English to Hindi Common Words and Phrases
This is the perfect place to start learning about common Hindi words and phrases. Though this list is by no means complete, we are adding new words as we discover them! So be sure to check back again later to see what other new words we've added.
Anyway, first up is how to say yes and no in Hindi, then the common question word translations - who, what, when, where, why, and how. Finally, you'll see some other general words that you may commonly run into, like good, if, and what is your name?
English to Hindi Common Words and Phrases:
Here is our list of common words and phrases in Hindi. You can also view this list with translations from Hindi to English.
(Words in bold added during the last update.)
English to Hindi Yes and No:
Yes ➔ Haan
No ➔ Nahin
The Question Words from English to Hindi:
Who ➔ Kaun
What ➔ Kyā
When ➔ Kab
Where ➔ Kahaan
Why ➔ Kyõ
How ➔ Kaisā / Kaise
Other useful words when speaking in Hindi:
Good / Fine ➔ Acchā
If ➔ Agar
What is your name? ➔ Thumara naam kya hai?
*Common words and phrases last updated: December 9, 2024.
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