50 Essential Hindi Conversation Phrases for Daily Use

Want to start speaking Hindi immediately? These 50 essential conversation phrases will help you navigate daily situations with confidence.

Greetings & Introductions (10 phrases)

**नमस्ते** (Namaste) - Hello/Goodbye

**मेरा नाम ___ है** (Mera naam ___ hai) - My name is ___

**आप कैसे हैं?** (Aap kaise hain?) - How are you?

**मैं ठीक हूं** (Main theek hoon) - I'm fine

**धन्यवाद** (Dhanyavaad) - Thank you

Learn more greetings in our [20 sentences guide](/sentences/20-sentences).

At Restaurants (8 phrases)

**मुझे ___ चाहिए** (Mujhe ___ chahiye) - I need ___

**यह कितने का है?** (Yah kitne ka hai?) - How much is this?

**बिल लाइए** (Bill laaiye) - Bring the bill

**यह बहुत स्वादिष्ट है** (Yah bahut swadisht hai) - This is very delicious

**पानी चाहिए** (Paani chahiye) - Need water

Shopping & Markets (8 phrases)

**यह दिखाइए** (Yah dikhaaiye) - Show me this

**छूट है?** (Chhoot hai?) - Is there a discount?

**बहुत महंगा है** (Bahut mehnga hai) - Very expensive

**ठीक है, ले लूंगा** (Theek hai, le loonga) - Okay, I'll take it

Asking for Help (8 phrases)

**मुझे मदद चाहिए** (Mujhe madad chahiye) - I need help

**यह कहाँ है?** (Yah kahaan hai?) - Where is this?

**मुझे समझ नहीं आया** (Mujhe samajhनहीं aaya) - I don't understand

**कृपया धीरे बोलें** (Kripya dheere bolen) - Please speak slowly

Practice these with our [translation tool](/translate).

Travel & Directions (6 phrases)

**यह रास्ता कहाँ जाता है?** (Yah raasta kahaan jaata hai?) - Where does this road go?

**कितनी दूर है?** (Kitni door hai?) - How far is it?

**टैक्सी कहाँ मिलेगी?** (Taxi kahaan milegi?) - Where will I get a taxi?

Time & Plans (5 phrases)

**अभी क्या समय है?** (Abhi kya samay hai?) - What time is it now?

**मैं कल आऊंगा** (Main kal aaoonga) - I'll come tomorrow

**बाद में मिलते हैं** (Baad mein milte hain) - See you later

Polite Expressions (5 phrases)

**माफ कीजिए** (Maaf kijiye) - Excuse me/Sorry

**कोई बात नहीं** (Koi baat nahin) - No problem

**आप बहुत अच्छे हैं** (Aap bahut acche hain) - You're very nice

Practice Strategy

Week 1: Learn 10 phrases (greetings)

Week 2: Add 10 phrases (restaurant)

Week 3: Add 10 phrases (shopping)

Week 4: Add 10 phrases (help)

Week 5: Master remaining phrases

Use these guides:

[Grammar mistakes](/blog/hindi-grammar-mistakes) to avoid errors

[Pronunciation guide](/blog/hindi-pronunciation-guide) for clarity

[100 common words](/blog/100-common-hindi-words) to expand

Start conversations today with these essential phrases!