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Say it likenamaste
English
Hello
Use itA respectful greeting that works at almost any time.
formalEssentials
Say it likehaan
English
Yes
Use itThe everyday affirmative.
casualEssentials
Say it likenahin
English
No
Use itA clear, neutral refusal.
casualEssentials
Say it likekripya
English
Please
Use itPolite and useful, though often omitted in casual speech.
formalEssentials
Say it likeshukriya
English
Thank you
Use itWarm and common in everyday conversation.
casualEssentials
Say it likebahut dhanyavaad
English
Thank you very much
Use itA more formal expression of gratitude.
formalEssentials
Say it likemaaf kijiye
English
Excuse me / sorry
Use itUse to get attention or apologise politely.
formalEssentials
Say it likekoi baat nahin
English
No problem
Use itA friendly response to an apology or thanks.
casualEssentials
Say it liketheek hai
English
Okay
Use itOne of the most useful confirmations.
casualEssentials
Local phraseमुझे समझ नहीं आया
Say it likemujhe samajh nahin aaya
English
I didn't understand
Use itSay this before asking someone to repeat or slow down.
formalEssentials
Say it likephir se kahiye
English
Please say that again
Use itA polite request for repetition.
formalEssentials
Local phraseथोड़ा धीरे बोलिए
Say it likethoda dheere boliye
English
Please speak a little slowly
Use itUseful when a conversation is moving too fast.
formalEssentials
Local phraseआपका नाम क्या है?
Say it likeaapka naam kya hai?
English
What is your name?
Use itA polite first-meeting question.
formalConnection
Local phraseमेरा नाम … है
Say it likemera naam … hai
English
My name is …
Use itAdd your name in the middle.
formalConnection
Say it likeaap kaise hain?
English
How are you?
Use itUse with strangers or elders.
formalConnection
Say it likemain theek hoon
English
I'm well
Use itThe standard reply to “How are you?”
casualConnection
Local phraseआप कहाँ से हैं?
Say it likeaap kahaan se hain?
English
Where are you from?
Use itCommon friendly small talk.
formalConnection
Say it likemain … se hoon
English
I'm from …
Use itAdd your country or city.
casualConnection
Local phraseआपसे मिलकर खुशी हुई
Say it likeaapse milkar khushi hui
English
Nice to meet you
Use itA warm close to an introduction.
formalConnection
Say it likekya haal hai?
English
How's it going?
Use itBest with people you already know.
casualConnection
Say it likesab badhiya?
English
Everything good?
Use itRelaxed, friendly check-in.
casualConnection
Say it likebahut achha
English
Very good
Use itA simple positive response.
casualConnection
Say it likephir milenge
English
See you again
Use itA friendly goodbye.
casualConnection
Local phraseआप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं?
Say it likeaap angrezi bolte hain?
English
Do you speak English?
Use itA polite way to switch languages.
formalConnection
Local phraseस्टेशन कहाँ है?
Say it likestation kahaan hai?
English
Where is the station?
Use itWorks for railway or metro stations with context.
formalGetting around
Local phraseयह जगह कहाँ है?
Say it likeyeh jagah kahaan hai?
English
Where is this place?
Use itShow the address or map while asking.
formalGetting around
Local phraseमुझे यहाँ जाना है
Say it likemujhe yahaan jaana hai
English
I need to go here
Use itPoint to a map, landmark, or address.
formalGetting around
Local phraseकितनी दूर है?
Say it likekitni door hai?
English
How far is it?
Use itUseful before walking or taking a ride.
formalGetting around
Say it likedaayen mudiye
English
Turn right
Use itDirection for a driver or companion.
formalGetting around
Say it likebaayen mudiye
English
Turn left
Use itDirection for a driver or companion.
formalGetting around
Say it likeseedhe jaiye
English
Go straight
Use itA common direction.
formalGetting around
Local phraseयहाँ रोक दीजिए
Say it likeyahaan rok dijiye
English
Please stop here
Use itUseful in a taxi or auto-rickshaw.
formalGetting around
Say it likemeter se chaliye
English
Please use the meter
Use itUse before an auto or taxi journey when a meter is expected.
formalGetting around
Local phraseकितना समय लगेगा?
Say it likekitna samay lagega?
English
How long will it take?
Use itTraffic can change the answer dramatically.
formalGetting around
Local phraseयह ट्रेन कहाँ जाती है?
Say it likeyeh train kahaan jaati hai?
English
Where does this train go?
Use itConfirm before boarding a local train.
formalGetting around
Local phraseअगला स्टेशन कौन सा है?
Say it likeagla station kaun sa hai?
English
What is the next station?
Use itUseful when signs are crowded or hard to see.
formalGetting around
Local phraseएक टिकट चाहिए
Say it likeek ticket chahiye
English
I need one ticket
Use itAdd a destination if needed.
formalGetting around
Local phraseहवाई अड्डे चलिए
Say it likehawaai adde chaliye
English
Please go to the airport
Use itFor a taxi or ride.
formalGetting around
Local phraseमेन्यू दिखाइए
Say it likemenu dikhaiye
English
Please show me the menu
Use itA direct, polite restaurant request.
formalFood & drink
Local phraseमैं शाकाहारी हूँ
Say it likemain shaakahari hoon
English
I'm vegetarian
Use itClarify further if you avoid eggs or dairy.
formalFood & drink
Local phraseइसमें अंडा है?
Say it likeismein anda hai?
English
Does this contain egg?
Use itUseful because vegetarian definitions can vary.
formalFood & drink
Local phraseइसमें मेवे हैं?
Say it likeismein meve hain?
English
Does this contain nuts?
Use itFor allergies, also show a translated allergy card.
formalFood & drink
Local phraseमुझे … से एलर्जी है
Say it likemujhe … se allergy hai
English
I'm allergic to …
Use itAdd the allergen; do not rely on this phrase alone for a severe allergy.
emergencyFood & drink
Local phraseकम तीखा, कृपया
Say it likekam teekha, kripya
English
Less spicy, please
Use itAsk while ordering, not after the dish arrives.
formalFood & drink
Local phraseयह बहुत स्वादिष्ट है
Say it likeyeh bahut swaadisht hai
English
This is delicious
Use itA compliment to the cook or host.
formalFood & drink
Local phraseएक पानी दीजिए
Say it likeek paani dijiye
English
One water, please
Use itSpecify bottled water if that is what you want.
formalFood & drink
Say it likeek chai dijiye
English
One tea, please
Use itUsually means milky, sweet chai.
formalFood & drink
Say it likebina cheeni
English
Without sugar
Use itAdd this immediately after ordering a drink.
casualFood & drink
Say it likeaur kuch nahin
English
Nothing else
Use itUseful when finishing an order.
casualFood & drink
Say it likebill dijiye
English
The bill, please
Use itA clear way to ask for the check.
formalMoney & payment
Say it likepack kar dijiye
English
Please pack it to go
Use itFor takeaway or leftovers.
formalFood & drink
Local phraseदो लोगों के लिए मेज़
Say it likedo logon ke liye mez
English
A table for two
Use itChange the number as needed.
formalFood & drink
Local phraseयह कितने का है?
Say it likeyeh kitne ka hai?
English
How much is this?
Use itA standard market question.
casualMoney & payment
Local phraseबहुत महँगा है
Say it likebahut mehenga hai
English
It's very expensive
Use itCan open gentle bargaining in markets, not fixed-price stores.
casualMoney & payment
Say it likekuch kam kijiye
English
Please lower the price a little
Use itKeep the tone light and friendly.
formalMoney & payment
Say it likedaam tay hai?
English
Is the price fixed?
Use itChecks whether bargaining is appropriate.
formalMoney & payment
Say it likecard chalega?
English
Will a card work?
Use itAsk before the bill is prepared.
casualMoney & payment
Say it likenakad doon?
English
Should I pay cash?
Use itUseful when card or QR payment is unclear.
casualMoney & payment
Say it likeraseed dijiye
English
Please give me a receipt
Use itFor shops, hotels, and transport desks.
formalMoney & payment
Local phraseक्या मैं इसे देख सकता हूँ?
Say it likekya main ise dekh sakta hoon?
English
May I see this?
Use itUse “sakti hoon” if you prefer the feminine form.
formalShopping
Local phraseदूसरा साइज़ है?
Say it likedoosra size hai?
English
Is there another size?
Use itPoint to the item to keep it clear.
casualShopping
Local phraseमैं सिर्फ़ देख रहा हूँ
Say it likemain sirf dekh raha hoon
English
I'm just looking
Use itUse “dekh rahi hoon” if you prefer the feminine form.
casualShopping
Local phraseमेरी बुकिंग है
Say it likemeri booking hai
English
I have a booking
Use itHave the booking name ready.
formalStaying over
Local phraseकमरा तैयार है?
Say it likekamra taiyaar hai?
English
Is the room ready?
Use itUseful at hotel check-in.
formalStaying over
Local phraseवाई-फ़ाई का पासवर्ड क्या है?
Say it likewifi ka password kya hai?
English
What's the Wi-Fi password?
Use itA common hotel or café question.
formalStaying over
Local phraseगरम पानी नहीं आ रहा
Say it likegaram paani nahin aa raha
English
The hot water isn't working
Use itA concise room-maintenance request.
formalStaying over
Local phraseएक और चाबी चाहिए
Say it likeek aur chaabi chahiye
English
I need another key
Use itFor an additional room key.
formalStaying over
Local phraseचेक-आउट कब है?
Say it likecheck-out kab hai?
English
When is checkout?
Use itConfirm the time at reception.
formalStaying over
Local phraseमेरा सामान रख सकते हैं?
Say it likemera saamaan rakh sakte hain?
English
Can you keep my luggage?
Use itAsk reception before or after your stay.
formalStaying over
Local phraseमुझे मदद चाहिए
Say it likemujhe madad chahiye
English
I need help
Use itAdd the problem if you can.
formalStaying over
Say it likemadad!
English
Help!
Use itUse loudly only in a real emergency.
emergencyEmergencies
Local phraseपुलिस को बुलाइए
Say it likepolice ko bulaiye
English
Call the police
Use itA direct emergency request.
emergencyEmergencies
Local phraseडॉक्टर को बुलाइए
Say it likedoctor ko bulaiye
English
Call a doctor
Use itA direct medical request.
emergencyEmergencies
Local phraseअस्पताल कहाँ है?
Say it likeaspataal kahaan hai?
English
Where is the hospital?
Use itUse with a map if possible.
emergencyEmergencies
Local phraseमुझे चोट लगी है
Say it likemujhe chot lagi hai
English
I'm injured
Use itPoint to the injury if appropriate.
emergencyEmergencies
Local phraseमेरा फ़ोन खो गया
Say it likemera phone kho gaya
English
My phone is lost
Use itUse at a police desk, hotel, or shop.
emergencyEmergencies
Local phraseमेरा बटुआ खो गया
Say it likemera batua kho gaya
English
My wallet is lost
Use itA concise lost-property statement.
emergencyEmergencies
Say it likerukiye
English
Stop
Use itFirm but still respectful.
emergencyEmergencies
Local phraseमुझे सुरक्षित जगह चाहिए
Say it likemujhe surakshit jagah chahiye
English
I need a safe place
Use itUse when seeking help from staff or authorities.
emergencyEmergencies
Local phraseक्या मैं आपका फ़ोन इस्तेमाल कर सकता हूँ?
Say it likekya main aapka phone istemaal kar sakta hoon?
English
May I use your phone?
Use itUse “sakti hoon” if you prefer the feminine form.
emergencyEmergencies
Say it likekya scene hai?
English
What's the plan / what's going on?
Use itVery casual urban speech among peers.
!Avoid in formal situations.
slangLocal banter
Say it likemast hai
English
It's awesome
Use itA very Mumbai-friendly compliment.
slangLocal banter
Say it likechalo
English
Let's go
Use itUseful with friends or a group.
casualLocal banter
Say it likewaah!
English
Wow!
Use itAn enthusiastic reaction.
casualLocal banter
Say it likesahi hai
English
Nice / that's right
Use itAn approving response among peers.
slangLocal banter
Say it likeekdum badhiya
English
Absolutely great
Use itWarm praise for food, plans, or an experience.
casualLocal banter
Local phraseकोई टेंशन नहीं
Say it likekoi tension nahin
English
No worries
Use itCommon Hinglish reassurance.
slangLocal banter
Say it likeaaraam se
English
Take it easy / slowly
Use itMeaning depends on tone and context.
casualLocal banter
Local phraseमैं मज़ाक कर रहा हूँ
Say it likemain mazaak kar raha hoon
English
I'm joking
Use itUse “kar rahi hoon” if you prefer the feminine form.
casualLocal banter
Say it likebilkul
English
Absolutely
Use itStrong, friendly agreement.
casualLocal banter
Say it likepakka?
English
Are you sure?
Use itA quick check among friends.
slangLocal banter
Say it likefull power!
English
Full energy / all in!
Use itPlayful Mumbai-style Hinglish.
!Use with peers, not in formal conversation.
slangLocal banter
Local phraseक्या यूपीआई से पेमेंट हो जाएगा?
Say it likekya yoo-pee-AI se PAY-ment ho jaayega?
English
Can I pay by UPI?
Use itA natural Mumbai payment question where a QR code is displayed.
!Many Indian UPI apps require a supported local setup, so keep a card or cash fallback.
formalMoney & payment
Local phraseक्या बिल अलग-अलग कर सकते हैं?
Say it likekya bill a-LAG a-LAG kar sakte hain?
English
Can you split the bill?
Use itAsk before payment, especially with a large group or at a busy counter.
formalMoney & payment
Local phraseक्या आपके पास छुट्टे हैं?
Say it likekya aapke paas CHHUT-te hain?
English
Do you have change?
Use itUseful before offering a large cash note for a small purchase or fare.
formalMoney & payment
Local phraseक्या कोई और चार्ज है?
Say it likekya koi aur CHARGE hai?
English
Are there any extra charges?
Use itClarify add-on fees before agreeing to a service, ride, or purchase.
formalMoney & payment
Local phraseबिल में यह चार्ज किस चीज़ का है?
Say it likebill mein yeh CHARGE kis cheez ka hai?
English
What is this charge on the bill for?
Use itPoint to the line item and ask calmly when the total is unclear.
formalMoney & payment
Local phraseपेमेंट नहीं हुआ है
Say it likePAY-ment nahin hua hai
English
The payment didn't go through
Use itCheck the terminal or app status with staff before retrying, to avoid paying twice.
formalMoney & payment