Series: Hindi Samiti UK — Full Journey (JL to Level 1)
Phase 1: Junior Level – Spoken Confidence & Sounds — Part 1 of 48
Goal: Learn to say hello and greet people in Hindi.
You’ll learn: How to greet, say your name, and meet people using words like नमस्ते, आप, मेरा, and more.
Warm-up (30 seconds): Stand up, wave at the nearest person, and say your favourite hello—now imagine saying it in Hindi!
Mission: Today you will learn new Hindi greetings and practice saying hello confidently.
| Hindi (देवनागरी) | English | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| नमस्ते | Hello | Namaste |
| आप | You (formal) | Aap |
| कैसे | How | Kaise |
| हैं | Are (polite) | Hain |
| मेरा | My | Mera |
| नाम | Name | Naam |
| (apka naam) | (your name) | mera naam |
| है | is | Hai |
| धन्यवाद | Thank you | Dhanyavaad |
| दोस्त | Friend | Dost |
Audio pronunciation links
- नमस्ते (Namaste) on Forvo
- आप (Aap) on Forvo
- मेरा (Mera) on Forvo
- नाम (Naam) on Forvo
- धन्यवाद (Dhanyavaad) on Forvo
- दोस्त (Dost) on Forvo
- Audio placeholder for: कैसे (Kaise)
- Audio placeholder for: हैं (Hain)
- Audio placeholder for: क्या (Kya)
Example sentences
- नमस्ते! (Namaste!)
- आप कैसे हैं? (Aap kaise hain?)
- मेरा नाम रेयांश है। (Mera naam रेयांश hai.)
- मेरा दोस्त यहाँ है। (Mera dost yahan hai.)
- धन्यवाद! (Dhanyavaad!)
- आप कौन हैं? (Aap kaun hain?)
- मैं दोस्त हूँ। (Main dost hoon.)
- आपका नाम क्या है? (Aapka naam kya hai?)
- मैं रेयांश हूँ। (Main रेयांश hoon.)
Practice exercises
- Say ‘नमस्ते’ to someone at home or school.
- Ask a friend their name in Hindi.
- Introduce yourself in Hindi: “मेरा नाम ____ है।”
- Say “Thank you” in Hindi to someone.
- Write down two Hindi words you learned today.
Mini quiz
- What does ‘नमस्ते’ mean?
- How do you say ‘Thank you’ in Hindi?
- What is the Hindi word for ‘friend’?
- How do you ask ‘What is your name?’ in Hindi?
- Fill in the blank: “मेरा _____ रेयांश है।”
Quiz answers
- Hello
- धन्यवाद (Dhanyavaad)
- दोस्त (Dost)
- आपका नाम क्या है? (Aapka naam kya hai?)
- नाम (naam)
Helper note: Encourage your child to practise saying each word aloud and use greetings in daily life for more confidence.
Your Progress
Badge earned: 🌱 Hindi Starter
Lessons completed: 1 of 48
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