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Mumbai

Hindi gets you moving; a little Marathi earns an especially warm welcome in India’s restless coastal metropolis.

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नमस्ते

Say it likenamaste
English

Hello

Use itA respectful greeting that works at almost any time.

formalEssentials
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हाँ

Say it likehaan
English

Yes

Use itThe everyday affirmative.

casualEssentials
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नहीं

Say it likenahin
English

No

Use itA clear, neutral refusal.

casualEssentials
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कृपया

Say it likekripya
English

Please

Use itPolite and useful, though often omitted in casual speech.

formalEssentials
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शुक्रिया

Say it likeshukriya
English

Thank you

Use itWarm and common in everyday conversation.

casualEssentials
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बहुत धन्यवाद

Say it likebahut dhanyavaad
English

Thank you very much

Use itA more formal expression of gratitude.

formalEssentials
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माफ़ कीजिए

Say it likemaaf kijiye
English

Excuse me / sorry

Use itUse to get attention or apologise politely.

formalEssentials
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कोई बात नहीं

Say it likekoi baat nahin
English

No problem

Use itA friendly response to an apology or thanks.

casualEssentials
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ठीक है

Say it liketheek hai
English

Okay

Use itOne of the most useful confirmations.

casualEssentials
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मुझे 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
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फिर से कहिए

Say it likephir se kahiye
English

Please say that again

Use itA polite request for repetition.

formalEssentials
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थोड़ा धीरे बोलिए

Say it likethoda dheere boliye
English

Please speak a little slowly

Use itUseful when a conversation is moving too fast.

formalEssentials
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आपका नाम क्या है?

Say it likeaapka naam kya hai?
English

What is your name?

Use itA polite first-meeting question.

formalConnection
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मेरा नाम … है

Say it likemera naam … hai
English

My name is …

Use itAdd your name in the middle.

formalConnection
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आप कैसे हैं?

Say it likeaap kaise hain?
English

How are you?

Use itUse with strangers or elders.

formalConnection
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मैं ठीक हूँ

Say it likemain theek hoon
English

I'm well

Use itThe standard reply to “How are you?”

casualConnection
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आप कहाँ से हैं?

Say it likeaap kahaan se hain?
English

Where are you from?

Use itCommon friendly small talk.

formalConnection
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मैं … से हूँ

Say it likemain … se hoon
English

I'm from …

Use itAdd your country or city.

casualConnection
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आपसे मिलकर खुशी हुई

Say it likeaapse milkar khushi hui
English

Nice to meet you

Use itA warm close to an introduction.

formalConnection
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क्या हाल है?

Say it likekya haal hai?
English

How's it going?

Use itBest with people you already know.

casualConnection
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सब बढ़िया?

Say it likesab badhiya?
English

Everything good?

Use itRelaxed, friendly check-in.

casualConnection
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बहुत अच्छा

Say it likebahut achha
English

Very good

Use itA simple positive response.

casualConnection
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फिर मिलेंगे

Say it likephir milenge
English

See you again

Use itA friendly goodbye.

casualConnection
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आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं?

Say it likeaap angrezi bolte hain?
English

Do you speak English?

Use itA polite way to switch languages.

formalConnection
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स्टेशन कहाँ है?

Say it likestation kahaan hai?
English

Where is the station?

Use itWorks for railway or metro stations with context.

formalGetting around
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यह जगह कहाँ है?

Say it likeyeh jagah kahaan hai?
English

Where is this place?

Use itShow the address or map while asking.

formalGetting around
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मुझे 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
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कितनी दूर है?

Say it likekitni door hai?
English

How far is it?

Use itUseful before walking or taking a ride.

formalGetting around
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दाएँ मुड़िए

Say it likedaayen mudiye
English

Turn right

Use itDirection for a driver or companion.

formalGetting around
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बाएँ मुड़िए

Say it likebaayen mudiye
English

Turn left

Use itDirection for a driver or companion.

formalGetting around
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सीधे जाइए

Say it likeseedhe jaiye
English

Go straight

Use itA common direction.

formalGetting around
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यहाँ रोक दीजिए

Say it likeyahaan rok dijiye
English

Please stop here

Use itUseful in a taxi or auto-rickshaw.

formalGetting around
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मीटर से चलिए

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
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कितना समय लगेगा?

Say it likekitna samay lagega?
English

How long will it take?

Use itTraffic can change the answer dramatically.

formalGetting around
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यह 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
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अगला 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
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एक टिकट चाहिए

Say it likeek ticket chahiye
English

I need one ticket

Use itAdd a destination if needed.

formalGetting around
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हवाई अड्डे चलिए

Say it likehawaai adde chaliye
English

Please go to the airport

Use itFor a taxi or ride.

formalGetting around
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मेन्यू दिखाइए

Say it likemenu dikhaiye
English

Please show me the menu

Use itA direct, polite restaurant request.

formalFood & drink
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मैं शाकाहारी हूँ

Say it likemain shaakahari hoon
English

I'm vegetarian

Use itClarify further if you avoid eggs or dairy.

formalFood & drink
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इसमें अंडा है?

Say it likeismein anda hai?
English

Does this contain egg?

Use itUseful because vegetarian definitions can vary.

formalFood & drink
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इसमें मेवे हैं?

Say it likeismein meve hain?
English

Does this contain nuts?

Use itFor allergies, also show a translated allergy card.

formalFood & drink
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मुझे … 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
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कम तीखा, कृपया

Say it likekam teekha, kripya
English

Less spicy, please

Use itAsk while ordering, not after the dish arrives.

formalFood & drink
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यह बहुत स्वादिष्ट है

Say it likeyeh bahut swaadisht hai
English

This is delicious

Use itA compliment to the cook or host.

formalFood & drink
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एक पानी दीजिए

Say it likeek paani dijiye
English

One water, please

Use itSpecify bottled water if that is what you want.

formalFood & drink
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एक चाय दीजिए

Say it likeek chai dijiye
English

One tea, please

Use itUsually means milky, sweet chai.

formalFood & drink
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बिना चीनी

Say it likebina cheeni
English

Without sugar

Use itAdd this immediately after ordering a drink.

casualFood & drink
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और कुछ नहीं

Say it likeaur kuch nahin
English

Nothing else

Use itUseful when finishing an order.

casualFood & drink
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बिल दीजिए

Say it likebill dijiye
English

The bill, please

Use itA clear way to ask for the check.

formalMoney & payment
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पैक कर दीजिए

Say it likepack kar dijiye
English

Please pack it to go

Use itFor takeaway or leftovers.

formalFood & drink
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दो लोगों के लिए मेज़

Say it likedo logon ke liye mez
English

A table for two

Use itChange the number as needed.

formalFood & drink
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यह कितने का है?

Say it likeyeh kitne ka hai?
English

How much is this?

Use itA standard market question.

casualMoney & payment
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बहुत 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
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कुछ कम कीजिए

Say it likekuch kam kijiye
English

Please lower the price a little

Use itKeep the tone light and friendly.

formalMoney & payment
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दाम तय है?

Say it likedaam tay hai?
English

Is the price fixed?

Use itChecks whether bargaining is appropriate.

formalMoney & payment
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कार्ड चलेगा?

Say it likecard chalega?
English

Will a card work?

Use itAsk before the bill is prepared.

casualMoney & payment
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नकद दूँ?

Say it likenakad doon?
English

Should I pay cash?

Use itUseful when card or QR payment is unclear.

casualMoney & payment
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रसीद दीजिए

Say it likeraseed dijiye
English

Please give me a receipt

Use itFor shops, hotels, and transport desks.

formalMoney & payment
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क्या 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
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दूसरा साइज़ है?

Say it likedoosra size hai?
English

Is there another size?

Use itPoint to the item to keep it clear.

casualShopping
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मैं 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
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मेरी बुकिंग है

Say it likemeri booking hai
English

I have a booking

Use itHave the booking name ready.

formalStaying over
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कमरा तैयार है?

Say it likekamra taiyaar hai?
English

Is the room ready?

Use itUseful at hotel check-in.

formalStaying over
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वाई-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
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गरम 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
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एक और चाबी चाहिए

Say it likeek aur chaabi chahiye
English

I need another key

Use itFor an additional room key.

formalStaying over
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चेक-आउट कब है?

Say it likecheck-out kab hai?
English

When is checkout?

Use itConfirm the time at reception.

formalStaying over
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मेरा 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
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मुझे मदद चाहिए

Say it likemujhe madad chahiye
English

I need help

Use itAdd the problem if you can.

formalStaying over
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मदद!

Say it likemadad!
English

Help!

Use itUse loudly only in a real emergency.

emergencyEmergencies
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पुलिस को बुलाइए

Say it likepolice ko bulaiye
English

Call the police

Use itA direct emergency request.

emergencyEmergencies
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डॉक्टर को बुलाइए

Say it likedoctor ko bulaiye
English

Call a doctor

Use itA direct medical request.

emergencyEmergencies
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अस्पताल कहाँ है?

Say it likeaspataal kahaan hai?
English

Where is the hospital?

Use itUse with a map if possible.

emergencyEmergencies
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मुझे चोट लगी है

Say it likemujhe chot lagi hai
English

I'm injured

Use itPoint to the injury if appropriate.

emergencyEmergencies
Local phrase

मेरा फ़ोन खो गया

Say it likemera phone kho gaya
English

My phone is lost

Use itUse at a police desk, hotel, or shop.

emergencyEmergencies
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मेरा बटुआ खो गया

Say it likemera batua kho gaya
English

My wallet is lost

Use itA concise lost-property statement.

emergencyEmergencies
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रुकिए

Say it likerukiye
English

Stop

Use itFirm but still respectful.

emergencyEmergencies
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मुझे 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
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क्या 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
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क्या सीन है?

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
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मस्त है

Say it likemast hai
English

It's awesome

Use itA very Mumbai-friendly compliment.

slangLocal banter
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चलो

Say it likechalo
English

Let's go

Use itUseful with friends or a group.

casualLocal banter
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वाह!

Say it likewaah!
English

Wow!

Use itAn enthusiastic reaction.

casualLocal banter
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सही है

Say it likesahi hai
English

Nice / that's right

Use itAn approving response among peers.

slangLocal banter
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एकदम बढ़िया

Say it likeekdum badhiya
English

Absolutely great

Use itWarm praise for food, plans, or an experience.

casualLocal banter
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कोई टेंशन नहीं

Say it likekoi tension nahin
English

No worries

Use itCommon Hinglish reassurance.

slangLocal banter
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आराम से

Say it likeaaraam se
English

Take it easy / slowly

Use itMeaning depends on tone and context.

casualLocal banter
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मैं 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
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बिल्कुल

Say it likebilkul
English

Absolutely

Use itStrong, friendly agreement.

casualLocal banter
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पक्का?

Say it likepakka?
English

Are you sure?

Use itA quick check among friends.

slangLocal banter
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फुल पावर!

Say it likefull power!
English

Full energy / all in!

Use itPlayful Mumbai-style Hinglish.

!Use with peers, not in formal conversation.

slangLocal banter
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क्या 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 phrase

क्या 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 phrase

क्या 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 phrase

क्या 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 phrase

बिल 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 phrase

पेमेंट 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