Popular phrases every foreign traveller should know before going to india!
English is widely spoken in indian cities. But what about small towns and rural areas where generally people don't know much about english. So here are some words which will definitely help you to make some conversation with local people and make your journey easier.
- To greet someone:
Namaste: is a respectful form of greeting in Hindu custom, found in india & nepal.
Namaste is usually spoken with a slight bow and hands pressed together, palms touching and fingers pointing upwards, thumbs close to the chest.
Do you know english? :"KYA AAP ENGLISH JAANTE HO"
Kya(what) aap(you) english jaante(know)hai?
You can use this expression when you want to connect with the local people. So that he/she can help you
How are you?
Aap(you) Kaise(how) ho(are) i.e. "Aap kaise ho"
should generally be taken as a question, to which the reply is often, "Achaa hoon" which means "Very well, thank you!
Where is the bathroom?
"Bathroom kidhar hain"
Now asking this is a little bit of confusing one because in india and in some other countries, asking for bathroom means asking for toilet. SO, BE CAREFUL!
How much does this cost?
"Yeh kitne ka hain?" this expression is generally used during street shopping in india.
Can you help me!
which mean "kya(will) aap(you)meri(me)madad(help) kr skte hain " i.e."kya aap meri madad kar skte hain", this expression is generally used when you need help from the local, so that they can assist you.
Thank u!
which means "dhanyavaad" in hindi
-OTHER WORDS:-
Water: Paani
Hot: Garam
Cold: Thanda
Tea: Chai
Hope you guys will like this article.
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Here is the link of my youtube channel where you can watch travel,art,culture and social issue related videos in hindi.
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btw have you ever been to india?
still on the list! never been, so many places to go so little time hahah
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