50 Must-Know Phrases Before You Land in India

India is a land of vibrant culture, diverse landscapes, and fascinating history. As you plan your journey to this incredible country, learning a few key phrases can greatly enhance your experience. From greeting locals to asking for directions, these 50 phrases will empower you to connect with Indians on a deeper level and make the most of your time in this extraordinary land.

50 Must know phrases before you land in India: The travelers guide to navigating the language barriers in India for easy communication

by Windra Swastika

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Essential Greetings

• Namaste (nuh-muh-stay): A traditional greeting used throughout India, meaning "I bow to the divine in you." (Image:
• Kya haal hai? (kyah haal hy): A common way to ask "How are you?" in Hindi. (Image:
• Shubh prabhat (shubh pruh-bhat): A morning greeting meaning "Good morning." (Image:
• Shubh ratri (shubh ruh-tree): A good night greeting meaning "Good night." (Image:

Navigating the Language

• Aapko samajh nahi aya? (aap-ko su-mujh nahin aah-yah): A polite way to say "I don't understand." (Image:
• Aapki bhasha mujhe nahi aati (aap-kee bhah-shah muj-hay nahin ah-tee): A way to say "I don't speak your language." (Image:
• Hindi bolte hain? (hin-dee bowl-tay hy): A question asking "Do you speak Hindi?" (Image:
• Angrezi samjhte hain? (ahn-gre-zee suhm-jhay hy): A question asking "Do you understand English?" (Image:

Getting Around

• Yehan se kaise ja sakta hun? (yay-han say kay-say jaa suk-ta hun): A way to ask "How can I get there from here?" (Image:
• Yah bus kahan jati hai? (yah bus kah-han jaa-tee hy): A question asking "Where does this bus go?" (Image:
• Mujhe airport jana hai (muj-hay air-port jaa-na hy): A way to say "I need to go to the airport." (Image:
• Yehan se railway station kitni door hai? (yay-han say rail-way stay-shun kit-nee door hy): A question asking "How far is the railway station from here?" (Image:

Interacting with Locals

• Aapka naam kya hai? (aap-ka naam kyah hy): A way to ask "What is your name?" (Image:
• Mera naam [आपका नाम] hai (me-ra naam [aap-ka naam] hy): A way to introduce yourself "My name is [your name]." (Image:

50 Must know phrases before you land in India: The travelers guide to navigating the language barriers in India for easy communication

by Windra Swastika

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1846 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	21 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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