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Namaste in English: Hello (नमस्ते)
Hello
Hindi (Devanagari)
नमस्ते
Hindi (English letters)
namaste
नमस्ते (namaste) can be expressed as “Hello” in English. For example: “Hello auntie, hello uncle! How are you?”
“namaste” kehna ho, to English mein “Hello” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Meeting a friend's parents
Hello auntie, hello uncle! How are you?
नमस्ते आंटी, नमस्ते अंकल! आप कैसे हैं?
namaste aunty, namaste uncle! aap kaise hain?
How to pronounce “Hello”
Say it in English
huh-LOH
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.
Hello: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Hello | नमस्ते namaste The basic interjection form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic interjection form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Hello auntie, hello uncle! How are you? | नमस्ते आंटी, नमस्ते अंकल! आप कैसे हैं? namaste aunty, namaste uncle! aap kaise hain? Meeting a friend's parents | Meeting a friend's parents |
| Hello? Yes, hello! This is Rahul speaking. | हैलो? हाँ जी, नमस्ते! मैं राहुल बोल रहा हूँ। hailo? haan ji, namaste! main Raahul bol raha hoon. Answering the phone | Answering the phone |
“Hello” is a short expression used as a response or exclamation. Match it to the situation and the relationship, as in the examples below.
Tone matters with a short expression. Say it clearly and politely; an exclamation mark does not mean you need to shout.
How to use “Hello” in English sentences
1. Meeting a friend's parents
Hello auntie, hello uncle! How are you?
नमस्ते आंटी, नमस्ते अंकल! आप कैसे हैं?
namaste aunty, namaste uncle! aap kaise hain?
2. Answering the phone
Hello? Yes, hello! This is Rahul speaking.
हैलो? हाँ जी, नमस्ते! मैं राहुल बोल रहा हूँ।
hailo? haan ji, namaste! main Raahul bol raha hoon.
3. Opening a formal event
Hello, and welcome, everyone.
नमस्ते, आप सभी का यहाँ स्वागत है।
namaste, aap sabhi ka yahaan svaagat hai.
Common mistakes with “Hello”
Instead of
Hello auntie, hello uncle! How is you?
Say this
Hello auntie, hello uncle! How are you?
Keep are with you or a plural subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Hello? Yes, hello! This are Rahul speaking.
Say this
Hello? Yes, hello! This is Rahul speaking.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Meeting a new neighbor in Jaipur
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Hello! You're the new neighbor, right?
Show Hindi meaning
नमस्ते! आप नए पड़ोसी हैं ना?
namaste! aap naye padosi hain na?
You
Yes, hello! My name is Sam.
Show Hindi meaning
जी, नमस्ते! मेरा नाम सैम है।
ji, namaste! mera naam Sam hai.
Partner
Nice to meet you, Sam. I'm Meera.
Show Hindi meaning
आपसे मिलकर ख़ुशी हुई, सैम। मैं मीरा हूँ।
aapse milkar khushi hui, Sam. main Meera hoon.
You
Me too, Meera ji. Okay, see you again, bye!
Show Hindi meaning
मुझे भी, मीरा जी। अच्छा, फिर मिलते हैं, नमस्ते!
mujhe bhi, Meera ji. achha, phir milte hain, namaste!
Your turn: use “Hello”
Say this in English: हैलो? हाँ जी, नमस्ते! मैं राहुल बोल रहा हूँ। (hailo? haan ji, namaste! main Raahul bol raha hoon.)
Reveal sample answer
Hello? Yes, hello! This is Rahul speaking.
हैलो? हाँ जी, नमस्ते! मैं राहुल बोल रहा हूँ।
hailo? haan ji, namaste! main Raahul bol raha hoon.
Compare your word order with “Hello? Yes, hello! This is Rahul speaking.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Hello” in English
Namaste ko English mein kya kehte hain?
नमस्ते (namaste) can be expressed as “Hello” in English. For example: “Hello auntie, hello uncle! How are you?”
What does “Hello” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Hello” means नमस्ते (namaste). The sentence “Hello auntie, hello uncle! How are you?” shows it in context.
How do I use “Hello” in a sentence?
Hello? Yes, hello! This is Rahul speaking. Hindi meaning: हैलो? हाँ जी, नमस्ते! मैं राहुल बोल रहा हूँ। (hailo? haan ji, namaste! main Raahul bol raha hoon.). “Hello” is a short expression used as a response or exclamation. Match it to the situation and the relationship, as in the examples below.
What should I watch for when using “Hello”?
Tone matters with a short expression. Say it clearly and politely; an exclamation mark does not mean you need to shout.
