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¡Namaste!
Lesson 1 | basic hindi
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lesson objects
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Prohibited
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Hi and bye
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Basic structure of questions and sentences.
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lesson objects
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Prohibited
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Hi and bye
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Basic structure of questions and sentences.
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Prohibited
Language hindu too– The official language of India
One of the most spoken languages: ~500 million WW users
Major communities in the US, UK, Canada,
nepal, south africa
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Prohibited
hindu too/hindu too A member of the Indo-Euro language family
Evolved Sanskrit Vocabulary
alphabetical scheme -Dewanagari
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lesson topic
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Prohibited
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Hi and bye
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Basic structure of questions and sentences.
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Greetings Hello!
ola |
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namaste |
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Greetings
There are usually no time elements. namasteis the most universal greeting It is said with hands together and a small namasteliterally means "I bow to you"
greetings in hindi like good morning,
good morning etc...
curtsy
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Greetings
It is customary to touch the feet of the elderly. Namaskarit's more formal
mofonamaste
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pronunciation tip
You noticed 'A'CNamaskarAR The same applies toThey were'Cnamaste
The sound ā is "AA' as inFAfor that
the sound is likemi'CmiHe is well
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common gestures
The infamous head of an Indian Indians are often seen performing a cryptic "nod" indicating "YES" or "OK" moving up and down, and "NO" moving with
holding hands!
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standards in india
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Culturally speaking, showing respect
Then(Then) can be added to the words "yes" and "no" to make it sound Thencan also be added to a person's name as a character -a relationships like "grandfather (I give you)
more polite tone
I respect
- to people's names to show respect
*Ex: In India, Mahatma Gandhi is known simply as GandhiThen(Gandhiji)
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Culturally speaking - Comfort Zone
In India, even a handshake with a member Casual hugs and kisses on the cheek may also be considered inappropriate, although they are slowly becoming commonplace in larger countries.
the opposite sex is not very common in smaller towns and cities
cities and subways
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Goodbye
In hindi greeting means hello and
goodbye stayola' only
Goodbye |
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namaste |
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Culturally speaking, showing respect
Older people or authorities (bosses,
government officials, etc.) are usually directed
z'Pan'He'Ter' after their names
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lesson objects
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Introduction to India and cultural norms.
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Hi and bye
3
Basic structure of questions and sentences.
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The basic structure of the question.
Who is it?
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joint auditions
Ty=applicationusually used when addressing someone formally
Let's stick to the formal forms of the introductory lessons.
OMS | E | Ty |
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kono | haim | application |
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grammar tips
In English, we usually have This is not the case in hindi
publicat the beginning
prayers
Hethe interrogation follows the topicTo do
"What issues.
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The basic structure of the question.
Structure of the "Wh" question.
subject | interrogation | the verb to be".
Who is it? |
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¿Ap kaun haim? |
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Pronouncing "Āp"
Ty (application) emphasizes the aboveA Phonetically, we would write the harp asarpa
the pronunciation is the same
default as inarpa'
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pronouncing haim
LastMETROChaimis pronounced
nasally and carries a slight "n" sound.
it's like em'anxiety'
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So remember!
The order in Hindi is This is the case format
subject | interrogation | the verb to be".
You ask what/how.
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sentence structure
Moving on, let's look at the base sentence.
structure in hindi!
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sentence structure
Lisa is an apple lisa =he Construction of sentences in English.
es =verb
apples =object
Subject | verb | Object
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Hindi sentence structure
lisa | food | litter |
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a smooth | canto | Seb |
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Hindi sentence structure
Lisa is an apple Here the sentence structure becomes
Leesa seb khātī hai
topic | object | verb + verb "to be".
(SOV)
becomessandbecause lisa is a woman
We will discuss verbs and gender later.
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Hindi sentence structure
some phrases noobjects' For simplicity, we assume that smooth
For example, "I'm Lisa" does not have a direct object.
be the subject of a sentence
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basic sentence structure
I'm smooth
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basic sentence structure
EU | Military | lisa |
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Maim | Sim | a smooth |
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Hindi sentence structure
y =Maim=He Remember the sentence structure in Hindi:
lisa =a smooth=(Object)
I am =Sim='verb to be
Subject | Object | 'verb to be
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basic sentence structure
sentence structure
Subject | (object) | 'verb to be
I'm smooth |
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Maiṃ Lisa hoom |
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To remember!
* The assumed object will always be
To beto placesquare brackets
sentence structure
Subject | (object*) | 'verb to be
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examples
English | hindu too |
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I am British | Maiṁ Britṭishha hoṁ |
I'm quite | Sundar Hoom Mutilar |
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try it yourself
Exercise 1: Exercise 2:
Who is it?
(Hint: who =Kaun)
I'm smooth
(Hint: I am =Sim)
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Solution: sentence structure
English | hindu too |
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Who is it? | ¿Ap kaun haim? |
I'm smooth | Maiṃ Lisa hoom |
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try it yourself
Exercise 1: Exercise 2:
Lisa eats oranges
(Hint: oranges =center)
I am Indian
(Say: Indian =India)
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Solution - problem 1
lisa | food | oranges |
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a smooth | canto | in the sanatorium |
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Solution - problem 1
sentence structure
Subject | object | verb | 'verb to be
Lisa eats oranges |
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Lisa eats Santa Claus |
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Solution - problem 2
EU | Military | Indian |
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Maim | Sim | India |
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Solution
sentence structure
Subject | (object) | 'verb to be
I am Indian |
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Casa de Mutilar Bharatiya |
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Revision
English | hindu too |
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ola | namaste |
Who is it? | ¿Ap kaun haim? |
Lisa is an apple | Leesa seb khātī hai |
I'm smooth | Maiṃ Lisa hoom |
I am British | Maiṁ Britṭishha hoṁ |
I'm quite | Sundar Hoom Mutilar |
Lisa eats oranges | Lisa eats Santa Claus |
I am Indian | Casa de Mutilar Bharatiya |
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culture sheet
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peculiarities, peculiarities and traditions that are the bearers of Indian culture
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culture sheet
The first university in the world. The University was founded
settled in india
Cpen 700
at Taxil's house
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That follow?
In the next lesson we'll learn the basic pronouns, the verb "to-be" and use them in sentences!
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FAQs
How to say hello in hindi? ›
The Hindi word for “hello” is namaste - literally, “I bow to you” - which they will. Though some Indians will shake hands, most bring their palms together in front of their chest, fingers up, and bow slightly. You can also say namaskaar or, as a respectful greeting to superiors or elders, pranaam.
What to answer when asked hello? ›B: Great, you? / Pretty good, and you? / Good, you? / Not bad, how are you? As you can see, there are many possible ways to respond, including Fine. Now, let's look at What greetings.
How do people greet in Hindi? ›नमस्ते (NamaSTe) is the most common and apt form of hello in Hindi translation, be it a formal meeting, an informal gathering, or even greeting the elders.
How do Indian people say hello? ›The most common, universal greeting to use in India and Nepal is namaste (sounds like "nuhm-uh-stay"). Greetings in India are not based on the time of day as they are in Bahasa Indonesia and Bahasa Malay. A simple namaste will do for all occasions day or night.
What is a better way to say hello? ›On this page you'll find 27 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to hello, such as: greetings, hi, howdy, welcome, bonjour, and buenas noches.
How do you greet an American Indian? ›- O'-Si-Yo'- Cherokee.
- Halito- Choctaw.
- Hau- Dakota and Lakota Sioux.
- Buzhu- Objiwa Chippewa.
- Apaa- Yupik Eskimo.
- Ya'at'eeh- Dene Navajo.
- guw'aadzi -Rio Grand Keresan.
- cama-i/ waqaa (hi) – Yup'ic.
It's a Sanskrit phrase that means "I bow to you." You place hands together at the heart, close your eyes and bow.
How to say hello in text? ›- “Hi, hello, hey there, howdy!”
- “Just a friendly little hello from me to you.”
- “Hi there! Just felt like sharing a smile with you today.”
- “Hey, you! What's new?
- “In the immortal words of Adele, 'Hello…it's me…'”
- “¡Hola!
How are you meaning in Hindi (हिन्दी मे मीनिंग ) is आप कैसे हो.
Is namaskar a Hindi word? ›Both namaskar and the popular variant namaste have the same root word in Sanskrit: namas, which means “bowing or homage.” Namaskar is made up of the root words namas and kara, meaning “doing,” while namaste is made up of namas and te, meaning “you.” As such, namaskar and namaste are both respectful and very formal ...
How are you simple answers? ›
- I'm fine, thanks. How about you?
- Good, thanks. And you?
- I'm good. And yourself?
- Not bad. How are you?
- Fine, and you?
- I'm doing well, and you?
- Good, how about you?
Open a chat message or a space. Tap and hold the message. From the available message actions, tap Quote in reply . Enter your message or select a suggestion.
How are you answers for beginners? ›“Great!” “I'm doing really well, thank you,” or “Fantastic!” are all good ways to answer. They will tell the other person that you are enthusiastic and ready to work.
Is it polite to say hello? ›The most respectful greetings are formal ones like "hello," or time-related greetings like "good morning" or "good evening." To make it even more respectful, add the listener's formal title afterwards, like "hello, Mr. or Mrs. ______," or even "hello, sir or ma'am."
What can I say instead of greet? ›- accost.
- acknowledge.
- address.
- approach.
- attend.
- embrace.
- hail.
- meet.
- Hello. This is the standard opening word that everyone knows. ...
- Good Morning. This is a very polite greeting. ...
- Good Afternoon. ...
- Good Evening. ...
- It's Nice to Meet You. ...
- It's a Pleasure to Meet You. ...
- Greetings/Greetings and Salutations. ...
- Good to See You.
Nod or bow your head as a gesture of respect when initially meeting an Indian elder. It is not appropriate to touch or shake hands with an Indian woman, particularly a Muslim woman. Greet the eldest person first (generally male unless the eldest is female).
What is the Indian gesture of respect? ›Touching the feet of elders is an age-old Indian tradition that is considered to be a mark of respect. This gesture can be seen in almost all Hindu families, both in India and abroad. In fact, some Bollywood movies and daily soaps have also depicted this common practice.
Can non Hindus say namaste? ›Yes, non Hindus can say namaste. Most commonly, namaste is used as a polite greeting to show respect and acknowledgement towards someone. It does not necessarily have any spiritual or religious connotations, although the word has its roots in the Sanskrit language, which is most commonly associated with Hinduism.
Why do Hindus say namaste? ›According to the Hindu customs, Namaste has a spiritual meaning too. Hindus believe that 'the divine and soul is the same in everybody'. So when you say Namaste to someone, it implies 'I bow to the divine in you'. This gesture is also associated with the Brow Chakra, i.e. the mind center or the third eye.
What are common phrases in India? ›
- Namaste - Nuh-muh-stay - नमस्ते ...
- Teek-he - Teek-hay - ठीक है ...
- Han - Hanh - हां ...
- Nhi - Nuh-heen - नहीं ...
- Nhi Chahiyae - Nuh-heen Chah-hee-yay - नहीं चाहिये ...
- Ho Gya - Hoe Gie-yah - हो गया ...
- Dhanyavad - Dhan-yah-vad - धन्यावाद
So, السلام عليكم (Asalaam-walaikum) is the most common way to say hello in Pakistan.
Do locals say Bombay or Mumbai? ›That name is believed to be an Anglicized version of the city's name from when it was occupied by the Portuguese — "Bom Bahia," which means "good bay." Both Bombay and Mumbai are now used interchangeably by locals during casual conversation.
What to text a girl after hi? ›- Send “Hey” back for a quick response.
- Ask “How's it going?” ...
- Start a conversation about her interests.
- Ask her for an opinion.
- Challenge her to a flirty game.
- Give her a compliment.
- Try a cheesy pickup line.
- Call her out in a funny way.
Things You Should Know. “Hiiii” is a flirtatious greeting a guy or girl will text when they want to get together. Respond to a “hiiii” message with a “Hiii 😉” if you're feeling flirty or a casual “What's up?” if you want to keep things in the friend zone.
Is Hey you flirty from a guy? ›“Hey you” is often a playful greeting.
If the guy is your friend, your crush, or someone you've been chatting with on a dating app, there's a good chance he's flirting with you—or at least being friendly. If you're pretty sure he's flirting and you want to return the sentiment, shoot back a message with a similar tone.
- Spanish – Hola (oh-LA). ...
- French – Salut (sah-LUU). ...
- German – Guten Tag (gooten-taag). ...
- Chinese – Nei Ho (nee-how). ...
- 5. Japanese – Konnichi Ha (kon-neen-chee-wah). ...
- Russian – Zdravstvuyte (ZDRA-stvooy-tyeh). ...
- Portuguese – Olá pronounced (oh-LAH). ...
- Arabic – As-salam (ala-kyum).
- "Dear Sir/Madam"
- "To [title/designation]"
- "To whom it may concern"
- "Dear Mr/Ms"
- "Dear [first name]"
- "Hi, [first name]"
- "Hello/Hello, [name]"
- "Greetings"
- “Hello!”
- “Good morning.”
- “Good afternoon.”
- “Good evening.”
- “It's nice to meet you.”
- “It's a pleasure to meet you.” (These last two only work when you are meeting someone for the first time.)
- 7. “ Hi!” ( ...
- 8. “ Morning!” (
For many people, simply saying "Hi!" back is the most standard response. Alternatively, it might be a polite smile and nod. For some, this will be an enthusiastic hug or high-five.
What do you say in a Hello text? ›
- “Hi, hello, hey there, howdy!”
- “Just a friendly little hello from me to you.”
- “Hi there! Just felt like sharing a smile with you today.”
- “Hey, you! What's new?
- “In the immortal words of Adele, 'Hello…it's me…'”
- “¡Hola!
For informal and personal messages you can use either Hi + name or Hello + name, as shown below. Hi is more personal and less formal.
How are you how to answer this question? ›- I'm fine, thanks. How about you?
- Good, thanks. And you?
- I'm good. And yourself?
- Not bad. How are you?
- Fine, and you?
- I'm doing well, and you?
- Good, how about you?
What Is Their Main Difference? Both of these words are used when we want to greet someone. However, 'hello' is more formal, whereas, 'hi' is a friendly term.
How do you say hello in slang? ›- Yo! This extremely informal greeting is common in the U.S. It comes from 1990's hip-hop slang and these days it's often used both seriously and jokingly. ...
- Are you OK?, You alright? or Alright mate? ...
- Howdy! ...
- Sup? or Whazzup? ...
- G'day mate! ...
- Hiya!
- How's it going?
- Hi, how are you?
- How's your day going?
- Having a busy day?
- How's life?
- How's everything?