“Namaste” means “I bow to the divine in you.” It works with everyone, any time.
Key phrases
नमस्ते
Namaste
Hello
अलविदा
Alvidā
Goodbye
सुप्रभात
Suprabhāt
Good morning
Use it in a sentence
- आप कैसे हैं?Āp kaise hain?How are you?
- मैं ठीक हूँ।Main ṭhīk hū̃.I am fine.
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Use “āp” (respectful you) with elders and strangers; “tum” with friends; “tū” only with very close people (or it sounds rude).
🪴 Culture & usage
- Press your palms together at the chest with “Namaste” — the classic Indian greeting.
Quiz time
"Good morning" in Hindi is:
Hello in Hindi is ____
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