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Namaste in English: Good afternoon (नमस्ते)
Good afternoon
Hindi (Devanagari)
नमस्ते
Hindi (English letters)
namaste
नमस्ते (namaste) can be expressed as “Good afternoon” in English. Good afternoon is a greeting after noon, commonly until late afternoon. Namaste does not itself specify a time of day; use the English greeting for the actual time.
“namaste” kehna ho, to English mein “Good afternoon” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Entering an office at 2 p.m.
Hello — I'm here for the two o'clock meeting.
नमस्ते, मैं दो बजे की मीटिंग के लिए हूँ।
namaste, main do baje ki meeting ke liye hoon.
How to pronounce “Good afternoon”
Say it in English
good af-ter-NOON
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Good afternoon: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Good afternoon | नमस्ते namaste Good afternoon is a greeting after noon, commonly until late afternoon. Namaste does not itself specify a time of day; use the English greeting for the actual time. | Good afternoon is a greeting after noon, commonly until late afternoon. Namaste does not itself specify a time of day; use the English greeting for the actual time. |
| Hello — I'm here for the two o'clock meeting. | नमस्ते, मैं दो बजे की मीटिंग के लिए हूँ। namaste, main do baje ki meeting ke liye hoon. Entering an office at 2 p.m. | Entering an office at 2 p.m. |
| Good afternoon — are you open? | नमस्ते जी, आप खुले हो? namaste ji, aap khule ho? Calling a shop after lunch | Calling a shop after lunch |
Use “Good afternoon” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
How to use “Good afternoon” in English sentences
1. Entering an office at 2 p.m.
Hello — I'm here for the two o'clock meeting.
नमस्ते, मैं दो बजे की मीटिंग के लिए हूँ।
namaste, main do baje ki meeting ke liye hoon.
2. Calling a shop after lunch
Good afternoon — are you open?
नमस्ते जी, आप खुले हो?
namaste ji, aap khule ho?
3. Hotel lobby
Hello! We have an afternoon check-in.
नमस्ते! दोपहर का चेक-इन है हमारे पास।
namaste! dopahar ka check-in hai hamare paas.
Common mistakes with “Good afternoon”
Instead of
Hello — I is here for the two o'clock meeting.
Say this
Hello — I'm here for the two o'clock meeting.
I'm is the short form of I am. I takes am, including when you describe a feeling or a situation.
Instead of
Hello — Me'm here for the two o'clock meeting.
Say this
Hello — I'm here for the two o'clock meeting.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Arriving at a language class after lunch
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Hello! Shall we start the afternoon class?
Show Hindi meaning
नमस्ते! दोपहर की कक्षा शुरू करें?
namaste! dopahar ki kaksha shuru karen?
You
Hello! Yes. I'm ready.
Show Hindi meaning
नमस्ते! हाँ, तैयार हूँ।
namaste! haan, taiyaar hoon.
Partner
Great. Today after hello we'll write a dialogue.
Show Hindi meaning
बहुत अच्छा। आज नमस्ते के बाद डायलॉग लिखेंगे।
bahut achha. aaj namaste ke baad dialogue likhenge.
You
Okay — namaste really does feel right in the afternoon.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है — दोपहर में नमस्ते ही सही लगता है।
theek hai — dopahar mein namaste hi sahi lagta hai.
Your turn: use “Good afternoon”
Say this in English: नमस्ते जी, आप खुले हो? (namaste ji, aap khule ho?)
Reveal sample answer
Good afternoon — are you open?
नमस्ते जी, आप खुले हो?
namaste ji, aap khule ho?
Compare your word order with “Good afternoon — are you open?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Good afternoon” in English
Namaste ko English mein kya kehte hain?
नमस्ते (namaste) can be expressed as “Good afternoon” in English. Good afternoon is a greeting after noon, commonly until late afternoon. Namaste does not itself specify a time of day; use the English greeting for the actual time.
What does “Good afternoon” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Good afternoon” means नमस्ते (namaste). Good afternoon is a greeting after noon, commonly until late afternoon. Namaste does not itself specify a time of day; use the English greeting for the actual time.
How do I use “Good afternoon” in a sentence?
Good afternoon — are you open? Hindi meaning: नमस्ते जी, आप खुले हो? (namaste ji, aap khule ho?). Use “Good afternoon” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
What should I watch for when using “Good afternoon”?
Good afternoon is a greeting after noon, commonly until late afternoon. Namaste does not itself specify a time of day; use the English greeting for the actual time.
