20 Sentences English to Hindi

The 20 most commonly used sentences in English-Hindi translation. Perfect for beginners starting their Hindi learning journey.

1
English
Hello, how are you?
Hindi
नमस्ते, आप कैसे हैं?
(Namaste, aap kaise hain?)
2
English
My name is...
Hindi
मेरा नाम ... है
(Mera naam ... hai)
3
English
Thank you very much.
Hindi
बहुत बहुत धन्यवाद।
(Bahut bahut dhanyavaad)
4
English
I don't understand.
Hindi
मुझे समझ नहीं आया।
(Mujhe samajh nahi aaya)
5
English
Can you help me?
Hindi
क्या आप मेरी मदद कर सकते हैं?
(Kya aap meri madad kar sakte hain?)
6
English
Where is the bathroom?
Hindi
बाथरूम कहाँ है?
(Bathroom kahan hai?)
7
English
How much does this cost?
Hindi
इसकी कीमत कितनी है?
(Iski keemat kitni hai?)
8
English
I would like some water.
Hindi
मुझे पानी चाहिए।
(Mujhe paani chahiye)
9
English
Where do you live?
Hindi
आप कहाँ रहते हैं?
(Aap kahan rahte hain?)
10
English
I am learning Hindi.
Hindi
मैं हिंदी सीख रहा हूं।
(Main Hindi seekh raha hoon)
11
English
This is very beautiful.
Hindi
यह बहुत सुंदर है।
(Yah bahut sundar hai)
12
English
I like Indian food.
Hindi
मुझे भारतीय खाना पसंद है।
(Mujhe Bharatiya khana pasand hai)
13
English
What time is it?
Hindi
क्या समय हो रहा है?
(Kya samay ho raha hai?)
14
English
I am going to the market.
Hindi
मैं बाजार जा रहा हूं।
(Main bazaar ja raha hoon)
15
English
Please speak slowly.
Hindi
कृपया धीरे बोलें।
(Kripya dheere bolen)
16
English
See you tomorrow.
Hindi
कल मिलते हैं।
(Kal milte hain)
17
English
I am fine, thank you.
Hindi
मैं ठीक हूं, धन्यवाद।
(Main theek hoon, dhanyavaad)
18
English
Good night.
Hindi
शुभ रात्रि।
(Shubh raatri)
19
English
Excuse me.
Hindi
माफ कीजिए।
(Maaf kijiye)
20
English
I love India.
Hindi
मुझे भारत से प्यार है।
(Mujhe Bharat se pyaar hai)

Start Speaking Hindi with These 20 Sentences

These 20 sentences in English to Hindi are the foundation of basic Hindi communication. They're selected based on how frequently they're used in real conversations, making them the most practical sentences to learn first.

Why These 20 Sentences?

  • Used daily by millions of Hindi speakers
  • Cover essential situations: greetings, questions, requests
  • Easy to remember and pronounce
  • Build confidence to speak Hindi immediately
  • Foundation for learning more complex sentences

Learning Strategy

📚 Week 1-2: Foundation

  • Learn sentences 1-10 (greetings and basic questions)
  • Practice pronunciation daily
  • Use them in real or imagined conversations

📚 Week 3-4: Expansion

  • Master sentences 11-20 (practical situations)
  • Combine sentences to make longer dialogues
  • Start creating your own variations

🎯 Challenge Yourself:

Try to use at least 5 of these sentences in a real conversation today. Even practicing with a friend or family member helps reinforce your learning!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is special about these 20 sentences?

These are the 20 most essential Hindi sentences covering basic communication needs like greetings, introductions, and common questions.

Can I memorize all 20 in one day?

While possible, we suggest learning 5 sentences per day over 4 days for better retention and natural usage.

Are these sentences enough for basic conversation?

Yes, these 20 sentences provide a solid foundation for basic Hindi conversations and travel communication.

Do you show English-Hindi side by side?

Yes, each sentence displays English and Hindi together with pronunciation for easy comparison and learning.

Can tourists use these sentences?

Absolutely, these sentences are perfect for tourists visiting India who want to communicate in basic Hindi.