ready for surprises!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hindi is a fun language. You will find many words similar to Hindi in foreign languages like Thai, Korean, Swedish, etc. Although India is home to 22 languages, and most travelers can get by only speaking English, learning Hindi can help you explore Indian culture in a new depth. GoMedii has compiled a list of basic hindi words and phrases for traveling to India. These essentials phrases will help you navigate through the local population with ease.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Shashay your way and experience the finest offerings of Delhi!<\/p>\n

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1. Namaste<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0<\/span>Nuh-muh-stay<\/span><\/em>\u00a0–\u00a0<\/span>\u0928\u092e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0947<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Namaste<\/span><\/em>\u00a0means\u00a0<\/span>Hello<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0in Hindi. The meaning behind this word, just like our Indian culture, is beautiful. Namaste means “I bow to the God within you.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Theek-hai<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0<\/span>Teek-hay<\/span><\/em>\u00a0–\u00a0<\/span>\u0920\u0940\u0915 \u0939\u0948<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Theek Hai<\/span><\/em>\u00a0means\u00a0<\/span>okay<\/span><\/strong>. You can use this word to show that you agree with something or understand it. Interestingly, theek hai can also ask whether you understand something or are okay. You can draw parallels with the French phrase\u00a0<\/span>\u00c7a va<\/span><\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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For example,<\/span><\/h4>\n

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Person 1:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u00c7a va?<\/span><\/p>\n

Person 2:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u00c7a va.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Similarly,<\/span><\/p>\n

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Person 1:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Theek hai? (Are you okay, or do you understand)<\/span><\/p>\n

Person 2:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Theek hai. (I am okay or okay, or I understand).<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Han<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0<\/span>Hanh\u00a0<\/span><\/em>–\u00a0<\/span>\u0939\u093e\u0902<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Han<\/span><\/em>\u00a0means\u00a0<\/span>yes<\/span><\/strong>. You can use this word if you are agreeing with someone. You can even use Han with Theek Hai, depending on the context. For example,<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hindi: Han, theek hain.<\/span><\/p>\n

English (Translation): Yes, I understand.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Nhi<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0<\/span>Nuh-heen<\/span><\/em>\u00a0–\u00a0<\/span>\u0928\u0939\u0940\u0902<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Nhi<\/span><\/em>\u00a0means\u00a0<\/span>no<\/span><\/strong>. In Hinglish (A combination where Hindi is written in Latin script), Nhi has more than one spelling, such as nahi and nahin. All mean the same – No.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5. Dhanyavad <\/span><\/strong>–\u00a0<\/span>Dhan-yah-vad<\/span><\/em>\u00a0–\u00a0<\/span>\u0927\u0928\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0935\u093e\u0926 or Shukriya –\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Sho-kri-yuh<\/span><\/em>\u00a0– \u0936\u0941\u0915\u094d\u0930\u093f\u092f\u093e\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Shukriya or Dhanyawad<\/span><\/em>\u00a0means\u00a0<\/span>Thankyou<\/span><\/strong>. Technically speaking, northern India speaks Hindustani, a combination of Hindi and Urdu. But don’t let that make you worry. Both Hindi and Urdu have many similarities. But in everyday life, many tend to interchange Hindustani and Hindi.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Shukriya is an Urdu word, while Dhanyawad is a Hindi word. You can use both while conversing with the locals in India. This is one of the basic hindi words and phrases for traveling to India<\/span><\/p>\n

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6. Aap kaise hain? –<\/span>\u00a0Aap – kae-sae – hae?<\/span><\/em>\u00a0– \u0906\u092a \u0915\u0948\u0938\u0947 \u0939\u0948\u0902?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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It is a polite version of “<\/span>How are you<\/span><\/strong>?<\/strong>” This phrase is used formally when you want to inquire about someone’s well-being. It is more respectful and is generally used when conversing with someone who is either older than you or an acquaintance.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The informal way of asking the same question is, “Tum kaise ho? – toum kae-sae ho?<\/em>. But we recommend you to use the first one.<\/span><\/p>\n

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7. Aap ka naam kya hai? – <\/span>Aap – ka – naam – kiya – hae?<\/span><\/em>\u00a0– \u0906\u092a \u0915\u093e \u0928\u093e\u092e \u0915\u094d\u092f\u093e \u0939\u0948\u0902?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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This phrase means, “<\/span>What’s your name<\/span><\/strong>?”. It is a formal way of asking someone’s name and can be used when speaking to an elder or an acquaintance. You can also answer this question by saying –<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mera naam ____ hai<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0<\/span>mae-ra – naam<\/span><\/em>\u00a0– _____ hae, meaning my name is.<\/span><\/p>\n

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8. Aap kaha ja rahe hai? – <\/span>Aap – ka-ha – jaa – ra-hae – hae?<\/span><\/em>\u00a0– \u0906\u092a \u0915\u0939\u093e \u091c\u093e \u0930\u0939\u0947 \u0939\u0948\u0902?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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You can use this phrase to ask someone where they are going. This more formal approach shows respect toward the person being asked. If you are being asked this question, you can answer by saying,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mai bahar ja rahi hu<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0<\/span>mae – ba-ha-r – ja – ra-hi – ho<\/span><\/em>, meaning I am going out.<\/span><\/p>\n

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9. Washroom Kaha hain? – <\/span>Washroom – ka-ha – hae?<\/span><\/em> – \u0935\u093e\u0936\u0930\u0942\u092e \u0915\u0939\u093e\u0901 \u0939\u0948\u0902 ?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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This phrase means “where is the washroom?<\/strong>“. In English, the sentence structure is Subject-Verb or Adverb-Object. To explain, let’s take the example of the above sentence. No subject is required here, as an interrogative adverb is used, followed by the object in question. But in Hindi, it’s the opposite, as the object comes first when asking a question.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You can use the same format to inquire about other places as well. We are giving a few examples to help you with essential yet\u00a0basic hindi words and phrases for traveling to India. They are:<\/span><\/p>\n

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