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Can I learn to speak Hindi fluently in 10 days?

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10 days is not enough time to get fluent in any language. To become fluent in Hindi, you’ll need to put in consistent study and practice for several hours a week over the course of months or even years. Depending on how difficult you find Hindi, you might be able to get fluent in 1-2 years by studying 20 hours each week.

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How hard is it to learn Hindi if your first language is Tamil?

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Hindi and Tamil belong to 2 different language families, so there are not a lot of similarities between them. If you’re starting with Tamil, you’ll need to learn a new script as well as different grammar and vocabulary. Some people find learning a new, unrelated language more difficult than others, but you’ll likely find it at least a little challenging!

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What are some good apps for learning Hindi?

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RBhasha Hindi is an app specifically for learning Hindi! It’s designed for kids, but it can be a good starting point for learners of any age. Mondly, Drops, Rosetta Stone, and Duolingo all have Hindi lessons as well.

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How do you say "how much is this?"

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Kitnaah hain?

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How do you say "I love you?"

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Mei tumse pyAAr karta (M)/Karti(F) hu

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What does "rona" mean?

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Rona means "to cry".

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How do I say "you are my best friend"?

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For male, tum mera sabshe ache dost ho. For female, tum meri sabshe achi dost ho.

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Where can I learn more about speaking Hindi?

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You can search for apps for your phone or on internet. There are apps where you can teach others your language and then learn theirs. You can also take some courses from an academy.

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How do I say, "I'm late," in Hindi?

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मैं देर से आया हूँ "Mein deri se aaya hoon." This phrase translates into, "I've come late."

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How do I say, "my name is," in Hindi?

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मेरा नाम "Mera Nam (your name) hein." This Phrase translates into "My Name is (your name)."

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Can I use an app to learn Hindi?

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Of course! Any resource for learning is worth trying.

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How do I say "yesterday" in Hindi?

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Both "yesterday" and "tomorrow" are "Kal" in Hindi. In hindi letters it's कल.

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How do I say toy in Hindi?

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The definition for toy in hindi is "khilauna" and its plural is "khilaunein." The word comes from "khelna," which means to play, so the word "khilauna" means something that you play with, or toy. Also, the translation for doll is "gudiya."

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How can I say "What are you doing and what is your future ambition"?

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If taking to a male, "Tum aaj kal kya kar rahe ho? Tom aaje apni zindagi mein kya karna chahte?" If talking to a female, "Tum aaj kal kya kar rahe ho? Tom aaje apni zindagi mein kya karna chahti?"

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What does "rassta" mean?

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Rassta means way. You can ask someone, "Kya aap mujhe raasta dikha sakte hai?", which means, "Can you show me the way?"

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How do I say "I love you" in Hindi?

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You can say "Main tumse pyaar karti (F)/karta (M) hun" or "Tum mujhe pasand ho."

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How do I ask when the train will arrive in Hindi?

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Use either "train kab aayegi" (When will train come) or "train kab pahunchegi" (When will train reach), because "arrive" can have dual meanings.

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How do I say, "you look good" in Hindi?

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App/tum achi/ache dik rahi/rahe ho. App for respect, tum for casual, achi - female, ache - male, rahi - female and rahe - male.

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How do I say, "husband" in Hindi?

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"Pati" is how you say husband in Hindi but some Hindus may call their husbands "pati parmeshwar" which translates to husband lord which just means that the husband is lord like to the wife.

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What does "karunga" mean?

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"Karunga" means "I will do..." (eg., main yeh karunga -- "I will do it.")

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How do I say "Hello" in Hindi?

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You can greet them by saying "Namaste," which is equivalent to saying hello.

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How do I say happy birthday in Hindi?

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janmDin mubarakh ho (जन्मदिन मुबारक हो). जन्म janm means birth, दिन din means day.

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How do I say "Have you had your breakfast and your lunch?" in Hindi?

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"kaya apne apne nashta aur madham bhojan kar liya?"

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How do I say "mother-in-law"?

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"Saas" means "mother-in-law."

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What does "pakka" mean in Hindi?

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Pakka means confirmed or finalized or of course. For example, "Deal pakka ho gaya hai" means "Deal has been finalized."

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How can I say cat in Hindi?

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Cat in hindi is "billi" (like you say billy but with more stress on the 'l's).

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How do I say "I'm depressed" in Hindi?

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"Main dukhee hoon" would mean "I am sad." You could also say "Main udaas hoon," which means "I am depressed."

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How do I find a class in Hindi in my area?

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You can look online to see where they offer classes.

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What's the correct way to tell someone they are attractive in Hindi?

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The Hindi word for attractive is 'aakarshak', which applies to all genders; you can say, 'Aap aakarshak hain'. Or you may use 'khoobsurat', meaning beautiful, if it fits.

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When answering the question "What is your name?" as a female, should I use meri naam or mera naam?

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As a female, you should use mera naam.

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