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This page gives 100 Hindi words on “Politeness and small talk”. The full topic holds 129 in the KoKo app: 53 at the easy level, 47 at the medium level and 29 at the hard level.

Which words should I start with?

With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.

How can I remember this Hindi vocabulary?

By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.

Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?

Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.

Hindi vocabulary: greetings and polite phrases

Hello, thank you, please, sorry, see you soon: the polite Hindi phrases for greeting, thanking and starting a conversation.

Here are 100 Hindi words on “Politeness and small talk”, translated into English and sorted from easiest to hardest.

Level 1: easy 42 words

Hindi	English
पहले आप	after you
और आप	and you
अंदर आइए	come in
क्या आप कृपया	could you
भोजन का आनंद लीजिए	enjoy your meal
मेरे पीछे आइए	follow me
शुभकामनाएँ	good luck
शुभ रात्रि	good nightWhen parting to go to sleep
नया साल मुबारक	happy New Year
शुभ यात्रा	have a good trip
नमस्ते	helloGreeting on arrival, during the day
मेरी मदद कीजिए	help me
हाय	hiInformal greeting
आप कैसे हैं	how are you
कैसे कहते हैं	how do you say
मैं ठीक हूँ	I am fine
मुझे नहीं पता	I do not know
मुझे चाहिए	I would like
क्या मैं आपकी मदद कर सकता हूँ	may I help you
मेरा नाम है	my name is
नहीं	no
कोई दिक़्क़त नहीं	no problem
धन्यवाद की ज़रूरत नहीं	not at all
शायद	perhaps
सम्मान	respect
थोड़ी देर में मिलते हैं	see you shortly
जल्द मिलेंगे	see you soon
कल मिलेंगे	see you tomorrow
और भी अच्छा	so much the better
धन्यवाद	thank you
बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद	thank you very much
अफ़सोस की बात है	that is a pity
अगली बार तक	until next time
सावधान	watch out
स्वागत है	welcomeWelcoming phrase
शाबाश	well done
कितने अफ़सोस की बात है	what a shame
क्या नया है	what is new
बड़ी ख़ुशी से	with pleasureEnthusiastic acceptance
ज़रूर	with pleasureSimple acceptance of an offer
कोई बात नहीं	you are welcomeEveryday use
यह तो मेरा फ़र्ज़ था	you are welcomeFormal register

Level 2: medium 36 words

Hindi	English
माफ़ी	apology
हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ	best wishes
बातचीत	conversation
चर्चा	discussion
क्षमा कीजिए	excuse me
शुभ संध्या	good eveningGreeting on arrival, from late afternoon onwards
फिर मिलेंगे	goodbye
जन्मदिन मुबारक	happy birthday
आपकी शाम शुभ हो	have a good eveningWhen leaving someone early in the evening
सप्ताहांत शुभ हो	have a good weekend
रुकिए	hold on
मैं आपका आभारी हूँ	I thank you
परिचय	introduction
निमंत्रण	invitation
हिम्मत रखिए	keep it up
इसे अपना ही घर समझिए	make yourself at home
थोड़ा धीरे	more slowly
जाने दो	never mind
मिलकर अच्छा लगा	nice to meet you
कृपया प्रतीक्षा करें	please hold on
आपसे मिलकर ख़ुशी हुई	pleased to meet you
बैठिए	sit down
मुस्कान	smile
माफ़ कीजिए	sorryBrief apology, or getting someone’s attention
परेशान करने के लिए माफ़ी चाहता हूँ	sorry to bother you
तहे दिल से शुक्रिया	thanks a million
आप बहुत दयालु हैं	that is kind
जान-पहचान करना	to get acquainted
अभिवादन करना	to greet
परिचय कराना	to introduce
अपना परिचय देना	to introduce oneself
न्योता देना	to invite
शुक्रिया अदा करना	to thank
तुम कहकर बुलाना	to use informal address
शुभकामना देना	to wish
स्वागत	welcomeNoun, the act of receiving someone

Level 3: hard 22 words

Hindi	English
असहज चुप्पी	awkward silence
तारीफ़	compliment
सौजन्य	courtesy
प्रोत्साहन	encouragement
जल्दी ठीक हो जाइए	get well soon
शिष्टाचार	good manners
हैंडशेक	handshake
बदतमीज़	ill mannered
तुम से संबोधन	informal address
ग़लतफ़हमी	misunderstanding
मेरी गहरी संवेदनाएँ	my condolences
विनम्र अभिव्यक्ति	polite formula
विनम्रता से	politely
विनम्रता	politeness
उलाहना	reproach
अशिष्टता	rudeness
आभार	thanks
किसी के पास जाना	to approach someone
बधाई देना	to congratulate
परेशान करना	to disturb
टोकना	to interrupt
हाथ मिलाना	to shake hands

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Frequently asked questions

How many words are in this list?: This page gives 100 Hindi words on “Politeness and small talk”. The full topic holds 129 in the KoKo app: 53 at the easy level, 47 at the medium level and 29 at the hard level.
Which words should I start with?: With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.
How can I remember this Hindi vocabulary?: By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.
Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?: Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.