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How to reply to an invitation in English
An invitation can be accepted, declined, clarified, or considered. Make your response clear enough for the other person to plan.
Invitation accept ya decline saaf tareeke se karein. Plan confirm karne ke liye time bhi poochh sakte hain.
Choose a reply that fits
Reply 1
I'd love to.
ज़रूर, मुझे खुशी होगी।
zaroor, mujhe khushi hogi.
Accept warmly when you can attend.
Reply 2
Thanks, but I can't.
धन्यवाद, लेकिन मैं नहीं आ सकता / सकती।
dhanyavaad, lekin main nahi aa sakta / sakti.
Decline politely without an invented excuse.
Reply 3
What time does it start?
यह कितने बजे शुरू होगा?
yah kitne baje shuru hoga?
Ask for practical information before deciding.
Reply 4
Can I let you know tomorrow?
क्या मैं कल आपको बता सकता / सकती हूँ?
kya main kal aapko bata sakta / sakti hoon?
Ask for time and name when you can respond.
What to watch for
Listen to the whole message before choosing a reply. Accept warmly when you can attend. Ask for practical information before deciding.
See it in a short conversation
An invitation to dinner
Partner
Would you like to come to dinner?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या आप खाने पर आना चाहेंगे / चाहेंगी?
kya aap khaane par aana chaahenge / chaahengi?
You
I'd love to.
Show Hindi meaning
ज़रूर, मुझे खुशी होगी।
zaroor, mujhe khushi hogi.
A group invitation
Partner
Would you like to join us tomorrow?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या आप कल हमारे साथ आना चाहेंगे / चाहेंगी?
kya aap kal hamaare saath aana chaahenge / chaahengi?
You
Thanks, but I can't.
Show Hindi meaning
धन्यवाद, लेकिन मैं नहीं आ सकता / सकती।
dhanyavaad, lekin main nahi aa sakta / sakti.
Your turn
Ask when the event begins before you decide.
Reveal sample reply
What time does it start?
यह कितने बजे शुरू होगा?
yah kitne baje shuru hoga?
